Geeking Out with Inspector Planet!

Guest : Dr. Tracy Fanara If you’ve ever fallen down a science rabbit hole on social media and thought, “Wow… I just learned something and had fun doing it,” there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with Inspector Planet. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Tracy Fanara — scientist, investigator, and one of the most recognizable voices in modern science communication. She’s built a career on asking bold questions, testing claims, and making complex science feel approachable, playful, and empowering. We’ll talk about how she spreads weather geekiness online, what it takes to cut through misinformation with creativity and humor, and why making science joyful might be one of the most powerful tools we have. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tracy Fanara and Inspector Planet 02:35 The Journey to Science and Engineering 05:42 The Birth of Inspector Planet 08:31 Career Path and NOAA Experience 11:35 Understanding Florida Red Tide and the 2018 Water Crisis 17:10 Break 1 17:42 Project INKI: Transforming Flood Data into Actionable Intelligence 23:25 The Importance of Communication in Science 27:47 Break 2 29:33 Leveraging Social Media for Science Communication 35:25 Future of Science and Technology in Environmental Research See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Geeking Out with Inspector Planet! is an episode from Weather Geeks by Weather Group Television.

This episode is 00:41:45 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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