The Science Of Snowstorms And Weather Prediction + Anonymous Speech And Online Reviews

Summary: <p>THE SCIENCE OF SNOWSTORMS AND WEATHER PREDICTION: The Washington region is bracing for four to seven inches of snow today, followed by a blast of arctic air that will plunge temperatures into the single digits. We talk with Jason Samenow, from The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang, about what to expect and the science behind winter weather predictions. (09 min.) ANONYMOUS SPEECH AND ONLINE REVIEWS: Anonymous reviews are a staple of life on the Internet, but a recent court ruling could change that. A Virginia court told Yelp to name a half-dozen people who wrote negative reviews about a local business. The business claims the naysayers weren't real customers, but Yelp says divulging personal information violates the users' First Amendment rights. We discuss what the ruling means for consumer reviews and anonymous speech online. (40 min.)</p>