Topic: Hurricane Michael

A geologist argues that climate has always changed, citing the Medieval Warm Period (1000 AD) as a time of prosperity that was later "erased" by Michael Mann's hockey stick graph. The speaker claims he was denied an NPR interview because he refused to attribute warming to human activity. He asserts that the current "irrational hysteria" in the media ignores 100 previous studies confirming that historical warming was global and natural.

The John Durham investigation has reportedly expanded to look into the origins of the "Crossfire Hurricane" probe and massive unmaskings of Americans for political purposes. The segment highlights the "Devin Nunes experience" in 2017 as a turning point in uncovering these leaks. A criminal investigation is also underway regarding the leak of Michael Flynn's phone calls to the press.

The hosts identify "tells" or micro-expressions in Al Gore's interview, specifically an awkward chuckle when discussing the scientific community. Gore claimed that 99-plus percent of scientists are aligned on climate objectives and compared dissenters to "flat earthers." He also labeled the United States a "rogue nation" for its stance on the Paris Agreement. The rapid development of Hurricane Michael is discussed as a potential "freak storm" used to bolster climate narratives.

Hurricane Michael's impact on Panama City Beach is discussed, with the hosts questioning why the storm didn't stall and dump rain like previous hurricanes. They speculate on weather modification (HAARP) and criticize the quality of modern American home construction, noting the use of metal framing in Florida houses.

Michael Dell donated $35 million to Hurricane Harvey relief, sparking a discussion on celebrity philanthropy and public relations. A proposal is suggested for President Donald Trump to link disaster relief funding to his upcoming tax bill to gain bipartisan support. The absence of the Clinton Foundation in the Texas relief effort is also noted.

Reports of widespread looting in New York and the Jersey Shore have emerged following Hurricane Sandy, though mainstream media coverage is criticized for being sparse. Michael Moore appeared on Piers Morgan's program to discuss the rising tensions and physical altercations among citizens fighting for resources like bus transport. Moore argued that public anger should be directed at climate change and those contributing to CO2 emissions rather than at the storm itself.