Topic: Naomi Oreskes

The hosts critique "The Big Myth" by Naomi Oreskes, which argues that the business community used propaganda to promote free-market ideals after the failures of the Great Depression. They debate the legacy of the New Deal, with one host suggesting that FDR's policies actually delayed economic recovery until World War II. The segment contrasts the Reagan era's economic philosophy with modern Marxist interpretations.

Professor Naomi Oreskes, author of Merchants of Doubt, has faced criticism for extreme climate predictions, including a "household pet holocaust" by 2023. The discussion notes the familial connection between Oreskes and former NPR executive Michael Oreskes, who was recently fired for sexual harassment. Critics argue that such extreme rhetoric undermines the scientific credibility of climate change discussions.