Amy Scott

In this engaging discussion, Marketplace’s Amy Scott, a senior correspondent and host of How We Survive, dives into the alarming impacts of staffing cuts at the National Weather Service. She highlights the potential decline in accuracy of weather forecasts during critical situations, such as the recent floods in Texas. The talk also covers concerns over privatization and climate change, plus the challenges posed by cuts to FEMA and local disaster preparedness. Together, they advocate for community resilience and proactive measures in the face of worsening weather.