Impact of Political Trends on Scientific Research Funding

Five former directors of the National Weather Service released a joint letter on Friday warning about the impact of major cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that they say will result in less accurate weather reports and  storm warnings that could  put lives at risk. NOAA is just one scientific organization facing widespread cuts. From NASA to the National Institute of Health to the National Science Foundation, public research institutions have taken massive blows. We talk with reporters and a former NSW director about the future of science in the Trump Administration and beyond.

Guests:

EW (Joe) Friday, former director, National Weather Service

Katherine Wu, staff writer, The Atlantic

Geoff Brumfiel, senior editor and correspondent, NPR's science desk

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