Weather forecasting is more accurate than ever—and at the same time, getting harder.

In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, we sit down with Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist at ABC News, to go inside how forecasting actually works—and why it’s becoming more complex.

From storm chasing to live national broadcasts, Ginger explains how meteorologists translate raw data into decisions people rely on every day. We talk about what extreme weather is—and isn’t—telling us, why trust in science has become so complicated, and how gaps in data can quietly undermine even the best forecasts.

The conversation also explores the role of communication—what scientists get right, what they get wrong, and why clarity matters more than ever. Along the way, Ginger shares how she navigates public scrutiny, breaks down misinformation, and approaches one of the most visible roles in science.

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Karen Pierce, former UK Ambassador to the United States, and Juliet Gerrard, former Chief Science Advisor to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, joins the Scientista Podcast for a live recording from the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit.

From COVID and AI to trust, leadership, and women leading with science, this episode explores how evidence becomes action on the global stage.

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What happens when a song written decades ago suddenly feels like it was written for today?

In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, Monica Medina and Sweta Chakraborty sit down with singer and interpretive artist Maxine Linehan to talk about music, meaning, and timing. The conversation centers on her stripped-down reinterpretation of Sunday Bloody Sunday—and why its lyrics are resonating in a new way right now.

They explore how songs evolve across time, the role artists play in shaping how we process current events, and how Maxine builds performances that combine music, storytelling, and lived experience.

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