Thursday, May 29, 2025 – Native storm trackers make the difference when every second counts

Tornados and other severe storms that stretched across three states killed nearly 30 people this month. Before that, storms left at least 37 people dead and damaged hundreds of homes. Early warnings are key to saving lives during tornados and other damaging weather events. We’ll talk with people who are part of the process to spot severe weather and get the word out when minutes save lives. GUESTS Sequoyah Quinton (Cherokee), storm tracker with KOTV News Channel 6 Jeff Robbins (Cherokee), storm chaser with KTUL News Channel 8 Chris Nunley (Choctaw), professor at Mississippi State University, meteorologist, and emergency management coordinator for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Brian Brashier, meteorologist and director of broadcast productions for the Chickasaw Nation   Break 1 Music: Rumble [Remastered] (song) Link Wray (artist) Rumble [Remastered] (single) Break 2 Music: Medicine Man (song) Blue Moon Marquee (artist) Scream, Holler, and Howl (album)