Off the Radar
The National Weather Desk
Join National Weather Desk Meteorologist Emily Gracey every week as she leads listeners on an exciting voyage exploring a diverse range of topics related to weather, climate, space, and beyond. The podcast offers exclusive interviews with leading experts on topics that you wouldn't usually come across in a typical weather broadcast. It’ll enlighten, entertain, and educate, whether you’re a novice weather follower to the most passionate weather geek.
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Forecasting or Fear Mongering?
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01/16/24 • 11 min
Polar Vortex, Bomb Cyclone... these are weather terms that get attention but do they effectively communicate risk or do they incite fear and create distrust? Emily sits down with Dr. Gina Eosco, a social scientist from NOAA to get some insight into the matter.
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05/09/23 • 22 min
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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04/25/23 • 20 min
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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07/16/24 • 22 min
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.
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The Donner Party
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11/07/23 • 13 min
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
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10/31/23 • 23 min
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 Science of Cold Plunging
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05/02/23 • 13 min
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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Rivers in the Sky: Understanding Atmospheric Rivers
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12/03/24 • 46 min
You may have heard the term “atmospheric river” in recent years – but what does it mean? Did you know that it’s literally akin to a river in the sky? Or that they carry water vapor content that’s comparable to twenty-five Mississippi Rivers? Today we’re going Off The Radar to discuss ARs with the scientist that put this weather phenomenon on the map. Dr. Marty Ralph is the Director of the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. We’ll be diving into the ways the West Coast gets their precipitation, how we rank them, and the impact they have on weather across the globe.
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12/10/24 • 55 min
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has come to an end. In this episode, Deputy Director Jamie Rhome reveals how the National Hurricane Center is transforming hurricane communication by shifting focus from technical storm tracking to human-centered hazard messaging. The conversation explores innovative communication strategies that prioritize saving lives, emphasizing the critical importance of making forecasts more accessible, actionable, and meaningful to communities in potential storm paths.
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The Day the Clocked Stopped
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04/02/24 • 19 min
On the 50th anniversary of the devastating 1974 Xenia, Ohio tornado, we're joined by documentary producer, Adam Aaro, to look back at this iconic F5 twister that killed 32 people and changed tornado science forever.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Off the Radar have?
Off the Radar currently has 86 episodes available.
What topics does Off the Radar cover?
The podcast is about News, Space, Weather, Educational, Climate, Meteorology, Environment, Entertainment, Nature, Podcasts, Current Events, Technology, Education, Science, Informational and Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Off the Radar?
The episode title 'Plymouth: A Colony Shaped by Climate' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Off the Radar?
The average episode length on Off the Radar is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Off the Radar released?
Episodes of Off the Radar are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Off the Radar?
The first episode of Off the Radar was released on Apr 10, 2023.
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