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Cruise Forecasting Jan 09, 2024

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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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Exploring the North Pole Dec 19, 2023

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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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Rotten Truth: the Climate Cost of Food Waste Dec 12, 2023

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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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Internet Apocalypse Dec 05, 2023

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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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Inside The National Hurricane Center: 2023 Wrap Up Nov 28, 2023

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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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Mayflower Forecast Nov 21, 2023

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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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Weaponizing Weather Nov 14, 2023

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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 Nov 07, 2023

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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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Weather Fears & Phobias Oct 31, 2023

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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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The Perfect Storm Oct 24, 2023

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We'll delve into the science behind the 1991 Halloween Nor'easter storm. It features an interview with Joe Sienkiewicz from the Weather Service, who was forecasting and tracking the storm when it occurred in October 1991. Sienkiewicz provides insights into how the unique combination of weather conditions came together to create the devastating storm, which was later dubbed "The Perfect Storm." Emily will also chat with WJLA Meteorologist, Brian van de Graaf about weather in the movies.

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