Stormchasing #15

July 03, 2009

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

Jeff Richardson talks with us about tornadoes and other extreme weather conditions, and what drives someone to choose such a potentially hazardous hobby. And on Speaking Up: Amy Davis Roth of surlyramics.com. Beautiful jewelry for the fashionable skeptic.

Guests:

  • Jeff Richardson
  • Amy Davis Roth
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