{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ask A Kansan","title":"Chasing Storms and Stories: Ross Janssen's Meteorological Journey | Forecasting Kansas","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0ca87670\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3570,"description":"What is it like to be the person everyone turns to when the sky turns dark and the sirens start to wail? This episode pulls back the curtain on the world of broadcast meteorology, storm chasing, and the unique Kansas weather community, featuring Ross Janssen, chief meteorologist at KWCH, and a few surprise guests (both human and canine).HighlightsThe story behind Kansas’ most famous weather dog, May, and her predecessor MillieHow Ross Janssen’s passion for weather started in fourth grade and led to a 22-year careerThe science (and art) of predicting tornadoes, hail, and Kansas’ wild weatherWhat it’s really like to deliver life-saving information during severe stormsThe evolution of storm chasing—from palm pilots to live-streaming and crowded highwaysHow meteorologists balance scientific accuracy with the psychological needs of their audienceThe impact of streaming, social media, and YouTube on local weather coverageAdvice for aspiring meteorologists (and why you shouldn’t let a low math score stop you)Personal stories from the hosts and guests about storm chasing, weather clubs, and growing up in KansasChapters00:00 – Weather Club Origins & Storm Chasing Stories02:17 – Introducing Ross Janssen & May the Weather Dog04:53 – Ross’s Path to Meteorology and Kansas Roots13:14 – The Human Side of Weather Broadcasting21:10 – The Science of Tornadoes and Severe Weather34:46 – Technology, Storm Chasing, and the Changing Media Landscape46:06 – The Psychology of Weather Communication56:43 – Streaming, Social Media, and the Future of Local News1:10:07 – Advice for Aspiring Meteorologists1:18:46 – Storm Chasing Tales with Tanner1:27:54 – Listener Call to Action & ClosingResources MentionedKWCH (Ross Janssen’s station): https://www.kwch.com/Ask a Kansan Podcast Website: www.askakansan.comNational Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/Submit your storm photos or questions: http://www.askakansan.com/contactIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and help us...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/31uDhQmE-73zaqpWjXtwnyYffNMsUnDPiL6GtjTddEQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNzBm/YzFkNDBkODVjNGM2/MzMwMGViYjhmZTY4/Nzc0Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}