This week, Jon and Scott welcome WFAA meteorologist Jesse Hawila — a storm chaser, science communicator, and all-around weather authority who’s been a familiar face in Dallas for nearly a decade. From chasing tornadoes on the plains to guiding viewers through North Texas’ most intense weather, Jesse shares his lifelong passion for meteorology, his thoughts on climate change, and how he stays grounded while raising two young kids.

The conversation goes beyond forecasts, touching on caregiving, authenticity in media, and why weather has a way of connecting us all. Along the way, there’s plenty of humor — fortune cookies, football predictions, and even a spirited debate about rainbows and heavy metal.

If you’ve ever been fascinated (or terrified) by Texas weather, this episode delivers insight, laughter, and a new appreciation for the science — and personalities — behind the forecast.

It’s back-to-school week on Playground Foreground—and who better to join Scott and Jon than their youngest guest yet, high school senior Macy Gutow.

Macy shares her inspiring story of founding Gaga’s Butterflies, a nonprofit created in honor of her grandmother to bring joy to senior residents in Dallas. She opens up about leadership, independence, and how service has shaped her journey—alongside the excitement (and stress!) of college applications and senior year traditions.

Scott and Jon also swap stories about music, one-hit wonders, school lunches, and even get Macy’s take on Taylor Swift and private vs. public education. It’s a thoughtful and fun multi-generational conversation that reminds us what it means to grow up—on the playground, in the foreground, and everywhere in between.

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In this episode, Jon and Scott sit down with Drew Ricciardone, a recent Harvard grad and newcomer to Dallas who brings a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship, economic development, and the spirit of small business. Drew opens up about growing up in Arkansas and how the women who raised him—his grandmother and mother—instilled a deep respect for business ownership through their boutique. That early exposure planted the seed for his own path in business.

With Jon and Scott offering insights from decades of experience in the Dallas business scene, and Drew representing a new generation of entrepreneurs, this episode becomes a cross-generational conversation about what drives success here.

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