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Climate Change on Trial

Ep. 5 | Mann In the Box

Jan 24, 2024
In this podcast, Professor Michael Mann finally takes the witness box after years of delay. The episode covers Mark Steyn's combative pushback against Mann's lawyer, questions about Steyn's educational qualifications, Mann's claim of reputation damage, defense of the 'hide the decline' email, and the controversy surrounding Mann's remarks and blacklisting of scientists.
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  • The podcast highlights the questioning of Mark Stein by Michael Mann's lawyer during the defamation trial.
  • The importance of the legal costs recouping issue is emphasized, showcasing the contrast in legal practices across different countries.

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The defamation trial of writer Mark Stein and climate scientist Michael Mann

This podcast episode covers the ongoing defamation trial of writer and broadcaster Mark Stein, who has been sued for defamation by climate scientist Michael Mann. The trial centers around Stein's claims that Mann's famous hockey stick graph is a fraud and the investigation into Mann's scientific malfeasance at Penn State University was also a fraud. The podcast provides reenactments of key exchanges from the trial, including discussions of a fire alarm interruption, legal points, and the testimony of both parties. The main ideas highlighted include the questioning of Stein by Mann's lawyer, the importance of the legal costs recouping issue, and highlights from Stein's responses and arguments regarding the hockey stick graph and the Penn State investigation.

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