Topic: Roger Chang

2 chapters across the catalog

The Sluggish Cloud
Episode 624 2:18:26 - 2:21:57

624: The Sluggish Cloud

Climate Skepticism, Oregon Petition and Senate Testimony

Senator Roger Wicker defended scientists who challenge the consensus on man-made climate change, referencing the "Oregon Petition" signed by over 30,000 professionals. Witnesses testified that historical data over the last 2,000 years suggests droughts are often more frequent and intense during colder periods, contradicting the narrative that warming is the sole driver of extreme weather.

Happy Earth Gay
Episode 506 1:34:20 - 1:38:22

506: Happy Earth Gay

Tenth Amendment, State Rights and Federal Preemption

The discussion focuses on the constitutional conflict between federal drug laws and state legalization. Adam Curry criticizes the media meme that "federal law trumps state law," arguing that the Tenth Amendment reserves such powers to the states. He references a disagreement with Roger Chang on the "This Week in Tech" (TWiT) network regarding this legal interpretation.