Topic: Augustus Dirico

2 chapters across the catalog

Augustus DiRico, CEO of Rainmaker, addresses accusations that his cloud seeding company caused the recent catastrophic floods in Texas. DiRico reports receiving death threats and doxing attempts against his family. He clarifies the difference between his small-scale precipitation enhancement for farms and large-scale geoengineering, praising the EPA's Lee Zeldin for promising transparency on atmospheric programs.

John Bowne reports on the catastrophic floods in Kerr County that claimed 82 lives, including 27 at Camp Mystic. The report highlights the controversy surrounding Augustus DiRico and Rainmaker, questioning why a "25-year-old tech bro" is permitted to manipulate Texas weather with silver iodide. The segment also mentions Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill to ban geoengineering and RFK Jr.'s investigation into DARPA's alleged weather control operations.