Factually! with Adam Conover Trump Hates Science
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Mar 14, 2025 The podcast delves into the alarming trend of scientists being sidelined by political agendas, impacting research funding and integrity. It pays tribute to the dedication of scientists while lamenting critical funding cuts that endanger public safety, particularly in weather forecasting. The discussion highlights the NIH's role in advancing medical research and warns of the ideological threats faced by science. It also stresses the need for robust science education to combat misinformation and calls for collective action to defend scientific integrity.
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Transgenic Mice Misinterpretation
- Trump claimed $8 million was spent on making mice transgender, referencing medical research.
- The research involved transgenic mice for cancer, fertility, and asthma studies, not gender changes.
Right-Wing's Dislike for Science
- Trump and Elon Musk's attack on science is not due to misunderstanding but rather a dislike for it.
- The right-wing movement, including figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, explicitly opposes science.
Hurricane Hunters
- Adam Conover recounts meeting NOAA and National Weather Service scientists while working on his Netflix show, "The G Word."
- He highlights their dedication, flying into hurricanes to gather data and provide free, life-saving weather predictions.