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The Weather Guys at Wisconsin
Manage episode 520195223 series 2275035
Guests: Dr. Steven Ackerman and Dr. Jonathan Martin
For most of us, weather talk is a quick chat about the weekend forecast or a snowy commute. But in Wisconsin, “The Weather Guys” have turned those conversations into something much bigger — a beloved radio show that brings science, stories, and a touch of humor to the airwaves. For years, they’ve been breaking down everything from blizzards to climate change, making meteorology both accessible and fun. Today, we’ll sit down with Dr. Steven Ackerman and Dr. Jonathan Martin to hear how their show began, what keeps listeners tuning in, and why Wisconsin weather makes for some of the best conversations around.
Chapters
- 00:00 The Birth of Weather Talk
- 00:45 How They Became Weather Geeks
- 03:02 Research Insights and Contributions
- 08:08 Engaging the Public Beyond Academia
- 11:44 Break 1
- 11:45 The Importance of Public Engagement
- 14:12 The Dynamics of Show Planning
- 15:29 Memorable Questions from Callers
- 17:00 Balancing Complexity in Communication
- 18:38 Break 2
- 18:40 Wisconsin Weather: A Unique Landscape
- 21:30 The Changing Landscape of Weather Communication
- 24:35 Advice for Young Meteorologists
- 27:21 The Future of Weather and AI
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399 episodes
Manage episode 520195223 series 2275035
Guests: Dr. Steven Ackerman and Dr. Jonathan Martin
For most of us, weather talk is a quick chat about the weekend forecast or a snowy commute. But in Wisconsin, “The Weather Guys” have turned those conversations into something much bigger — a beloved radio show that brings science, stories, and a touch of humor to the airwaves. For years, they’ve been breaking down everything from blizzards to climate change, making meteorology both accessible and fun. Today, we’ll sit down with Dr. Steven Ackerman and Dr. Jonathan Martin to hear how their show began, what keeps listeners tuning in, and why Wisconsin weather makes for some of the best conversations around.
Chapters
- 00:00 The Birth of Weather Talk
- 00:45 How They Became Weather Geeks
- 03:02 Research Insights and Contributions
- 08:08 Engaging the Public Beyond Academia
- 11:44 Break 1
- 11:45 The Importance of Public Engagement
- 14:12 The Dynamics of Show Planning
- 15:29 Memorable Questions from Callers
- 17:00 Balancing Complexity in Communication
- 18:38 Break 2
- 18:40 Wisconsin Weather: A Unique Landscape
- 21:30 The Changing Landscape of Weather Communication
- 24:35 Advice for Young Meteorologists
- 27:21 The Future of Weather and AI
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
399 episodes
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