Rick Spinrad

Rick Spinrad

administrator United States

Rick Spinrad served as the NOAA Administrator until January 2023, and he has criticized the recent layoffs under the Trump administration as misguided and dangerous, warning that they compromise the safety and scientific integrity vital to American society.

Born on Jan 01, 1961 (64 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.14%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,057,795
Power
119,058$
Sentiment
5.37
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 18 5.50 0.56% +0% 331,002,651 1,852,627 $21,000,000 117,537$
Canada 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 23,547 $1,700,000 1,053$
Guyana 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 786,552 619 $6,000 5$
Pakistan 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 76,170 $280,000 97$
Israel 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 9,216,900 6,024 $400,000 261$
Tanzania 1 5.00 0.15% +10% 59,734,213 98,808 $63,000 104$
Totals 23 659,637,885 2,057,795 $23,449,000 119,057$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Rick Spinrad, a former NOAA Administrator, explains why he believes the government staffing cuts may have hindered the response to the devastating floods in Texas. 6

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United States United States: Rick Spinrad defended the National Weather Service, stating they did their job in issuing warnings. 7

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United States United States: Rick Spinrad, a former NOAA Administrator, explains why he believes the government staffing cuts may have hindered the response to the devastating floods in Texas. 5

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United States United States: Rick Spinrad, a former NOAA Administrator, explains why he believes the government staffing cuts implemented by the Trump administration may have hindered the response to the devastating floods in Texas. 5

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United States United States: Rick Spinrad, a former NOAA Administrator, explains why he believes the government staffing cuts may have hindered the response to the devastating floods. 5

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United States United States: Rick Spinrad, the NOAA administrator under President Barack Obama, expressed concern about the service’s ability to respond to events. 5

The New York Times: In Flash Flood Hotspots Like Texas, Many Federal Meteorologist Positions Remain Unfilled

United States United States: Rick Spinrad, a former NOAA Administrator, explains why he believes government staffing cuts hindered the flood response. 6

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United States United States: Rick Spinrad, a former NOAA Administrator, explains why he believes the government staffing cuts implemented by the Trump administration may have hindered the response to the devastating floods in Texas. 5

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