Topic: George Monbiot

9 chapters across the catalog

MacGuffin
Episode 1479 2:16:10 - 2:19:53

1479: MacGuffin

George Monbiot, Soil Health and Livestock Criticism

Environmental writer George Monbiot appeared on the BBC to argue that livestock farming is the primary driver of ecological collapse. He claimed that modern agriculture's reliance on nitrate fertilizers destroys soil structure by burning through carbon, and he advocated for a transition away from animal-based proteins to protect "earth systems."

Woke Waiver
Episode 1476 2:36:14 - 2:40:28

1476: Woke Waiver

George Monbiot, Precision Fermentation and Animal Farming Ban

Guardian columnist George Monbiot argues that animal farming must be completely shut down to prevent global ecological collapse. He advocates for a transition to "precision fermentation" to produce protein from microbes. Monbiot characterizes meat, milk, and eggs as "indulgences" that the planet can no longer afford, a stance the hosts view as a dangerous globalist objective.

Rewilding
Episode 1209 17:27 - 22:01

1209: Rewilding

George Monbiot, Capitalism Overthrow, Plant-Based Mandates

Guardian columnist and activist George Monbiot advocates for a total system change to address the environmental crisis, calling for the overthrow of capitalism. His proposals include a mandatory shift to plant-based diets, the cessation of air travel, and the abandonment of GDP as a measure of human welfare. Monbiot also promotes "rewilding" as a method to draw down carbon dioxide by restoring forests and marshes.

Slackified
Episode 1199 13:27 - 15:59

1199: Slackified

COP25 Climate Summit, George Monbiot and Global Populism

At the COP25 climate summit, commentator George Monbiot describes the UK election results as a "dark day" for justice and environmentalism. He links the rise of Boris Johnson to other global leaders like Donald Trump, Narendra Modi, and Jair Bolsonaro. The segment critiques the socialist perspective on global political shifts.

Soest Piet
Episode 1176 9:52 - 13:38

1176: Soest Piet

Luisa-Marie Neubauer, One Foundation, George Monbiot

German activist Luisa-Marie Neubauer serves as an escort for Greta Thunberg through various UN departments, including UNICEF. Neubauer is a youth ambassador for the One Foundation, which receives significant funding from George Soros. Additionally, Thunberg appeared in a video with Guardian columnist George Monbiot promoting "natural climate solutions" like reforestation.

Duck Wubba Nub
Episode 1165 2:19:05 - 2:22:48

1165: Duck Wubba Nub

Global Climate Reports and the Amazon Rainforest

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that July 2019 was the hottest month on record globally. Environmental writer George Monbiot warned that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's policies regarding the Amazon rainforest could lead to a "climate breakdown" by releasing massive amounts of stored carbon. Meanwhile, Pacific island nations criticized Australia for weakening climate agreements at the Pacific Island Forum.

Juloon
Episode 754 51:12 - 54:25

754: Juloon

Dead Antelope in Kazakhstan and Eating Vermin

A news item regarding 60,000 dead antelope in Kazakhstan is briefly mentioned as a potential result of directed energy weapons. This leads to a discussion of Guardian columnist George Monbiot, who demonstrated skinning and cooking a squirrel on the BBC. The segment critiques the media's push for citizens to eat "local vermin" or bugs as a response to food scarcity.

Gingerbread Nation
Episode 277 1:12:19 - 1:14:06

277: Gingerbread Nation

George Monbiot and the City of London Corporate Coup

Left-wing columnist George Monbiot wrote an article describing a "corporate coup d'etat" in the UK. The hosts discuss his focus on the City of London, explaining that it operates as a sovereign entity with its own mayor, police force, and tax code. They agree with Monbiot's assessment that the financial elite are effectively stealing from the public.

Naked Vegans in Cages
Episode 81 1:02:44 - 1:08:16

81: Naked Vegans in Cages

Climate Change, Copenhagen Summit and Carbon Taxes

The upcoming climate summit in Copenhagen is framed as a push for a global carbon tax and cap-and-trade system. The hosts criticize the UN IPCC and environmental writers like George Monbiot for using "propaganda" and alarmist predictions regarding sea levels and ice caps. They highlight a lack of media coverage for dissenting voices, such as the President of the Czech Republic.