
Science In Action How science got here, and where next
Oct 30, 2025
Join climate scientist Michael Mann, historian Naomi Oreskes, virologist Angie Rasmussen, and public health leader Deb Houry as they dive into the current challenges in science and public health. Mann discusses attacks on climate research fueled by fossil-fuel interests. Oreskes highlights the erosion of trust in government and science. Rasmussen exposes disinformation tactics that undermine public health messaging. Houry shares her insights on the politicization within the CDC. Together, they unravel the intricate dance between evidence, trust, and misinformation.
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Hockey Stick Sparked Long Campaigns
- Michael Mann described how his 1998 "hockey stick" climate paper became an early target of coordinated attacks.
- He linked those attacks to fossil fuel interests and later similar assaults on public health during the pandemic.
Money And Power Drive Disinformation
- Angie Rasmussen explained the financial and power motives behind public-health disinformation.
- She noted promoters often offer alternative products or services to profit from sowing doubt.
Expose Anti-Government Campaigns
- Naomi Oreskes urged attention to the broader political effort to undermine public institutions.
- She advised exposing funding and campaigns that aim to erode trust in government regulation.











