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Helene: Surviving an Inland Hurricane Oct 22, 2024

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As part of our Off the Radar coverage of Hurricane Helene, I wanted to give a platform to the people who lived through the devastation. I'll be chatting residents of Lake Lure, NC and let them tell their own stories about the hardships they faced during and after the hurricane, and the struggle to find normalcy in its wake. I'll also be interviewing Jason Boyer, the chief meteorologist at WLOS News 13 in Asheville, about the scientific side of what happened during Helene.

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Hurricane Hacking: Can We Control the Weather? Oct 15, 2024

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Online rumors and misinformation have run rampant after the devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Among the wildest conspiracy theories is the claim that the US government has been "creating" hurricanes and "weaponizing" them against the public. The head administrator at FEMA recently said that the dangerous Hurricane Helene misinformation has been "absolutely the worst that I have ever seen," culminating in an armed militia making threats against FEMA rescue workers. In this week's episode, we'll be debunking some of the most dangerous conspiracy theories with experts who have studied hurricanes and the theory behind hurricane hacking - which they've learned first-hand does not work. My guests include Dr. Hugh Willoughby (who led NOAA's Hurricane Research Division), Professor Moshe Alamaro (retired MIT atmospheric scientist), and meteorologist Ed Piotrowski. You won't want to miss these eye-opening conversations that set the record straight about weather modification!

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Hurricane Hunters: NOAA's Laboratories in the Sky Oct 08, 2024

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Last month marked the 63rd anniversary of when Hurricane Carla battered the coast of Texas, instantly becoming one of the most intense and damaging hurricanes recorded in the state. But as houses and ships were battened down and residents fled the storm, some individuals with the Weather Bureau did the unthinkable: they strapped themselves into the cockpit of an airplane and flew directly into the eye of the storm! It started as a bar bet between pilots and became the standard procedure for observing and measuring hurricanes to provide life-saving data for researchers on the ground. Join me this week as I interview Daniel Tyson and Jonathan Shannon from NOAA to talk about what it’s like to fly into a hurricane and how technology has evolved since Hurricane Carla!

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Science Moms Pt. 2: Raising Climate-Conscious Children Oct 01, 2024

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In Part 1, we discussed how to explain climate change to your kids. This week, in Part 2, we'll be interviewing educators, authors/journalists, and lifelong climate activists on how to raise engaged and civic-minded kids who want to save the world. Turn off the "doom and gloom" of television and social media, and take your kids outdoors to show them first-hand why this world is worth protecting!

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Science Moms Pt. 1: Navigating Climate Talks with Our Kids Sep 24, 2024

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Climate change is rapidly altering our world, from heat waves to rising seas, making it seem increasingly daunting. As adults, we feel the weight of these changes, and our children can sense our anxiety. This raises a crucial question: How do we talk to our kids about climate change? Children are perceptive and curious, but they also deserve a childhood free from constant fear. Today, we're exploring insights from the Science Moms - a group of climate scientists and educators who aim to raise informed, inspired, and unafraid children. We'll address your questions about discussing our changing world with the next generation. Tune in next week for Part 2, where we’ll talk about how to raise kids who get involved in shaping our planet’s future!

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Autumn's Algorithm: the Future of Foliage Forecasting Sep 17, 2024

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Off the Radar presents the 2024 fall foliage report! Meteorologist Evan Fisher will be discussing his fall foliage computer model, which gives a high-resolution look at where and when you can see the peak colors of the season. Today he will tell us the weather factors that go into this formula, and how AI is helping to create the most accurate foliage forecast. Whether you’re leaf peeping in Maine, New York, New Hampshire, or beyond, we’ll cover where to see fall foliage in September and October near you. You won’t want to miss this one!

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Behind the Glory of the Auroras: the Importance of Space Weather Prediction Sep 10, 2024

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In early May, a historic solar storm lit up skies with auroras as far south as Florida. Beyond the dazzling photos on social media, we'll explore the critical behind-the-scenes work to protect our power grid. Shawn Dahl from the Space Weather Prediction Center discusses their crucial forecasting role and demystifies space weather, separating fact from fiction in this fascinating phenomenon.

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The Last Train to Key West: The Story of the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 Sep 03, 2024

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A devastating Category 5 hurricane ravaged the Florida Keys in 1935, destroying the railway linking the islands to the mainland. Join us as Meteorologist Les Still recounts the Labor Day Storm's impact. Later, bestselling author Chanel Cleeton discusses her novel "The Last Train to Key West," which brings this historic tragedy to life through vivid storytelling.

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Earth Science 101: Myths, Mysteries, and Mind-Blowing Facts Aug 27, 2024

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In this back-to-school special, we tackle wild earth science questions and bust common myths. We'll explore whether peeing on jellyfish stings actually helps, unravel the mystery of ball lightning, and delve into other fascinating earth science topics like megalodons, the green flash, and the Bermuda Triangle. Join us for a fun, fact-filled journey through our planet's weirdest wonders and most perplexing phenomena.

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From Soiled to Swimmable: Cleaning up Baltimore's Inner Harbor Aug 20, 2024

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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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