Hey short waivers, Emily Quang here with Maddie Safaya.

What's up, Dutorino's?

Okay, the time has come.

This is officially my last week with shortwave,

and we are celebrating by sharing some of my favorite episodes and memories,

plus a brand new episode on Thursday.

And a special send-off for our beloved host, Maddie Safaya, on Friday.

We're going to pull back the curtain to talk about what makes shortwave shortwave.

And prove to you that Maddie's not really going anywhere.

Her spirit is in the very DNA of this show.

That's right. Even in the shortwave after life, I will haunt you.

Yeah, like every time a scientist uses a superlative,

like the fastest, the greatest, I'll think,

is it though?

Because of you.

My job here's done, honestly.

And as a science journalist, I believe the greatest gift you can give someone

is fact-checking them.

Oh my gosh, I'm going to miss you so much.

Okay, so in addition to being the queen of nuance,

Maddie is also a science communication clown, safe to say,

bringing people in, using humor, connection, and surprise.

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