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Nearly three decades after the 1996 blockbuster Twister captivated audiences with its thrilling depiction of storm chasing, actress Wendle Josepher dishes on landing her role, the behind-the-scenes experiences on set, and the dedicated fandom t
After 32 years and 25,000 live shots, Mike Seidel's time at The Weather Channel has come to an end and he is sitting down with Emily to dish the dirt on his experience. He will share his unforgettable encounters with extreme weather, the moment
Aviation turbulence has been making headlines lately, and rightfully so. Climate change is increasingly contributing to bumpier flights. This week we'll speak with a leading researcher who will explain the scientific reasons behind the rise in
This week we're going to talk to a veteran sports reporter about how the weather can affect baseball. We'll also hear from a baseball scientist with Major League Baseball about how the new use of wind modeling in ball parks is changing the game
Scientists are using data gathered by deep space telescopes to create "sonifications". These sonifications allow people to listen to astronomical images, including those who are blind or visually impaired. Today we are traveling out of this wor
Celebrate Mother's Day with an inside look at balancing meteorology and motherhood! Emily is joined by Chikage Windler, Tera Blake, and Amy Aaronson this week for a candid roundtable of four meteorologist moms, dishing on the joys and challenge
After talking about climate change during his weathercasts, an Iowa meteorologist was faced with death threats from a viewer. Chris Gloninger will share his experience communicating the realities of climate change, the hurdles he faced, and wh
Earth Day has become a global phenomenon, celebrated in over 190 countries and mobilizing billions of people to take action for a more sustainable future. Today we'll learn how one organization is keeping America beautiful with a nationwide cl
How you get weather information is changing and changing fast. Print, digital, audio, video, and all the applications that support them continue to evolve. In this special collaborative episode, Emily will talk with Joe Martucci and Sean Sublet
Golf takes center stage as The Masters tees off! Today's show delves into the challenges posed by rising sea levels to golf courses worldwide, with insights from a golf course architect. Get an exclusive glimpse into the meteorological intricac
On the 50th anniversary of the devastating 1974 Xenia, Ohio tornado, we're joined by documentary producer, Adam Aaro, to look back at this iconic F5 twister that killed 32 people and changed tornado science forever.See Privacy Policy at https:/
This week we are going into the moon's shadow with scientists from fields like astrophysics, heliophysics, and meteorology. They'll shed light on how those brief minutes of darkness can impact weather, how increased solar activity may mean a di
Spring's arrival ushers in a heightened risk of severe weather outbreaks. In this episode, we venture into the epicenter of tornado research - the National Severe Storms Laboratory. Here, we unravel the pioneering work being done to deepen our
For the first time since 1803, two distinct broods of periodic cicadas will simultaneously emerge across the Midwest and Southeast this spring. Emily will be joined by entomologist Dr. Floyd Shockley from the Smithsonian to learn the biology be
This weekend, Daylight Saving Time begins. We will "spring forward" and lose an hour of sleep with the goal of shifting more daylight into the evening. Some politicians support adopting year-round Daylight Saving Time. Today we'll hear from Met
Norwegian sound artist Jana Winderen captures the pops, drips, and rumbles of melting glaciers around the world. Using hydrophones, she records the unique symphony of thawing ice and animals below the surface and transforms it into haunting mus
June Bacon-Bercey was a true pioneer in meteorology. She had many groundbreaking firsts including being the first female with a meteorology degree to give a tv weather report and the first female granted the Seal of Approval from the American M
Today's special Valentine's Day episode explores the relationship between weather and sex! Emily will talk to experts that have done research on how weather patterns and climate influence mating behaviors in both animals and humans. See Priva
The recent National Climate Assessment contains nearly 100 original artworks highlighting the impacts of climate change, from serene landscapes to flooded city streets. Allyza Lustig discusses with Emily how art inspires emotion and action arou
In this episode we'll explore the origins and scientific relevance of Groundhog Day at Gobbler's Knob with Meteorologist Joe Murgo. Joe will share secrets from the Inner Circle and entertain us with some great stories from his 22 years of cove
Think composting is just for old banana peels? Think again! This episode dives into the dirt on composting with soil ecologist, Dr. Deb Neher. From beginner tips to to green burials, you'll learn how this down and dirty process can help the pla
Polar Vortex, Bomb Cyclone... these are weather terms that get attention but do they effectively communicate risk or do they incite fear and create distrust? Emily sits down with Dr. Gina Eosco, a social scientist from NOAA to get some insight
Craig Setzer has a unique job - he's Royal Caribbean's Chief Meteorologist. In this episode, Craig shares what it's like predicting storms, waves, and wind along constantly moving cruise routes. Craig offers a behind-the-scenes look at how he
On this special holiday episode we will explore the unknown- The North Pole! We'll uncover environmental conditions at the top of the world with Dr. Walt Meier and NORAD shares their Santa tracking secrets. Emily is joined by WJLA Meteorologis
The shocking statistics on America’s food waste problem, how it contributes to climate change and the practical advice for slashing household food waste. We'll talk to food waste experts Dr. James Gerber from Project Drawdown and Dr. Meredith
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