John Danforth on the GOP’s Future, Dr. Vittorio Gensini on Weather Data Gaps, Bill Clevlen on Travel

John Danforth on the GOP’s Future, Dr. Vittorio Gensini on Weather Data Gaps, Bill Clevlen on Travel

April 17, 2026 · 1h 57m

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The episode features discussions on the future of the Republican Party, concerns about weather data collection, and travel tips.

On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, John Danforth, former U.S. Senator from Missouri and former U.N. Ambassador, joined the program to discuss current events and the future of the Republican Party, offering insight into the party’s direction and the broader political climate. Next, Dr. Vittorio (Victor) Gensini, atmospheric scientist and severe weather expert, examined concerns surrounding recent National Weather Service balloon data changes, as critics question whether reduced atmospheric data collection may impact tornado forecasting during a deadly Midwest outbreak. Finally, Bill Clevlen, founder of billontheroad.com, joined the show for the weekly travel segment, sharing stories, destinations, and travel tips from across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: McGraw Milhaven

Guests: John Danforth, Dr. Vittorio Gensini, Bill Clevlen

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Organizations: National Weather Service, billontheroad.com

Places: Missouri, Midwest

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