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Navigating the Challenges of Weather & Transportation (Repeat) Nov 23, 2022

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Guest: Paul Pisano

Ground transportation is something we all deal with on a daily basis, whether it’s in our cars, on a bus, or the subway. Navigating poor road conditions during inclement weather can be very treacherous, but new technologies and innovating thinking are working to keep people safe. Today we’re joined by Paul Pisano from the Road Weather Committee of the Transportation Research Board. Paul understands that ground transportation infrastructure is a vital asset that can’t be neglected. With extreme weather conditions becoming more prevalent, we must ensure that the meteorological & transportation communities are working together to pave the way for smarter, safer, and more sustainable methods of travel.

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A Look at COP27 Nov 16, 2022

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Guest: Carl Parker

Introduction: All eyes are on Egypt as the Conference of the Parties, or COP, is now underway for the 27th time. And with more records and weather disasters in the headlines, it is crucial to globally curb rising temperatures. Here to discuss COP27 and where we stand in the climate crisis is Carl Parker. Parker has been with The Weather Channel since 1999 and with their Expert Team since 2011. He leads climate coverage at the network and hopes to educate on how climate is changing our weather today, as well as inform on how we can be better stewards of our planet tomorrow. Carl, thank you for joining us today.

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Cryospheric Changes & Coastal Communities Nov 09, 2022

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Guest: Dr. Alex Robel

Introduction: Climate change and melting glaciers are synonymous at this point when the topic is discussed and usually addresses the future impacts of melting ice and its effects on coastal communities. But how do we determine what those impacts are and when they could occur? Joining us today is Dr. Alex Robel, a researcher who helps to develop mathematical models that provide this information and he’s here to give us his insight to how all of this happens.

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Storm Chasing Tours Nov 02, 2022

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Guest: Roger Hill

When it comes to searching the skies and finding the next storm to chase, it’s hard to find someone with more experience than Roger Hill. As co-owner and tour director of Silver Lining Tours, he and his wife Caryn seek to provide not only the chasing chance of a lifetime, but an education about the beauty and severity of Mother Nature. In addition to chasing storms for over 30 years, Hill is an author, photographer, avid bowler and all around Weather Geek.

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Lights... Camera... Climate! Oct 26, 2022

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Guest: Tim Guinne

Climate change is fact, not fiction, and is something that affects everyone on the planet. Over the years, Hollywood has touched on climate change in movies like The Day After Tomorrow and Don't Look Up! Our guest this week is no stranger to the movies: actor Tim Guinne is a featured film, television, and stage actor who has appeared in Iron Man, Stargate SG1, Blade, The Good Wife, and many other productions. However, his passion and activism about climate change is not scripted. It's real.

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Weather in Hollywood Oct 19, 2022

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Guest: TWC Meteorologist Panel

The weather around us can be described in many different ways and on both ends of the spectrum from absolute terror to stunning beauty. These two qualities tug on our heartstrings the most as human beings. We have to grasp the fear of a tornado wiping our home off of the map but we will all take the opportunity to take a smiling selfie with a vibrant rainbow. So it may come as no surprise that Hollywood leans into the weather when making some blockbuster movies and TV shows. But how much is too much, or is it all in good fun? We’ve got a special episode today on Weather Geeks to talk about it…!

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NOAA’s Chief Scientist Oct 12, 2022

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Guest: Dr. Sarah Kapnick

Dr. Sarah Kapnick is the newly appointed Chief Scientist at NOAA and only the third woman in NOAA’s history to be appointed to this role. She brings not only a background in climate sciences, but extensive knowledge in economics as well. Dr. Kapnick joins us today to discuss her journey to becoming Chief Scientist, her new role and what is in the extended forecast for NOAA.

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Weathering the Storm Oct 05, 2022

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Guest: Mike Seidel

Celebrating 30 years at the Weather Channel, Mike Seidel is no stranger to covering storms in every season. Most recently, as Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, Mike anchored his live shots from Fort Myers. During one of his segments, Mike said, and I quote: “This is one of the worst hurricanes I’ve ever been in, and maybe the worst as far as covering”. For a man who has provided over 20,000 live shots and worked in over 90 storms for the Weather Channel, that was a powerful statement… and one we want to dig into. So joining us this week is Mike Seidel!

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Hurricane Ian Special Episode Sep 27, 2022

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**RECORDED ON TUESDAY EVENING** Hurricane Ian is heading towards Florida's Gulf Coast and is slated to impact millions of people. Up until this moment, the journey that Ian has been on has been an interesting one. Weather Channel meteorologists and Weather Geeks producers JD Disharoon and Heather Zons sit down to discuss Hurricane Ian and its impending destructive path through the Southeast.

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Something to Heat Stress Over Sep 21, 2022

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Guest: Paul Iñiguez

If you asked 100 people what the deadliest weather risk is, odds are they would pick some of the more flashy natural disasters, like hurricanes, tornadoes or lightning. Some may even say the cold temperatures with how brutal it gets in the northern tier during the winter. But the real answer is the heat! And it’s not necessarily the record heat during the hottest time of the day, it also includes the overnight temperatures that don’t let our body cool down. And that’s the keyword right there: our body. NWS meteorologists in the western region have developed a forecast product that will make it easier for everyone to understand their heat risk, and we have Paul Iñiguez on the show today to talk about it!

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