Topic: Satellite Data

During a congressional inquiry, the President of the Sierra Club is questioned about "the pause"—a period of 18 years with no significant warming according to satellite data. The executive relies on staff for scientific specifics while citing the 97% consensus figure. Meanwhile, news reports cover a record-breaking heat wave in France, with scientists attributing the extreme weather to "wiggles" in a slowing jet stream.

Senator Ted Cruz questioned the president of the Sierra Club during a hearing, focusing on the 18-year "pause" in global warming shown by satellite data. The Sierra Club representative was unable to answer basic questions without consulting his lawyers and repeatedly fell back on the "97% consensus" statistic. Cruz argued that the data contradicts the computer models used by "alarmists."

The hosts revisit the "Kony 2012" viral phenomenon, labeling it a "hype of incredible magnitude." They question why the NSA and U.S. intelligence, with their vast satellite and RFID tracking capabilities, have not captured Kony if he is down to only 40 followers. They suggest the military mission in Uganda is a cover for other regional interests.

A study based on NASA satellite data from 2000 to 2011 suggests that the Earth's atmosphere retains much less heat from carbon dioxide than current climate models predict. Dr. Roy Spencer, a research scientist at the University of Alabama, notes a significant discrepancy between real-world data and forecasts, particularly over the oceans.

The Director of National Intelligence has authorized the use of military spy satellites by domestic law enforcement and civilian agencies. While officials claim the satellites cannot see faces or listen to conversations, privacy groups express concern over the lack of oversight. The hosts speculate that many "UFO" sightings are actually Predator drones or other surveillance craft being deployed over American cities.