Pierre Poilievre brands himself as a working-class champion but is deeply connected to corporate lobbyists. - His inner circle includes lobbying firms representing missile companies, pharma, and tech giants like Elon Musk's XCorp.
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Lobbying Shapes Climate Denial
Poilievre's policy positions align with the oil and gas lobby due to key lobbyists backing his campaign. - His government's denial of climate change reflects this corporate influence.
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Climate Denial as Culture War
The ARC conference links global right-wing groups using climate denial as part of a broader culture war. - Climate action is deliberately associated with 'woke' ideology to tap into social conservative backlash.
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In this episode of Break in Case of Emergency, hosts Erin Blondeau and Emiko Newman speak with Geoff Dembicki, global managing editor of DeSmog, to discuss the intricate connections between conservative politics, corporate lobbying, and climate denialism.
The conversation explores the mapping of Pierre Poilievre’s inner circle, the influence of lobbyists on climate policy and insights from Jordan Peterson’s ARC conference, where right-wing activists strategized against climate action and what they deem “woke” ideology. Dembicki emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements and the need for a united front in countering the climate counter movement, while also highlighting the role of media in shaping public perception.
Credits: Produced by Doug Hamilton-Evans, Emiko Newman, and Erin Blondeau. Hosted by Erin Blondeau and Emiko Newman. Featuring Geoff Dembicki. Music by Anjali Appadurai. Audio editing by Blue Light Studios. Artwork by Geoff Smith.
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