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Is the U.S. Playing Russian Roulette with Hurricanes?

Season 7 Episode 2 | 12m 21s

Just as hurricane season ramps up, severe budget cuts, layoffs, and now a government shutdown threaten NOAA’s ability to forecast these deadly storms. Meanwhile, hurricanes are intensifying faster than ever before. This season has started out quiet, but will it remain that way? What will hurricanes of the future look like? Watch this episode to find out.

Aired: 10/01/25
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