Off the Radar

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From Reflection to Action: Hurricane Season 2023 May 30, 2023

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June 1 marks the start of the 2023 Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Basin and this week we are reflecting on survival to prepare for the future. Listen to a story of resilience from the Florida Keys in 2017 as well as an interview with the brand new director of the National Hurricane Center, Dr. Mike Brennan.

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Hunting Hurricanes May 23, 2023

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For decades, aircraft have bravely penetrated hurricanes, propelling hurricane forecasting into an unprecedented era. Embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of hurricane hunting alongside Lt. Col. Ryan Rickert, an Air Force flight meteorologist.

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The Weather on Mars May 16, 2023

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As we work toward one day putting humans on Mars, atmospheric scientists like Dr. Scot Rafkin are studying it's atmosphere. Find out if you'd need an umbrella on the Red Planet!

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From Redlining to Red Hot: Inequity of Climate Change May 09, 2023

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Climate change is affecting everyone across the country, but some neighborhoods are at an unfair disadvantage when it comes to those impacts;. We recently spoke to Heather McTeer Toney about how heat can incite violence in low-income neighborhoods.

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The Science of Cold Plunging May 02, 2023

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We know it feels terrible, but does submersing yourself in a cold body of water benefit your health or can it actually be dangerous? We take a deep dive into the fad of cold plunging with medical expert, Dr. John Whyte.

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The Weather Detective: Inside the Life of a Forensic Meteorologist Apr 25, 2023

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Meteorologists don't just forecast future weather, sometimes they look to past weather information to solve crimes! This week we talk to Dr. Elizabeth Austin about her job as a Forensic Meteorologist.

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Cow Burp Control: How Seaweed Can Help Curb Methane Emissions from Livestock Apr 18, 2023

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The gas emitted by cows is a major player when it comes to global warming. Bill Gates, a known supporter of climate change reduction methods, has invested in a company that is using a seaweed additive to reduce methane emissions in cows. Methane expert, Dr. David Brown from Spark Climate Solutions chats with Emily about why methane is something we should be concerned about the science behind this seaweed additive.

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Off The Radar Trailer Apr 10, 2023

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The National Weather Desk presents a brand new podcast. Off the Radar takes you beyond just the atmosphere and digs deep into topics related to weather, climate, space and much more.

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