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Difference Makers by Ramos LawAuthor: Ramos Law Firm
Hosted by Dr. Ramos & Dr. Hoven, the Ramos Law Podcast brings a refreshing mix of knowledge, expertise and inspiration on a wide variety of topics! Our goal is to have our amazing guests share their wisdom & to highlight how they are making a difference in their chosen life paths. Ramos Law specializes in taking care of people with the same compassion that doctors take care of patients. This starts with our owner, Dr. Joseph Ramos. As a certified ER physician, he understands the affect that pain can have on people's lives & uses this knowledge to create the best experience for our clients. Language: en Genres: Business Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#257 Stop Asking “Do You Believe in Climate Change” | Meteorologist Marty Coniglio
Wednesday, 5 November, 2025
“Do you believe in climate change?” is the wrong question. On this episode of The Difference Makers Podcast, Dr. Joseph Ramos sits down with veteran Denver meteorologist Marty Coniglio to reframe the conversation around data, not belief and to dig into how weather, climate, aviation, and the legal system intersect.In this episode:- Why “belief” doesn’t belong in physical science—only data- Forecasting then vs. now: supercomputers, models, and what still trips them up- AI in weather: powerful aggregator, not an oracle- NOAA vs. AMS (what they do, why funding and observations matter)- Weather and aviation: pilot decision-making, accidents, and expert testimony- The December 15, 2021 wind event, dust storms, wildfires & liability- Marty’s journey: TV career, immigrant family roots, and life after broadcastPodcast Chapters:00:00:31 Introduction to Marty Coniglio00:00:48 35 Years on Denver Television 00:02:16 A Man of Many Talents: Scientist, Musician, & Pilot 00:03:29 Upbringing in Nebraska 00:05:33 The Immigrant Legacy: Why Education Was Non-Negotiable 00:08:06 A Drastic Career Change: From Psychology to Meteorology 00:10:41 The Appeal of Hard Science: "You Can't Fool Mother Nature" 00:11:48 Life After TV: Becoming an Expert Legal Witness 00:12:14 The First Case: A 1995 Hot Air Balloon Crash 00:13:31 What Does a "WXPERT" Do? (Slips, Crashes, & Wildfires) 00:16:35 The Historic December 2021 Derecho Wind Event 00:19:02 The "Wrong 50% of the Time" Joke 00:19:36 How Did Weather Forecasting Actually Get So Good? 00:20:14 The D-Day Forecast: One of the Greatest of All Time 00:23:58 A Fatal Example: When Budget Cuts Turn Deadly 00:25:32 Will AI Replace Meteorologists? 00:30:41 Are Emmys for Accuracy or Presentation? 00:31:16 Explaining the System: AMS vs. NOAA 00:35:20 The Dangers of Slashing the NOAA Budget 00:39:31 "Do You Believe in Climate Change?" is the Wrong Question 00:41:44 Does He Still Check the Weather Every Day? 00:43:13 Enjoying the Transition from TV to the Home Office 00:44:00 "I Don't Care Who Wins": The Ethics of an Expert Witness 00:45:33 "Pigs Can Fly in Court": When the Jury Gets it Wrong 00:50:31 The Hard Truth About Slip & Fall Cases 00:52:03 Conclusion Ramos Law — Law firm serving clients nationwide in Personal Injury, Consumer Protection, and Aviation Law.If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, slip and fall, are dealing with credit report errors/mixed files, debt collection issues, or need aviation attorneys for pilot medicals, certificate defense, or aviation accidents—contact us for a free consultation. No fees unless we win.📞 Call: (866) 805-4946🔗 Learn more: ramoslaw.com🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new upload!📱 Follow Ramos Law:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramoslawfirm/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ramoslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamosInjuryFirmTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRamosLawFirm
