Dr. Mike Madden
@mikemaddenwx.bsky.social
Atmospheric Sciences PhD from SW Missouri, Route 66
Enjoys Trivia, Music, Games, & Science
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Tiktok: mikemaddenwx
Enjoys Trivia, Music, Games, & Science
(He/Him/His)
Tiktok: mikemaddenwx
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An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
(Sips beer)
“Yep.”
“Yep.”
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
(Sips beer)
“Yep.”
“Yep.”
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Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
August 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
Remember when people made fun of “the rent is too damn high” guy? 🙃
August 2, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Remember when people made fun of “the rent is too damn high” guy? 🙃
I know this is incredibly low on the national priorities list, but it’s like professional baseball doesn’t exist anymore. I just want to watch Cardinals or Royals baseball (or ANY baseball), and we can’t see it with cable or with ESPN+. Baseball is an institution and we’re losing it to greed.
May 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I know this is incredibly low on the national priorities list, but it’s like professional baseball doesn’t exist anymore. I just want to watch Cardinals or Royals baseball (or ANY baseball), and we can’t see it with cable or with ESPN+. Baseball is an institution and we’re losing it to greed.
You don’t see many entertainers today like Wink Martindale, who was an expert in the game show craft. There’s a lot to be learned from his hosting style - components of which are unfortunately lacking with today’s game show hosts.
April 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
You don’t see many entertainers today like Wink Martindale, who was an expert in the game show craft. There’s a lot to be learned from his hosting style - components of which are unfortunately lacking with today’s game show hosts.
(continuous screaming)
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
(continuous screaming)
None of this has to happen.
"The weather service has “paused” the translations because its contract with the provider has lapsed.... The contract lapse comes as ... Trump’s administration is seeking to slash spending in federal agencies...."
apnews.com/article/weat...
"The weather service has “paused” the translations because its contract with the provider has lapsed.... The contract lapse comes as ... Trump’s administration is seeking to slash spending in federal agencies...."
apnews.com/article/weat...
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapse.
apnews.com
April 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
None of this has to happen.
"The weather service has “paused” the translations because its contract with the provider has lapsed.... The contract lapse comes as ... Trump’s administration is seeking to slash spending in federal agencies...."
apnews.com/article/weat...
"The weather service has “paused” the translations because its contract with the provider has lapsed.... The contract lapse comes as ... Trump’s administration is seeking to slash spending in federal agencies...."
apnews.com/article/weat...
Spring Break should be two weeks longer. Call it March Break.
March 25, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Spring Break should be two weeks longer. Call it March Break.
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I would like to nominate Maxwell Smart for national security advisor.
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March 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I would like to nominate Maxwell Smart for national security advisor.
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People might think that whatever destruction is done to science in the US, we can undo in 4 years with a Democratic president and Congress.
The problem is that many areas require specialized knowledge and skills built up over years, and once that's lost, it's hard to get back.
The problem is that many areas require specialized knowledge and skills built up over years, and once that's lost, it's hard to get back.
The damage will be far worse than just a 4-yr gap. Both I and the individual who has managed this site for most of the past 50 yrs are retiring within the next 2 years. With this closure, we will not be able to plan a transition.
March 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
People might think that whatever destruction is done to science in the US, we can undo in 4 years with a Democratic president and Congress.
The problem is that many areas require specialized knowledge and skills built up over years, and once that's lost, it's hard to get back.
The problem is that many areas require specialized knowledge and skills built up over years, and once that's lost, it's hard to get back.
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If they can come for graduate workers, if they can arrest, deport, expel, or imprison union leaders and activists for their protected political speech, then they can come for you. For your contract. For your paycheck. For your family. And for your rights.
March 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
If they can come for graduate workers, if they can arrest, deport, expel, or imprison union leaders and activists for their protected political speech, then they can come for you. For your contract. For your paycheck. For your family. And for your rights.
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We had to collect 180K signatures to put proposition A on the ballot to increase minimum wage to $13.75 and guarantee sick pay for Missourians. The measure won.
Just now, the Missouri House voted to overturn our will. Without signatures…with a vote. They do the bidding of the wealthy.
Just now, the Missouri House voted to overturn our will. Without signatures…with a vote. They do the bidding of the wealthy.
March 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We had to collect 180K signatures to put proposition A on the ballot to increase minimum wage to $13.75 and guarantee sick pay for Missourians. The measure won.
Just now, the Missouri House voted to overturn our will. Without signatures…with a vote. They do the bidding of the wealthy.
Just now, the Missouri House voted to overturn our will. Without signatures…with a vote. They do the bidding of the wealthy.
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On March 7th, we’re Standing Up for Science—
and against political censorship, autocracy, and fascism.
Science stands at a crossroads. This is a wider fight for truth, for democracy, and for the future.
We hope you join us.
www.standupforscience2025.org
and against political censorship, autocracy, and fascism.
Science stands at a crossroads. This is a wider fight for truth, for democracy, and for the future.
We hope you join us.
www.standupforscience2025.org
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
March 7, 2025. Washington DC and nationwide. Because science is for everyone.
www.standupforscience2025.org
March 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
On March 7th, we’re Standing Up for Science—
and against political censorship, autocracy, and fascism.
Science stands at a crossroads. This is a wider fight for truth, for democracy, and for the future.
We hope you join us.
www.standupforscience2025.org
and against political censorship, autocracy, and fascism.
Science stands at a crossroads. This is a wider fight for truth, for democracy, and for the future.
We hope you join us.
www.standupforscience2025.org
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Some churches send missionaries to the very countries they celebrate pulling US aid for food and medicine from…
WWJD
WWJD
March 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Some churches send missionaries to the very countries they celebrate pulling US aid for food and medicine from…
WWJD
WWJD
This f*cking thing has done more damage to political discourse than anything else I could imagine.
March 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
This f*cking thing has done more damage to political discourse than anything else I could imagine.
Never stop reading
March 2, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Never stop reading
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I worry that the focus on NOAA's weather predicting value is ignoring the millions of other ways NOAA researchers enrich communities and local economies.
There are no oysters without NOAA. There are no blue crabs without NOAA. NOAA trains teachers. NOAA is the lifeblood of coastal communities.
There are no oysters without NOAA. There are no blue crabs without NOAA. NOAA trains teachers. NOAA is the lifeblood of coastal communities.
March 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I worry that the focus on NOAA's weather predicting value is ignoring the millions of other ways NOAA researchers enrich communities and local economies.
There are no oysters without NOAA. There are no blue crabs without NOAA. NOAA trains teachers. NOAA is the lifeblood of coastal communities.
There are no oysters without NOAA. There are no blue crabs without NOAA. NOAA trains teachers. NOAA is the lifeblood of coastal communities.
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---Why do we need potato farmers when I can get my fries at McDonald's?
I deal with that logic when it comes to weather forecasts, Apps and the layoffs at the National Weather Service.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
I deal with that logic when it comes to weather forecasts, Apps and the layoffs at the National Weather Service.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
5 Essential Things To Know About Your Weather Forecasts
With recent cuts at the National Weather Service and NOAA, here are five things to know about your weather forecasts.
www.forbes.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
---Why do we need potato farmers when I can get my fries at McDonald's?
I deal with that logic when it comes to weather forecasts, Apps and the layoffs at the National Weather Service.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
I deal with that logic when it comes to weather forecasts, Apps and the layoffs at the National Weather Service.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
I can't believe I'm having to explain to people how important the National Weather Service is. I'm so angry right now.
March 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I can't believe I'm having to explain to people how important the National Weather Service is. I'm so angry right now.
This obviously applies elsewhere but IF YOU’RE IN TORNADO ALLEY, you should be raising HELL on phone lines and in town halls, calling for the restoration of jobs, funding, and long-term security of the National Weather Service.
March 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This obviously applies elsewhere but IF YOU’RE IN TORNADO ALLEY, you should be raising HELL on phone lines and in town halls, calling for the restoration of jobs, funding, and long-term security of the National Weather Service.
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Another dataset I like is from the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, which has maps of the US that show we fixed the acid rain problem by implementing stricter emission controls on power plants.
nadp.slh.wisc.edu/maps-data/nt...
nadp.slh.wisc.edu/maps-data/nt...
February 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Another dataset I like is from the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, which has maps of the US that show we fixed the acid rain problem by implementing stricter emission controls on power plants.
nadp.slh.wisc.edu/maps-data/nt...
nadp.slh.wisc.edu/maps-data/nt...