The Year In Weather, The Power Of The Humanities

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Hurricanes and wildfires dominated the weather news in 2017, but there were other notable events as well. We talk about the year in weather with a meteorologist. We also look at the way art programs are connected to the U.S. economy and our ability to compete in the global marketplace.

Featured in this Show

  • The Year In Weather: 2017

    Hurricanes and wildfires dominated the weather news in 2017, but there were other notable events as well. We talk with a meteorologist about what stood out for him.

  • Sensemaking: The Power Of The Humanities In The Age Of The Algorithm

    President Donald Trump’s newly-released federal budget proposal includes the elimination of 19 government agencies. One of those agencies is the National Endowment for the Arts, or NEA. The agency is dedicated to supporting “excellence in the arts,” as well as supporting arts education and efforts to bring the arts to all Americans. Our guest explains why he says cuts like this to federal funding for the arts and humanities would be a huge blow to not just the arts community, but to the U.S. economy and our ability to compete in the global marketplace.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Jonathan Erdman Guest
  • Christian Madsbjerg Guest

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