Topic: Hurricane Predictions

2 chapters across the catalog

Meat Must Flow
Episode 1240 29:26 - 31:50

1240: Meat Must Flow

Hurricane Tracking Models, Climate Change Parallels

The proliferation of coronavirus models is compared to modern hurricane forecasting, where meteorologists now present dozens of different "tracks" rather than a single prediction. This shift is viewed as a way for experts to avoid responsibility by claiming "one of the models" was correct regardless of the outcome. The hosts suggest this methodology is also used in climate change discourse to maintain specific policy trajectories without accountability for accuracy.

Master Algo
Episode 966 2:09:42 - 2:14:33

966: Master Algo

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.