Using Virtual Reality to Weather the Storm
Guest: Dr. Grace Ahn, University of GeorgiaWhen a hurricane threatens, the most dangerous part often isn’t the wind—it’s the water. Storm surge can arrive fast, rise high, and turn familiar streets in...
10 Sep 202531min
Now Boarding: Turbulence
Guest: Ignacio Gallego-Marcos, Founder of TurbliIf you have ever flown, odds are that you have experienced turbulence. Whether it was minor, or severe enough to make you never want to fly again, turbu...
3 Sep 202532min
Cloud Warriors: The Front Lines of Weather Forecasting
Guest: Tom WeberWhen we talk about weather forecasting, we often picture meteorologists at a green screen or storm chasers racing toward a supercell. But behind every forecast is a global network of s...
27 Aug 20251h 8min
Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change - Oh My!
Guests: Dr. Ellen Prager & Dave JonesEver heard someone say sharks are growing legs, or that peeing on a jellyfish sting actually helps? Yeah… same here. The ocean and atmosphere are full of wonder bu...
20 Aug 202547min
The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign
Guest: Dr. Jon NeseWhen we think of the Battle of Gettysburg, we picture tactics, terrain, and turning points but what about the temperature? The clouds? The crushing heat, the unexpected storms, the ...
13 Aug 202531min
Little House, Big Climate: Lessons from Laura Ingalls Wilder
Guest: Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadWhen we talk about climate change, the conversation is often full of data, models, and projections, but sometimes, the most powerful insights come from stories. Long befo...
6 Aug 202536min
From Sparks to Surveillance: The Science Behind ALERTCalifornia
Guest: Dr. Neal DriscollWildfire season used to have a start and end date, but in today’s climate, it feels like it never really stops. As flames race across parched landscapes and smoke clouds drift ...
30 Juli 202544min
Economic Value of Hurricane Forecasts
Guest: Dr. Renato Molina, University of MiamiEvery year, hurricanes threaten lives, infrastructure, and the economies of coastal communities—but what if better forecasting could actually save billions...
23 Juli 202532min
