Live television is all about high risk, high reward.

Musical performances, award ceremonies, sports events, or comedy shows.

There's an electric charge to watching something as it's happening.

We're all sharing the same moment.

We're connected to the performers and to each other.

And should something go wrong, we're connected to that, too. I'm Stephen Thompson. And I'm Glenn Weldon.

Today on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, we're debating the greatest moments of live television.

This month, Shortwave is featuring a science and dog collab for the ages.

Because sometimes scientists need help and have to call in dogs to get the research done.

Their powerful noses have earned some of them a job as conservation detection dogs,

helping biologists sniff out things that are hidden or hard to find, like whale poop in the ocean.

Here are the surprising ways dogs are pushing conservation work forward on Shortwave, science podcast from NPR.

Hi, it's Terry Gross, host of fresh air. I just talked to comic Bill Burr. He's known for his anger-fueled humor, which he connects to his upbringing.

Let's talk a little bit about your childhood.

Oh, Jesus.

People are driving to work here.

You know, let's try to give him something uplifting.

He was hilarious and introspective in the interview, and it was a wild ride.

You can hear a special extended version of this interview on the Fresh Air podcast from NPR and WHYY.

Joining us today is our pop culture happy hour co-host, Aisha Harris. Hey, Aisha.

Hey, not live, but in living color. So great to be here.

Great to have you. Also with this is NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans. Hey, Eric.

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