How PBS NC provides life-saving weather information [Ep. 547]

How does a governor’s emergency message reach every corner of North Carolina—even the most remote areas?In this episode of the Carolina Weather Group, host James Brierton sits down with David Crabtree, CEO of PBS North Carolina, and Chris Pandich, the network’s Chief Engineer. Together, they pull back the curtain on how PBS NC powers statewide emergency communication, public safety alerts, and essential educational programming across the state.🎙️ Topics covered include:How emergency messages are delivered during severe weatherThe role of PBS NC in supporting public safety infrastructureBehind-the-scenes of engineering a statewide broadcast networkPBS’s mission to serve every community in North Carolina, rural or urbanInsights on journalism, leadership, and the value of trust in mediaThis episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in how public media helps keep people informed and safe—especially when it matters most.💸Funding for PBS stations is being threatened by proposed cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Learn how you can support PBS NC at https://www.pbsnc.org/🥇This interview was available earlier to supporters of the Carolina Weather Group on Patreon and YouTube Memberships📧 https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup▶️ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🔔 Subscribe for more weather coverage, expert interviews, and stories from across the Carolinas.The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.