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The Climate Denier's Playbook

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May 22, 2024 • 59min

Electric Cars Won’t Save Us [Part 2]

Discussions include EV range misconceptions, advancements in EV technology, private companies supporting EV charging, future of EVs in energy grids, joy of owning an EV, small EVs for urban transport, and practicality of EVs in different climates.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 60min

Electric Cars Won’t Save Us [Part 1]

Exploring the myths and misconceptions around electric cars, discussing affordability, environmental impact, and efficiency. Delving into the interconnectedness of mining and environmental impacts, highlighting the need for ethical sourcing in battery supply chains. Unveiling the dark side of electric car minerals, including human rights abuses and pollution concerns.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 21min

Just Put the Emissions in the Ocean [Patreon Preview]

Explore the controversial idea of adding iron to the ocean to combat climate change. Dive into the risks of harmful algae blooms and the unintended consequences of ocean fertilization. Learn about the potential impact of iron dispersal on marine ecosystems and the environment.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h

Natural Gas: The Bridge to Nowhere

Exploring the environmental impact and misconceptions of natural gas as a transitional fuel, advancements in thermometer technology, advocating for climate action, natural gas as a bridge for renewable energy, challenges in monitoring methane leaks, environmental impacts of fracking, transitioning to renewable energy sources
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 9min

We Shall Blot Out The Sun!

Explore the Bond-villain plan to block the sun, geoengineering methods to combat global warming, amusing facial hair banter, misunderstood medical terms, small island nations secretly developing planes, challenges of geoengineering in climate action, launching horses into space for climate control, and risks of blocking out the sun with sulfur.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 33min

We’re Back, Baby! [Season 2 Teaser + Q&A]

A teaser for Season 2 of a comedy podcast where hosts debunk climate myths. Topics include tree planting, population impact, electric cars, solar panels at night, and climate denial tactics. They also discuss parenting in the face of climate change, urban planning, fossil fuel transition, and the need for collective action.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 20min

Who The Hell Is Mike Johnson? [Patreon Preview]

The podcast discusses the controversial beliefs of Mike Johnson, including his views on same-sex marriage, illegalizing gay sex, and young earth creationism. It also explores his climate policy and skepticism towards climate change data. The hosts provide background information about Johnson and his policy highlights, including challenging election results and advocating for a nationwide abortion ban.
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9 snips
Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 13min

But What About China!?

The podcast explores the argument that China is solely responsible for climate change and critiques the media's tendency to delve into conspiracy theories. It discusses the hypocrisy of the United States when it comes to blaming China for emissions. The chapter also explores the Republican party's evolving stance on EVs and China's role in EV battery production. It highlights the detrimental health effects of carbon and fossil fuel emissions, as well as the efforts made by China to improve air quality. The podcast analyzes the argument of staying competitive with China as a justification to continue using fossil fuels. It explores logical fallacies used in the debate on China and job outsourcing. The speakers emphasize the need to address one's own emissions regardless of China's impact and discuss colonialism, racism, and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. They highlight the fallacy of dismissing renewable energy while ignoring the damages caused by the fossil fuel industry. The chapter examines how the argument that China is not taking action on climate change is used to delay progress on climate policy in America.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 21min

WoKe CaPiTaLiSm Is Destroying America!

Explore the challenges of ESG investing and its impact on the environment and business. Learn about right-wing groups' influence on the fossil fuel industry and the media. Discover the lawsuit by Republican attorneys general against ESG investment companies and the chilling effect it may have. Engage in a conversation about mashed potatoes and an environmentally-friendly investment suggestion. Gain insights into investments in ESG funds and the management of environmental risks.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 23min

Who Even Are We? [Patreon Preview]

The hosts discuss their backgrounds and education, joke about being coastal elites, and share stories about their first meeting. They recall convincing one's daughter to attend an event and a memorable 21st birthday party. They talk about the power of improv in their lives and their experiences studying and teaching it. The speakers discuss their work ethic, determination, and challenges faced in pursuing their writing careers. They also reflect on their experiences in comedy, television, and the importance of their work.

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