2 chapters across the catalog
Mount Agung Volcano Evacuations, Solar Weather Prediction App
Over 130,000 residents on the Indonesian island of Bali have moved to makeshift evacuation centers as Mount Agung prepares to erupt. The discussion links seismic activity to solar weather alerts received via the Disaster Prediction App, which tracks coronal holes and geomagnetic storms.
American Red Cross, Hurricane Harvey Response, Fundraising Criticism
The American Red Cross faces criticism for its slow response to Hurricane Harvey victims and its high administrative costs. Victims report that promised $400 emergency grants were inaccessible due to system crashes. The hosts discuss how tragedies are often used as "immediate fundraising opportunities" by nonprofits and mention a "Disaster Prediction" app that tracks solar flares.
