Topic: Climategate

28 chapters across the catalog

The Nurge
Episode 1469 20:41 - 23:13

1469: The Nurge

Climategate Scandal, IPCC Data Manipulation History

The discussion revisits the "Climategate" scandal involving the manipulation of temperature data by the IPCC. It explores how media coverage of the scandal was suppressed and how scientific variables were allegedly adjusted to support global warming narratives prior to the release of Al Gore's documentary.

Doctored Evidence
Episode 1321 10:28 - 13:50

1321: Doctored Evidence

Doctored Evidence History, Adam Curtis Documentary

A discussion on the history of doctored evidence spans from the Climategate scandal at East Anglia to FBI lawyers altering documents in the Trump investigation. Filmmaker Adam Curtis released a six-hour documentary titled "Can't Get You Out of My Mind," which explores global power systems and the rise of Mao Zedong. The prevalence of "phony" systems is cited as a primary driver for millennial interest in Bitcoin.

Going Bananas
Episode 1297 58:55 - 1:01:35

1297: Going Bananas

Nikolai Petrovsky Reviews Wuhan Lab Gain-of-Function Emails

Professor Nikolai Petrovsky has reviewed emails suggesting a cover-up regarding gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The emails indicate an effort by scientists to deceive the public by claiming the virus had a natural origin rather than a laboratory one.

Ephemeral Experience
Episode 1294 42:22 - 45:25

1294: Ephemeral Experience

Biden Transition, Advisory Boards and Michael Mann

Joe Biden began assembling his transition advisory boards, drawing criticism for including controversial figures like climate scientist Michael Mann and health advisor Ezekiel Emanuel. Mann was a central figure in the "Climategate" scandal, while Emanuel is known for his views on population and healthcare. Despite the election results not being officially certified, the media has embraced the "Office of the President-elect" branding as Biden moves forward with cabinet planning.

Born This Way
Episode 963 41:06 - 43:36

963: Born This Way

Climategate Emails, Sam Harris and History Revisionism

A discussion on the Sam Harris podcast regarding the "Climategate" email scandal is criticized as an attempt to rewrite history. Harris suggested that Russia may have been the source of the hack, while the hosts argue that the content of the emails—which suggested data manipulation—was proven true despite subsequent investigations. The segment frames this as a broader trend of media figures dismissing past scandals as foreign propaganda.

Force Majeur
Episode 885 2:15:05 - 2:21:37

885: Force Majeur

Climate Change Consensus, Chris Cuomo, Skepticism

The hosts critique the shifting "consensus" numbers on climate change, noting that media figures like Chris Cuomo now cite 99% agreement. They reiterate their skepticism based on the failure of computer models, the "Climategate" emails, and the political nature of cap-and-trade systems.

Pet a Pony
Episode 878 48:02 - 55:46

878: Pet a Pony

Executive Producer Donations and No Agenda Art

The hosts thank Executive Producers Justin Karske and Ray Martin for their significant donations. They discuss the "Democrazy" artwork provided by Cesium137 and the value-for-value model. Listeners request various jingles and "karma" while the hosts acknowledge the community's support for ad-free media deconstruction.

Win By Losing
Episode 727 1:11:21 - 1:15:04

727: Win By Losing

Climate Science as a Mind Control Experiment

The debate over climate change is characterized as a government-led experiment in mind control, utilizing psychological tricks and the "97% consensus" meme to influence public opinion. Critics argue that climate science fails the scientific method because it relies on non-repeatable computer models rather than empirical observation. The discussion references the "Climategate" email scandal as evidence of a coordinated effort to manipulate data behind the scenes.

Bidentification
Episode 700 1:32:32 - 1:39:04

700: Bidentification

Peerage Upgrades and Polish Name Pronunciations

The knighting ceremony continues with upgrades for Sir Stephen Van Der Hoff and Sir AJ Reistad. The hosts discuss the correct pronunciation of Polish names like Staniszewski and recognize a donation from a T-shirt campaign in Annapolis. The segment includes various soundboard requests from the "No Agenda" community.

Strategic Patience
Episode 669 15:42 - 16:37

669: Strategic Patience

Climate Science Legal Defense Fund Hires Lauren Kurtz

The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund hired Lauren Kurtz, a former commercial litigator, as its first executive director. The organization aims to provide legal assistance to climate researchers to prevent their private correspondence from being exposed via FOIA requests, which the hosts interpret as a defensive move following the "Climategate" scandal.

Brolf
Episode 477 2:12:24 - 2:18:57

477: Brolf

ABC News Climate Change Rhetoric and Climategate Emails

ABC News, led by Diane Sawyer, reports that 2012 was the hottest year on record in the U.S., using "apocalyptic" imagery from Australian wildfires. The hosts deconstruct the report's alarmist language and contrast it with leaked emails from the Climategate scandal, which they claim show scientists conspiring to hide data and silence dissenting views.

Zombie Webinar
Episode 442 1:00:05 - 1:03:42

442: Zombie Webinar

Science Denialism, Social Labeling Trends

The term "science denial" is analyzed as a tool for social engineering and stereotyping. The hosts argue that the push for scientific consensus is being used to marginalize alternative viewpoints and compare the current social climate to a totalitarian state.

GaGa & Little Boy
Episode 282 2:04:11 - 2:06:09

282: GaGa & Little Boy

Climategate Exoneration and James Inhofe

The *Huffington Post* reports that U.S. scientists have been exonerated of wrongdoing in the "Climategate" controversy. The hosts remain skeptical, arguing that the investigation was a formality to protect the "phony baloney" carbon credit scheme. They mention Senator James Inhofe's role in requesting the probe into the Climate Research Unit emails.

The Digital Drug Menace
Episode 217 1:36:21 - 1:41:55

217: The Digital Drug Menace

IPCC Fifth Assessment Report and Media Restrictions

IPCC Chairman Rajendra Pachauri has issued a memo to scientists working on the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) advising them to maintain a distance from the media. Following the "Climategate" email scandal, the organization is emphasizing extreme rigor and centralized communication through co-chairs. Critics argue this lack of transparency is inappropriate for a scientific body tasked with informing global climate policy and carbon taxation.

Drunk in America
Episode 215 47:07 - 49:57

215: Drunk in America

Climategate Inquiry Report, Scientific Dishonesty Clearance

A 160-page PDF report investigating the "Climategate" scandal has officially cleared scientists at the Climate Research Unit (CRU) of all dishonesty. The analysis argues that the leaked emails were taken out of context and are open to interpretation. The findings are dismissed by the speakers as a "bullcrap" attempt to move past the controversy and re-establish the narrative of man-made climate change.

Things Could Get Complicated
Episode 198 3:39 - 6:14

198: Things Could Get Complicated

Law and Order Climate Change and Climategate Narrative

Two clips from the television series Law and Order depict characters debating the validity of human-caused climate change and the ethics of cap and trade. One segment explicitly references "stolen emails" and scientists "cooking their numbers," which mirrors the real-world Climategate controversy. The hosts suggest producer Dick Wolf may be using the show to turn actual news events into fiction to manage public perception.

Media Corruption Now in 3D
Episode 180 16:05 - 21:07

180: Media Corruption Now in 3D

London Observations, Airport Body Scanners

Observations from a recent trip to the United Kingdom highlight a perceived atmosphere of depression and increased binge drinking in London. The report criticizes the lack of media analysis regarding Gordon Brown's Iraq inquiry testimony and the Phil Jones Climategate hearing. Additionally, an encounter with a "naked" body scanner at Schiphol Airport is described, noting the lack of public awareness regarding the "underpants bomber" justification for the technology.

Palin Teapot Party
Episode 172 1:29:46 - 1:32:35

172: Palin Teapot Party

Climategate Scientist Phil Jones, Suicide Contemplation, David Kelly Comparison

Professor Phil Jones, a central figure in the Climategate scandal, revealed in an interview that he contemplated suicide due to the pressure of the investigation. The hosts compare his situation to that of Dr. David Kelly, the weapons inspector who died under mysterious circumstances after the Iraq War "sexed up" dossier scandal.