Andrew Friedman

Dominic Anthony Walsh, a senior reporter with Houston Public Media, and CNN's weather and climate expert Andrew Friedman delve into the devastating flash floods in Texas. They discuss the tragic impact on local summer camps and the community's resilience amidst loss. The conversation highlights how budget cuts during the Trump administration have weakened the National Weather Service and FEMA, complicating emergency responses. They also examine the challenges in delivering timely weather warnings and accountability for authorities in crisis management.

Andrew Friedman, a Senior reporter with CNN Climate and Weather, and Nicholas Kuznets, a Climate reporter for Inside Climate News, dive deep into the rollback of U.S. climate policies during President Trump's tenure. They discuss how these changes threaten air and water quality and the impact on marginalized communities. They also touch on budget cuts that hinder disaster preparedness amidst a challenging hurricane season and explore how climate policy shifts affect daily life through extreme weather events. A thought-provoking conversation on urgent issues!