For decades, the idea of swimming in Baltimore's Inner Harbor was unthinkable. Polluted, filled with trash, sewer runoff making it unsafe for human contact. But on a sunny day in June, dozens of Baltimoreans took the plunge into the harbor's waters, marking a dramatic turnaround in the city's aquatic history. Today, we'll dive deep into the harbor's transformation, meeting the visionary team that turned this dream into reality and learning the science behind the cleanup. We'll also hear the story of Katie Pumphrey - the first person to swim the 24 mile stretch from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

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On May 21, 2024, an EF-4 tornado tore through the town of Greenfield, Iowa. A team of researchers deployed mobile radars and instrument packs near the path to record winds speeds over 300 mph! Jen Walton recounts the terrifying moments of deploying a pod then narrowly escaping the tornado that leveled the town while Karen Kosiba and Josh Wurman share the groundbreaking data the team recorded that day and how it could revolutionize our understanding of these deadly storms.

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Coastal flooding is on the rise, even on sunny days. In this episode, we hear from NOAA Oceanographer, Dr. William Sweet and explore the impacts of high tide flooding and what's driving the trends. We'll also talk to Charleston flooding photographer, Jared Bramblett about how he combines his engineering background and artistic eye to document nuisance flooding in his community and raise awareness about sea level rise.

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Twisters' premiered July 19th with overwhelmingly positive feedback from the weather community. In this episode, we'll explore the film's scientific accuracy with Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Norman, OK. He'll give us an insider's look at what it took to transform actors into believable storm chasers.. Plus, we discuss how it addresses the often-overlooked psychological impact of surviving tornadoes.

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A recent policy proposal has sent shockwaves through the meteorological community by calling for the dismantling of NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We'll decode the controversial Project 2025 document with a political scientist, and then get the insider's perspective from Dr. Neil Jacobs, former NOAA administrator. Dr. Jacobs will discuss the origin of the organization, it's important functions, and why he thinks NOAA is too solid for politics to shake.

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Climate change is here, but its impacts aren't equal. In this episode, we'll explore climate change inequity with environmental activist Heather McTeer Toney. We'll examine how underserved communities, especially people of color, are disproportionately affected by climate disasters. We'll discuss why this disparity exists and crucial solutions to create a more equitable climate future.

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July 1863 - The fate of a nation hung in the balance, Union and Confederate soldiers faced not only each other, but an unseen enemy that drained their strength with every passing hour - heat and humidity. Dr. Jon Nese is analyzing historical weather data and calculating the wet bulb globe temperature to get a better understanding of what those soldiers felt during that three day battle. We'll explore why revisiting historical climate data matters and how it can reshape our understanding of past events.

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Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood recorded extreme turbulence on his cellphone during a 10-minute passage through Hurricane Ian's eyewall in 2022. Today, we'll hear Nick's firsthand account of this wild ride and how it compared to his other missions. Dr. Josh Wadler, who was also on board, will share insights from his newly published research that quantifies the intensity of turbulence encountered during hurricane reconnaissance flights. 

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Aria Vargyas was just 8 years old when she was pulled out of the wreckage of the 2013 EF5 tornado that destroyed her hometown of Moore, Oklahoma and took the lives of her two young sisters. 11 years later she is finishing her freshman year at Texas A&M as a meteorology student. She speaks to Emily about that heartbreaking day and why she is now choosing to chase the storms that once terrified her.

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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 that emerged, all building anticipation for the upcoming sequel's release in July.

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