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#221: 1 Moderate vs. 25 Kamala Harris Voters

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1428583/open_sms">Send us a text</a>I continue my conversation with NOAA’s Tom Knutson, diving deeper into the multi-decadal view of hurricane patterns in the Atlantic. Together, we explore the complexities of hurricane frequency and intensity, uncovering why the long-term, multi-decadal variability is crucial in understanding Atlantic hurricane activity.Tom shares insights into two leading theories explaining Atlantic variability—shifts in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and aerosol cooling from past industrial activity. We also tackle the factors beyond sea surface temperatures that influence hurricanes, such as vertical wind shear and atmospheric moisture. Wrapping up, we discuss how advancements in climate modeling could help us make more accurate long-term projections, emphasizing the importance of integrating scientific understanding into policy decisions.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1428583/support">Support the show</a>Visit my NEW Website! <a href='https://openmindspodcast.com/'>https://</a>www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1428583/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I continue my conversation with NOAA’s Tom Knutson, diving deeper into the multi-decadal view of hurricane patterns in the Atlantic. Together, we explore the complexities of hurricane frequency and intensity, uncovering why the long-term, multi-decadal variability is crucial in understanding Atlantic hurricane activity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tom shares insights into two leading theories explaining Atlantic variability—shifts in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and aerosol cooling from past industrial activity. We also tackle the factors beyond sea surface temperatures that influence hurricanes, such as vertical wind shear and atmospheric moisture. Wrapping up, we discuss how advancements in climate modeling could help us make more accurate long-term projections, emphasizing the importance of integrating scientific understanding into policy decisions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1428583/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit my NEW Website! &lt;a href='https://openmindspodcast.com/'&gt;https://&lt;/a&gt;www.christopherbalkaran.com&lt;br/&gt;Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: &lt;br/&gt;Instagram @openmindspod&lt;br/&gt;Tiktok @openmindspodcast&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a textI continue my conversation with NOAA’s Tom Knutson, diving deeper into the multi-decadal view of hurricane patterns in the Atlantic. Together, we explore the complexities of hurricane frequency and intensity, uncovering why the long-term, multi-decadal variability is crucial in understanding Atlantic hurricane activity.Tom shares insights into two leading theories explaining Atlantic variability—shifts in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and aerosol cooling from p...

#220: Multi-Decadal Hurricane Patterns: Part 2 with Tom Knutson

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1428583/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode, I am joined by climate expert Tom Knutson to explore the nuanced science of climate change, focusing on Atlantic hurricane patterns, extreme rainfall, and the complexities of climate modelling. Tom sheds light on the challenges in attributing natural disasters to human influence, emphasizing the importance of understanding multi-decadal variability, regional factors, and the limitations of current data. We discuss how these intricacies are often overlooked in mainstream narratives and why a pragmatic approach to climate science is essential for informed public discourse. Research cited: 1.IPCC AR5 and AR6 Reports•IPCC’s reports provide global assessments on climate change. AR5 and AR6 discuss confidence levels in attributing tropical cyclone activity and rainfall to human influence.•<a href='https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/syr/'>IPCC AR5 Full Report</a>•<a href='https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/'>IPCC AR6 Full Report</a>2.Multi-Decadal Variability in the Atlantic•Studies explore Atlantic multi-decadal variability, cycles in hurricane activity, and how these may be driven by aerosol levels or changes in ocean circulation.•<a href='https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/phod/faq_multidecadal_variability.php'>NOAA on Atlantic Multi-Decadal Variability</a>3.Hurricane Harvey Case Study (2017)•Hurricane Harvey’s record-breaking rainfall is often cited in studies examining how atmospheric warming affects water vapor and extreme precipitation rates.•<a href='https://www.weather.gov/crp/hurricane_harvey'>NOAA’s Summary on Hurricane Harvey</a>4.Study by Jim Kossin on Slowing Propagation Speeds of Tropical Cyclones•Jim Kossin’s research found that the movement speed of tropical cyclones slowed significantly over land, affecting rainfall accumulation.•<a href='https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0158-3'>Kossin’s Study in Nature</a>6.Increased Water Vapor and Hurricane Rainfall Rates•Studies show that higher atmospheric water vapor, linked to warming, increases rainfall rates in hurricanes, with simulations suggesting a 7% rise per degree Celsius.•<a href='https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2591/a-wetter-future-why-climate-change-will-bring-more-frequent-rain-and-snow/'>NASA on Climate Change and Water Vapor</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1428583/support">Support the show</a>Visit my NEW Website! <a href='https://openmindspodcast.com/'>https://</a>www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1428583/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I am joined by climate expert Tom Knutson to explore the nuanced science of climate change, focusing on Atlantic hurricane patterns, extreme rainfall, and the complexities of climate modelling. Tom sheds light on the challenges in attributing natural disasters to human influence, emphasizing the importance of understanding multi-decadal variability, regional factors, and the limitations of current data. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We discuss how these intricacies are often overlooked in mainstream narratives and why a pragmatic approach to climate science is essential for informed public discourse. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Research cited:&lt;br/&gt;1.&lt;b&gt;IPCC AR5 and AR6 Reports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•IPCC’s reports provide global assessments on climate change. AR5 and AR6 discuss confidence levels in attributing tropical cyclone activity and rainfall to human influence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•&lt;a href='https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/syr/'&gt;IPCC AR5 Full Report&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•&lt;a href='https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/'&gt;IPCC AR6 Full Report&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2.&lt;b&gt;Multi-Decadal Variability in the Atlantic&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•Studies explore Atlantic multi-decadal variability, cycles in hurricane activity, and how these may be driven by aerosol levels or changes in ocean circulation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•&lt;a href='https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/phod/faq_multidecadal_variability.php'&gt;NOAA on Atlantic Multi-Decadal Variability&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3.&lt;b&gt;Hurricane Harvey Case Study (2017)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•Hurricane Harvey’s record-breaking rainfall is often cited in studies examining how atmospheric warming affects water vapor and extreme precipitation rates.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•&lt;a href='https://www.weather.gov/crp/hurricane_harvey'&gt;NOAA’s Summary on Hurricane Harvey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4.&lt;b&gt;Study by Jim Kossin on Slowing Propagation Speeds of Tropical Cyclones&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•Jim Kossin’s research found that the movement speed of tropical cyclones slowed significantly over land, affecting rainfall accumulation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•&lt;a href='https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0158-3'&gt;Kossin’s Study in Nature&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6.&lt;b&gt;Increased Water Vapor and Hurricane Rainfall Rates&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•Studies show that higher atmospheric water vapor, linked to warming, increases rainfall rates in hurricanes, with simulations suggesting a 7% rise per degree Celsius.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;•&lt;a href='https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2591/a-wetter-future-why-climate-change-will-bring-more-frequent-rain-and-snow/'&gt;NASA on Climate Change and Water Vapor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1428583/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit my NEW Website! &lt;a href='https://openmindspodcast.com/'&gt;https://&lt;/a&gt;www.christopherbalkaran.com&lt;br/&gt;Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: &lt;br/&gt;Instagram @openmindspod&lt;br/&gt;Tiktok @openmindspodcast&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a textIn this episode, I am joined by climate expert Tom Knutson to explore the nuanced science of climate change, focusing on Atlantic hurricane patterns, extreme rainfall, and the complexities of climate modelling. Tom sheds light on the challenges in attributing natural disasters to human influence, emphasizing the importance of understanding multi-decadal variability, regional factors, and the limitations of current data. We discuss how these intricacies are often overlooked in ma...

#219 Decoding Climate Change: A Pragmatic Approach with Tom Knutson

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1428583/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Chloe Smellink and Christopher Balkaran explore a range of topics including political assumptions, media influence, LGBTQAI+ representation, and the importance of mental health, particularly for men. They discuss the societal pressures that shape perceptions and behaviours, the role of communication in relationships, and the need for a holistic approach to health. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of curiosity, acceptance, and the balance between personal and professional life. Check out Chloe: Instagram: @chloecantsmell <a href='https://www.litemindbody.com/chloe'>https://www.litemindbody.com/chloe</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1428583/support">Support the show</a>Visit my NEW Website! <a href='https://openmindspodcast.com/'>https://</a>www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast

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Send us a textChloe Smellink and Christopher Balkaran explore a range of topics including political assumptions, media influence, LGBTQAI+ representation, and the importance of mental health, particularly for men. They discuss the societal pressures that shape perceptions and behaviours, the role of communication in relationships, and the need for a holistic approach to health. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of curiosity, acceptance, and the balance between personal and professional...

#218: Chloe Smellinck: Mental Health for Men and Social Pressures

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#217: Curious Mondays: Can True Free Speech Exist?

Imagine if you could explore, with genuine curiosity, the most controversial and divisive topics of our time. The conversations would push you to explore new areas and uncover insightful ‘a-ha’ moments that pique your interest. These talks could help answer the questions you may have, like: why would anyone support capital punishment? Or, what are the pros and cons to tobacco control, or public healthcare, or legalizing sex work? I’m Christopher, and I have created engaging Podcast discussions since 2018 to do exactly this. I invite guests involved in these areas to share with me their opinions. My hope is that through this natural exploration, I can craft a Podcast experience that attempts to build bridges during a time when we need it the most. Join me as I attempt to uncover these issues with true, genuine curiosity.

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