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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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00:37:59

Shark Myths vs. Reality: What You Need to Know This...

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2025/07/15

Greg Metzger, the Chief Field Coordinator for the shark work conducted through the South Fork Natural History Museum, will discuss how our changing climate is causing an increase in shark/human interactions and how beachgoers can stay safe this summer – guest hosted by Brian Pietrus!

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00:23:22

Gettysburg's Weather Secrets: Why Every Observation...

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2025/07/08

Dr. Jon Nese discusses meteorology during the American Civil War, how conditions were documented on the battlefield, and how the weather influenced the entire Gettysburg Campaign.

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00:23:52

From the Vault: Cruise Forecasting

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2025/07/01

Re-releasing this fan favorite - Royal Caribbean's Chief Meteorologist Craig Setzer offers an inside look at forecasting storms and rough seas to help cruise ships safely navigate around bad weather and keep passengers comfortable.

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00:45:55

Hugo: The Most Violent Flight in Hurricane History

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2025/06/24

NOAA hurricane hunters nearly became Hurricane Hugo's first victims in 1989, and we'll hear from Dr. Jeff Masters who was aboard that historic flight and Dr. Josh Wadler from Embry-Riddle who developed metrics confirming it remains the most turbulent hurricane hunter flight on record.

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00:27:49

Top 10 Storm Surges in American History with...

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2025/06/17

Storm surge causes massive flooding, destruction, and death - in this episode, Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham ranks the most devastating storm surges in US history

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00:36:52

The Weather Officer: A Father's Day Story

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2025/06/10

This week Emily is talking with author Kelly V. Porter about her father, one of the first Black American meteorologists in history and the subject of Kelly's book, The Weather Officer.

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00:42:13

Concerts and Climate Activism with AJR's Adam Met

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2025/06/03

AJR band member Adam Met discusses music, climate change, and activism.

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00:45:32

Hurricane Season 2025: Stories, Stats and Survival

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2025/05/27

Jamie Rhome, Deputy Director of the National Hurricane Center, discusses 26 years of hurricane science evolution, reveals the agency's post-storm fieldwork with survivors, and shares insights on mortality research and 2025 season preparations.

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00:43:08

The Artificial Forecaster: Innovation or Impersonation?

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2025/05/20

The episode explores the dual nature of AI in meteorology through two contrasting experiences: one meteorologist who purposefully created an AI avatar to deliver weather updates and another whose likeness was stolen, while discussing broader implications for ethics, benefits, and self-protection in an AI-saturated world.

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00:27:06

Deadly Debris Flows – The Flood After the Fire

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2025/05/13

When rain falls on wildfire-scorched land, it can trigger catastrophic debris flows and flash floods—turning potential relief into deadly disaster—which is why NOAA scientists are now repurposing tornado-tracking technology to better predict and prevent these overlooked post-wildfire hazards.

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00:45:22

When the Lights Went Out: Anchor Moms Reflect on Helene

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2025/05/06

TV news anchors and "Anchor Moms" podcast hosts Katie and Karen share their extraordinary experience of reporting on Hurricane Helene while simultaneously living through it with their families in Asheville, navigating weeks without power or water as both journalists and mothers.

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00:25:06

Storm Rights: Tornado Chasers vs. Oklahoma Legislation

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2025/04/29

Veteran storm chaser Warren Faidley examines Oklahoma's controversial legislation restricting independent chasers while favoring TV stations, explains why storm chasers are vital for public safety, and offers solutions for broadcasters and independents to work together to save lives.

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00:19:52

Healing the Hole: The Ozone's Road to Recovery

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2025/04/22

To commemorate Earth Day, we're discussing the healed ozone layer with Dr. Paul Newman, a Senior Scientist at the University of Maryland Baltimore and retired NASA Chief of Atmospheric Sciences.

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00:18:47

Are Dire Wolves Back? The Science & Ethics of...

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2025/04/15

This episode covers the dire wolf project with special guest Dr. Jay Odenbaugh, an expert in the ethics of de-extinction.

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00:43:52

Silenced Science: Inside NOAA's Communication Challenge

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2025/04/08

Former NOAA employees Tom Di Liberto and Dr. Tracy Fanara join us to discuss the agency's lifesaving scientific work in weather, climate, and marine ecosystems - and why the American public still doesn't understand what this vital agency does for public safety.

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00:34:35

Baseball's Weather Playbook

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2025/04/01

Weather can be baseball's most unpredictable player, as a veteran sports reporter and MLB scientist reveal how wind, atmosphere, and meteorological conditions secretly shape the game's most legendary moments.

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00:48:25

Fearless Female Forecasters

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2025/03/25

In this episode, we highlight the history of women in meteorology, featuring trailblazing pioneers and current leaders Jen Carfagno and Tanja Fransen, as they share their personal journeys and the unique challenges they've faced in the field.

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00:33:27

Secrets of The Old Farmer's Almanac

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2025/03/18

In this fresh spring episode, we are going inside the pages of The Old Farmer's Almanac with editor-in-chief Carol Connare, uncovering their mysterious forecasting methods, centuries-old wisdom, and essential gardening advice that continues to guide generations of Americans.

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00:41:32

Rip Currents: Tech Tools for Survival

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2025/03/11

In this potentially life-saving episode, we explore the science behind deadly rip currents with ocean safety expert Bruckner Chase and scientist Greg Dusek, who reveals the groundbreaking RipFinder app that uses AI to detect these hidden dangers lurking beneath spring break's inviting waters.

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00:31:40

Volcano Monitoring: Santorini's Seismic Swarm

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2025/03/04

Geologist Shawn Willsey discusses volcanic science and the recent earthquakes on the Greek island of Santorini.

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