Eric Holthaus

Eric Holthaus, a meteorologist and climate journalist, joins to discuss the recent catastrophic floods in Texas and the troubling implications of funding cuts to US weather agencies. He highlights how drought conditions and tropical cyclones are intertwining to create severe weather events. Holthaus emphasizes the critical need for effective communication during emergencies and how failures in public notification systems can have tragic consequences. The conversation raises alarm over the challenges in meteorology as climate change accelerates extreme weather patterns.

Thomas Mantz, President and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay, discusses the community's preparation as Hurricane Milton nears. He shares the emotional struggles of residents faced with evacuating amid severe traffic and fuel shortages. Meteorologist Eric Holthaus sheds light on the unique vulnerabilities of Tampa Bay, exacerbated by climate change. They explore the risks of severe storm surges, the impact of urban growth on disaster preparedness, and the looming challenges for emergency services and vulnerable populations in the face of this unprecedented storm.

Join Chris Messina, the hashtag inventor; Eric Holthaus, meteorologist and Tomorrow founder; and social media experts Matt Navarra and Martin SFP Bryant in a thrilling dialogue about Twitter's evolving role in the creator economy. They dive into an innovative weather subscription service enhancing accessibility and discuss the complexities of engaging marginalized communities. Topics also include Twitter's new features for collaboration, insights on tech news like Amazon's acquisition of MGM, and the intersection of cryptocurrency with social media.