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

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-04-17T04:32:00+00:00
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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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