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Covers:  Climate change, Rural Communities, Public Health, Indigenous Issues, Public Lands, Politics and Disinformation
Host, @OutsideInRadio, a weekly podcast about the environment from @NHPR | Contributor, @NPR | Get in touch at nhegyi@nhpr.org

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Nate Hegyi’s Biography

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As the host and senior producer of Outside/In, Nate loves stories that entertain, probe and leave you with more questions than answers — in a good way. He's traveled all over the country, from reporting on the hidden history of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in New Mexico to investigating a pair of shady competitive dogsledders in Alaska. Nate's work has aired on NPR, BBC, CBC and other outlets. Since becoming a public radio nerd nearly a decade ago, Nate has won multiple national awar…

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Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair

Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair

At least 19 people have died since 2016 in tribal detention centers overseen by Indian Affairs, our investiga…

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Across The Great Divide: A Reporter, A Bicycle & 900 Miles Listening To Small Town America

Across The Great Divide: A Reporter, A Bicycle & 900 Miles Listening To Small Town America

Nate Hegyi, rural reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau, is embarking on a 900-mile cycling trip

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Oppenheimer's forgotten victims of atomic testing push Congress for compensation

Oppenheimer's forgotten victims of atomic testing push Congress for compensation

As the movie Oppenheimer plays in theaters across the country, families affected by fallout from atomic testi…

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The Underdogs - Outside/In

The Underdogs - Outside/In

A few months ago, Outside/In host Nate Hegyi got a tip from the highest levels of the dog sledding community.…

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COVID-19 Stalks A Montana Town Already Grappling With Asbestos Disease

COVID-19 Stalks A Montana Town Already Grappling With Asbestos Disease

Frank Fahland has spent most days since the pandemic began at the site of his dream house, working to finish …

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Public Health Officials Discuss Why They Quit During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Public Health Officials Discuss Why They Quit During The COVID-19 Pandemic

More than 24 local public health officials have quit since April amid backlash against coronavirus restrictio…

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Outside/In: Big porpoise energy

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By Nate Hegyi Verified
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Whales have Free Willy. Dolphins have Flipper. But what about the humble porpoise? The porpoise doesn’t star in any Hollywood blockbusters. These shy, elusive “deer of the sea” are often overshadowed by their more charismatic cousin — but don’t let their social anxiety fool you. In fact, porpoises are speed-fiends with an insane metabolism and an outrageous sex drive.
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Outside/Inbox: Do all predators really have forward-facing eyes?

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By Nate Hegyi Verified
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Every other week, the Outside/In team at NHPR answers a listener question about science and the natural world. This week's question comes from Rob in Archdale, North Carolina. “Predators have forward facing eyes. Common prey species have eyes on the sides. Is this true? If it is, are there examples in nature where this doesn't hold?” Host Nate Hegyi looked into it. Nate Hegyi: Maybe you’ve heard this factoid  before.
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Outside/In: A Dry Hot American Summer

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In the spring of 1936, the producer of King Kong hauled a film crew to the desert of Arizona to shoot a sweeping romantic epic. But the heat was so punishing that it melted film stock, caused the lead actress to pass out, and killed the production’s mascot – a baby camel. It was the beginning of a heat wave that parked itself over America for months, quickly becoming one of the deadliest natural disasters in our country’s history.
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