Climate Change on Trial

Ep. 6 | Mann's Money

Jan 25, 2024
In this podcast, Professor Michael Mann continues to give evidence in his defamation case against writer Mark Steyn and scientist Rand Simberg. Mann refutes allegations of fraud and misconduct in the creation of his Hockey Stick graph and claims financial damage. Simberg's lawyer challenges Mann's claims of suffering, highlighting his glamorous life with trips, film festivals, and parties with Bill Clinton and Leonardo DiCaprio. Stay tuned for a bombshell revelation about Mann's funding.
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INSIGHT

Core Claim: Articles Alleged Fraud

  • Michael Mann repeatedly testified the Stein and Simberg articles made false allegations about investigations and scientific misconduct.
  • He framed those claims as accusations of fraud and corruption that harmed his reputation and career.
ANECDOTE

Mean Look In The Supermarket

  • Mann described feeling like a pariah after the articles and recalled a man giving him a mean look at a Wegmans supermarket.
  • He said comparisons to Jerry Sandusky still affect him emotionally and that he still sees allegations online.
INSIGHT

Grant Success Declined After Articles

  • Mann presented grant data showing successful awards fell from roughly 60% to 22% and annual grant income dropped from near $1M to about $100k.
  • He linked that decline to the post-article period as evidence of financial harm.
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