The Defamation Case Against Mark Stein and Ron Simberg

The podcast episode covers the defamation trial of writer and broadcaster Mark Stein, who is being sued by climate scientist Professor Michael Mann. Stein had criticized Mann's hockey stick graph as a fraud, which is influential in pushing the theory of catastrophic global warming. Mann also sued writer Ron Simberg for making similar comments. The episode provides background on the case, including the investigation conducted by Pennsylvania State University following allegations of scientific misconduct against Mann. Stein's article, which criticized the university for its handling of other misconduct allegations, is also discussed. The summary concludes that the trial presents an opportunity for climate science and activism to face rigorous questioning in a court of law.