From Cocoa to Climate: Weather at Mars, Inc.
Guest: Alex TomoffWhen you think of weather and meteorology, you probably picture storm chasers, satellites, or your local forecast. But what about chocolate? At Mars, Inc. — the company behind favori...
5 Nov 202533min
Supporting Virginia from the Green Screen to Capitol Hill
Guest: Sean SubletteWhen science and policy meet, the results can shape the way communities prepare for the future. Our guest today, meteorologist and science communicator Sean Sublette, is on a missi...
29 Okt 202532min
Shipping, Safety, and Storms: Forecasting for Amazon
Guest: Dr. Josh KastmanWhen you think about Amazon, you probably picture two-day shipping, Prime Video, or that familiar brown package on your doorstep. But behind the scenes, the company has to navig...
22 Okt 202534min
Balanced Weather: Cutting Through the Storm of Misinformation
Guest: Alan GerardFrom tornado outbreaks to hurricane landfalls, few have had a front-row seat to as many high-impact weather events as Alan Gerard. After decades of service with NOAA and the National...
15 Okt 202535min
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Fighting for Clean Transportation
Guest: Dr. Rachel MuncriefWhen we think about tackling climate change, it’s easy to picture solar panels and wind farms. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that impacts us all, every single day: ...
8 Okt 202542min
Cones, Chaos, and Clarity: The State of Hurricane Modeling
Guest: Dr. Andy Hazelton, University of MiamiWhen a hurricane’s on the horizon, we turn to the forecast models—those swirling graphics and spaghetti plots that try to predict where the storm will go a...
1 Okt 202533min
Weathering the Storm: Policy, People, and Public Safety
Guest: Rep. Eric Sorensen, IL-17When severe weather strikes, the National Weather Service is on the front lines saving lives, but what happens when those front lines are short-staffed as storms get st...
24 Sep 202540min
From Lab to Lawn: Making Storm Prep Practical
Guest: Rachael Gauthier, IBHSFrom hurricane shutters to fortified roofs, storm prep advice is everywhere, but how do you know what actually works? At the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety...
22 Sep 202540min
