Weather Channel Sets New Weekly Talk Show

By R. Thomas Umstead
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The Weather Channel later this month will launch a new talk show that will focus on the issues facing the weather community.

Weather Geeks, which debut July 20, will explore the issues that are top of mind in the weather community such as the pros and cons of storm chasing that are rarely explored in depth on television, said network officials. Guests on Weather Geeks will come from all areas of meteorology, including members of the media or private sector.

“We recognize that we play a role in a much larger community and we felt an obligation to set aside air time for that community to come together and share ideas and expertise,” said  David Clark, president of The Weather Channel.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.