Climate Change on Trial

Ep. 1 | A Mann Apart

Jan 17, 2024

A long-awaited court case examines the clash between climate alarmism and free speech. The trial focuses on the defamation of climate scientist Michael Mann by writer Mark Steyn. The trial's delays and its spotlight on Penn State University and climate science raise intrigue. The podcast follows the courtroom clashes using re-enactments based on actual court transcripts.

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The defamation trial presents an opportunity for climate science and activism to face rigorous questioning in a court of law.

The last-minute submission of 5400 pages of new evidence disrupted the trial process and highlighted the need for timely and relevant evidence in court proceedings.

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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.

Introduction

5min

The Controversial Climate Change Trial Begins

7min

Sponsorship Document, Government Report, and Frustration with Last Minute Evidence

3min

A Defamation Case Unrelated to Climate Change

4min

Debate over the Relevance of a Book in the Court Case and Discussion on Jury Selection and Opening Arguments

5min

Climate Change Theory is on trial in this long-awaited court case. The trial will ask which is more important in America: climate alarmism, or free speech?

It has taken over a decade to get to court. On one side is Michael Mann, a climate scientist and activist who claims he was defamed in a 2012 blog by writer and broadcaster Mark Steyn.

Ironically, a trial about climate change was delayed by a Washington DC snowstorm. The trial will also put the climate science field and the administration of Penn State University under the spotlight.

Using re-enactments based on actual court transcripts, journalists Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney will bring you the day's most dramatic courtroom clashes in the hunt for the truth about one of the biggest issues of our age.

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Climate Change on Trial

Ep. 1 | A Mann Apart

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Defamation Case Against Mark Stein and Ron Simberg

Challenges in Presenting New Evidence

Opening Remarks and Dynamics of the Courtroom

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