Topic: Climate Skeptics

10 chapters across the catalog

Climate Change Special
Episode 1663 1:29:45 - 1:32:24

1663: Climate Change Special

Bill Maher and Kathy Griffin Climate Debate

A clip from Bill Maher's show featuring Kathy Griffin is analyzed, where a sarcastic remark about Democrats ruining the economy is misinterpreted by Griffin. The hosts criticize Maher for claiming that California's wildfires are caused by global warming, arguing instead that a cooler, drier climate is the actual cause. They characterize the exchange as a display of celebrity disinformation.

Foot Stomp
Episode 892 2:06:02 - 2:12:05

892: Foot Stomp

Tucker Carlson Challenges Climate Science Consensus

Tucker Carlson interviewed Cal State professor Joseph Palermo, challenging his claim that 98% of the world's scientists agree on climate change. Carlson pressed Palermo on how that figure was derived and whether the "settled science" narrative functions more like a religious dogma that punishes skeptics. The hosts praise Carlson's aggressive questioning, noting that he is slated to replace Megyn Kelly in the Fox News lineup.

Dustbin of History
Episode 780 2:33:46 - 2:36:08

780: Dustbin of History

Greenpeace Sting, Climate Skeptic Professors

Greenpeace conducted a sting operation against two professors, William Happer and Frank Clemente, by posing as fossil fuel consultants and asking them to write reports. The professors agreed to write the reports for a fee, which Greenpeace framed as a scandal. The hosts argue that paying writers for white papers is standard business practice and not inherently corrupt.

Slavery Enrollment Month
Episode 666 55:23 - 1:08:09

666: Slavery Enrollment Month

John Coleman vs. The Weather Channel on CNN

Weather Channel founder John Coleman appeared on CNN's "Reliable Sources" to argue that man-made global warming is a "hoax" and a political tool of the Democratic Party. Coleman claimed that government funding manipulates scientific consensus. In response, Weather Company CEO David Kenny distanced the brand from Coleman, stating his views are not scientifically based. The hosts analyze the media deconstruction and the ownership of The Weather Channel by NBCUniversal and private equity firms.

Law of the Jungle
Episode 563 1:54:39 - 1:56:13

563: Law of the Jungle

Skeptics Guide to the Universe, Scientific Consensus

The *Skeptics' Guide to the Universe* podcast is criticized for promoting the idea that non-experts should "shut up" and defer entirely to scientific consensus. This stance is challenged by pointing to the founder of The Weather Channel, who has publicly questioned mainstream climate change narratives. The debate centers on whether "consensus" is being used to silence legitimate scientific inquiry.

Episode 552 1:19:17 - 1:21:29

552: Almost Certain = Fact!

Global Warming Pause and Media Coverage

CBS News reports on the "apparent pause" in global warming since 1998, noting that temperatures have not risen despite increasing greenhouse gases. The hosts discuss how this data provides ammunition for skeptics and complicates the narrative for climate scientists. They highlight the difficulty of maintaining a sense of urgency during a cooling trend.

Episode 512 30:00 - 34:29

512: Club Sub

Yale Climate Communications, Skeptic Rebuttal Cheat Sheet

The Yale Climate Change Communications Institute released a list of 99 one-liners designed to help progressives rebut climate change skeptics during social interactions. The hosts review several of these "cheat sheet" responses, criticizing them as illogical or factually questionable.

Gassed in Boston
Episode 228 51:39 - 54:06

228: Gassed in Boston

Alan Milburn Pedophilia Allegations, Australian Election Ballot

The hosts discuss the controversial political career of Alan Milburn, a UK minister who resigned amid allegations involving a young boy and subsequently moved to Australia. They also comment on the diverse political parties appearing on the Australian federal election ballot, including the Sex Party and the Climate Skeptics Party.

Yahoo+Microsoft=Britney Spears
Episode 36 18:57 - 21:05

36: Yahoo+Microsoft=Britney Spears

Weather Prediction Skepticism and Public Debate

The reliability of long-term climate models is questioned given the difficulty of predicting local weather more than a few hours in advance. Critics of mainstream climate science are often demonized or shouted down in public forums. The general public appears split between true believers in global warming and skeptics who view the movement as a potential scam.