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By John Morales
Produced by Jillian Weinberger
John Morales, a seasoned meteorologist and hurricane specialist based in Miami, has dedicated decades to understanding the relentless power of storms. However, he found himself overwhelmed with emotion when he experienced the rapid intensification of Hurricane Milton while broadcasting live earlier this month. In the weeks that followed, a poignant clip of Morales choking back tears made its way across social media, captivating millions. In this compelling episode of The Opinions, Morales shares his heartfelt reflections on the hurricane and encourages fellow Americans grappling with climate anxiety to openly discuss their feelings and take action through their votes.
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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Jillian Weinberger. It was expertly edited by Alison Bruzek and Kaari Pitkin. The mixing was skillfully handled by Sonia Herrero. Original music contributions came from Pat McCusker, Isaac Jones, and Carole Sabouraud. Our fact-checking was conducted by Mary Marge Locker. The audience strategy was managed by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The executive producer of Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser.
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