Topic: Bushfire Arson

2 chapters across the catalog

Rewilding
Episode 1209 1:20:35 - 1:22:50

1209: Rewilding

Australian Donor Neville, Climate Faith, Bushfire Causes

Neville from Australia contributed $909.94, criticizing politicians and "climate change faith followers" for blaming the bushfire crisis solely on global warming. He notes that many fires were started by arson or accidents and argues that green policies have hindered effective land management. The donation was sent as a "value-for-value" return for the rain that followed the show's use of rain sticks.

Death Bus
Episode 1205

1205: Death Bus

Australian Bushfires, Arson Investigations, Rain Stick Rituals

The 2020 Australian bushfires prompted a "rain stick" ritual by the hosts, followed by reports of actual rainfall in Eden, New South Wales. Australian police established Strike Force Indara to investigate potential arson, with detectives monitoring known "firebugs" during extreme weather conditions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is accused of using the phrase "boots on the ground," a term frequently used on the podcast, without attribution.