Climate Change on Trial

Ep. 15 | Punitive Mann

Feb 9, 2024

The podcast discusses the shocking defamation verdict against Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg, questions the existence of free speech in liberal American cities, and highlights negative aspects of Michael Mann's character. It also mentions the possibility of an appeal and teases future projects.

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The jury found Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg liable for defamation, highlighting concerns about free speech in liberal American cities.

Throughout the trial, problematic actions by Michael Mann were revealed, raising doubts about the impartiality of the jury and the potential biases in climate change debates.

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Jury awarded compensatory and punitive damages to Michael Mann

The jury found two statements made by Rand Simberg and two statements made by Mark Stein to be defamatory towards Michael Mann. Rand Simberg's statements compared Mann to Jerry Sandusky, the convicted child molester, alleging misconduct in climate science. Mark Stein repeated Simberg's statement but qualified it. The jury awarded Michael Mann $1 compensatory damages against Rand Simberg and $1,000 punitive damages. For Mark Stein, the jury awarded $1 compensatory damage and $1 million punitive damage. Many observers found the verdict to be puzzling and inconsistent given the lack of evidence presented.

Introduction

2min

Examining the Surprising Verdict

3min

Examining the Lack of Evidence and Negative Aspects of Mann's Character

2min

Comparing Actions and Intelligence, Mention of Potential Appeals and Punitive Damages

2min

Expressing Gratitude and Teasing Future Project

3min

The verdict is in, and it’s a shocker. We break down the jury’s shocking decision to:

Find Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg liable for defamation
Decide the defendants knew their statements were false
Punish Mark more than Rand for mostly repeating Rand’s words with some context

We have an exclusive comment from Mark Steyn on how he feels, and his next steps. The fight is not over. And, we ask if Free Speech still exists in liberal American cities. Or are there protected people and ideas that are just Too Big To Question?

But let’s not forget what we learned about Michael Mann during these four weeks of trial, like those emails about “human filth” colleagues and the female scientist he falsely claimed slept her way to the top. We also learned how the independent investigation into his scientific malfeasance was nobbled at the last moment. Will the Streisand Effect work against Mann? We intend to keep working to let the public know about the emails and documents that were presented in court but that the mainstream media have been ignoring.

Thanks for coming on this ride with us. This story is not over.

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Climate Change on Trial

Ep. 15 | Punitive Mann

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Jury awarded compensatory and punitive damages to Michael Mann

Issues raised during the trial and doubts about the jury's decision

Plans for appeal and future implications

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts