Forecasting Trouble: Rick DiMaio on Weather Cuts and Public Safety

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April 8, 2025 • 17 mins

In the debut episode of What Does It Mean?, host John Dempsey speaks with Chicago meteorologist and educator Rick DiMaio about the growing threat posed by federal budget cuts to the National Weather Service and NOAA. DiMaio explains how these reductions are already affecting weather forecasting, public safety, and aviation. He also shares insights from his career in television and the classroom, and why science education matters more than ever.

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