Topic: William Happer

3 chapters across the catalog

Composting People
Episode 1117 2:35:44 - 2:38:00

1117: Composting People

William Happer, Princeton Professor Carbon Dioxide Defense

William Happer, a Princeton professor and Trump's climate advisor, defended his past comments comparing the "demonization" of carbon dioxide to the demonization of Jews under Hitler. During a CNBC interview, Happer argued that carbon dioxide is a benefit to the world and criticized the use of the term "denier" as a way to link climate skeptics to Holocaust denial.

Golden Bozos
Episode 924 1:13:47 - 1:18:10

924: Golden Bozos

Bill Nye, Climate Change, Paris Agreement Debate

Bill Nye appeared on CNN alongside Princeton physicist William Happer to debate the Paris Climate Agreement. Happer compared the agreement to the Munich Agreement and Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Hitler, arguing that climate models are trivial and the treaty would cause economic harm. The hosts highlight the tension in the segment and Nye's aggressive reaction to the climate skeptic.

Dustbin of History
Episode 780 2:33:46 - 2:36:08

780: Dustbin of History

Greenpeace Sting, Climate Skeptic Professors

Greenpeace conducted a sting operation against two professors, William Happer and Frank Clemente, by posing as fossil fuel consultants and asking them to write reports. The professors agreed to write the reports for a fee, which Greenpeace framed as a scandal. The hosts argue that paying writers for white papers is standard business practice and not inherently corrupt.