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Supporting Virginia from the Green Screen to Capitol Hill

Supporting Virginia from the Green Screen to Capitol Hill

Update: 2025-10-29
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Guest: Sean Sublette

When science and policy meet, the results can shape the way communities prepare for the future. Our guest today, meteorologist and science communicator Sean Sublette, is on a mission to make sure that scientific insight has a stronger voice in Congress. From years of forecasting and breaking down weather impacts for the public, Sean now sees an opportunity to bring that same clarity and perspective to the policymaking table. We’ll talk with him about why science matters in the halls of government, how weather and climate knowledge can translate into smarter decisions, and what it means to bridge the gap between data, communication, and action.

Chapters

  1. 00:00 Introduction to Sean Sublett and His Journey
  2. 00:24 Introduction to Sean Sublett and His Journey
  3. 02:46 The Evolution of Weather Communication
  4. 05:46 Challenges in Meteorology and Communication
  5. 08:38 The Role of Meteorologists in High-Impact Events
  6. 10:11 Break 1
  7. 10:11 Transitioning from Meteorology to Politics
  8. 14:22 Bridging Science and Policy
  9. 17:31 The Importance of Listening in Politics
  10. 20:28 Break 2
  11. 20:31 Weather and Climate in Policy Making
  12. 23:31 Challenges Facing the Weather and Climate Enterprise
  13. 26:15 Learning from the Political Process
  14. 28:56 Advice for Scientists Engaging with Policymakers


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Supporting Virginia from the Green Screen to Capitol Hill

Supporting Virginia from the Green Screen to Capitol Hill