WeatherBrains 1024: Tokin' On A Number

<p>Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist, climatologist, instructor, and now author.  She has a brand new book just released titled "Wilder Weather:  What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About Weather, Climate, And Protecting What We Cherish".  In her book, she digs deep into Wilder's depictions of weather events and helps readers connect past weather to present weather.  She's worked at NOAA for over 23 years.  Dr. Barbara Boustead, it's great to have you on the show!</p> <p>Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.</p> <ul> <li>Introduction to Laura Ingalls Wilder and he r background (13:00)</li> <li>Entire Little House on the Prairie series (14:45)</li> <li>Analyzing 1880s weather records in Dakota Territory (19:00)</li> <li>Laurapalooza Conference (21:45)</li> <li>Weather in Wilder's other works (24:15)</li> <li>Further examples of Wilder's writings about weather events (34:30)</li> <li>...