Topic: Precipitation

3 chapters across the catalog

Spy in a Bag
Episode 565 0:02 - 1:50

565: Spy in a Bag

Travis Heights Hideout, Precipitation Reports and Historical Weather

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 565 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts exchange weather reports, noting a cold front in Texas and a significant lack of rain in California. Dvorak references historical weather data from 1890 and 1955 to contextualize the current dry spell.

The New Normal
Episode 275 41:07 - 44:08

275: The New Normal

Planet's Freezer Door, Arctic Blast Theory

Climate scientist Brenda Ekwurzel explains the "freezer door" theory, suggesting that shifting jet streams allow Arctic air to escape and collide with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. She claims that record low sea ice in the summer leads to these cascading winter conditions. The hosts ridicule the "ironic" nature of the explanation, where warmer oceans supposedly result in heavier snowfall.

Planes Trains and Lyndon LaRouche
Episode 41 1:26:17 - 1:31:03

41: Planes Trains and Lyndon LaRouche

China Olympics, Air Pollution and Electrostatic Precipitators

As the Beijing Olympics approach, the hosts discuss the severe air pollution in China despite government efforts to clear the air. Dvorak explains the technology of electrostatic precipitators used in industrial smokestacks to remove particulates. They also mention the bankruptcy of The Sharper Image and the impact of the Olympics on China's political climate.