Making water research accessible to everyone, every day.
SpeakForWater turns peer-reviewed water research into a 10-minute morning listen — so that scientists, policymakers, and curious citizens can stay current with the field without the friction of paywalls, jargon, or time.
Why water
Water defines whether civilizations thrive or fall. Two billion people lack safely managed drinking water. Aquifers are emptying faster than they refill. Rivers that once never reached the sea now run dry every year. The science addressing these crises is published every day — but most of it stays locked in journals that few read and fewer share.
SpeakForWater exists to close that gap. Every weekday, a new paper becomes a podcast. The goal is not to replace the paper — it's to make sure more people actually engage with the research.
How episodes work
Each episode is a natural-sounding conversation between two hosts: Anna, a friendly journalist, and Ehsan Kahrizi, a water resources researcher. Together they unpack the day's paper — why it matters, what was found, and what it means for everyday water users.
New episodes drop every weekday morning. Most run between 6 and 10 minutes — short enough for a coffee, long enough to leave you better informed.
AI & ethics
Episodes of SpeakForWater are produced with the help of AI. We're upfront about this for three reasons:
- Transparency. Listeners deserve to know what they're hearing. Every episode page links to the original paper so you can verify what's discussed.
- Accuracy. AI-generated audio can make mistakes. We review every episode before publishing, but errors still happen. If you spot one, please tell us.
- Credit. The science is the work of the researchers, not the AI. Every episode prominently links the paper, journal, and authors. We encourage you to read the original.
About the maker
SpeakForWater is a project by Ehsan Kahrizi — a water resources researcher who believes hydrology should be in everyone's ears, not just on everyone's desks. Listening will always be free.