MIT Climate Podcast Host Brings Passion for Science Communication

Madison Goldberg discusses her path to science journalism and the importance of climate change storytelling.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 7:48am

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Madison Goldberg, the new host of MIT's climate change podcast "Ask MIT Climate," shares her journey into science communication and audio storytelling. Goldberg talks about her early interest in astronomy, her transition to Earth science, and her discovery of the field of science journalism. She emphasizes the importance of conveying how climate change intersects with all aspects of people's lives, and how working towards climate solutions can improve lives in other ways. Goldberg also discusses what makes MIT an exciting place to be engaged in climate communication, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the work and the generosity of the MIT community.

Why it matters

As climate change becomes an increasingly pressing issue, effective science communication is crucial for educating the public and inspiring action. Goldberg's perspective as a science communicator provides insights into how to approach climate change storytelling in a way that resonates with people's lived experiences.

The details

Goldberg's path to science communication began with a passion for astronomy, which led her to explore Earth science and discover the field of science journalism. She took a science podcasting course in college, sparking her interest in audio storytelling. As the new host of MIT's climate change podcast, Goldberg emphasizes the importance of conveying how climate change intersects with all aspects of people's lives, from where they live to what they eat. She also highlights the value of approaching climate solutions in a way that can improve people's lives in other ways. Goldberg finds MIT to be an exciting place for climate communication, citing the interdisciplinary nature of the work and the generosity of the MIT community in sharing their expertise.

  • Goldberg began her first journalism fellowship covering energy and the environment at the NPR station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
  • The Ask MIT Climate podcast launched in 2019 and is now in its eighth season.

The players

Madison Goldberg

The new host of the MIT climate change podcast "Ask MIT Climate," Goldberg has a background in science communication and audio storytelling.

MIT

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where Goldberg is now based and engaged in climate communication efforts.

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What they’re saying

“One of the ideas that I try to always keep in mind, and that I think is really important to convey, is that climate change affects every single aspect of our lives. And we need to communicate about it accordingly.”

— Madison Goldberg, Host, Ask MIT Climate podcast

“I feel so lucky to be part of this community.”

— Madison Goldberg, Host, Ask MIT Climate podcast

What’s next

Goldberg plans to continue hosting the Ask MIT Climate podcast, bringing her passion for science communication and interdisciplinary climate storytelling to the MIT community and beyond.

The takeaway

Effective climate communication requires a holistic approach that connects the issue to people's lived experiences and highlights how climate solutions can improve lives in tangible ways. Goldberg's work at MIT demonstrates the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and generosity in sharing knowledge to drive climate action.