November 20, 1998 marked the launch of the first module of the International Space Station. Over time, the ISS grew to be the size of a football field, circling the globe every 90 minutes at 17,500 miles per hour. Today we are joined by NASA Astronaut Dr. Stan Love. Stan was part of the team that got the ISS up into orbit and will play a crucial role in bringing it back down to Earth. We'll discuss the important work that's been done over the past 25 years and why it's now time for the mission t...
Nov 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 83
Atop New Hampshire's 6,288-foot Mount Washington, weather observers have studied the "world's worst weather" for decades. The invaluable data from this natural laboratory has shaped modern meteorology and has aided weather prediction, aircraft design, and engineering. Join us as we sit down with former Mount Washington observer (and current WGME Chief Meteorologist) Charlie Lopresti to explore this remarkable peak where future meteorologists find inspiration, weather records are shattered, and n...
Nov 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 82
It's election day and across the country, voters are braving the elements to make their voices heard. But could the rain, snow, or even extreme temperatures on this crucial day sway the outcome of the election? In this episode we'll explore the surprising ways that Mother Nature can influence the results on ballots. From historical data showing partisan advantages on rainy election days, to the potential impacts of this year's major weather events, we'll talk to political scientist Dr. Robert St...
Nov 05, 2024•27 min•Ep. 81
In late October 1991, the Halloween Storm, famously depicted as "The Perfect Storm" in film and literature, struck the Atlantic coast and tragically claimed 13 lives. In this episode, we'll learn about the storm's evolution from the perspective of a high seas forecaster who tracked it in real-time 33 years ago. Joe Sienkiewicz from the National Weather Service provides insights into the unique weather conditions that converged to create this devastating storm, as well as how maritime forecasting...
Oct 29, 2024•28 min•Ep. 80
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. See Privacy Policy at h...
Oct 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 79
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 epi...
Oct 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 78
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 obse...
Oct 08, 2024•42 min•Ep. 77
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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
Oct 01, 2024•28 min•Ep. 76
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 in...
Sep 24, 2024•44 min•Ep. 75
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...
Sep 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 74
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
Sep 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 73
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 72
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
Aug 27, 2024•52 min•Ep. 71
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 stor...
Aug 20, 2024•42 min•Ep. 70
On May 21, 2024, an EF-4 tornado tore through the town of Greenfield, Iowa. A team of researchers deployed mobile radars and instrument packs near the path to record winds speeds over 300 mph! Jen Walton recounts the terrifying moments of deploying a pod then narrowly escaping the tornado that leveled the town while Karen Kosiba and Josh Wurman share the groundbreaking data the team recorded that day and how it could revolutionize our understanding of these deadly storms. See Privacy Policy at h...
Aug 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 66
Coastal flooding is on the rise, even on sunny days. In this episode, we hear from NOAA Oceanographer, Dr. William Sweet and explore the impacts of high tide flooding and what's driving the trends. We'll also talk to Charleston flooding photographer, Jared Bramblett about how he combines his engineering background and artistic eye to document nuisance flooding in his community and raise awareness about sea level rise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...
Aug 06, 2024•22 min•Ep. 67
Twisters' premiered July 19th with overwhelmingly positive feedback from the weather community. In this episode, we'll explore the film's scientific accuracy with Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Norman, OK. He'll give us an insider's look at what it took to transform actors into believable storm chasers.. Plus, we discuss how it addresses the often-overlooked psychological impact of surviving tornadoes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Jul 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 65
A recent policy proposal has sent shockwaves through the meteorological community by calling for the dismantling of NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We'll decode the controversial Project 2025 document with a political scientist, and then get the insider's perspective from Dr. Neil Jacobs, former NOAA administrator. Dr. Jacobs will discuss the origin of the organization, it's important functions, and why he thinks NOAA is too solid for politics to shake. See Privacy Pol...
Jul 23, 2024•56 min•Ep. 64
Climate change is here, but its impacts aren't equal. In this episode, we'll explore climate change inequity with environmental activist Heather McTeer Toney. We'll examine how underserved communities, especially people of color, are disproportionately affected by climate disasters. We'll discuss why this disparity exists and crucial solutions to create a more equitable climate future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
Jul 16, 2024•22 min•Ep. 63
July 1863 - The fate of a nation hung in the balance, Union and Confederate soldiers faced not only each other, but an unseen enemy that drained their strength with every passing hour - heat and humidity. Dr. Jon Nese is analyzing historical weather data and calculating the wet bulb globe temperature to get a better understanding of what those soldiers felt during that three day battle. We'll explore why revisiting historical climate data matters and how it can reshape our understanding of past ...
Jul 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 62
Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood recorded extreme turbulence on his cellphone during a 10-minute passage through Hurricane Ian's eyewall in 2022. Today, we'll hear Nick's firsthand account of this wild ride and how it compared to his other missions. Dr. Josh Wadler, who was also on board, will share insights from his newly published research that quantifies the intensity of turbulence encountered during hurricane reconnaissance flights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
Jun 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 61
Aria Vargyas was just 8 years old when she was pulled out of the wreckage of the 2013 EF5 tornado that destroyed her hometown of Moore, Oklahoma and took the lives of her two young sisters. 11 years later she is finishing her freshman year at Texas A&M as a meteorology student. She speaks to Emily about that heartbreaking day and why she is now choosing to chase the storms that once terrified her. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Jun 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 60
Nearly three decades after the 1996 blockbuster Twister captivated audiences with its thrilling depiction of storm chasing, actress Wendle Josepher dishes on landing her role, the behind-the-scenes experiences on set, and the dedicated fandom that emerged, all building anticipation for the upcoming sequel's release in July. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 59
After 32 years and 25,000 live shots, Mike Seidel's time at The Weather Channel has come to an end and he is sitting down with Emily to dish the dirt on his experience. He will share his unforgettable encounters with extreme weather, the moments that went viral, and a career dedicated to helping communities prepare for nature's unpredictable power. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 04, 2024•40 min•Ep. 58
Aviation turbulence has been making headlines lately, and rightfully so. Climate change is increasingly contributing to bumpier flights. This week we'll speak with a leading researcher who will explain the scientific reasons behind the rise in turbulence and how climate change is exacerbating it. Additionally, we'll get a firsthand account from an experienced pilot, who will share insights into navigating these turbulent skies from the cockpit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
May 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 57
This week we're going to talk to a veteran sports reporter about how the weather can affect baseball. We'll also hear from a baseball scientist with Major League Baseball about how the new use of wind modeling in ball parks is changing the game and debunking some old homerun conspiracy theories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 56
Scientists are using data gathered by deep space telescopes to create "sonifications". These sonifications allow people to listen to astronomical images, including those who are blind or visually impaired. Today we are traveling out of this world to hear what distant galaxies, black holes, and nebulae sound like. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 14, 2024•32 min•Ep. 55
Celebrate Mother's Day with an inside look at balancing meteorology and motherhood! Emily is joined by Chikage Windler, Tera Blake, and Amy Aaronson this week for a candid roundtable of four meteorologist moms, dishing on the joys and challenges of raising children while forecasting the weather on TV. It's an unfiltered glimpse into the whirlwind lives of moms who make predicting sunshine and storms look easy on camera. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...
May 07, 2024•56 min•Ep. 54
After talking about climate change during his weathercasts, an Iowa meteorologist was faced with death threats from a viewer. Chris Gloninger will share his experience communicating the realities of climate change, the hurdles he faced, and why he believes meteorologists have a responsibility to broach this topic - even if it's controversial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 53
Earth Day has become a global phenomenon, celebrated in over 190 countries and mobilizing billions of people to take action for a more sustainable future. Today we'll learn how one organization is keeping America beautiful with a nationwide cleanup. We'll also meet the "Conservation Kid"- a 14-year-old on a mission to give his generation a cleaner future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 52
