Bestselling author and journalist Michael Shellenberger talks about the shocking revelations in the WPATH Files uncovering medical malpractice in gender dysphoria treatments, societal shifts in LGBTQ+ rights, controversial theories like auto-gynephilia, exposing a scandal in the transgender community, exploring maturity and impulsive behavior, immediate medical interventions' long-term impacts, gender medicine in sports, and the search for meaning in a secular society.

Michael Shellenberger, an investigative journalist and environmental advocate, shares his insights on censorship and the state of democracy in Brazil. He discusses the complex political climate, highlighting challenges around misinformation and the balance of free speech. The conversation deepens with reflections on vaccine efficacy, public trust in science, and the implications of elitist control in society. Shellenberger also explores the potential of psychedelics for trauma recovery and critiques modern societal narratives on addiction and victimhood.

Michael Shellenberger, an investigative journalist and founder of PUBLIC, discusses the aftermath of Trump's recent election victory, viewing it as a rejection of woke ideology. He delves into the implications for the Democratic Party, particularly Kamala Harris' loss, and how it signals a shift away from establishment politics. The conversation also explores the rise of populism, the decline of trust in mainstream media, and the clash between traditional values and modern wokeism. Shellenberger presents an optimistic outlook on America's political future.

Bret Speaks with Michael Shellenberger for the second time on the DarkHorse Podcast. They discuss censorship, the intelligence apparatus, and political disagreement with decency. Find Shellenberger on Substack: https://public.substack.com/Find Shellenberger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shellenberger *****Our Sponsors:Hillsdale College: Since 1844, Hillsdale has been providing an education focused on freedom and character. Go hillsdale.edu/DARKHORSE to register for any of 39 free on-line courses.PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including 100% grass fed, organic, naturally fermented beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order.***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon.  Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts.  Check out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.store.darkhorsepodcast.org Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music.*****Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(03:57) Sponsors(09:07) Twitter files and free speech(23:00) Information governance board and Renée DiResta(31:27) Conspiracy theories and UAPs(35:41) Renée DiResta and Sam Harris(52:15) Elon buying Twitter(55:10) COVID(59:20) FBI whistleblowers and Anti-Semitism(01:16:20) Data manipulation(01:22:26) Back to FBI whistleblowers(01:32:15) Wrap upSupport the show

Sam Harris speaks with Bari Weiss, Michael Shellenberger, and Renee DiResta about the release of “the Twitter files” and the loss of trust in the institutions of media and government. They discuss Bari and Michael’s experience of participating in the Twitter files release, the problem of misinformation, the relationship between Twitter and the federal government, Russian influence operations, the challenges of content moderation, Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop, the need for transparency, platforms vs. publishers, Twitter’s resistance to the FBI, political bias at Twitter, J.K. Rowling, the inherent subjectivity of moderation decisions, the rise of competitive platforms, rumors vs. misinformation, how Twitter attempted to control the spread of Covid misinformation, the throttling of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the failure of institutions to communicate Covid information well, the risk of paternalism, abuses of power, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe. Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

In this episode, Michael Shellenberger, a journalist and author known for his critical insights on climate and societal issues, discusses the erosion of trust in elite institutions and its repercussions on American cities, particularly California. He addresses the disconnect between populism and political elites, emphasizing how leadership fails to connect with the public. The conversation also explores the importance of free speech in media, challenges of audience engagement, and parenting approaches, culminating in a reflection on cultural trust and the future of political discourse.

Matt Taibbi discusses new revelations on Russiagate origins, including Western intelligence spying on Trump's team. Taibbi's articles reveal CIA involvement triggering Russia collusion hoax. The podcast delves into Cooked Intelligence scandal and the left's alignment with national security establishment.

Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at the reality of the state of the world; not what the corporate media says, not what the politicians are saying, but a new voice - the voice of data. In the previous two episodes, we looked at the Progress of the Human Race. Today, we are tackling the topic of Climate Change. Are we experiencing an increasingly worsening climate? Is it possible that rising temperatures and tides will kill us all?Thankfully, there are a growing number of reputable scientists and authors that are presenting a much more optimistic story than the narrative we typically hear. Using the same data sets as many of the climate alarmists, people like Bjorn Lomborg, Michael Shellenberger, Marian Tupy, and Matt Ridley have been speaking to the idea that climate change is real, it’s just not the apocalyptic threat that we’ve been told it is.

Author and environmental policy expert, Michael Shellenberger, discusses the rise of pro-censorship views, the impact of new communication technologies on free speech, and the concept of the Censorship-Industrial Complex. They also cover government censorship on social media, the dehumanizing effects of Black Lives Matter protests, and the need to form an anti-nihilist coalition in American liberal democracy.

In this engaging discussion, RFK Jr. shares insights on health and social issues, while Dan Bongino critiques political narratives surrounding January 6th. Robert Redfield surprises with his endorsement of Trump, and Patrick Byrne reveals corruption allegations involving the FBI and Hillary Clinton. The group tackles the complexities of free speech and governmental corruption, as Michael Shellenberger weighs in on climate initiatives. Together, they explore urgent political strategies and examine the socio-political landscape with sharp wit and depth.