4 chapters across the catalog
A KTVU news report is characterized as a "hit piece" against FBI Director Christopher Wray for the bureau's failure to act on tips regarding Nikolas Cruz. Florida Governor Rick Scott has publicly called for Wray's resignation. The hosts speculate that the sudden media focus on FBI incompetence is a coordinated effort to pressure Wray into resigning because he has stood up to President Trump on other issues.
Christopher Field and the IPCC Adaptation Research Scam
Christopher Field, co-chair of the IPCC Working Group 2, spoke to the BBC about the "new science" of adaptation and managing climate risks through "baby steps." The hosts characterize this shift as a "scam" designed to secure perpetual funding for research. They note that even the producers of "An Inconvenient Truth" are seeking a sequel, suggesting the climate industry is pivoting because previous alarmist predictions failed to materialize.
Rajendra Pachauri and Venture Capital Interests in Climate
IPCC Chairman Rajendra Pachauri and co-chair Christopher Field emphasize the need for the world to both adapt and mitigate. The hosts interpret Field's comments about "capitalizing on opportunities" as a coded message to venture capital investors who were previously burned by the "clean revolution." They argue that the $100 billion mentioned in reports is a target for government-funded "welfare for scientists" and private investment schemes.
IPCC Bell Tower Analogy and Multi-Dimensional Viewpoints
Christopher Field uses a "bell tower" analogy to describe the IPCC's role, claiming it provides a height from which to view alternative futures rather than ringing a bell to motivate action. He discusses moving away from "linear deterministic" views of climate impacts toward "multi-dimensional" viewpoints. The hosts mock this phrasing as "Silicon Valley" talk and reiterate that the complexity is used to justify more research.
