Topic: Climate Memes

5 chapters across the catalog

Gun Disease
Episode 781 13:51 - 15:33

781: Gun Disease

Political Ecology, Kenyan Activists and New Climate Memes

A Kenyan activist appearing on Democracy Now! introduced the terms "political ecologist" and "agroecology" into the climate discussion. These terms are identified as emerging memes within the environmental movement that shift the focus toward gender and social grievances.

Peak Coffee
Episode 779 43:45 - 48:01

779: Peak Coffee

Erin Burnett Postpartum Psychosis Theory and CNN Gaffes

CNN's Erin Burnett suggests "postpartum psychosis" as a possible explanation for Tashfeen Malik's involvement in the San Bernardino shooting. The hosts mock this theory and pivot to a discussion on the misuse of the word "meme" on Facebook. They also highlight a former FBI agent on CNN who joked that the shootings had nothing to do with climate change, mocking the administration's narrative.

Electile Dysfuntion
Episode 769 1:30:30 - 1:33:37

769: Electile Dysfuntion

Paris Climate Summit, Anti-Meat Public Relations Stunt

The timing of the WHO meat report is linked to the upcoming Paris Climate Summit (COP21), with the hosts suggesting it is a "shameful public relations stunt" to prepare the public for meat restrictions. They criticize the mainstream media for uncritically repeating the "meat kills" meme without examining the underlying data or activist motivations.

Death or Worse
Episode 287 1:41:27 - 1:43:36

287: Death or Worse

Climate Disruption Meme in Germany

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research has begun using the term "climate disruption" to replace "global warming" or "climate change." The hosts view this as a strategic rebranding to account for cold winters while maintaining the narrative of environmental crisis.