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Join National Weather Desk Meteorologist Emily Gracey every week as she leads listeners on an exciting voyage exploring a diverse range of topics related to weather, climate, space, and beyond. The podcast offers exclusive interviews with leading experts on topics that you wouldn't usually come across in a typical weather broadcast. It’ll enlighten, entertain, and educate, whether you’re a novice weather follower to the most passionate weather geek.© Sinclair Broadcast Group Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Política y Gobierno
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  • Climate Blackout: Censoring Science, Endangering Lives

    Climate Blackout: Censoring Science, Endangering Lives
    Sep 30 2025
    In May 2025, the U.S. government shut down Climate.gov and fired hundreds of NOAA employees, censoring vital climate change information that American taxpayers had already funded. This shocking act of climate science censorship mirrors a disturbing pattern in American history that goes back 75 years. From the lead poisoning cover-up of the 1920s to today's climate information blackout, this episode is all about America's troubling history of prioritizing corporate profits over public health and scientific truth. This week, join host Emily Gracey as she interviews Rebecca Lindsay, a former Climate.gov program manager who was fired during the government crackdown. Lindsay reveals what critical climate information was lost when the website disappeared, why this represents an unprecedented attack on scientific transparency, and how the shutdown impacts educators, journalists, and concerned citizens everywhere. But this isn't just a story about censorship—it's about resistance and resilience. Lindsay and other former NOAA scientists and communicators refuse to stay silent. They're launching Climate.us, an independent nonprofit platform to restore public access to the climate information Americans deserve. Learn how this group is fighting back against government censorship and working to save climate data that may help save lives across the country.
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    33 m
  • Hispanic Representation in Weather

    Hispanic Representation in Weather
    Sep 23 2025
    Maria Torres turned her childhood fascination with Puerto Rican storms into a groundbreaking career at the National Hurricane Center, where she serves as the first female Public Affairs Officer and bilingual spokesperson. In this special Hispanic Heritage Month episode, Maria shares her inspiring journey from a curious child watching lightning, to becoming the trusted Spanish-language voice that delivers life-saving hurricane warnings to millions. Maria discusses why representation matters when it comes to weather preparedness, how language barriers can become life-or-death issues during emergencies, and her vital role in ensuring that critical storm information reaches everyone who needs it. Plus, get the inside scoop on what the National Hurricane Center's forecast team is predicting for the remainder of this hurricane season, straight from someone at the heart of the operation. This conversation goes beyond meteorology—it's about equity, access, and making sure every voice gets heard when the storm hits.
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    30 m
  • The Fall Foliage Forecaster

    The Fall Foliage Forecaster
    Sep 16 2025
    For decades, fall foliage maps were mostly guesswork. Then meteorologist Evan Fisher, founder of Explore Fall, revolutionized leaf peeping by combining weather data with real-time observations to create the most accurate fall forecasts ever made. In this episode, Evan explains how this year's unusual weather is affecting autumn colors nationwide, demonstrates how his data archive can show you exactly what fall looked like when you were a kid, and reveals how he quickly adapted his leaf-tracking technology to coordinate damage reports in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit.
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    26 m
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