As millions of fans celebrate the FIFA World Cup across North America, another challenge is unfolding alongside the matches: extreme summer heat. While players have hydration breaks and cooling protocols on the field, many fans, workers, and residents watching from neighborhoods across the country don’t have the same protections. Veteran meteorologist John Morales, joins the show to discuss rising temperatures and growing heat disparities are creating a public health challenge that deserves just as much attention as the tournament itself.
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Sean Thrunk
Producer
Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!

