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Texas Flood 2025 revealed just how urgently we need smarter tools in disaster response. In this episode, Dave Jones, founder of StormCenter Communications, explains how his team used satellite imagery and real-time mapping to support emergency responders during the catastrophic floods. Their data helped identify stranded residents, blocked roads, and the areas most in need—turning science into life-saving action. Satellite technology for disaster response is revolutionizing real-time crisis management. Dave shares how open-access Earth observation data, localized GIS tools, and close coordination with emergency services are building more resilient communities as climate change amplifies flood risks. Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

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About this episode: The deadly Fourth of July floods in Kerr County, TX are raising urgent concerns about flash flooding risks and the future of storm response. In this episode: Hurricane specialist and storm surge expert Michael Lowry discusses what causes increasingly intense storms, details the significant strides made in forecasting, and outlines what's at stake with potential cuts to NOAA. Guest: Michael Lowry is a hurricane specialist and storm surge expert for WPLG-TV in Miami, FL. He previously served as a senior scientist at the National Hurricane Center and as disaster planning chief at FEMA. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Trying to Make Sense of the Unspeakable Texas Tragedy—Eye on the Tropics The Trump Administration Has Blinded Hurricane Forecasters—Intelligencer Critical Hurricane Monitoring Data Is Going Offline—New York Times Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

We talk to Shawn Dahl about the complexities of space weather, solar radiation and geomagnetic storms, and the importance of global collaboration.Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

Lupine, iris, and coastal paintbrush are lining the roadways and filling the fields these days. Working with biologists and NOAA on a beached juvenile gray whale at Surfer's Beach...it's all part of life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!Find out more about the whale here: https://www.kmxt.org/news/2025-07-11/scenes-from-the-sunaq-tribe-harvesting-gray-whale-baleen

This week on Blocked and Reported, conspiracy theories and rumor-mongering in the aftermath of a disaster in Texas; Grok goes mask-off; and Zohran Mamdani's college application gets hacked.The Un "Fudge" America Tour Gets "Fudged" From Within (The Gist)Mamdani Identified as Asian and African American on College Application - The New York TimesMamdani Once Claimed to Be Asian and African American. Should It Matter? - The New York TimesMahmood Mamdani | Department of AnthropologyTimes pushed ahead to avoid being scooped on Mamdani Columbia story | SemaforThread by @patrickhealynyt on Thread Reader App – Thread Reader AppOpinion | It's Time to Let Go of ‘African American' - The New York TimesThe sad, sad state of the New York Times | Press WatchFormer Houston mayoral appointee rages at flooded Texas girls camp for being 'white-only'Houston pediatrician speaks out after her flood victims post sparked outrageTrump's NOAA pick stands by budget cuts, calls staffing ‘a top priority' - The Washington PostWhite House pushes back on criticism of weather service around Texas flooding - ABC NewsDeadly floods could be new normal as Trump guts federal agencies, experts warn | Texas floods 2025 | The GuardianNOAA scrambles to fill forecasting jobs as hurricane season looms - The Washington PostCodeREDSome Texas flood alerts were delayed as officials waited for authorization, former Kerr County official says - CBS NewsFormer Kerr County leader: siren system would have saved lives : NPRNew data reveals the inadequacy of FEMA flood maps : NPRxAI updated Grok to be more ‘politically incorrect' | The Verge This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

The floods in Texas have killed at least 120 people. The tragedy has raised serious questions about the catastrophic impacts of Trump's budget cuts to NOAA and FEMA.

This week we hear about the vacant position for the director of engineering and facilities at the Kodiak Island Borough, the City of Kodiak approved an agreement with a new city manager, the federal government has frozen more than a million in grants that would fund KIBSD programs, NOAA has multiple research vessels conducting surveys this month, ADF&G raises catch limits for sockeye in Kodiak area rivers and some of the Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers participate in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C.Click here for links to articles.

On this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we delve into pressing environmental issues with Dr. Chad Nelson, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation. We explore the impacts of Donald Trump's administration on environmental protections and the urgent challenges faced by organizations like Surfrider. Dr. Nelson, who has been an ocean advocate for over 25 years, discusses the rollback of policies that safeguard our oceans, beaches, and climate, and what individuals can do to counter these changes. The conversation also covers recent legal battles, local and national victories in environmental conservation, and the importance of civic engagement in protecting our coastlines. Tune in to learn how everyday people, surfers, and beachgoers can make a difference.To learn more about how you can support the Surfrider Foundation go to www.surfrider.org and become a member. You can follow Surfrider on Instagram @surfrider or @surfridernyc or @surfridermidatlanticThe Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com Music: Artist: Tom Curren's Ocean Surf AcesSong: Sand GropersAlbum: Ocean Surf Aces00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:12 Impact of Trump Administration on Environmental Policies01:55 Challenges Faced by Surf Rider Foundation02:42 Political Climate and Government Dynamics05:28 Supreme Court Rulings and Legal Implications08:37 Civic Participation and Voter Accountability10:28 Misinformation and Advocacy Strategies16:55 Offshore Drilling and Environmental Battles27:00 Local Wins and Grassroots Movements36:05 The Evolution of Weather Forecasting36:46 The Importance of NOAA and Coastal Management39:33 The Role of the EPA and Environmental Protection40:41 FEMA and Disaster Relief43:50 Political Divisiveness and Public Lands46:50 Civic Engagement and Surf Rider's Mission55:43 Challenges in Environmental Lawsuits59:16 The Surf Community's Role in Environmental Activism01:03:12 Innovative Ideas for Surf Rider01:06:01 The Value of Community in Surfing01:08:40 Conclusion and Call to ActionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.

Hello Interactors,It's hard to ignore the situation in Texas, especially as I turn my attention to physical geography. 'Flash Flood Alley', as it's called by hydrologists, had already been pounded by days of relentless rain, soaking the soil and swelling the rivers. It left the region teetering on the edge of catastrophe. Then came the deluge. A torrent so sudden and intense it dumped a month's worth of rain in under an hour. Roads turned to rivers. Homes were lost. Lives were too. As the floodwaters recede, what remains isn't just devastation — it's a lesson. One about a changing water cycle, a shifting climate, and a stubborn way of thinking that still dominates how we plan for both.DROUGHT AND DELUGEIs Texas drowning due to climate change? Just three years ago, we were told it's drying up. That's when a record drought emptied reservoirs and threw aquifers into steep decline. From 2011 to 2015, 90% of the state was in extreme drought. This seesaw between soaked and scorched is the kind of muddled messaging that lets climate deniers laugh all the way to the comment section.The truth is Texas is drying up AND drowning. This paradox isn't just Texas-sized — it's systemic. Our habit of translating global climate shifts into local weather soundbites is failing us.According to hydrologist Benjamin Zaitchik and colleagues, writing in Nature Water in 2023, two dominant narratives frame how these events are explained. Public and policy reporting on patterns like those in Texas usually falls into two camps:* The "Wet-Get-Wetter, Dry-Get-Drier" (WWDD) hypothesis — climate change intensifies existing hydrological patterns, bringing more rain to wet regions and more drought to dry ones.* The "Global Aridification" (GA) hypothesis — warming increases the atmosphere's "thirst," drying out land even where rainfall remains steady.Both frameworks can explain real conditions, but the recent Texas floods expose their limits. If a region long seen as drying can also produce one of the most intense floods in U.S. history, are these ideas flawed — or just too rigidly applied?WWDD and GA aren't competing truths. They're partial heuristics for a nonlinear, complex water system. Yet our brains favor recent events, confirm existing beliefs, and crave simple answers. So we latch onto one model or the other. But these simplified labels often ignore scale, context, and the right metrics. Is a region drying or wetting based on annual rainfall? Soil moisture? Streamflow? Urbanization? Atmospheric demand?Texas — with its sprawling cities, irrigated farms, and dramatic east–west gradient in rainfall and vegetation — resists binary climate narratives. One year it exemplifies GA, with depleted aquifers and parched soil. The next, like now, it fits WWDD, as Tropical Storm Barry — arriving after days of relentless rainfall — stalled over saturated land, unleashing a torrent so fierce it overwhelmed the landscape.Zaitchik and his team call for a clarification approach. Instead of umbrella labels, we should specify which variables and timeframes are shifting. A place can be parched, pummeled, and primed to flood — sometimes all in the same season. And those shifting moods in the water set the stage for something deeper — a mathematical reckoning.MATH MEETS MAYHEMThis debate boils down to three basic equations — one for the land, one for the sky, and one for how the system changes over time. But that means prying open the black box of math symbols still treated like sacred script by academics and STEM pros.Let's be clear, these equations aren't spells. They're just shorthand — like a recipe or a flowchart. The symbols may look like hieroglyphs, but they describe familiar things. Precipitation falls (P). Water evaporates or gets sucked up by plants — evapotranspiration (E). Some runs off (R). Some sinks in (S). Time (t) tells us when it's happening. The 'd' in dS and dt just means "change in" — how much storage (S) increases or decreases over time (t). The Greek letters — ∇ (nabla) and δ (delta) — simply mean change, across space and time. If you can track a bank account, you can follow these equations. And if you've ever watched a lawn flood after a storm, you've seen them in action.You don't need a PhD to understand water, just a willingness to see through the symbols.* LAND: The Water Balance EquationP − E = R + dS/dtPrecipitation (P) minus evapotranspiration (E) equals runoff (R) plus the change in stored water (dS/dt).* SKY: The Vapor Flux EquationP − E = ∇ ∙ QThis links land and atmosphere. ∇ (nabla) tracks change across space, and Q is vapor flux — the amount of moisture moving through the atmosphere from one place to another, carried by winds and shaped by pressure systems. The dot product (∙) measures how much of that vapor is moving into or out of an area. So ∇ ∙ Q shows whether moist air is converging (piling up to cause rain) or diverging (pulling apart and drying).* SYSTEM: The Change Equationδ(∇ ∙ Q) = δ(P − E) = δ(R + dS/dt)This shows how if vapor movement in the sky changes (δ(∇ ∙ Q)), it leads to changes in net water input at the surface (δ(P − E)), which in turn changes the balance of runoff and stored water on land (δ(R + dS/dt)). It's a cascading chain where shifts in the atmosphere ripple through the landscape and alter the system itself.In a stable climate, these variables stay in sync. But warming disrupts that balance. More heat means more atmospheric moisture (E), and altered winds move vapor differently (∇ ∙ Q). The math still balances — but now yields volatility: floods, droughts, and depleted storage despite “normal” rainfall. The equations haven't changed. The system has.Texas fits this emerging pattern:* Rainfall extremes are up: NOAA shows 1-in-100-year storms are now more frequent, especially in Central and East Texas.* Soil and streamflow are less reliable: NASA and USGS report more zero-flow days, earlier spring peaks, and deeper summer dry-outs.* Urban growth worsens impacts: Impervious surfaces around Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas accelerate runoff and flash floods.These shifts show how climate and land use intersect. It's not just wetter or drier — it's both, and more volatile overall.In 2008, hydrologist Peter Milly and colleagues declared: “Stationarity is dead.”For decades, water planning assumed the future would mirror the statistically stationary and predictable past. But flood maps, dam designs, and drought plans built on that idea no longer hold.We laid out land with rulers and grids, assuming water would follow. But floods don't care about straight lines, and drought ignores boundaries. Modern hydrology rested on Cartesian geometry — flat, fixed, and predictable. But the ground is moving, and the sky is changing. The first two equations describe water in place. The third captures it in motion. This is a geometry of change, where terrain bends, vapor thickens, and assumptions buckle. To keep up, we need models shaped like rivers, not spreadsheets. The future doesn't follow a line. It meanders.And yet, we keep describing — and planning and engineering — for a world that no longer exists.Somehow, we also need journalists — and readers — to get more comfortable with post-Cartesian complexity. Soundbites won't cut it. If we keep flattening nuance for clarity, we'll miss the deeper forces fueling the next flood.VAPOR AND VELOCITYIf Texas is drying and flooding at once, it's not a local contradiction but a symptom of a larger system. Making sense of that means thinking across scales — not just in miles or months, but how change moves through nested systems.Cartesian thinking fails again here. It craves fixed frames and tidy domains. But climate operates differently — it scales across time and space, feeds back into itself, and depends on how systems connect. It's scalar (different behaviors emerge at different sizes), recursive (what happens in one part can echo and evolve through others), and relational (everything depends on what it touches and when). What looks like local chaos may trace back to a tropical pulse, a meandering jet stream, or a burst of vapor from halfway across the world.Zaitchik's team shows that local water crises are often global in origin. Warming intensifies storms — but more crucially, it shifts where vapor moves, when it falls, and how it clusters[1]. The water cycle isn't just speeding up. It's reorganizing.Thanks to the Clausius-Clapeyron relationship — a principle from thermodynamics that describes how warmer air effects vapor — each 1°C of warming allows the atmosphere to hold about 7% more moisture. That supercharges storms. Even if rain events stay constant, their intensity rises. The sky becomes a loaded sponge — and when it squeezes, it dumps.But it's not just about capacity. It's about flow. Moisture is moving differently, pooling unpredictably, and dumping in bursts. That's why Texas sees both longer dry spells and shorter, more intense storms. Systems stall. Jet streams wander. Tropical remnants surge inland. These aren't bugs. They're features.The July 2025 Texas flood may have begun with Gulf moisture: its roots trace to warming oceans, trade wind shifts, and a migrating Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) — the low-latitude belt where trade winds converge and drive global precipitation patterns. As these systems reorganize, mid-latitude regions like Texas face more extreme rains punctuated by longer droughts[1]. More extremes. Fewer in-betweens.So Texas's water future isn't just about reservoirs and runoff. It's about vapor, velocity, and vertical motion and the hidden machinery of a water cycle behaving in unfamiliar ways.This NOAA satellite (GOES-19 captures imagery every 5-10 minutes) loop captures the moisture swirling through the mid-atmosphere (Band 9 is ~20,000 feet) as the Storm pushed inland from July 3rd to the 6th. The darker blues show vapor pooling and stalling over Central and East Texas. This loaded sky, unable to drain, setting the stage for the deadly flash flood. It's a visceral glimpse of vapor in motion, moving slowly but with devastating impact. A changing water cycle, playing out above our heads. This is what vapor, velocity, and vertical motion look like when they converge.And then there's us.While climate reshapes water, human decisions amplify it. In 2023, hydrologist Yusuke Pokhrel and colleagues showed how irrigation, land use, and water withdrawals distort regional hydrology.Ignoring these human factors leads to overestimating runoff and underestimating atmospheric thirst. In some basins, human use matters more than what falls from the sky.Texas proves the point:* Irrigation in West Texas raises evapotranspiration and disrupts seasonal flow. Large-scale withdrawals from the Ogallala Aquifer reduce groundwater availability downstream, shifting the timing and volume of river flows and accentuates drought conditions in already water-stressed regions[4].* Urban sprawl accelerates runoff and raises flood risk. Expanding suburbs and cities pave over natural land with impervious surfaces, reducing infiltration and sending stormwater rushing into creeks and rivers, often overwhelming drainage systems and increasing the frequency and intensity of flash floods[5].* Aging reservoirs can worsen both floods and droughts. Designed for a past climate, many are now ill-suited for more volatile conditions — struggling to buffer flood peaks or store enough water during prolonged dry spells. In some cases, outdated operations or degraded infrastructure magnify the very extremes they were meant to manage.Texas is a dual-exposure system. The climate shifts. The land shifts. And when they move together, their impacts multiply.Texas isn't an outlier — it's a harbinger. A place where drought and deluge don't trade places, but collide — sometimes within the same week, on the same watershed. Where the sky swells and the soil gives way. Where century-old assumptions about rain, rivers, and runoff crumble under the pressure of converging extremes.The story isn't just about rising temperatures. It's about a water cycle rewritten by vapor and velocity, by concrete and cultivation, by geometry that flows instead of fixes. As climate shifts and land use compounds those changes, our past models grow brittle. And our narratives? Too often, still binary.To move forward, we need more than updated flood maps. We need a new language rooted in complexity, scale, and feedback. One that can handle the meander, not just the mean. And we need the will to use it in our plans, our policies, and our press.Because the future isn't forged only by what we build. It's shaped by what we burn. Roads and rooftops matter amidst a rising CO₂. When vapor collides with concrete, we're reminded disasters aren't just natural — they're engineered.This isn't just about preparing for the next storm. It's about admitting the old coordinates no longer work and drawing new ones while we still can. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

Lifelong environmentalist.00:00 Introduction to the Climate Debate01:03 Public Perception and Media Hysteria03:02 Historical Climate Data and Misconceptions08:20 Sea Ice Predictions and Realities11:20 NOAA and NASA: Contributions and Controversies23:39 Greenhouse Gases and Scientific Experiments28:13 The Rise of AI in Software Development28:46 AI's Limitations and Human Supervision29:38 AI's Impact on Employment and Education31:06 Current AI Models and Their Learning Capabilities32:28 Favorite AI Tools for Software Development33:26 AI and Climate Change Debates39:00 The Future of AI and Energy Consumption39:59 Driverless Cars and Robotics41:08 Advice for the Future Workforce44:53 The Cost and Control of AI Training47:50 Personal Life and Hobbies49:27 Final Thoughts on Climate ScamsTony Heller's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TonyHeller1Tony's web site: https://realclimatescience.com/https://x.com/TonyClimateTony's Sept 2022 appearance on this channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC6lfff90Oohttps://realclimatetools.com/—AI summaries/transcripts of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to central Texas today to tour damage of the devastating July 4th weekend floods. More than 100 people have been confirmed dead, and nearly 200 are still missing a week later. As people in the region continue to mourn their loved ones and assess the destruction, there has been a lot of finger-pointing over whether more could have been done to alert people about the flood risks. If staffing cuts at the National Weather Service played a role, and who's to blame for the mounting death toll? Richard Spinrad, the former administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, talks about how staffing cuts make the agency's job harder.And in headlines: A federal judge in New Hampshire blocked the Trump Administration's order ending birthright citizenship after a class-action challenge, retiring Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tills unloads during a CNN exclusive interview, and former Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil filed a claim against the Trump administration for $20 million in damages.Show Notes:Call Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Headlines for July 11, 2025; Ex-NOAA Official on TX Flood: Trump Breaking “Disaster Response Chain” as Climate Crisis Escalates; Judge Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order; DOJ Caught Lying About Men Sent to El Salvador; U.N. Human Rights Chief Slams Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Policies, “Militarized Response” to Protests

The NOAA nominee says he supports cutting the agency's budget. Many question why Ukraine's weapons aid was paused and farmers worry how the budget megabill will impact this year's Farm Bill.  

It was a week of chickens returning to the roost as Trump voters start to see some off the ramifications of electing a grifter, hit closer to home than they would like, and we are in the Studio Red Walls to chop it all up on today's episode. We talk about the byproducts of defunding NOAA for Texans, the mismanagement of the economy through tariffs, and the continued terrorizing of the residents of Los Angeles with Marines and ICE agents. Join us as I give my thoughts on the the continued dismantling of our country!

Even before the catastrophic flooding in Texas, weather experts were ringing alarm bells over how staffing cuts at federal weather agencies could affect the reliability of weather forecasts in the United States. Marketplace's Amy Scott joins us on the show today to explain how these cuts are impacting the day-to-day at the National Weather Service, and look at other headwinds the agency could face in the future, including privatization efforts and the ever-complicating factor of climate change. Here's everything we talked about today:"Burning Questions: How do cuts to NOAA impact all of us?" from “How We Survive” "FEMA cuts put more pressure on local disaster relief" from Marketplace "Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods" from AP News"Flood predictions could worsen when Trump's cuts take hold" from Politico"As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas" from The New York Times"Republicans want to privatize weather forecasts. Do Trump appointees stand to benefit?" from Fast Company We love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Join Stephanie Miller as she delves into the critical issues of emergency management and government accountability in the wake of natural disasters. This insightful discussion dissects the recent catastrophic floods in Texas, highlighting the lack of preparedness from local officials and the alarming staffing shortages at NOAA. She also explores the political narratives that often emerge during these crises and the growing calls for more effective government action to protect communities. With guest Allison Gill!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even before the catastrophic flooding in Texas, weather experts were ringing alarm bells over how staffing cuts at federal weather agencies could affect the reliability of weather forecasts in the United States. Marketplace's Amy Scott joins us on the show today to explain how these cuts are impacting the day-to-day at the National Weather Service, and look at other headwinds the agency could face in the future, including privatization efforts and the ever-complicating factor of climate change. Here's everything we talked about today:"Burning Questions: How do cuts to NOAA impact all of us?" from “How We Survive” "FEMA cuts put more pressure on local disaster relief" from Marketplace "Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods" from AP News"Flood predictions could worsen when Trump's cuts take hold" from Politico"As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas" from The New York Times"Republicans want to privatize weather forecasts. Do Trump appointees stand to benefit?" from Fast Company We love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

It's unthinkable. At a time when Americans are dealing with a staggering loss of life and were in need of immediate help from the federal government, they got put on hold. Why were search and rescue teams not allowed to set up near the flooding until days after it started? Because Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decided she needs to personally authorize all costly contracts. Her policy slowed down FEMAs response during a critical time. Meanwhile, good people are out of a job for nothing. DOGE eliminated National Weather Service jobs, but now Trump's nominee to lead NOAA says he wants to hire people to fill those jobs again. Does it seem like a leadership failure? We'll discuss. We'll also look at the latest legal cases with former federal prosecutor, now defense attorney, David Katz.

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore asks, how well do you know the country you are living in? This is by no means a trick question. An exploration and explanation follows. Plus: Acts of kindness and boosting your mental health. Also: A word of inspiration at the very, very end of this episode--you'll want to stay tuned. Recorded July 9, 2025.THE POLITICRAT SUMMER 2025 BOOK READING LIST: https://substack.com/@politicrat/note/c-133449058?r=judrw&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-actionNEWS ARTICLE:"Dramatic budget cuts at NOAA could put weather forecasts in peril, lives in danger", by Dinah Voyles Pulverhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/24/noaa-budget-cuts-weather-forecasts-dire-impact/84064074007/BOOK MENTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:"Advertising Revolutionary: The Life And Work Of Tom Burrell", by Jason P. Chambers"Brainwashed: Challenging The Myth Of Black Inferiority", by Tom BurrellPRESSURE DEMOCRATS to keep reminding the American public about the damage the Big BS Bill will do. Call 202-224-3121 and ask to speak to a Democratic congressperson.READThe Big BS Bill in full: https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/the_one_big_beautiful_bill_act.pdf If you would like to contribute financially to The Politicrat: please send money via Zelle to omooresf@gmail.comSocial media:SUBSCRIBE: https://politicrat.substack.comSUBSCRIBE: https://mooreo.substack.comhttps://fanbase.app/popcornreel(Invest in Fanbase now! https://startengine.com/fanbase)https://spoutible.com/popcornreelhttps://popcornreel.bsky.socialAnd spill.com (@popcornreel)Black-owned media matters: (Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin Download the Black Star Network app

Josh Dawsey joins to discuss 2024: How Donald Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America, digging into Kamala Harris's campaign missteps, Biden's loyalty hangups, and Hunter's oversized influence.  In the Spiel, a statistical deep dive tests whether so-called “100-year floods” are actually happening more often as seems to be the case. Spoiler: the data is murkier than the headlines suggest, and the NOAA interface could use a century's worth of upgrades. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack  

Last week saw dangerous weather in Europe, where a brutal heat wave swept across the continent. Now wildfires from that heatwave are scorching several Mediterranean countries. Closer to home, hundreds of heat records were set across the U.S in the month of June, including Baltimore, which saw a record high of 105 degrees. Nearly 130 million people were under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories on last Thursday, according to NOAA's Weather Prediction Center.Heat is a deadly threat that has been intensifying each summer. And while some of us turn to air conditioning, many don't have that option. We discuss the power of shade to help cool us down as rising temperatures become the new normal. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The National Weather Service lost some 600 positions early in the second Trump administration, through early retirements and layoffs. Now the agency says it's working to fill some “mission-critical” roles. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also proposed cutting the greater NOAA budget by more than 25% next year.A rising chorus of meteorologists and climate experts warn that efforts to shrink the federal workforce and downplay global warming could compromise accurate weather forecasts and climate monitoring.

The National Weather Service lost some 600 positions early in the second Trump administration, through early retirements and layoffs. Now the agency says it's working to fill some “mission-critical” roles. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also proposed cutting the greater NOAA budget by more than 25% next year.A rising chorus of meteorologists and climate experts warn that efforts to shrink the federal workforce and downplay global warming could compromise accurate weather forecasts and climate monitoring.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas officials tell of harrowing rescue efforts as search continues for 161 missing in floods; Amazon workers in Staten Island rally for worker “safety bill of rights” during Amazon Prime Week; NOAA nominee Jacobs vows full staffing for Weather Service in senate confirmation hearing; Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez opposes boost in NATO funding despite Trump threats, urges suspending Israel trade deal; California proclamation recognizes Disability Pride Month; Miami-Dade County mayor seeks report on deaths in ICE custody amid reports of problems at “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility The post Amazon workers rally for worker “safety bill of rights” during Amazon Prime Week; Spanish Prime Minister urges suspending Israel trade deal – July 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

As of June 1, the North Atlantic Basin officially entered the 2025 hurricane season. NOAA's 2025 forecasts project a 60% chance of an above-normal season, anticipating 13–19 named storms, 6–10 hurricanes, and up to 5 major hurricanes. As peak season approaches, utilities face increasing pressure to prepare.     On the latest episode of the EPRI Current, EPRI experts Andrea Staid and Erik Smith join host Samantha Gilman to explore how power companies can build resilience and maintain reliability amid intensifying storms. They tackle key questions: How accurate are hurricane forecasts? How should power companies plan around the unknown? How do regional differences shape preparedness strategies? The conversation highlights EPRI's Climate READi initiative, which provides science-based guidance to help utilities assess hazard risks, support operational decisions, and plan for long-term climate adaptation.     For more information visit EPRI.com.     If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes.    Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/  Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews    EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com             

You may have seen the impressive images NASA has captured of hurricanes, but NASA doesn't just take pictures of the storms.

In this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, we break down the chaos unfolding under Donald Trump's leadership: devastating floods strike Texas, exposing the catastrophic consequences of Trump's cuts to FEMA, the National Weather Service, and NOAA—leaving the federal government flat-footed and unprepared. Meanwhile, Trump's DOJ and FBI abruptly declare the Epstein case “closed,” insisting there's no client list and nothing more to uncover. As his trade deal promises collapse, Trump abandons negotiations altogether and instead sends out bizarre letters announcing tariffs. And in yet another escalation, Trump deploys a militarized police force to storm Los Angeles. All this and more from Ben, Brett and Jordy on today's episode. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors!  Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/MEIDAS to get 15% off your first order when you use MEIDAS at checkout. Graza: Go to https://Graza.co and use code: MEIDAS to get 10% off "The Trio" and get to cookin' your next chef quality meal! Moink: Keep American farming going by signing up at https://MoinkBox.com/meidastouch and get FREE BACON for a year! NetSuite: Download the free E-Book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at https://Netsuite.com/MEIDAS Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan react to the deadly floods in Texas, the Trump administration's slashing of the NOAA and National Weather Service, and scientists' warnings for the future if funding is not restored. They also discuss Elon Musk's new political party, Grok's updates, and the Epstein client list.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight's episode comes on the heels of another horrific weather tragedy; a Texas hill country flash flooding event that killed at least 100 people.   This was a flash flood that we all fear - extreme rainfall, rugged terrain, and was a nocturnal event overnight on a holiday weekend.  It's a home-grown show among our panelists, and it's a critical topic about a historical weather event. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. 1978 Texas Flash Flood/Tropical Storm Amelia (03:00) What makes the Hill Country so susceptible to flooding?  (05:00) WEA Alerts issued before flash flood tragedy (12:00) Prior major flash floods that have plagued the U. S. (20:45) Returning to critical thinking about risk assessment and wading through the madness of social media (25:00) Exploring the role of NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist and the EMA coordination process (37:25) Difficulties of warning the public for flooding events/Call to action (50:30) Warning fatigue similarities with Severe Thunderstorm/Flash Flood NWS bulletins (59:25) Legacy and critical lasting importance radio/NOAA weather radio communication in an emergency (01:11:30) Modeling post-event reports from NTSB service assessments (01:15:00) First ever issued NWS Flash Flood Emergency (01:24:00) Political activist posts following tragedy/cloud seeding explained (01:33:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:47:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week - stay tuned!) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week - stay tuned!) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1016: Samaritan's Purse Responding to Deadly Floods in Texas Convoy of Hope Response to Texas Deadly Floods Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - James Aydelott on Facebook: Texas Flood Tragedy Discussion Jen Narramore - Samaritan's Purse/Convoy of Hope Texas Flood Tragedy Fundraising Campaigns Rick Smith - Cuts to NOAA increase the risk of deadly weather tragedies - Yale Climate Connections Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Wine Fish  John Gordon - July 23rd, 2020 Rainbow Wash Flash Flood Bill Murray - How one Texas summer camp successfully evacuated from the floods James Spann - James Spann on Facebook: Texas Flood FAQ and answers The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Em is floating down a river somewhere on vacation so, this week we're joined by another one of our favorite people in the world, Big Daddy Brock! We discuss the #PuffDaddy trial verdict, #AlligatorAlcatraz and, some recent federal budgets cuts to the our weather dept. #NOAA plus more! Sit back and enjoy!

MAGA's brain cell exploded after Trump's DOJ announced its Epstein cover-up. Trumpkin Nazi Laura Loomer blathered MAGAT AG Pam Bondi should resign over the Epstein cover-up non-scandal. A flashflood in Texas caught victims unaware since President Diaper Rash and DOGE slashed government programs and agencies like NOAA that monitor extreme weather. Survivors of the flood who voted for Trump will probably vote for the orange stain next time, if we even have elections. Flat Earther enthusiast and Georgia congressional candidate Kandiss Taylor caterwauled about the floods calling them fake. Pat employed his brilliant Elon Musk impersonation as the Crabs reviewed the Tesla's Czar's new Nazi friendly America Party.

In this week's post #July4 podcast the guys discuss #Trump #BigBeautifulBill or as we have dubbed it the big brazen betrayal. Why? Because it has betrayed the majority of the #Americanpeople it has sacrificed our #Childrensfuture it has destroyed the #deficit and #ruleoflaw and has placed our #seniots in harm's way by destroying #longtermcare with the #MedicaidCuts and destruction of #ObamaCare. But hey, at least #Ice will have a big budget. #Texas is underwater after the #TexasFloods that #DogeCuts exacerbated . Cuts to #NOAA and the #NationalWeatherService weren't responsible for the #ClimateChange related severe weather but they are responsible for a large portion of the #FloodDeaths. #ElonMusk and #Trump are having a renewed lover's spat. #JeffreyEpstein is back in the news . According to #PamBondi there's nothing to see. We know better. It looks like #Diddy beat the case and will serve almost no time given what he was charged with. America , we hardly knew ye.  #Hanover #Pennsylvania #PennsylvaniaTurnpike #HanoverPretzels

This hour Henry discusses the unnecessary cuts to NOAA, NWS and why they're incredibly irresponsible, and Lake is joined in studio by Photographer/Artist Kurt Kueffner as they discuss his exhibit entitled “Shelter in Place.”

Republicans' newly passed tax and spending law establishes the first major federal program for shifting public money to private schools. It comes in the form of a wonky tax break. We'll explain how it will work. And, we'll get into how massive cuts to Medicaid will impact rural hospitals across the United States. Plus, anime is more popular than ever on Netflix.Here's everything we talked about today:"Burning Questions: How do cuts to NOAA impact all of us?" from Marketplace"Congress Passes National Private School Voucher Program as Part of Policy Bill" from The New York Times"The new wave of private school vouchers" from Make Me Smart  "Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump's signature spending package" from The Conversation"Trump bill's health effects won't be felt until after midterms" from Axios "Netflix Says 50 Percent of Global Users Now Watch Anime, Reveals Expanded Slate" from The Hollywood Reporter "A new start after 60: I quit my job, bought a camera – and became a successful wildlife photographer" from The Guardian"At 40, She Discovered She Was One of America's Best Free Divers" from Texas Monthly  Got a question for the hosts? Call 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Headlines for July 07, 2025; Texas Flood Kills 82+, Including 28 Kids, Amid Drought, Trump Cuts to Weather Service, NOAA & FEMA; “Most Massive Transfer of Wealth Upward in American History”: John Nichols on Trump’s Budget Law; “Frontal Assault” on Climate Justice: Rolling Stone’s Antonia Juhasz on Trump’s Budget Law; “Completely Illegal”: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa on Israel’s “Outrageous” Attacks on Gaza Hospitals & Staff

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Texas Flash Flood Tragedy Sparks Grief and Political Blame Game At least 80 people are dead and 40 more are missing after catastrophic July 4th flooding in Texas Hill Country. Among the victims are 10 girls from a Christian summer camp and the camp's heroic owner, Richard Eastland. Despite early and extensive weather warnings, some Democrats blame Trump's NOAA budget cuts for the disaster. Bryan calls these claims factually wrong and morally reprehensible. Trump's Economy Faces Tariff Deadlines and Debt Market Concerns “Liberation Day” tariffs are set to kick in this Wednesday unless trade deals are finalized. While countries like India and the EU ask for exemptions, agriculture remains a sticking point. Meanwhile, the Trump economy shows strength in jobs and wages, but rising debt levels have bond markets on edge. Economist advice: keep personal debt low. Gaza Truce in the Works as Hamas Control Collapses President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu are expected to finalize a ceasefire. A Hamas fighter admits the group has lost command, paychecks have stopped, and Israeli drones now dominate the skies. With clans taking over and Hamas in shambles, Bryan asks what a truce really means when there's no one left to enforce it. Iran Sends Saboteurs Through U.S. Border, Issues Death Warrants Iran's clerics issue fatwas calling for the assassinations of Trump and Netanyahu. U.S. intel warns that 35 Iranian operatives are being smuggled in via Mexican cartels. Customs and Border Protection confirms a terror alert is in effect, centered on southern California. China's Xi Might Be Ill or Facing a Coup China's foreign minister admits Beijing wants the Ukraine war to drag on, shocking European diplomats. At home, Xi Jinping is missing public events, sidelining generals, and delegating power. Analysts suspect serious illness or a power struggle is underway, as Xi's diplomatic blunders pile up. Mexican Protesters Demand Americans Leave Demonstrators in Mexico City call U.S. “digital nomads” an invasion, blaming them for high rents and cultural erosion. Signs read “Americans go home.” Mexico's government defends foreigners, but the protests reflect deepening resentment. UK Opera House Goes Dark When Wind Stops Blowing A British opera house that relies solely on wind power suffers six blackouts during a performance, eventually canceling the show. The story underscores the limits of unreliable green energy, leading Bryan to suggest they rebrand as a House of Blues. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

Republicans' newly passed tax and spending law establishes the first major federal program for shifting public money to private schools. It comes in the form of a wonky tax break. We'll explain how it will work. And, we'll get into how massive cuts to Medicaid will impact rural hospitals across the United States. Plus, anime is more popular than ever on Netflix.Here's everything we talked about today:"Burning Questions: How do cuts to NOAA impact all of us?" from Marketplace"Congress Passes National Private School Voucher Program as Part of Policy Bill" from The New York Times"The new wave of private school vouchers" from Make Me Smart  "Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump's signature spending package" from The Conversation"Trump bill's health effects won't be felt until after midterms" from Axios "Netflix Says 50 Percent of Global Users Now Watch Anime, Reveals Expanded Slate" from The Hollywood Reporter "A new start after 60: I quit my job, bought a camera – and became a successful wildlife photographer" from The Guardian"At 40, She Discovered She Was One of America's Best Free Divers" from Texas Monthly  Got a question for the hosts? Call 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Headlines for July 07, 2025; Texas Flood Kills 82+, Including 28 Kids, Amid Drought, Trump Cuts to Weather Service, NOAA & FEMA; “Most Massive Transfer of Wealth Upward in American History”: John Nichols on Trump’s Budget Law; “Frontal Assault” on Climate Justice: Rolling Stone’s Antonia Juhasz on Trump’s Budget Law; “Completely Illegal”: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa on Israel’s “Outrageous” Attacks on Gaza Hospitals & Staff

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Camp Mystic was "horrendously ravaged in ways unlike I've seen in any natural disaster."USA TODAY National Correspondent Dinah Voyles Pulver discusses how the NOAA budget spells out plans to reduce spending and abandon climate research, and the potential impact on hurricane forecasting.Elon Musk announces a new political party after slamming President Donald Trump's megabill.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes talks about the preparations underway for the 250th birthday of the United States.Mexico beat the United States in the Gold Cup Final.Hear about a baseball player's dream moment in this month's installment of Kind Time, from Humankind.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Friday, flash flooding caused catastrophic damage in Texas Hill Country, a region of Central and South Texas, killing at least 89 people. As of Monday morning, at least 41 people are still missing, and rescue operations remain underway. The majority of the fatalities occurred in Kerr County, where 75 deaths have been reported. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said that the Guadalupe River rose about 26 feet in 45 minutes Friday morning, and the city of Kerrville said the river reached its second-highest height on record. On Sunday, President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for the county, activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist local officials with the disaster response.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.Take the survey: Do you think NOAA cuts were responsible for the deaths in Texas? Let us know.Disagree? That's okay. My opinion is just one of many. Write in and let us know why, and we'll consider publishing your feedback.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Nate Thurston and Charles Thompson as they kick off today's episode of Good Morning Liberty. The hosts discuss the recent catastrophic floods in Texas over the July 4th weekend, including the tragic effects on a girls' summer camp and other communities. With a death toll of over 80 people and many still missing, Nate and Charlie dive into how the media and some political figures are attributing blame to budget cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service under the Trump administration. The hosts critically analyze these claims, provide context, and share personal anecdotes on weather warnings and preparedness. They also pivot to the latest revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's alleged client list and the official conclusions about his death. Tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of these significant events and their broader implications. (00:00) Introduction and 4th of July Recap (01:19) Tragic Texas Floods: Overview and Initial Reactions (02:01) Political Blame Game: Who's Responsible? (02:13) Personal Reflections and Social Media Impact (03:11) Details of the Flood and Rescue Efforts (05:00) Analyzing the Blame on Government Cuts (11:17) Historical Context and Media Narratives (21:14) Warning Fatigue and Personal Responsibility (25:04) Flash Flooding and Community Response (25:19) Introduction to The Eye Wall Website (25:46) Criticism of NOAA Budget Cuts (26:58) Historical Flood Events in Texas (28:59) The Importance of Weather Balloons (31:41) Meteorological Analysis of Recent Flooding (33:25) Proposed Warning Systems and Community Safety (37:51) Debunking the Epstein Conspiracy Theories   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   YOUTUBE:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   RUMBLE:   https://rumble.com/c/GML   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   CB Distillery 25% off with promo code GML   cbdistillery.com   Join the Fed Haters Club!   joingml.com   secure.thomasmassie.com/donate  

For President Donald Trump, it's a week of tests on several fronts. After deadly floods in Texas, his administration's cuts to the NOAA and National Weather Service are receiving new scrutiny, with many critics calling for investigations into what went wrong — and wondering how to prevent more disasters in the coming hurricane season. Meanwhile, as the nation inches toward a new trade deadline and a wave of new tariffs, the economy is bracing for impact. And on the global stage, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to visit the White House this evening — his third such trip in the Trump 2.0 era. Playbook author Jack Blanchard and chief correspondent Dasha Burns walk through all you need to know to start the week.

In this wide-ranging exposé, the host dismantles the media's false narrative blaming Texas' deadly floods on Trump-era budget cuts—despite documented early warnings and NOAA staffing at full strength. The real culprit? Decades-old climate models that ignore solar cycles and can no longer predict rain accurately, even hours out. The segment also explores Texas' little-known cloud seeding programs—legal, state-run geoengineering efforts that can amplify rainfall—and addresses listener theories about whether these operations worsened the disaster. Turning to politics, the host blasts Trump's proposal to let favored industries keep their illegal workers under “special permits,” warning it will trigger lawsuits, backfire into nationwide amnesty, and permanently flip red states blue. A blistering reminder that when politicians—Republican or Democrat—push the same old donor-class priorities, conservatives must stand up and fight.

In back-to-back reports, the host exposes how media outlets rush to blame Trump for Texas flood deaths, despite clear evidence that NOAA issued early warnings and staffing cuts weren't even in effect. The real problem? Outdated climate models ignoring solar cycles and worsening forecast failures that put lives at risk. Meanwhile, the second segment uncovers Antifa's escalating attacks on federal facilities, including repeated attempts to burn ICE buildings with agents trapped inside—a tactic reminiscent of Portland's “Summer of Love.” As Trump seeks to hire 10,000 new ICE agents, the host warns that violence is designed to intimidate recruits and protect a shadow voter bloc of illegal immigrants. Finally, the show slams Trump's controversial amnesty-lite proposal to grant “special work permits” to illegal immigrants in favored industries—a move the host argues will trigger legal chaos, invite full-scale amnesty under Democrats, and permanently reshape the electoral map.

Today's show pulls back the curtain on how coordinated deception and selective outrage shape the national narrative. First, the host details Antifa's repeated attempts to burn down ICE facilities—blockading exits and setting fires to kill federal agents—while Democrat leaders allegedly look the other way. With the Trump administration preparing to deploy 10,000 new ICE agents, these violent tactics are seen as a deliberate campaign of terror to protect illegal immigrant voting power. In Texas, media outlets rushed to pin deadly flooding on imaginary Trump-era funding cuts, even though NOAA issued multiple warnings and proposed cuts haven't even taken effect. The host argues the real cause of forecasting failures is outdated climate models that ignore the solar cycles driving extreme weather, a refusal rooted in protecting the man-made global warming agenda. Finally, the conversation turns to Trump's eyebrow-raising proposal to grant “special permits” to illegal immigrants in certain industries—a plan critics say would trigger lawsuits, set up inevitable mass amnesty, and threaten the GOP's political future. From street-level violence to courtroom battles over immigration, today's analysis shows how selective facts and hidden agendas are endangering both lives and the nation's stability.

Become a beta tester for our new Unapologetically Outspoken GPT! Use the link here or head over to our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thelawofattractiontribe.com/a/2148108179/MpCJCAPZ⁠We're breaking down the devastating flash flood that hit Camp Mystic and surrounding areas in Texas, leaving dozens dead—many of them children—and dozens more still missing. Trump has declared a major disaster, but this goes far beyond a natural event.We uncover:What really caused the water to rise 26 feet in just 45 minutesEyewitness updates and firsthand connections to the campThe shocking truth about cloud seeding and weather modification in Hill CountryHow big tech and mining could be worsening floods through massive water useWhat the mainstream media isn't telling you about NOAA, military satellites, and weather tracking cutsWhy climate activists are silent on the real environmental threatsThe sick social media comments from leftists celebrating Texas deathsAnd what Marjorie Taylor Greene just introduced in Congress that could change everythingWe also expose the failure of local warning systems, the political blame game, and what really can and can't be predicted when it comes to flash floods.Want to join the conversation? Connect with Tara and Stephanie on TikTok, X, Rumble, YouTube, Truth Social, Facebook, and IG.⁠⁠⁠:https://msha.ke/unapologeticallyoutspoken/⁠⁠

Happy Birthday America, we hope it's not your last.  Floods in Texas that NOAA failed to forecast because of DOGE cuts. Spoiler alert: climate change is real.  MTG is convinced weather machines are real.  Alligator Alcatraz, Atheism and Elon's new political party.  It's all part of Trump's terrible 24th week.  More at dogmadebate.com