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 into the matter.

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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 works with ship captains to keep passengers and crew safe and comfortable.

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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 Meteorologist, Eileen Whelan.

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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 Niles from the University of Vermont.

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As solar activity intensifies in the next year, the possibility increases of a massive worldwide blackout of power and internet. It's happened before, and Dr. Peter Becker says it's only a matter of time before it happens again. We’ll discuss what solar eruptions are, the likelihood of catastrophic outages in the next solar cycle, and most importantly, how we can prevent and prepare for what would happen if we do lose the internet globally.

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This week we are wrapping up the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season with Dr. Mike Brennan, Director of The National Hurricane Center. We'll talk about the noteworthy storms, the new forecasting and communication tools being used and the successes and struggles of the past 6 months.  

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Author and historian Rebecca Fraser explains the pivotal role weather and climate played in the lives of the Pilgrims settling in New England in 1620. From their decision to leave England, to their transatlantic journey, to their first brutal winter in the New World, we'll discuss the weather that influenced America's very first Thanksgiving.

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Uncovering America's secret history of using weather modification as a weapon during the Vietnam war. Ed Darak joins us to talk about Operation Popeye and the attempt to flood the Ho Chi Minh Trail with cloud seeding operations.

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The Donner Party's tragic journey west ended in disaster when an early winter trapped them in the Sierra Nevada in 1846. Pioneers were forced to camp at Donner Lake as massive storms blocked the mountain passes with snow. Meteorologist Matt Monroe describes the unrelenting conditions the group faced, from freezing cold to dwindling supplies.

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Many people have an irrational fear of weather phenomena. In this Halloween episode, we'll explore some common (and less common!) meteorological phobias, understand what causes them, and provide tips to help confront and overcome these anxieties with Dr. Kevin Chapman.

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