5 chapters across the catalog
Knighting Ceremony, Sir Stephen of Coffee and Tobacco
Stephen Schneider is officially knighted as "Sir Stephen of the coffee roasting and tobacco pipes" for his $1,000 aggregate contribution to the show. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony, granting him a seat at the No Agenda Round Table. Other peerage elevations, including a new Baronet, are also announced.
Stephen Schneider and the Global Cooling to Warming Shift
The late climatologist Stephen Schneider is highlighted for his dramatic shift from warning about an impending ice age in the 1970s to becoming a leading advocate for man-made global warming theory. Archival footage shows Schneider discussing radical interventions like melting the ice caps with soot, illustrating the inconsistency of long-term climate modeling.
The "Value for Value" funding model is highlighted through the recognition of several Executive Producers, including Baron von Pelsmacher and James Free. Donors are credited for supporting the show's independence from commercials, with specific mentions of gas money for the tour and the "325 Club" for graduate students.
Deaths of Socrates Gaiolias and Stephen Schneider
Investigative journalist Socrates Gaiolias was assassinated in Greece while reportedly working on a corruption story. Additionally, prominent climatologist Stephen Schneider died of a heart attack on a flight from Stockholm. The hosts speculate on the timing of Schneider's death in relation to the upcoming IPCC 5 report and the rebranding of global warming initiatives.
Climategate Email Deletion, Stanford Professor Confrontation
The hosts discuss "Climategate" and the alleged deletion of data by Professor Phil Jones. They play a clip of Stanford Professor Stephen Schneider reacting defensively to questions about the redacted emails, criticizing his "mean-spirited" response to journalists.
