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Thomas Nelson


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    Ron Clutz Part 1: “Highlights from 3400 Climate Blog Posts” #414

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 64:53


    Ron Clutz summarizes themes from his “Science Matters” blog, framing climate change as three linked claims: humans warm the Earth, the warming is dangerous, and government can stop it. He argues climate sensitivity estimates are declining and models overpredict warming, citing comparisons of model outputs to observations, weak long-term temperature correlation with fossil fuel use, and claims that storms, wildfires, sea level rise, Arctic ice, and drought trends are not worsening as asserted. He criticizes “reductionism” to CO2 and radiative forcing, emphasizing water vapor, convection, and hydrology, plus solar/cloud and ocean-cycle influences (ENSO/PDO/AMO). He also questions adjusted temperature records and UN policy effectiveness.00:00 Meet Ron Clutz01:13 Climate Change Three Claims05:18 Is Warming Dangerous10:17 Can Government Stop It12:23 Reductionism In Climate Science17:32 Greenhouse Physics And Water Vapor23:10 CO2 Sources And Temperature Lag25:26 Complexity And Data Adjustments33:29 Extreme Events And Attribution35:53 Model Failures And Scenarios42:10 Testing Greenhouse Theory51:02 Sunshine Clouds And Solar Cycles55:19 Oceans Drive Climate Cycles01:02:24 Hydrology And Closing Thoughts01:04:17 Wrap Up And Next Sessionhttps://rclutz.com/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    David Smith: “Wokicide: A Quality-Control System to Reclaim Education” #413

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 68:42


    David Smith explains his book “Wokicide,” arguing that “woke” (critical social justice theory rooted in critical theory and postmodernism) persists in universities and schools because education lacks quality control, not because of politics. He proposes applying ISO 9001 and HACCP-style quality assurance to K–12 and universities: validated curriculum specifications, independent expert panels, hazard analysis, audits (scheduled and targeted), corrective action, and continuous improvement. A central Workplace Improvement Notice (WIN) system would let staff and even parents file tracked complaints with guaranteed responses, replacing DEI/unconscious-bias training with “deprogramming” modules and prioritizing evidence and accountability. Smith says QA would stop unvalidated ideological drift and is affordable by redirecting existing DEI-related spending.00:00 Intro and Two-Part Talk00:58 Why Woke Persists01:30 Education Lacks QA02:10 Validation Over Ideology04:53 Defining Woke Origins06:35 From Civil Rights to Overreach07:43 Flawed Woke Reasoning10:02 How Woke Spreads11:16 Equity Outcomes and Activism13:33 Deconstruction Playbook17:50 Woke Hall of Fame21:39 Perfect Storm in Education25:42 QA Solution Framework27:41 ISO 9001 and HACCP29:42 Authority and Adoption30:55 Four Phases Implementation33:35 Validation and Hazard Analysis34:47 Audits Monitoring Corrective Action37:09 Aggressive Feedback Loops39:05 WIN Notice Explained41:41 Curriculum Content Validation43:12 Audits in K-12 Schools44:53 K-12 QA Wrap Up45:47 Universities as the Source47:29 University Validation Hurdles50:30 University Auditing Red Flags51:58 Objections and Pushback57:12 Failure Modes and Fixes59:39 Cost and Staffing Reality01:02:08 Closing Q&A and Next StepsAmazon Kindle version: Wokicide: Pest Control for Education: https://a.co/d/0d0YeApM========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Gianluca Alimonti: “Three “climate matrix” papers” #412

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 44:24


    Gianluca Alimonti discusses three “climate matrix” papers: a 2022 review of extreme weather time series and response indicators that found no clear worsening trends (later retracted, which he argues lacked specific scientific grounds and reflected political pressure); a 2023 analysis of EM-DAT natural-disaster records concluding the post-1970 rise is largely improved reporting, with trends stable since about 2000 and disaster deaths decreasing; and a recent framework proposing 43 IPCC-aligned impact-driver and response indicators to assess “climate crisis,” finding most show no worsening, many improve, and few worsen. He criticizes media/official claims of rapidly rising disasters and emphasizes adaptation and prevention.00:00 Meet Gianluca Alimonti00:02 Climate Matrix Trilogy Overview01:31 Paper One Extreme Events03:11 Hurricanes Rain Tornado Data05:31 Retraction Controversy09:50 Paper Two Disaster Claims12:36 EM-DAT Reporting Bias17:27 Stable Trends Since 200021:42 Paper Three Defining Crisis23:12 Media Term And Search Trends27:05 Building A Crisis Framework28:20 Drivers Floods Cyclones Fires31:53 Response Indicators Scorecard35:59 Adaptation Beats Mitigation37:49 Conclusions Media Distortion39:38 Q&A Retraction And Outreach41:40 Where To Find Work44:05 Closing Thanks And FarewellHome page: https://www0.mi.infn.it/~alimonti/homepage/indexEn.htmPielke Jr on “The Alimonti Addendum”: https://rogerpielkejr.substack.com/p/the-alimonti-addendum=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Nicola Scafetta: “The Frontier of Climate Science” | Tom Nelson Pod #411

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 87:04


    Nicola Scafetta discusses his book, "The Frontier of Climate Science," a review based on about 650 peer‑reviewed papers arguing that IPCC global climate models have serious limitations because they fail to capture multi‑scale natural variability (oceanic, solar, astronomical, and tidal cycles). He says model claims that nearly all warming since 1850 is anthropogenic are not experimentally validated, climate sensitivity remains highly uncertain, and many models run too hot, with possible surface-record warm bias from urban heat islands. He cites past warm periods and correlations between climate and solar/cosmic-ray proxies, proposes empirical/semi‑empirical cycle-based modeling, and concludes warming risk is moderate, SSP2 could meet Paris targets, net zero is unnecessary, and adaptation should be prioritized.00:00 Introducing Scafetta's New Book06:03 Earth's Deep-Time Climate Swings11:06 IPCC Attribution to Humans14:44 Why Model Proof Falls Short17:27 Paris Targets and Net Zero Logic24:33 Are IPCC Scenarios Realistic29:04 Model Uncertainty and Sensitivity34:57 Satellites vs Surface Warming38:42 Missing Past Warm Periods43:21 Millennial Solar Climate Cycles46:00 Forests Beneath Glaciers46:59 Solar Records vs Climate49:18 TSI Reconstructions Debate52:09 Cosmic Rays and Clouds56:07 Empirical Models Challenge IPCC59:18 Policy Implications and Adaptation01:01:12 Planetary Cycles Climate Theory01:05:37 Matching Climate Spectral Cycles01:12:51 Future Hiatus and Sensitivity01:19:43 Next Glaciation Long View01:24:01 Book Wrap Up and ThanksThe Frontier of Climate Science: Solar variability, natural cycles and model uncertainty: https://a.co/d/0flzOYJ3=========Brochure for Nicola's “The Frontier of Climate Science” book, along with slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Anika Sweetland: “IPCC EXPOSED!!! Response to a global problem? Or formation of 1 world gov't?” #410

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 47:23


    Anika Sweetland argues the IPCC was created through politics, funding, and elite influence, tracing its origins to the 1985 Villach Conference and alleging it advances centralized global governance. She says media-driven fear shifted from 1970s “ice age” stories to 1988 “global warming,” citing sea-level warnings that did not occur. Sweetland claims climate finance and clean-energy investment incentives benefit IPCC-linked officials. She highlights Climategate emails as evidence of strategic data presentation (“hide the decline”), message management, and peer-review gatekeeping (“PAL review”), plus an alleged journal blacklist. She says her climate studies education omitted Climategate, emphasized policy “solutions,” and discouraged debate.00:00 IPCC Exposed Intro01:01 Ice Age Media Panic02:06 Fear as Control Tool03:36 Global Warming Rebrand05:23 Sea Level Scare Claims07:28 Villach Birth of IPCC09:31 Global Governance Agenda10:31 Trillions and Incentives12:20 Climategate Data Tricks18:57 Peer Review Gatekeeping21:44 Blacklists and Ideology23:31 Personal Wake Up Call25:16 Who Controls Science26:34 What We Can Do Next27:23 Host Reacts and Questions27:36 Climategate Not Taught30:10 Policy Impacts UK Europe33:15 Witch Hunts Parallel37:22 Climate Degree Brainwashing40:42 Only Graduate Story43:15 Today's Model Driven Teaching45:19 Books and IPCC Origins46:17 Closing Thanks and Wraphttps://x.com/anika_climate=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Liam DeBoer | Tom Nelson Pod #409

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 57:59


    Liam DeBoer describes his Substack blending philosophy, psychology, culture, politics, and history, and argues in “Your Ruling Class Is Not Secular” that modern materialist elites still express religious impulses by mapping “soul,” apocalypse, and salvation narratives onto gender ideology, climate change, and revolutionary politics. He discusses Orwell's 1984 as a psychological study of totalitarianism reshaping perception, and links current activism to young women, noting polling showing young women moving left and widening dating/marriage mismatches. He predicts widening Western factional conflict, references the “fourth turning,” and explains Nietzsche's ressentiment and victimhood. He outlines “daycare governance” in a feminized institutional culture and summarizes “political ponerology” archetypes behind authoritarianism. He details Canada's “Vancouver model” money laundering tied to triads, casinos, and politics, and discusses censorship, platform throttling, and Zuckerberg's motives.00:00 Meet Liam DeBoer00:33 Ruling Class Religion03:34 Climate as Cult04:40 Orwell and Totalitarianism07:53 Politics and Dating Divide11:21 Fracture and Future Conflict14:46 Fourth Turning Cycles17:00 Nietzsche Ressentiment23:32 Victimhood and Agency26:24 South Korea 4B Fallout28:01 Daycare Governance Model35:06 Equality Clips Greatness37:55 Political Ponerology Types42:46 Canada Money Laundering52:06 Censorship and Free Speech55:30 Zuckerberg Rebrand57:22 Closing and Linkshttps://liamoutloud.substack.com/https://x.com/liam_out_loudhttps://www.youtube.com/@liam-out-loud=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Ken Jensen: “The Enemies of Reason” | Tom Nelson Pod #408

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 64:40


    Ken Jensen describes his background in environmental toxicology and medical devices, then argues morality can be grounded without religion. He traces a “true, good, beautiful” triad from Plato through Vitruvius and maps it to objective reality, reciprocity/voluntary exchange, and beauty/grace, contrasting it with a destructive “DOI” (destruction, opposition, inversion) force. He critiques management tactics like permanent crisis, “red dot” diversions, and misuse of Romans 13, citing Katrina clergy response teams. He promotes a “dartboard” model over left-right politics, says ethics and morality are inseparable (Nuremberg vs Nazi view), warns about EU-style centralization, CBDCs, and praises ridicule as a defense. He discusses sound money and presents his books The Enemies of Reason and The Memo.00:00 Meet Ken Jensen01:02 Morality Without God02:23 Early Doubts and Clues05:13 Climate Debate and First Principles06:15 Entropy Uppers and Downers09:02 Religion as Binding Core10:46 Words Shape Thought13:38 Plato Truth Good Beauty17:47 Rome Constantine and Control20:26 Katrina Clergy Response Teams23:12 Triad Mapped to Trinity29:02 Dorothy Model and Inversion30:43 Universities and Private Property34:57 Aesthetics vs Brutalism35:35 Destruction Opposition Inversion36:04 Parasitic Tactics Explained36:59 Inverting the Trinity37:27 Defining What We Defend38:12 Two Books Overview38:57 Dartboard Not Left Right41:04 Morality vs Legal Positivism43:13 Takeaways Recalibration46:37 Studying Evil and Pride49:34 Red Dot Diversions51:17 Wizard of Oz Q and A51:48 CBDCs and EU Centralization56:57 Permanent Crisis and Elites58:33 Ressentiment and Ridicule01:01:20 Sound Money Fixes Society01:04:17 Wrap Up and Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kpjensen/https://www.contactauthorkpj.com/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Hügo Krüger: “Great idea: If it's really too hot in your house, get some AC” | Tom Nelson Pod #407

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 29:37


    In a Paris heatwave (33–40°C), Hügo Krüger says France suffers more indoors because only about 25% of homes have AC, unlike near-universal AC in the US/Japan. He describes ideological and regulatory resistance to AC from ecologists and left-wing politicians, despite AC being a reversible heat pump and France's electricity being largely nuclear. Apartment rules, aesthetic objections, and energy ratings discourage installation; subsidies favor air-to-water heat pumps that can't cool. Demand for fans and AC is surging, and politicians propose easing restrictions. He expects fewer deaths than 2003 due to heat alerts, but argues AC would reduce vulnerability.00:00 Paris Heatwave Check In01:00 Why France Lacks AC01:33 Myths About Air Conditioning03:00 Hospitals Trains And Culture03:42 Politics And Nuclear Power Angle07:20 Heat Deaths And Public Response14:47 Regulations Blocking Reversible AC16:44 How Rare Is This Heat17:54 2003 Heatwave Lessons20:31 Hardliners And Building Lobby22:14 Insulation Fans And Daily Life24:11 Bigger Pattern And Nuclear Future29:04 Wrap Up And GoFundMe Plughttps://x.com/hkrugertjie“fundraiser to buy an AC for the French Heat Wave!”: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-not-melt-in-paris-2026-heatwave?lang=en_US&ts=1782483248=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summarieshttps://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Erich Schaffer: “Water Vapor Feedback, Part Two” | Tom Nelson Pod #406

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 107:47


    Erich Schaffer critiques the “super greenhouse effect” and argues that tropical outgoing longwave radiation stays flat mainly because tropospheric temperature is sluggish relative to surface temperature, not because water vapor amplifies greenhouse trapping. He says regional and seasonal proxies for water vapor feedback are invalid (citing admissions by Ramanathan/Inamdar and Dessler et al.) and claims interannual proxy results are distorted by aspect-ratio choices and improper OLS regression, advocating TLS or rotated-benchmark methods. Reanalyzing published plots (Spencer, Lindzen-Choi, Chung, Andy May), he concludes water vapor plus lapse rate implies strong negative feedback and low ECS (~1 K). He also alleges data “fudging” and broader scientific incompetence.00:00 Super Greenhouse Effect02:20 OLR Calculations Explained03:28 Troposphere Sluggishness05:32 Ramanathan Admission10:23 Feedback Breakdown Math12:37 Two Proxies Debunked14:05 Revisiting Interannual Proxy16:02 Bad Regression Plotting17:16 Aspect Ratio Distortion23:45 OLS vs TLS Regression30:53 Negative Feedback Emerges33:22 Spencer Regression Mystery37:45 Lindzen Choi Critique41:03 Fixing Lindzen Plot51:17 Recent Andy May Example53:21 Rotate Plot Method55:19 Benchmark Slope Trick57:38 Questionable Outliers01:01:26 Proxies Fall Apart01:02:22 Lapse Rate Physics01:05:45 Tropical Hotspot Feedback01:11:10 AR6 Codependency Critique01:14:24 MODTRAN Water Vapor Test01:19:44 Emission Altitudes Explained01:25:22 Net Feedback and ECS01:27:17 Blunders and Sociology01:40:54 Q&A and Takeaway01:44:44 Bonus Coal Math Error01:47:42 Wrap UpErich Schaffer: “Water Vapor Feedback, Part One”: https://youtu.be/2O4mOf9gk-shttps://x.com/erich_schafferhttps://greenhousedefect.com/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Anika Sweetland Part 1: “The science lesson you never received” | Tom Nelson Pod #405

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 39:42


    Tom interviews Anika Sweetland, who argues Earth's climate changes in predictable natural cycles and that today is relatively cool in a 65‑million‑year context. Using graphs and books by Gregory Wrightstone, she describes ice-age rhythms linked to Milankovitch cycles and 1,500‑year Dansgaard–Oeschger cycles, including the Medieval Warm Period and Little Ice Age, and claims solar activity and cosmic rays better correlate with temperature than CO2. She says the IPCC smooths data and governments use fear for control, while net-zero policies are wasteful and geoengineering in the UK is concerning. Sweetland recounts university climate studies as CO2-focused indoctrination, discusses backlash and support online, and previews a part two on the IPCC.00:00 Meet Anika Sweetland04:40 Ice Ages and Long Cooling07:18 Milankovitch Cycles Explained09:14 Dansgaard Oeschger Cycles11:04 Medieval Warmth and Little Ice Age14:01 Sun Cosmic Rays and Clouds18:21 CO2 Claims and Propaganda21:07 Her Climate Degree Experience23:22 Education Debate and Models27:47 Conference Disruption and Activism30:34 Social Media Pushback34:54 Part Two and Wrap Up35:22 Energy Policy and Geoengineering39:18 Final Thanks and Goodbyehttps://x.com/anika_climateThe 16th International Conference on Climate Change: https://climateconference.heartland.org/Anika on being bombarded with global warming propaganda: https://x.com/anika_climate/status/2037550091544785239=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Joseph Fournier: “Solar-Driven Glacial Atmospheric Dipole” | Tom Nelson Pod #404

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 113:12


    Joseph Fournier discusses his Substack article proposing a “solar-driven glacial atmospheric dipole” to explain the Last Glacial Maximum contrast between ice-covered North Atlantic regions and ice-free Beringia. He reviews Milankovitch cycles, zonal vs meridional winds, ITCZ migration, Holocene aridity/desert formation around 4,200 years ago, and Neoglacial solar sensitivity. He focuses on how solar variability (UV, interplanetary magnetic field, energetic particle precipitation, cosmic rays) affects stratospheric polar vortices and couples to tropospheric indices (NAO, SAM), influencing clouds, sunshine, ocean circulation (AMO/AMOC), and glaciers, citing proxy reconstructions and Bond events. They also address the Atlantic “cold blob” freshwater argument and farming implications.00:00 Beringia Glacial Mystery02:35 Dedication and Wind Focus06:08 Holocene ITCZ Shifts10:21 Deserts and Neoglacial Questions15:02 Milankovitch Limits17:22 Zonal vs Meridional Flow22:09 Southern Annular Mode Basics25:12 SAM Impacts and Ocean Carbon28:48 Cloud Belts and Brightening34:32 SAM History and Solar Minima38:12 Polar Vortex Coupling40:17 Solar Magnetism Explained45:18 GCRs and Stratosphere Temps52:01 Sunspots vs Hurricane Power56:01 EPP Ozone and Aurora Link58:36 Solar System Harmonics01:01:02 Solar Wobble Link01:02:34 Jupiter Quakes Core01:06:41 Zonal vs Meridional01:11:32 NAO SPV Coupling01:14:21 Bond Events Framework01:17:42 Ice Rafted Debris01:25:26 Greenland Melt Drivers01:30:38 AMO Gulf Stream THC01:37:10 Cosmogenic Isotope Cycles01:42:34 Glacial Dipole Conclusion01:45:46 Atlantic Cold Blob01:49:13 Farming Outlook Wraphttps://x.com/JosephF55175005=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    William van Wijngaarden: “Evidence doesn't support climate hysteria” | Tom Nelson Pod #403

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 41:23


    William Van Wijngaarden explains the greenhouse effect as higher, colder radiating layers caused by more greenhouse gases, noting roles of CO2, water vapor, ozone, methane, and N2O, and emphasizing cloud uncertainties. He cites rising CO2 (320 ppm in 1960 to ~430), N2O and methane increases, but highlights non-monotonic temperature history including a 2000–2016 “hiatus,” and claims climate models overpredict warming by about threefold. He argues data do not show worsening trends in Arctic ice (recently flat), hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, or precipitation, and glacier retreat began after the Little Ice Age. He says ocean pH would drop from 8.18 to ~7.93 with doubled CO2, corals grow fastest in warm water, eliminating cattle would cool ~0.05°C, and fertilizer cuts risk food shortages. He calls for more observations (clouds, Argo oceans) and concludes warming is modest (~1°C ±1°C) and net-zero policies lack evidence.00:00 Meet The Guest03:19 Key Greenhouse Gases05:44 Temperature Record Mysteries07:20 Models Versus Reality08:39 Infrared Spectrum Explained10:53 Satellites Confirm Physics11:58 Clouds And Uncertainty15:10 Arctic Ice Reality Check16:28 Glaciers Wildfires Hurricanes20:12 Natural Variability Lesson21:52 Ocean Acidification Facts23:52 Corals And Warm Water24:48 Methane And Livestock Myth27:06 Fertilizer And Food Tradeoffs28:51 CO2 Greening Benefits30:56 Big Picture Conclusions33:04 New Research Water Vapor34:04 Observations Over Modeling36:05 Measuring Oceans And Ice39:21 Looking Ahead Calmly41:16 Final Thanks And WrapWilliam's website: https://wvanwijngaarden.info.yorku.ca/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Emmet Connor: “Red Pandemic: The Global Marxist Cult” | Tom Nelson Pod #402

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 60:43


    Irish author and analyst Emmet Connor tells host Tom he has focused since 2015 on Marxism/communist indoctrination, defining it as an international revolutionary ideology aimed at destroying existing hierarchies and rebuilding a utopia. He argues “globalism” and the New World Order are communism repackaged, seen in open borders, climate policy, food controls, attacks on farming, education, and cultural issues like DEI and gender ideology, with Christians targeted. He discusses Ireland's pro-globalist politics, COVID as totalitarian economic attack linked to the CCP, and a broader China/Russia-led push for world dominance, including Africa via Belt and Road. Connor promotes his Dallas presentation and book, and provides X/email contacts.00:00 Introduction to Emmet Connor00:40 Defining Marxism02:59 Globalism and New World Order04:16 Unwitting Marxist Promotion05:52 Open Borders Policy08:31 Climate Change Movement11:44 Controlling the Food Supply13:01 War on Farming14:07 Ireland's Political Situation16:02 COVID and Great Reset19:00 Marxism as Kryptonite19:55 Marxism's Effect on Africa22:41 China's Influence in Africa24:59 Global Communist Strategy27:15 Brexit and UK Politics28:49 Trump and Marxism31:33 Elections and Global Impact33:18 Second Amendment Importance34:24 Death Toll of Marxism36:58 Attacking the Traditional Family38:53 Drag Queen Story Hour40:57 COVID and Parental Awareness42:57 Christianity Under Attack45:12 Population Control Agenda46:53 UN Socialist Leadership48:11 Stakeholder Capitalism49:08 Internationalist Groups50:27 Attacking the US Dollar53:17 Greta Thunberg and Climate56:01 Reception and Outreach58:29 Boiling It Down59:38 Final Thoughtshttps://x.com/ResolvingRRed Pandemic: The Global Marxist Cult on Amazon: https://a.co/d/079j3En7Guest spot on the Peter McCormack show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb-uJmcQXccEmmet's Dallas presentation on Marxism is highly recommend as an overview of the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2cy4Dp_8M=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Ronald Stein: “California Refinery Crisis” | Tom Nelson Pod #401

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 52:08


    Ronald Stein discusses California's “refinery crisis,” arguing that heavy regulation is driving remaining refineries to consider leaving, after recent closures and a reported 17% decline from peak refining. He says California is an “energy island” with no pipelines over the Sierra Nevada, so most fuel must be made in-state; otherwise it would come from foreign refineries, potentially in Asia, raising costs, emissions, and national security concerns for military and international airports, ports, and trucking. Stein contends wind and solar only generate electricity and cannot replace refined-oil products used for transportation fuels and countless derivatives. He criticizes politicians and the press for not addressing practical replacement plans and advocates “energy literacy.”00:00 Refinery Crisis Begins00:42 California Energy Island01:22 Fuel Demand Reality Check02:03 Refineries Leaving Warning02:58 Climate Policy Pushback04:12 Voters Politicians Press05:04 Wind Solar Limits06:00 No Backup Plan06:14 Regulators And Newsom08:49 Oil Derivatives Explained09:47 Crude Types And Fracking11:46 How Regulations Drive Out13:15 Outsourcing Emissions Abroad14:39 Import Dependence Grows16:29 Shipping And Port Bottlenecks18:34 Clean Air But High Demand20:20 National Security Takeover Talk22:37 Campaign Silence And Media23:29 Planes Need Real Power24:51 Battery Plane Reality Check25:36 Electricity Imports Warning25:56 Importing Power and Fuel26:17 AI Power Crunch29:08 Refinery Rules and Costs30:54 Foreign Dependence Risks32:25 Scaling Alternatives34:35 Energy Literacy and Policy36:25 Nuclear Future39:26 Wind Reality Check41:32 California Oil Underfoot44:33 Oil Seeps and Tar Pits46:36 Zero Emissions Reality49:45 Global Poverty and Demand50:45 Where to Follow Ronald=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    John Parmentola: “How could Sea Levels Fall by 400 Feet During an Ice Age?” | Tom Nelson Pod #400

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 74:07


    John Parmentola discusses a puzzle of how sea levels fell ~400 feet during ice ages and argues global annual solar input is nearly constant, implying compensating regional heating when the Arctic cools. Using Antarctic ice-core temperature proxies and orbital mechanics, he introduces a new “countervailing obliquity precession effect” (COPE): a biannual insolation asymmetry that increases tropical-zone energy deposition while Arctic summer insolation and melt potential decline, affecting the hydrological cycle, moisture transport, albedo, and glacial descent. He estimates the evaporation energy need (~10^26 J) and says COPE energy over millennia exceeds this. He cites satellite/top-of-atmosphere energy-balance analysis (~1 W/m² net gain) and notes tests: second-half-year precipitation bias, possible Arctic moisture-transport bias, and CO2 outgassing seasonality. Links to his preprint and related work are mentioned.00:00 Sea Level Ice Age Mystery09:33 Warming Before Glaciation12:01 Evaporation Energy Math13:28 Solar Input Basics17:10 Why Insolation Stays Constant20:54 Milankovitch Parameters Explained26:45 Obliquity Heat Redistribution29:08 Seasonal Zone Matrix33:33 Arctic Insolation Then vs Now40:05 Milankovitch Hypothesis Summary40:56 Snow Ice Evidence42:15 Orbit Month Swap43:54 Hidden Insolation Split46:12 Seasonal Energy Gap48:48 Tropical Energy Build50:15 COPE Defined53:01 Satellite Signal Test56:24 Past Interglacial Match59:22 Summary And Wrap01:01:08 Q And A Tests01:05:51 Website And Preprint01:06:30 Economic Growth Detour01:11:21 Final Links Farewellhttps://johnparmentola.com/2019: The Great Mystery of Economic Growth”: https://youtu.be/sx-55BhuFksJohn Parmentola: Estimating the Holocene Warm Period Termination | Tom Nelson Pod #96: https://youtu.be/6c3yW6s0shQ=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Mel Counts: “Olympic Gold; Played With Bill Russell, Wilt, Havlicek & West” | Tom Nelson Pod #399

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 50:11


    Mel Counts recounts growing up in a small Oregon town, being mentored by an early coach, his rapid growth to 6'11", and recruitment to Oregon State, where he made a Final Four and later realized he could turn pro. He describes making the 1964 U.S. Olympic team under Hank Iba and winning gold over the Russians, his most cherished team honor. Drafted by the Boston Celtics, he won two championships and shares stories about Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, travel and pay in the era, and later stops including the Bullets, Lakers, and Suns, facing legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Kareem, and Walton. He discusses pensions, family, faith, giving back, and staying active at 84.00:00 Meet Mel Counts00:21 Small Town Beginnings01:29 Oregon State Breakthrough01:51 Slats Gill Lessons03:12 Final Four Teammates04:01 Olympic Tryouts Camp04:40 Tokyo Gold Medal06:45 Celtics Rookie Life08:21 Traded To Bullets09:25 Scary Team Flight11:21 NBA Travel Pay Then14:53 Red Auerbach Stories16:35 Wilt Chamberlain Era17:42 Rings Watches Stages18:32 Physical Game Changes19:24 Wilt Strength Tales21:24 Guarding Legends Film22:26 Lakers Suns Wilt Sweat23:41 Wilt Helped My Role24:46 Practice With Russell25:39 Road Trip Win Streak26:23 Playing With Jerry West27:30 Game 7 Balloons Drama29:27 Bill Russell The Ultimate Winner30:36 Boston Life Lessons33:02 Hall Of Famers Era33:57 Pete Maravich Memories34:46 Three Point Revolution37:21 Durability And Old School Training39:53 Nutrition And Wilt Hot Dogs41:46 Pensions And Player Benefits43:40 Money Mistakes Then And Now45:17 Rings Faith And Family45:57 Giving Back And Life Advice48:51 Staying Active And Final WrapBasketball Reference: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/countme01.htmlMel Counts highlights: https://youtu.be/7XcO7xAc_r4Mel Counts NBA2K: https://youtu.be/JllZNFwnn9AMel Counts replaces Wilt Chamberlain late in 1969's NBA championship game seven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnu5vMfPtbw&t=8256s=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Marc Morano: “Great Reject: Triumphant Trump Dismantles the Climate Agenda” | Tom Nelson Pod #398

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 85:49


    Marc Morano talks about his decades covering climate politics and his view that the climate movement is in rapid collapse due to overreach, public skepticism, and post-COVID distrust of “appeal to authority.” Morano contrasts Trump 1.0's limited actions with Trump 2.0's aggressive agenda: hundreds of pro-energy moves, exits from numerous UN bodies, a push to end the EPA CO2 endangerment finding, and a consensus-busting climate report later vacated over procedural issues. He says Democrats, media, Wall Street, and major figures like Bezos and Gates have gone quiet or shifted, while UN COP summits have become smaller and scandal-prone. He warns climate controls may reappear via public-health framing and future administrations.00:00 Marc Morano Returns00:36 Climate Movement Hits Low02:31 Trump 1.0 vs 2.0 Setup04:02 UN Climate Origins and Data Wars07:14 GOP Nominees and Climate Drift09:23 Trump 1.0 Wins and Limits11:27 Biden Reversal and Green Mandates14:57 Trump 2.0 Energy Blitz15:19 Consensus Report Court Setback16:58 Zeldin Targets Endangerment Finding18:55 Iran War and Energy Shock Risk20:00 Media Silence and Narrative Flip21:59 Great Reset and WEF Agenda27:22 Elites Pivot From Climate to AI28:13 COVID Blowback Fuels Skepticism33:42 Mainstream Admits Net Zero Failure40:25 UN Summits Implode at COP3044:28 Amazon Highway Coverup45:39 Burgers Not Bugs46:57 Toilet Paper Contraband49:06 Summit Results Reality Check51:40 Billionaires Media Flip56:11 Energy Boom Coal Security57:56 Climate Agenda Collapse01:00:19 Narrative Culture War01:02:46 Rio Treaty Withdrawal01:05:20 Endangerment Finding Repeal01:08:27 Climate Meets Public Health01:11:31 Next Scares New Summits01:18:43 COP Future And Coalition01:25:40 Closing Thanks And Wraphttps://x.com/ClimateDepotClimate ranked #35 of 39 American voter issues: https://x.com/davidshor/status/2033906948525928569=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Raymond Inauen: “Excellent website: The World of CO2” | Tom Nelson Pod #397

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 35:30


    Raymond Inauen, a graphic artist with 35 years' experience, presents a free website of downloadable charts (PDF/PNG/ZIP) meant to teach CO2, climate, and energy basics or serve as a single reference. Charts cover CO2's molecule, atmospheric composition (about 420 ppm), natural vs anthropogenic emissions (4.9% manmade), ocean/land fluxes, plant physiology (stomata), C3/C4/CAM plants, photosynthesis, and a logarithmic CO2–temperature relationship. He also includes long-term temperature/CO2 history, Holocene and recent warming, sea-level rise since the last ice age, and glacier/tree-line evidence from the Alps. Energy charts break down global fuel use and electricity sources. He adds references, a CO2 mascot “Conrad,” discusses reduced social-media reach, and shares a visual condensing atmospheric CO2 into a 16×16 km cube.00:00 Meet Raymond Inauen00:32 CO2 Molecule Basics01:09 Atmosphere Composition Explained02:17 Natural vs Human CO2 Sources04:18 CO2 Cycle In and Out05:21 Plants and CO2 Benefits06:35 C3 C4 Plants and Greening08:36 Plant Respiration Day Night09:10 Logarithmic Warming Idea10:16 Design Sources and Trace Gas12:11 Exhaled CO2 Context13:01 Deep Time CO2 and Temps14:41 Human Body Carbon Link15:11 Climate History Overview16:13 Ice Ages and Holocene Temps17:45 Modern Warming and Sea Levels19:23 Glaciers Tree Lines Debate23:02 Global Energy Charts Tour28:19 Need a Scientist Narrator30:07 Downloads and Conrad Mascot31:49 Social Media and CO2 Cube34:30 Wrap Up and Website Updateshttps://x.com/theworldofco2https://www.the-world-of-co2.com/co2=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Bernie Lewin: “Origins of the IPCC” | Tom Nelson Pod #396

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 68:28


    Tom interviews Bernie Lewin about his 2017 book Searching for the Catastrophe Signal and his path from local environmentalism to blogging and writing for the Global Warming Policy Foundation. Lewin argues postwar “big science,” shifting religion's role in policy, and media narratives helped drive recurring environmental scares: DDT, ozone depletion tied to supersonic transport and CFCs, then 1970s global cooling amid energy crises. He claims funding incentives encouraged extreme atmospheric claims, and that policy often diverged from scientific uncertainty. The discussion covers the 1988 Hansen hearing as orchestrated, Thatcher and Bush support for expanded climate science, and IPCC early processes, focusing on the 1995 Second Assessment controversy where summaries and underlying text were allegedly altered around detection and “fingerprint” evidence.00:00 Meet Bernie Lewin00:28 From Environmentalism to Skepticism02:25 Science Replaces Religion04:30 Big Science After WWII06:05 Silent Spring and DDT Panic08:46 Supersonic Jets and Ozone Fears12:29 CFCs and the Ozone Hole18:29 Feedbacks and Funding Incentives21:33 Global Cooling Takes Off22:40 Energy Crisis and Climate Instability28:36 Coal vs Nuclear and CO2 Program36:12 Cooling to Warming Flip39:53 Hansen 1988 Hearing Moment41:32 Thatcher Bush and PoliticsSearching for the Catastrophe Signal: The Origins of The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: https://a.co/d/0bmYZdUXhttps://enthusiasmscepticismscience.wordpress.com/about/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Erich Schaffer: “Water Vapor Feedback, Part One” | Tom Nelson Pod #395

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 111:18


    Erich Schaffer argues climate science contains major blunders, chiefly that water vapor cools the planet and provides negative feedback. He explains the greenhouse effect as determined by emission altitude and the adiabatic lapse rate, criticizing older “back radiation” explanations. He claims climate budgets and attribution studies overstate surface emission by assuming Earth's surface is a blackbody, ignoring water's non-Lambertian behavior and ~0.91 hemispheric emissivity, which he says inflates the greenhouse effect and misattributes missing radiation to water vapor. He highlights latent heat cooling and contends empirical “proxy” methods used to infer strong positive water-vapor feedback are invalid due to lapse-rate behavior. He concludes climate sensitivity would drop to ~1 K or less.00:00 Meet Erich Schaffer01:06 Why Climate Basics Matter04:52 Greenhouse Effect Explained07:30 Lapse Rate Physics10:52 IPCC Definition Shift12:38 Debunking Back Radiation16:04 Cloud Window Mistake19:25 Latent Heat Cooling20:40 Who Causes Warming31:04 Reading the Spectrum33:46 What CO2 Forcing Means37:03 Deriving 3.7 Wm241:41 Water Vapor Feedback Setup45:35 Models vs Observations46:57 Empirical Feedback Proxies51:10 Calculating Feedback From Slopes54:16 Super Greenhouse Tropics Claim56:52 Lapse Rate Versus Water Vapor58:45 Moist Adiabats And Latent Cooling01:00:58 Clouds Versus Water Vapor Paradox01:05:21 Water Reflectivity And Polar Amplification01:09:55 Infrared Emissivity Of Water01:15:01 Surface Emissions Overstated01:21:16 Reattributing The Greenhouse Effect01:28:30 Thought Experiments Removing Water Vapor01:34:26 Why Regional Proxy Fails01:40:24 Seasonal Proxy Broken By Inversions01:44:37 Sluggish Troposphere Explains Slopes01:49:33 Wrap Up And Next Partshttps://x.com/erich_schafferhttps://greenhousedefect.com/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Catherine McBride: “Premeditated Industrial Destruction?” | Tom Nelson Pod #394

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 72:14


    Catherine McBride talks about her paper “Premeditated Industrial Destruction,” arguing UK net-zero policies have driven deindustrialization without lowering global emissions by shifting production and emissions to countries like China. They discuss UK energy reliance on fossil fuels (about 75–80%), gas backup for wind, bans and legal obstacles to new North Sea and shale projects while importing gas, and high industrial electricity costs from wind-related grid and balancing costs plus multiple carbon taxes. McBride criticizes EV mandates and fines, insufficient charging and grid capacity, and policies pushing carmakers and firms like BP away. She says EU net-zero rules hurt farming and industry, notes coal's role and storage advantages, questions activist funding (including alleged Russian support), and contrasts Norway's hydro and state oil strategy with UK decisions.00:00 Meet Catherine McBride00:11 How Net Zero Killed Industry02:37 Fossil Fuels Reality Check04:19 Importing Gas While Banning Drilling07:05 Norway Hydro And LNG09:33 Hybrids Versus Pure EVs11:54 EV Mandates And Car Industry Exit15:38 China EVs And Charging Limits19:05 Grid Can't Handle Electrification35:33 BP Profits Politics And US Option37:37 Free Speech Shift And Chris Wright Wish38:54 UK Cabinet Energy Illiteracy41:29 Coal Mines Versus Activists43:44 Europe's Coal Reality Check47:50 Batteries and Load Shedding51:45 Why Solar Fails in Britain53:48 Subsidies Warp Farming57:16 Tariffs and Media Blind Spots01:03:29 NGO Funding and Anti-Fracking01:06:29 Russia Gas Markets and Nord Stream01:08:52 Norway's Oil Wealth Playbook01:10:27 UK Bets on Carbon Capture01:11:37 Trees Beat Tech Wrap-Uphttps://x.com/CeeMacBeehttps://catherinemcbride.substack.com/Premeditated Industrial Destruction?: https://gbbc.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Premeditated-Industrial-Destruction-Final-6th-April-2026-with-added-security-issue-v2.pdf=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Sonia Elijah: “3/11 Viral Takeover” | Tom Nelson Pod #393

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 69:02


    Tom interviews investigative journalist Sonia Elijah about her book 3/11 Viral Takeover, a five-year, evidence-based chronicle of the COVID era with 941 citations drawn from FOIA releases, emails, and leaked documents. Elijah argues COVID policy reflected a coordinated, censorship-driven response, tracing a timeline of pre-2020 pandemic exercises, media/government coordination, and conflicts of interest. She discusses the WHO's March 11, 2020 pandemic declaration, alleged suppression of lab-origin discussion, flawed modeling used to justify lockdowns, and problems with PCR testing. The conversation covers propaganda and censorship networks (including the Trusted News Initiative), suppression of early treatments, harms from ventilators and drugs, and allegations of misclassified vaccine trial and safety data, including pregnancy and myocarditis concerns, urging accountability and preparedness against repetition.00:00 Meet Sonia Elijah00:18 Book Thesis and Censorship01:17 Research Depth and Purpose02:49 Will It Happen Again04:40 Why 3 11 Matters06:01 Pandemic Drills and mRNA Push10:53 Bat Database Goes Dark12:18 FOIA Emails and Lab Leak15:04 Cracks and Conflicts18:10 Lockdowns Driven by Models19:19 PCR Testing Anomalies25:31 Harms and Care Homes26:37 Testing Kit Profiteering29:40 Fear Messaging and Propaganda32:10 Dancing Nurses and Empty Wards33:39 Trusted News Initiative37:17 Natural Immunity Censored38:17 Lancet Study Fallout40:13 Ivermectin Smear Campaign41:57 Silencing Doctors Online43:30 Hospital Protocol Controversies45:09 Redefining Vaccinated Data46:38 Retracted Myocarditis Research48:46 Missing Safety Reports53:31 Pfizer Papers Deep Dive58:13 Vaccine Injured Silenced59:52 Pregnancy Harms Revealed01:04:40 Justice and Accountability01:07:32 Closing Thoughts on the Bookhttps://x.com/sonia_elijahhttps://linktr.ee/SoniaElijahBook Review by Robert Malone— 3/11: Viral Takeover: https://www.malone.news/p/book-review-311-viral-takeoverOrder it at Amazon here: https://www.malone.news/p/book-review-311-viral-takeover=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Thomas Kurz: “Why There Is No Climate Crisis” | Tom Nelson Pod #392

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 87:25


    Thomas Kurz discusses his upcoming book, Why There Is No Climate Crisis (Kindle in May, print in June), and argues modest warming is largely natural, claiming the IPCC obscures evidence of past climate variability. He explains paleoclimate proxies (oxygen isotopes, carbon-14, beryllium-10) and links climate shifts to Milankovitch cycles, solar cycles, galactic cosmic rays influencing clouds, and ocean oscillations (AMO/PDO). Using temperature reconstructions, glacier, treeline, sea-level, historical freeze, agriculture, insect, and civilization records, he says warm periods brought prosperity while cold periods drove drought, famine, disease, and upheaval. He concludes about half of post-1850 warming is natural, warming is generally beneficial, and future cooling is likely.00:00 Guest And Book Intro00:24 Why He Dug In01:46 Focus On Climate Cycles03:44 Paleoclimate Proxies04:57 Isotopes And Temperature06:48 Cosmic Rays And Solar07:56 Milky Way Climate Cycle12:17 Milankovitch Ice Ages14:28 CO2 Follows Temperature17:10 Holocene Cooling Trend19:29 Schwabe Solar Cycles21:42 Millennial Solar Cycles23:14 Temperature Reconstructions25:04 Glaciers Treelines Seas28:44 Historical Freeze Evidence32:27 Farming And Wildlife Clues37:06 Warm Vs Cold Impacts41:28 Storm Evidence In Proxies44:44 Civilizations And Climate45:48 Holocene Optimum Prosperity47:42 2200 BC Collapse Event48:18 Minoan Warm Period Boom50:47 Greek Dark Ages Breakdown52:53 Roman Warm Period Growth54:23 Late Antique Cooling Plagues56:50 Medieval Warm Period Golden Age59:11 Little Ice Age Hardship01:06:46 Witch Hunts Climate Blame01:09:16 Modern Warming Attribution Debate01:12:17 Ocean Oscillations AMO PDO01:15:44 No Climate Crisis Wrap Up=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Brenda Shaffer | Tom Nelson Pod #391

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 59:43


    Brenda Shaffer discusses her Wall Street Journal piece arguing that current renewable-driven policies undermine energy security by making Western systems less reliable, more expensive, and dependent on concentrated supply chains, often tied to China. She says maritime security failures (Red Sea, Russia-Ukraine, Strait disruptions) show poor preparation, and argues fossil fuels still dominate the global energy mix (87%) despite decades of subsidies, while wind/solar remain limited and require backup baseload. She criticizes restricting fossil-fuel finance, especially in Africa, for worsening energy access and development. Shaffer claims UN climate institutions are political, seek taxation power withouBt representation, and that climate movements often oppose both fossil fuels and nuclear. She highlights Germany's costly energy transition, emphasizes operational energy in warfare, and calls to restore energy security as national security and enable open debate.00:00 Renewables and Crisis00:57 Energy Security Failures03:04 Emperor New Clothes05:36 China and Methane Politics10:32 Climate Narratives vs Reality12:33 Myths of Transition16:26 Cutting Supply Hurts Poor19:50 Africa Needs Real Power26:36 Germany Energiewende Fallout29:21 Climate Activism and Anti West30:33 Hydrocarbon Roadmap Skepticism31:19 UN Climate Taxes and Power Grabs33:18 Transparency and Budget Secrecy34:39 Trump Era Workarounds and Lawfare38:08 Gatekeepers and Speaking Freely39:13 Languages and Middle East Shifts44:07 Operational Energy in Warfare47:53 Military Electrification Limits51:52 IPCC Politics and Carbon Markets55:27 Extreme Weather Narratives58:01 Energy Realism Closing Messagehttps://x.com/ProfBShaffer=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Samuel Furfari: “The Truth About the COPs” | Tom Nelson Pod #390

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 59:00


    Former European Commission energy official Samuel Furfari recounts COPs from the 1992 UN climate convention through recent meetings, arguing the process became propaganda-heavy, expensive, and ineffective as global CO2 emissions rose 66% since 1992. He cites Glasgow as a turning point when China and India blocked anti-coal language, and notes recent COPs hosted by fossil-fuel producers and growing pushback from Africa and others seeking development. He criticizes “technology transfer,” NGO influence (especially in the EU), and anti-nuclear sentiment, discusses synthetic fuels as too costly until oil/gas decline, and describes shifts at the IEA and oil firms like BP back toward oil and gas.00:00 Meet Samuel Furfari01:02 COP Zero Origins02:38 Berlin COP and Merkel04:14 Glasgow Turning Point06:11 Fossil Fuel Host COPs09:39 Brazil COP Contradictions10:46 Money and Degrowth Agenda12:49 Nuclear and Synthetic Fuels15:03 Cuckoo Takes the Nest17:19 COP Spectacle and Emissions20:07 Africa and Tech Transfer22:44 Papua New Guinea Shifts24:09 Polar Bear Messaging Fades25:40 IEA From Oil to Renewables29:03 US Pressures IEA30:05 Oil Chokepoints Reality31:08 Inside IEA Ideology32:00 BP Retreats to Oil35:21 Subsidy Driven Renewables35:57 NGOs Power Shift38:04 UN Leadership After Guterres40:32 Africa Needs Electrification43:06 Leaders Doubt Climate Agenda46:57 China Emissions Outsourcing49:31 COP Hosting Politics53:39 COP15 Failure and WrapThe Truth About the COPs: 30 years of illusions: https://a.co/d/05AuqsJEhttps://x.com/FurfariSamuele=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Andy May: “The Sun vs CO2” | Tom Nelson Pod #389

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 47:22


    Andy May discusses how Earth's energy imbalance and ocean heat content relate to solar radiation versus greenhouse-gas downwelling IR. He argues IR photons are lower energy and absorbed in the ocean's top micrometers–millimeter (thermal/electromagnetic skin), so it cannot directly heat the mixed layer; instead it may reduce upward heat loss by altering the skin-layer temperature gradient, while sunlight penetrates meters to greater than 100 m and warms the bulk ocean. He critiques NASA-style energy-flow diagrams for confusing one-way radiative fluxes (e.g., 340 W/m²) with net heat (e.g., 58 W/m²). He highlights large uncertainties in EEI and OHC due to sparse, inconsistent datasets, cool-skin effects, short Argo-era records, and oscillations like AMO/ENSO, making partitioning of causes uncertain.00:00 Sun vs CO2 Setup00:35 Why IR Differs02:52 Ocean Skin Layers05:48 Photon Energy Debate07:55 Cool Skin Impacts10:01 Energy Diagram Myths13:33 EEI and OHC Limits18:17 Ocean Data Disagreements23:55 Surface EEI Variability26:38 IR Cannot Heat Deep29:51 Bottom Line Uncertainty31:18 Q&A and Critiques34:52 Modeling and Coverage36:41 Regional Trend Map41:21 Closing Takeawayshttps://x.com/Andy_May_Writerhttps://andymaypetrophysicist.com/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Kevin Mooney: “Climate Pxrn” | Tom Nelson Pod #388

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 49:31


    Kevin Mooney discusses his book “Climate Pxrn,” inspired by climate propaganda in classrooms and a push to restore the scientific method. He critiques polar-bear and other climate messaging, argues funding and politics suppress skeptics, and describes threats to prosecute dissent via RICO-style lawfare. He highlights Trump-era moves such as leaving the Paris Agreement and efforts to reverse the EPA's 2009 endangerment finding on CO2, calling it a major deregulatory change. Mooney cites Canada's carbon tax costs and bureaucracy as warnings, alleges Russian and Chinese money influences anti-fracking activism, and raises national-security concerns about China-linked energy supply chains and offshore wind. He also criticizes EV lithium-battery fire risks, climate activism in healthcare, carbon-tracking credit cards, and argues AI power demand is undermining wind/solar claims.00:00 Meet Kevin Mooney01:13 Acorn to Green Groups01:54 Polar Bear Myth03:27 NASA vs Climate Models06:57 Solar System Climate Clues07:50 Silencing Skeptics09:39 Criminalizing Dissent11:36 Paris Deal and Lawfare12:24 EPA Endangerment Fight15:00 Canada Carbon Tax Reality17:53 Foreign Money and Fracking21:14 China Grid Security Risks22:17 Offshore Wind and Security24:29 Wind Groups vs Locals24:54 EV Battery Fire Risks26:21 Climate Policies in Healthcare28:36 Carbon Tracking Credit Cards29:56 Second Amendment Backstop31:08 ESG Retreat and BlackRock32:37 COVID and Classroom Climate Push34:23 Young Men Shift and Faith35:23 Climate Agenda and Marxism36:41 Herding Rural America to Cities38:16 Union of Concerned Scientists39:46 Government Science Funding Distortion40:46 AI Power Demand and RGGI43:28 Greenwashing and Energy Reality44:28 Offshore Wind and Whale Deaths45:58 Heartland Conference Takeaways48:36 Closing Thoughts and Book Plughttps://x.com/KevinMooneyDChttps://kevinmooney.info/Climate Pxrn: How and Why Anti-Population Zealots Fabricate Science, while Targeting American Capitalism, Freedom, and Independence: https://a.co/d/05Cd61cX=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Vladislav Bogorov: “Glasgow City Council blowing billions on the climate scam” | Tom Nelson Pod #387

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 49:53


    Vlad Bogorov talks about Glasgow City Council's plans to spend tens of billions to pursue net zero and Bogorov's three YouTube videos from public meetings where officials gave vague, cliché answers, asked for written questions, and objected to being filmed. Bogorov argues such environmentalism is “low resolution thinking,” primarily about power and public money, and claims renewables and policies like EVs can increase CO2 when accounting for grid losses, mining, and transmission. He cites Germany closing nuclear and burning more coal, contends nuclear is safest and necessary for net zero, and urges critics to focus on whether environmentalism raises or lowers CO2 rather than debating global warming itself.00:00 Glasgow Net Zero Meetings01:07 YouTube Complaint Fallout02:00 Vague Answers No Details03:54 Renewables And Public Trough04:35 Low Resolution Thinking05:02 History Slavery Nuclear Examples09:36 Sahara Solar Fantasy11:53 Environmentalism Blocks Nuclear14:24 Wrong Conversation On Costs16:31 Electric Vehicles Emit More20:06 Germany Coal After Nuclear24:34 Politics Is About Power27:31 Debating CO2 And Focus28:45 Environmentalism Backfires30:11 EV Batteries and Tradeoffs31:15 Glasgow Council Push32:28 Power Without Accountability34:29 Why Facts Dont Persuade39:23 Placards and Public Reactions41:15 Change the Battlefield42:04 Anti Nuclear Contradiction46:46 Winning and the Real Cost47:48 Social Movements End Hard49:45 Closing ThanksHis YouTube channel, “Buchanan Street is my pub.”: https://www.youtube.com/@Buchanan1111When History Had Other Plans, 2025: https://a.co/d/4ykoJrJ=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Julian Morris | Tom Nelson Pod #386

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 58:14


    Julian Morris presents slides on climate change: global temperatures have risen since 1850 and human greenhouse gas emissions plausibly contribute via radiative forcing, but he argues harms are not worsening. Using the EM-DAT disaster database, he notes reported extreme-weather disasters rose while geophysical disasters rose similarly, suggesting reporting and population effects; meanwhile climate-disaster mortality has fallen over 90% since the 1920s due to adaptation, technology, trade, infrastructure, warnings, and better buildings. He highlights long-term declines in energy and CO2 per GDP and potential decoupling, attributing progress to innovation and institutions like free markets and property rights. He critiques democratically unaccountable NGO–foundation–intergovernmental coalitions, discusses perverse incentives in conservation (rhino horn trade bans), ethanol mandates, and possible blockchain tracking for wildlife products.00:00 Meet Julian Morris01:02 Is the World Warming01:33 Are Humans Causing It02:24 Disaster Counts Rising04:51 Why Disasters Get Counted06:21 Deaths From Disasters Fall07:46 How Humans Adapt11:03 Should We Worry Next11:34 Efficiency Cuts Emissions13:57 Energy Decouples From CO216:20 Fuel Shifts Over Time21:13 Tech Efficiency Breakthroughs23:18 Projecting To Net Zero24:37 Environmental Kuznets Curve27:24 Institutions Drive Decoupling29:48 Policy Takeaways And Tradeoffs31:54 Global Carbon Intensity Trends32:22 Hurricanes And Alarmism32:47 Lighting Progress Metrics33:44 Segmented Sleep Debate35:07 Democratic Deficit Ecosystem37:32 Climate Coalition Incentives39:39 Declining Climate Credibility42:13 Availability Cascades Explained43:35 Perverse NGO Incentives46:10 Rhino Horn Trade Ban Fallout50:42 Saving Species With Trade51:59 Ethanol Baptist Bootleggers54:54 Blockchain For Provenance57:26 Wrap Up And Resourceshttps://reason.org/author/julian-morris/https://x.com/Julian_MorrisDefending Democracy from the DoDOs: How Power Escapes Democratic Control: https://laweconcenter.org/resources/defending-democracy-from-the-dodos-part-i-how-power-escapes-democratic-control/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Demetris Koutsoyiannis: “The political origin of the climate change agenda” | Tom Nelson Pod #385

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 75:54


    Professor Demetris Koutsoyiannis presents a 2020 talk arguing the “climate change agenda” is political, tracing it to Henry Kissinger's 1974 UN speech and subsequent WMO, CIA, U.S. agency actions, leading to the CO2 program, world climate conferences, and the IPCC's 1988 creation. He reviews Time magazine's shifting narratives from global cooling to warming and CO2, then describes elite networks and philanthropy—especially Rockefeller-linked funding—aimed at moving climate from science to policy, promoting carbon pricing, and expanding global governance. He draws a historical analogy to Rockefeller-supported eugenics and warns of emergency politics limiting rights. In discussion, he contrasts Greek and U.S. belief levels and says COVID fears waned in Greece while climate remains influential.00:00 Intro and Talk Setup01:43 Roadmap and Sources03:15 1973-74 Power Players05:45 Kissinger Career Background06:44 Five Labors Overview10:16 Climate Alert at UN12:38 Cooling Scare and Agencies14:38 CO2 Program to IPCC Birth16:42 Climategate and IPCC Politics19:00 Time Magazine Narrative Shift19:30 From Ice Age to CO2 Villain22:57 Rio to Kyoto Green Industry24:47 Panic Marketing and Activism26:38 Greta and Climate Migration28:15 COVID vs Climate Messaging31:09 Part Three World Saviors31:30 Rockefeller Web of Influence33:34 Money Geography and Oil Roots35:32 Big Oil Meets Big Green37:11 Grantmaking and Consensus37:56 Rockefeller Climate Strategy39:29 Divestment and Multi Agenda Grants41:14 Foundation Funding Machine42:53 Podesta Emails Elite Coordination44:26 Big Green Mega Projects45:27 Climate Emergency State48:35 Climate as Global Governance Vehicle51:58 Supranational Solutions Go Mainstream55:12 Paris COP Influence Network56:53 Eugenics Historical Parallel59:25 From Consensus to State Policy01:02:31 Epilogue Doom Predictions01:04:09 COVID Pivot and World Order01:08:56 Closing Truth and Freedom01:11:22 Q and A Wrap UpHome page: https://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/dk/Substack: https://climath.substack.com/The political origin of the climate change agenda: https://www.itia.ntua.gr/en/docinfo/2035/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Jules de Waart: “Crisis or Hoax?: Climate Change in Science, Media, and Politics” | Tom Nelson Pod #384

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 51:36


    Jules de Waart, an 84-year-old former geologist, Dutch parliamentarian, civil servant, and physical geographer, discusses returning to climate topics after retirement and writing his skeptical book, "Crisis or Hoax," after an article was refused. He describes translating it to English using translation software and later joining the CO2 Coalition. Using geological and satellite-temperature slides, he argues Earth's climate has long cycled through icehouse/greenhouse periods, the Holocene had earlier warm periods, and recent temperature spikes align with natural factors rather than CO2. He disputes claims of a strong scientific consensus, cites studies showing few papers explicitly quantify IPCC dominance, critiques alarmist messaging, and urges defending the scientific method and caution on geoengineering.00:00 Meet Jules de Waart02:49 Why He Wrote The Book03:08 Research And Translation Process06:13 Two Big Climate Questions10:26 Deep Time Climate History14:32 Holocene Warm Periods18:25 IPCC 1990 And Hockey Stick21:02 Satellites Spikes And Natural Drivers25:43 Debunking The 97 Percent Consensus30:59 Scary Messaging And White Lies34:19 Is The Narrative Cracking42:49 Power Politics And Global Reset Claims49:00 Closing Advice And Scientific MethodAmazon link for “Crisis or Hoax?: Climate change in science, media and politics”: https://a.co/d/0hF1DizdTilak Doshi: “This Book by a Dissenting Climate Scientist is the Perfect Red Pill for the Curious”: https://tilakdoshi.substack.com/p/this-book-by-a-dissenting-climate?publication_id=2241724=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Audrey Streb: “Asking the Right Questions” | Tom Nelson Pod #383

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 44:55


    Reporter Audrey Streb discusses joining the White House press pool for The Lion, aiming to ask energy-focused questions. Drawing on her work at the Daily Caller News Foundation, she argues corporate media fuels “climate doomsday” coverage by spotlighting supportive studies and ignoring contrary ones, and she outlines tactics like calling out bad data, highlighting underplayed leads, and framing stories for readers. She cites reporting on retracted climate research, sea-level findings, China's coal use and its comments on EPA rule rollbacks, and national-security risks from Chinese solar inverters. Her questioning of EPA Administrator Zeldin helped spur Sen. Cynthia Lummis' bill to block foreign adversaries from commenting on U.S. rulemaking. She also mentions Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund scrutiny, climate litigation “lawfare,” and trade-offs in wind/solar.00:00 Meet Audrey Streb00:38 Energy Reporter Origins01:46 Climate Myth Machine03:56 Calling Out Bad Data05:53 China and Energy Security09:04 Asking the Questions14:19 Swampy Climate Funds15:38 Tradeoffs of Wind Solar21:01 White House Press Pool23:35 Allies and Conferences24:43 Scientists and Media Attacks27:20 Who to Read Next29:26 New Investigations Ahead31:33 Climate Lawfare Explained36:15 Grid Risks from China Tech39:01 Will the Hysteria Return41:17 Gas Prices and Politics43:33 Closing Thoughts and Impacthttps://x.com/AudreyLStreb=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Matt Ridley | Tom Nelson Pod #382

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 64:32


    Matt Ridley discusses an NIH invitation from Jay Bhattacharya to speak on scientific freedom and argues the COVID-19 pandemic was more likely caused by a lab leak than a natural spillover, citing Wuhan research on engineered sarbecoviruses, lack of an infected animal host, and alleged cover-ups. He says scientific institutions resisted debate, harming trust in science, and notes historical lab leaks and ongoing biosecurity and bioterrorism risks. Ridley also critiques overclaims about COVID measures and vaccines and connects pandemic-driven skepticism to climate debates. He then explains themes from his books on progress and on bird sexual selection, lekking, bowerbirds, and how female choice drives beauty, plus brief Darwin and family-history anecdotes.00:00 NIH Invite and Lab Leak01:08 Evidence and Coincidences02:50 Establishment Pushback04:49 Science Trust Fallout07:00 History of Lab Leaks08:34 Biosecurity and Terror Risk10:32 Defining Gain of Function11:57 Pandemic Cynicism and Policy14:14 Climate Debate Parallels18:44 Rational Optimist Progress21:12 Neanderthals and Exchange25:36 Gene Culture Coevolution31:33 Bird Sex and Beauty Intro33:56 Sexy Son Hypothesis36:14 Sexual Selection vs Natural37:10 Why Birds Look Beautiful40:27 Wood Thrush Song Evolution41:28 Bowerbirds Invent Art43:26 Peacock Tail Debates45:33 City Life Drives Evolution47:47 Traffic and Telegraph Selection51:42 Birds Are Poetry53:18 Irish Elk Mega Antlers56:25 Black Grouse Lek Video58:13 Darwin Marries Cousin01:00:45 Family Estate Through Centuries01:03:59 Wrap Up and Invitationhttps://x.com/mattwridleyhttps://www.mattridley.co.uk/blog/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    David Brett: “Ecofascism” | Tom Nelson Pod #381

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 68:42


    David Brett, founder of The New Westminster Times, discusses a talk he gave on “eco fascism,” which he says originated with Greenpeace founders. Citing Patrick Moore's book and his work at Green Spirit Strategies, he argues environmental activism is “90% communications,” using media “mind bombs” (dramatic imagery, celebrities, and litigation) to shape public opinion against mining, oil, forestry, and pipelines. He says Moore, a Greenpeace co-founder, has been “airbrushed” and smeared as disinformation. Brett critiques films like Anthropocene, “Sue Big Oil,” climate-emergency messaging, Greta Thunberg rallies, and NGO “youth washing,” and says activists link climate to Indigenous grievance. He urges industry to invest in human-interest counter-messaging and local civic pushback.00:00 Meet David Brett00:26 Eco Fascism Origins01:08 Mining Versus Activists01:34 Patrick Moore Influence04:06 Greenpeace Mind Bombs07:14 From Whales to Politics08:31 PR War Imbalance11:59 Smearing Patrick Moore16:04 Anthropocene Media Tactics21:14 Critical Minerals Pivot25:52 Pipeline Battles Canada30:58 Greta Rally and Sacred Water34:31 Climate Anxiety Messaging36:04 Why No Pushback36:52 Greenpeace Lawsuit Setup37:35 Sue Big Oil Campaign39:44 Fires and Weather Hype44:37 Youthwashing at City Hall47:00 How to Fight Back Locally50:30 Human Stories Media Strategy57:40 Eco Fascism Endgame59:38 Climate Meets Indigenous Grievance01:04:34 Media Gatekeepers and Alternatives01:08:24 Wrap Up and LinksThe Eco-Fascist War on Private Property: https://x.com/NewWestTimes/status/2012650288553906493https://x.com/NewWestTimeshttps://x.com/davidhbrettYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsOXbN6XqqdL5v3ArKt-NA/videos=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Robert Cutler: “A 3560-Year Jovian Solar and Climate Cycle” | Tom Nelson Pod #380

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 71:43


    Robert Cutler argues that climate patterns repeat about every 3,560 years (and 7,120), based on shifting proxy reconstructions—especially high‑resolution Greenland ice cores—and confirming with correlation analysis across Greenland cores, an Antarctic core, and lake sediment records from China and Alaska. He notes phase inversions possibly tied to ~2,400‑year Bray and Bond cycles and highlights alignments among events like the Younger Dryas, the 8.2 ka and 4.7 ka events, and the Dark Ages cold period. Cutler connects 3,560 to harmonics/subharmonics of Jovian-planet conjunction timing, the Jose cycle, and other periodicities (e.g., ~1,850 and ~890 years), suggesting strong non-subtle forcing possibly involving solar activity.00:00 Meet Robert Cutler27:27 Correlation Confirms 356031:05 Predictions and Next Steps32:33 Where 3560 Comes From34:04 Can Planets Modulate Sun36:40 Solar Core Resonance Idea40:39 Harmonics in Planet Orbits41:56 Impulsive Conjunction Forces43:44 JPL Data and Long Cycles47:50 Grand Alignment Phase Markers49:57 Jose Cycle and Barycenter53:02 Hidden 890 Year Beat57:14 Rapid Climate Event Timing59:55 Harmonic Subharmonic Map01:02:18 Summary and Open Questions01:06:30 Reproducible Code and Tools01:08:43 Next Steps and Wrap Uphttps://x.com/RCutler34A 3560-Year Jovian Solar and Climate Cycle: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27244.01925Simple python script to download and plot climate and sunspot data with 3560- and 7120-year offsets: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/401300980_Simple_python_script_to_download_and_plot_climate_and_sunspot_data_with_3560-_and_7120-year_offsets=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Randall Bock: “Autism Dissent” | Tom Nelson Pod #379

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 60:12


    Randall Bock, a primary care physician and writer, discusses science as both knowledge and method, warning that post-COVID dissent can harden into new dogma. He argues the autism “epidemic” is confounded by shifting definitions, DSM changes, diagnostic substitution (notably from intellectual disability), incentives, and social context, making single-cause claims unreliable. Bock describes internal conflict with Brownstone and criticizes Toby Rogers' vaccine-centered, revolutionary framing, including calls for massive reparations and abolishing vaccines, as unscientific moral certainty. He supports case-by-case risk–benefit thinking on vaccines and urges precise classification and evidence-led inquiry, comparing autism debates to oversimplified climate debates.00:00 What Science Really Is03:30 From Dissent To Dogma05:48 Blind Men And Autism09:04 Defining Autism First10:49 Why Autism Looks Bigger15:50 Genes Epigenetics And Timing18:36 Twin Studies And Disputes21:32 Diagnostic Drift And Labels26:24 Mental Health Incentives29:47 More Analogies Chrysalis30:11 Butterfly Spectrum Metaphor31:12 Gala Night Confrontation35:01 Amateur Versus Expert37:06 Autism Tsunami Claims39:32 Marxist Vaccine Narrative41:45 Denialism and Data43:49 Monocausal Vaccine Thesis45:59 Anger and Overcorrection48:08 Amish and Diagnosis Context51:44 Climate Analogy and Precision55:48 RFK Memory and Institutions57:25 Case by Case Conclusionhttps://x.com/@DrRandallBockAutism, Vaccines, and the Diagnostic Empire: https://randoctor.substack.com/p/autism-vaccines-and-the-diagnosticThe Truth About Autism and Vaccines Doesn't Suit Either Side: https://dailysceptic.org/2026/02/14/the-truth-about-autism-and-vaccines-doesnt-suit-either-side/The Hidden Cost of Mental Health Parity”: https://brownstone.org/articles/the-hidden-cost-of-mental-health-parity/Unraveling Autism's Surge: Genetics, Environment, and the Expanding Diagnostic Net https://randoctor.substack.com/p/unraveling-autisms-surge=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Peter Bailey: “The Epic of You” | Tom Nelson Pod #378

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 52:26


    Author Peter Bailey, president of the Prouty Project in Minneapolis, discusses formative travel and life experiences that shaped his leadership work and book, "The Epic of You." He recounts teenage journeys to India and a six-month overland trip across Africa featuring malaria, scarce roads in the Sahara, forged passports, wildlife in Tanzania and Kenya, and a flash flood. He describes early struggles with low self-esteem, addiction and sobriety at 22, risky subway riding, and later adventures like a Wyoming rodeo fall and learning polo at 55. Bailey explains using Joseph Campbell's heroic journey to reframe adversity, details his 13-minute TEDx talk including his wife's cancer “power and purpose” mindset, shares practices on names, mindfulness, and resting, and emphasizes community and discernment amid AI.00:00 Meet Peter Bailey00:33 Early Travel Roots02:04 Six Months Across Africa03:21 Hard Lessons and Journals05:09 Crossing the Sahara08:03 Safari Parks and Floods10:10 Iran Riots at Sixteen13:14 Book Origins and Identity15:25 Subway Demons and Risk16:07 Rodeo Wipeout Story19:34 Learning Polo Later22:01 Outward Bound and Dogsleds24:10 Staying Warm and Prepared25:02 Lonesome Dove Quotes26:32 Prairie Stories and Brotherhood28:02 From Hardship to Heroic Journey28:46 Mapping the Heroic Journey30:45 Leadership Work and Gifts31:11 Crafting the TEDx Talk32:08 Power and Purpose in Cancer33:29 Owning Your Epic Life34:44 Learning from Adversity and Nature36:48 Remembering Names with Intention40:38 Mindfulness over Multitasking42:37 Rest All the Time45:29 Anchoring Mindset in Sports46:55 Everyday Epicness and Service49:26 Next Chapter Aging and AI52:11 Closing Thanks and Farewellhttps://www.peter-bailey.com/“The Epic of You” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00P4YyVK=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Clare Craig: “Spiked” | Tom Nelson Pod #377

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 58:23


    Tom interviews British doctor Clare Craig about her new book (including a newly released audiobook) and her involvement in a European Court of Human Rights case. Craig describes being smeared and censored during COVID, alleging UK information operations involving the 77th Brigade and a Counter Disinformation Unit, and cites claims of UN/UNICEF-funded influencer campaigns and problematic WHO priorities. She argues COVID policies (lockdowns, masking, distancing) and vaccines failed to stop infection, severe disease, or death, critiques scientific publishing and peer review, and recounts a dispute with The Lancet over a myocarditis paper she says misused data. Craig discusses ethical drift toward utilitarian public health, revisits historical narratives on smallpox vaccination and the 1918 “Spanish flu” (including a possible aspirin-toxicity role), and outlines the Finnish “Mika” case over vaccine restrictions.00:00 Meet Clare Craig09:26 Losing Trust In Institutions18:42 Ethics Nuremberg To Helsinki24:51 Smallpox Vaccine Origins29:10 Crude Early Vaccines29:58 Pushback and Belief30:49 Smallpox Vaccine Reality31:59 Monkeypox Emergency Politics33:57 Spanish Flu Numbers36:02 Two Pathologies Explained38:12 Aspirin Toxicity Theory42:24 Covid Wave Math45:00 Aerosols Everywhere48:05 Household Data and Vaccines52:18 Where Did Flu Go54:03 Dashboards and Modeled Data56:20 Human Rights Case Closinghttps://x.com/ClareCraigPathSpiked: A shot in the dark: https://a.co/d/4W8P2JD========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    David Dilley: “Food shortages looming?” | Tom Nelson Pod #376

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 63:45


    David Dilley, a former NOAA and Air Force meteorologist, says climate is driven by natural “climate pulse” cycles from Earth–Moon–Sun gravitational/electromagnetic interactions, not human CO2. He argues warming and cooling have repeated for centuries and claims Arctic ice loss since 1990 is mainly from periodic surges of warm Atlantic subsurface water about every nine years. He critiques NOAA temperature averaging and ice-core CO2 estimates, citing fossil leaf stomata to claim CO2 often exceeded 300 ppm and that most post-1850 CO2 rise is natural. He forecasts a global cooling cycle starting around 2030 lasting 60–75 years, with shorter growing seasons, possible food shortages, and greater energy needs. He advocates shifting climate research funding and expanding thorium/molten-salt nuclear power.00:00 Shorter Growing Seasons & Food Shortage Warnings (2030s)00:31 Meet Meteorologist David Dilley + Climate Pulse Tech Overview03:49 CO₂ Since 1850: Challenging the “All Fossil Fuels” Claim05:05 Historic Warming & Cooling Cycles: Medieval Warm Period to Today07:44 Why Arctic Ice Melted (1990–2025): Warm Atlantic Surges10:52 How NOAA Calculates Global Temps: Oceans Skew the Average13:39 Earth–Moon–Sun Cycles: The “Climate Pulse” & Long-Term Rhythms17:49 Gravitational Peaks & the Coming Global Cooling Cycle21:55 CO₂ Proxies Explained: Ice Cores vs Fossil Leaf Stomata27:36 Correcting the CO₂ Record: Natural vs Human Contributions33:10 CO₂ in the Atmosphere: What the Numbers Actually Are35:30 Ocean Cycles 101: The Atlantic's 65–70 Year Warm/Cold Pattern38:42 ENSO Shift Ahead: La Niña to El Niño and ‘Erratic Weather' (2027–2030)40:27 2030 Arctic Freeze-Up Forecast: Cold Water ‘Plunges' and Europe's ‘Beast from the East'41:40 All Oceans + Solar/Geomagnetic Cycles: Why the 2030s Could Flip to Cooling43:16 Energy Crunch in a Cooling World: AI Power Demand, Heat Pumps, and Grid Risk44:39 Next-Gen Nuclear Pitch: Molten Salt & Thorium Reactors vs Wind51:39 Sudden Stratospheric Warming Explained: Jet Stream ‘Rubber Band' Break55:54 Food & Society Impacts: Shorter Growing Seasons, Europe Cold, and ‘Year Without a Summer'01:02:54 Wrap-Up: Call to Refocus Research Away from ‘Political Science'David Dilley's March 2025 appearance on this podcast (episode #284): https://youtu.be/DKNP_LXp0o8https://www.globalweathercycles.com/http://www.globalweatheroscillations.com/https://x.com/WeatherCycleshttps://www.youtube.com/@DilleyGlobalWeatherCycles=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Paul Burgess: “Burgess Oceanic-Solar-CO2 Index Follow-Up” | Tom Nelson Pod #375

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 55:44


    Paul Burgess presents updates to his Burgess Oceanic Solar CO2 index, claiming it precisely matches satellite temperatures from 1982–2025 without changing its fixed formula, including UAH v6.1 and final 2024–2025 data despite a record-low PDO. He says the index is not a forecasting model and implies ECS is 1°C, with ~25% warming from CO2 and ~22–23% from human CO2 after outgassing. A second paper argues oceans drive low-cloud changes (1–3 year lag), with ~2% cloud decline explaining warming, challenging IPCC positive feedbacks. He previews an extension back to 1900 with ~0.96 correlation using a UHI adjustment (Connolly 2021) and invites critique by email.00:00 Paul Burgess Returns: Introducing the Oceanic Solar CO₂ Index Update00:24 How the Index Matches Satellite Temps (and Why That's Unusual)01:02 No Curve-Fitting: Validation, Critiques, and Why It's Public02:19 Completing 2024–2025 + Switching UAH v6.0 to v6.103:42 Index vs Model: Fixed Formula, Inputs, and What It Can (and Can't) Forecast05:01 CO₂ Contribution & ECS = 1°C: What the Index Implies07:01 Paper #1 Results: Record-Low PDO Stress Test and Fit Metrics11:43 From Statistics to Physics: Paper #2 on Oceans, Clouds, and Sunlight13:03 Clouds as Earth's Thermostat: The ~2% Low-Cloud Change Claim15:58 Cloud Layers & Evidence: Low Clouds Drive the Signal17:58 IPCC Feedback Story Explained (and Critiqued)21:31 Chicken-and-Egg Problem: Ocean–Cloud Coupling and the 1–3 Year Lag22:00 Paper #3 Teaser: Testing Water Vapor, Albedo, and Cloud Feedbacks27:21 Key Takeaways: Albedo/Ice Changes Follow Warming + Better Cloud Observations28:19 Cloud Cover vs. Shortwave Radiation: What the Satellite Data Shows28:59 Takeaway #3: Low Clouds as an Ocean-Driven “Sunshade” (Not a Warming Amplifier)29:37 Four Key Lessons: Ocean Leads Clouds, and the Radiative Effect Matches30:57 Implications for Climate Sensitivity: Why Models May Overstate CO₂ Feedbacks32:07 How to Critique the Framework: Falsification Tests and Evidence Chain34:57 Extending the BOI Back to 1900: Data Limits, UHI Adjustments, and Out-of-Sample Logic36:12 Sneak Peek Results: BOI 1900–2025 and the 0.96 Correlation Claim40:23 Q&A: How the BOI Coefficients Were Built (Covariance Fitting, Weights, Inputs)43:51 Testing and Next Steps: Volcano Signals, Ocean Mechanisms, and Future Projections47:02 Forecast vs. IPCC + Wrap-Up: Cooling Possibility, Politics, and Contact InfoEmail: svsuliere@gmail.comExplaining Every Temperature Change from 1983 to 2025 - My Most Important Work Ever: https://substack.com/home/post/p-182701114Linking Ocean Heat, Low Clouds, and Sunlight In Burgess Oceanic index: https://paulburgess3.substack.com/p/linking-ocean-heat-low-clouds-andTesting Water Vapour, Albedo and Cloud Feedback with the Burgess Oceanic Index: https://paulburgess3.substack.com/p/testing-water-vapour-albedo-and-cloudClimate Realism by Paul Burgess: https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateRealism=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Joseph Fournier: “There is not one greenhouse effect; there are two” | Tom Nelson Pod #374

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 87:51


    Joseph Fournier presents “part two” on how Pacific Walker circulation controls Earth's largest greenhouse effect: cloud longwave radiative forcing. He explains cloud radiative forcing terminology, cites literature claiming cloud greenhouse warming dwarfs CO2 forcing, and shows satellite-era links between trade winds, cloud shifts during ENSO, outgoing longwave radiation, and global/tropical temperature anomalies. He contrasts absorbed solar radiation, OLR, and Earth energy imbalance, arguing global averages can be dominated by regional Pacific dynamics. He reviews multidecadal “dimming/brightening” sunshine trends in Europe, Japan and the U.S., discusses aerosols vs natural drivers, and briefly addresses future uncertainty, AMO/IPO impacts, and solar/cosmic-ray hypotheses. 00:00 Welcome Back: Joseph Fournier & Why This Is “Part Two”02:15 Cloud Basics 101: Shortwave vs Longwave, Net Cloud Radiative Forcing05:51 Albedo Matters: How Small Cloud Changes Rival CO₂ Forcing08:40 Evidence in the Literature: Trendberth and Early Satellite Cloud Forcing Maps14:28 Clouds vs CO₂ Since 2000: Step-Change in Cloudiness and OLR16:56 Geography Over Global Averages: The Western Pacific Warm Pool Hotspot20:12 Warm Pool Size, SST, and Real-World Impacts (Winters, ENSO Timescales)22:48 Walker Circulation Explained: Where Deep Convection Sits in La Niña vs El Niño25:34 Warm Pool “Thermal Capacitor”: Thermocline Slosh, Water Volume, and Cloud Shift30:32 Sea Level Pile-Up and the Gravity-Driven Discharge During El Niño32:36 Radiation Signatures of ENSO: DLW/OLR Links to Niño Indices36:13 Cloud Forcing Ratios & Decadal Patterns: What El Niño Does to Warm Pool Clouds40:34 Global Signals: OLR vs Global Air Temperature and the ENSO Lead–Lag45:14 Trade Winds as the Control Knob: Linking Pacific Easterlies to Global OLR47:44 Tropical temps, OLR & trade winds: Walker circulation link48:42 Clouds as the “other knob”: absorbed shortwave (ASR) vs temperature50:29 2023 El Niño cloud changes: low-cloud cover & shifting albedo53:49 ASR vs OLR since 2000: the hiatus ends and the energy budget shifts55:44 Earth Energy Imbalance (EEI) vs GAT: why the correlation breaks57:58 Seasonal cycle first: EEI swings, hemispheres, clouds & land–ocean contrast01:00:10 Wrap-up: two greenhouse effects & a call for academics to test it01:02:54 Sunshine hours & AMO: UK/Europe brightening over the 20th century01:07:26 Aerosols vs clouds: modern satellite trends and the “brightening” debate01:11:53 Global dimming/brightening goes global: Japan/China records & Pacific teleconnections01:12:56 Natural vs human drivers: when aerosols don't explain surface radiation01:18:13 Forecasting the next decade: sun, AMO/IPO, cooling claims & big uncertainties01:26:17 Closing remarks: slides, Substack, and the climate–energy–geopolitics linkMore information about Joseph Fournier: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/joseph-fournier/His 2024 presentation: https://youtu.be/P2hVW0R67CYJoseph's Substack: https://josephfournier.substack.com/X: https://x.com/JosephF55175005=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Jamie Andrews: “Control Studies” | Tom Nelson Pod #373

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 70:32


    Jamie Andrews discusses his journey from geology to virology, questioning the mechanisms and validity of virus transmission and pathogenic theories, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on historical and contemporary controlled human infection studies, Andrews suggests that viruses do not spread as traditionally believed and criticizes the reliance on PCR tests for diagnosing viral infections. He also questions the role of global institutions in shaping scientific narratives, proposing that environmental factors and industrial toxins may play a more significant role in disease than viruses.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:20 Journey into Virology and 2020 Events01:21 Geology Background and Climate Data04:48 Skepticism and Investigations10:28 Controlled Human Infection Models11:25 Spanish Flu and Historical Experiments15:42 Modern Virology and Contagion Studies31:36 Court Cases and Legal Battles39:01 Realizing the Potential of Independent Research40:21 Crowdsourcing and Engaging CROs41:16 Following Standard Laboratory Protocols41:56 Unexpected Findings in Cell Cultures45:22 Microscopy and Viral Morphologies49:36 Challenges with Mainstream Virology54:58 Genetic Sequencing and Future Research01:02:05 Debating Historical Disease Outbreaks01:10:20 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directionshttps://x.com/JamieAA_Againhttps://substack.com/@controlstudies=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Joseph Hickey: “Is Canada Warming?” | Tom Nelson Pod #372

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 42:38


    Joseph Hickey from CORRELATION Research in the Public Interest discusses findings on Canada's temperature records, revealing a unique stepwise increase in 1998 that accounts for all the country's warming since 1948. This anomaly challenges the prevailing CO2-driven warming paradigm, suggesting potential influences from natural climate variability, such as ocean oscillations. Hickey also highlights issues of data adjustments and inconsistencies in Environment Canada's records.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:23 Overview of Correlation Research02:13 Joseph Hickey's Background03:53 Initial Observations on Temperature Data08:18 Stepwise Increase in Temperature Data11:12 Geographical Spread of Temperature Steps18:31 Analysis of Temperature Trends Post-199827:24 Potential Causes of Temperature Steps34:09 Conclusion and Future Research35:19 Q&A Sessionhttps://x.com/josephmhickeyhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joseph-Hickey-5=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Cohler/Soon: “Rebuttal to Nikolov on global temperature” | Tom Nelson Pod #371

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 98:26


    Jonathan Cohler and Willie Soon present a rebuttal to assertions made by Ned Nikolov about the physical meaning of global mean surface temperature (GMST). They argue that GMST is a physically meaningless statistical construct that cannot represent the Earth's thermal state or energy content due to its basis in non-equilibrium thermodynamics. They emphasize that temperature is an intensive property and its aggregation across different systems is fundamentally flawed from both mathematical and thermodynamic perspectives.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:38 Global Temperature: Physically Meaningless01:28 Thermodynamics and Its Importance02:26 Disagreement in Science02:58 Essex Etal 2007 Paper Discussion04:25 Defining Global Mean Surface Temperature (GMST)08:04 Temperature and Energy Relationship15:43 Critique of Nikolov's Claims34:26 Averaging Methods and Their Flaws49:28 Debunking Global Temperature Myths49:48 The Flaws in Global Temperature Estimation51:23 Classical Realism and Thermodynamics53:06 Critique of GMST and Climate Models54:23 The Paris Agreement and GMST55:47 Misconceptions in Climate Science01:14:21 The Role of AI in Climate Research01:20:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future Workhttps://jonathancohler.com/https://x.com/cohlerDDP July 2025 presentation: “The Father of Lies: Hijacking Climate Science - Jonathan Cohler”: https://youtu.be/o_YJgD5cy1IDDP July 2025 presentation: How well can we measure the Earth's energy budget? Willie Soon, Ph.D.: https://youtu.be/tI0qmV2Bbc8=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Ned Nikolov: “Meaning of global temperature” | Tom Nelson Pod #370

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 75:53


    Ned Nikolov discusses the physical meaning of the global mean surface temperature, addressing critiques by papers from Essex et al. (2007) and Jonathan Cohler (2025) that question its validity. Nikolov argues that these critiques misunderstand thermodynamic principles, and presents his own analysis, supported by satellite data, which shows a meaningful correlation between global mean surface temperature and energy fluxes. He emphasizes the importance of using accurate scientific principles when critiquing climate science to maintain credibility.00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview00:38 Questioning the Global Mean Surface Temperature01:24 Review of Key Papers02:23 Arguments Against Global Mean Surface Temperature04:29 Analyzing the Validity of Temperature Averages09:47 Kohler's Perspective on Temperature Measurement19:03 Empirical Data and Model Comparisons33:45 Understanding Temperature in Thermodynamics37:49 Introduction to Temperature and Energy Concepts38:09 Kohler's Statement and Its Flaws38:34 Understanding Internal Energy and PV Energy40:39 The Gas Law and Its Implications43:08 Boltzmann Constant and Molecular Energy44:11 Degrees of Freedom in Gas Molecules45:06 Combining Equations for Total Energy48:33 Temperature and Energy Relationship49:11 Redefining Kelvin Using Boltzmann Constant54:57 Global Mean Surface Temperature57:55 Calculating Moon's Average Temperature01:02:05 Latitude and Global Temperature Relationship01:06:36 Critique of IPCC and Climate Skeptics01:09:35 Q&A and Final Thoughts Essex et al. (2007): https://www.fys.ku.dk/~andresen/BAhome/ownpapers/globalTexist.pdf Cohler (2025): https://www.jpands.org/vol30no4/cohler.pdf Nikolv & Zeller (2024): https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7418/4/3/17Open Letter to IPCC: https://tallbloke.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/open_letter_to_ipcc_authors.pdfMy tweet about NASA and global average temperature being 62.45F, or between 56F and 58F, or something: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1033711214109646848https://x.com/NikolovScience=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Steve Davies: The Great Realignment | Tom Nelson Pod #369

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 59:15


    Steve Davies discusses the major themes of his new book ‘The Great Realignment: Why the New Right Wing Politics is Here to Stay,' which analyzes the political upheaval since the mid-2000s. He explains how traditional left vs. right economic issues have been replaced by a new alignment based on nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism, driven by deep structural changes in the global economy and political landscape. Davies also touches on topics like digital IDs, the future of climate change policies, open borders, and the impact of emerging geopolitical shifts.00:00 Introduction to Steve Davies and His New Book01:32 The Great Realignment: Political Upheaval Explained03:17 The Collapse of Traditional Major Parties04:54 The Permanent Nature of New Right Politics05:35 Understanding Political Realignment09:40 The Shift from Economics to Globalization vs. Cosmopolitanism15:48 Material Causes Behind Political Changes16:44 Impact of Global Investment and Migration19:46 The Role of Meritocracy and Cultural Splits21:39 Climate Change in the New Political Divide27:09 Alternative Solutions to Global Problems29:41 The Future of the United Nations31:08 Global Power Shifts and the Decline of the UN33:49 The Looming Debt Crisis34:59 The Impact of Aging Populations on National Budgets37:12 Potential Solutions to the Debt Problem38:07 The Future of the US Dollar and Global Finance40:21 Public Spending and Corruption42:39 The Threat of Digital Dystopia47:14 Open Borders and Immigration Policies58:48 Final Thoughts on Future Political Landscapeshttps://x.com/SteveDavies365========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Ralph Pezzullo: “Stolen Elections” | Tom Nelson Pod #368

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 50:48


    Author Ralph Pezzullo discusses his book 'Stolen Elections' based on a five-year investigation by government whistleblowers into the manipulation of elections via compromised software developed in Venezuela. The book details how this software, allegedly used to rig elections in 72 countries, was partly responsible for suspected fraud in U.S. elections since 2008. With insights from whistleblowers, computer experts, and endorsements from figures like Elon Musk, Pezzullo emphasizes the need to revert to paper ballots and ID-based voting to restore electoral integrity.00:00 Introduction to Ralph Pezzullo and His Book00:12 Whistleblowers and Their Backgrounds01:25 Publicity and High-Profile Awareness02:05 The Criminal Cartel and Election Software05:36 Global Impact and Historical Context08:53 Infiltration and Manipulation in the U.S.12:47 Efforts to Expose and Combat the Fraud23:43 Challenges and Resistance27:01 The 2016 and 2024 Elections38:42 Support and Skepticism49:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughtshttps://x.com/RalphPezzullohttps://linktr.ee/hbh_podStolen Elections book trailer: https://youtu.be/iEwa-SLnODYStolen Elections on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cLBwphahttps://stolenelectionsfacts.com/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Alvin Wong: Volcanic Eruptions and Extreme Weather | Tom Nelson Pod #367

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 96:54


    Alvin Wong, a researcher from the University of Hong Kong, discusses the significant yet often underestimated impact of volcanic eruptions on global weather patterns and climate change. Highlighting studies from various volcanic events, including the 1982 El Chichon and the 2021-2022 Tonga eruptions, Wong explains how volcanic materials and geothermal heat released during eruptions can alter atmospheric and oceanic systems, leading to extreme weather phenomena like heavy rainfall and altered ocean circulation. Wong calls for a greater consideration of volcanic activity in climate models to improve weather prediction and understanding of climate variability.00:00 Introduction to Alvin Wong and Volcanic Eruptions04:13 Hong Kong Rainfall Records and Volcanic Eruptions29:22 Geothermal Heat from Volcanic Eruptions32:48 The 2021-2022 Hunga Tonga Eruption46:50 Global Impact of the Hunga Tonga Eruption01:02:04 Short-term and Long-term Effects of Volcanic Eruptions01:10:14 Volcanic Eruptions and Extreme Weather Events01:17:03 Future Research and Predictions01:24:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughtshttps://volcanostudygrouphk.wordpress.com/author/taipofo/========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Matt Landman: EMF | Tom Nelson Pod #366

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 64:24


    In this presentation, Matt Landman discusses the pervasive presence and potential health risks of electromagnetic fields (EMF), particularly those emitted by wireless technologies like 5G, smart meters, and common household devices. He explains the electromagnetic spectrum, the biological impacts of EMF, and the importance of mitigating exposure, especially for children. Landman also highlights practical measures individuals can take to reduce EMF exposure and discusses his EMF protective clothing line, Spero.00:00 Introduction to EMF with Matt Landman00:42 Understanding Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)01:57 Electromagnetic Spectrum Explained04:48 Impact of EMF on Health09:20 Radiation from Everyday Devices12:26 5G Technology and Its Implications24:13 Smart Meters and Their Risks28:05 Biological Effects of Blue Light29:31 Circadian Rhythm and EMF34:15 Hormones and Circadian Rhythms35:15 Electromagnetic Fields and Suicide Rates36:35 Impact of EMF on Teen Depression and Biological Clocks37:09 The Pineal Gland and Its Importance38:27 5G and Health Implications42:57 Spero Protection Clothing and EMF Solutions43:33 The Evolution of Phone Bags46:45 Radiation and Health Concerns59:20 Nuclear Power vs. 5G Concerns01:00:39 Protecting Children from Tech Overexposure01:03:17 Final Thoughts and Recommendationshttps://frankenskies.com/https://frankenskies2.com/Could Chronic EMF Exposure from a Nearby Substation Be Causing the 49ers' Epidemic of Tendon Ruptures?: https://x.com/living_energy/status/2008604095188529215=========Slides for this podcast, and AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Paul Burgess: “Explaining Every Temperature Change from 1983 to 2025” | Tom Nelson Pod #365

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 73:23


    Paul Burgess discusses his research on how oceanic pulses (like the ENSO and Indian Dipole) and solar variability contribute to global temperatures. His study, spanning from 1900 to the present, indicates a close match between his model and satellite temperature data, refuting high climate sensitivity assumptions and suggesting natural variability as a major factor. Burgess invites critiques of his 138-page paper, emphasizing the need for accurate, observational science over consensus-based modeling.00:00 Introduction and Background02:10 Model Validation and Results21:26 Independent Verification and Model Testing24:49 Challenges to Climate Sensitivity Assumptions25:43 Critique of Climate Alarmism41:16 Understanding Deep Ocean Heat Dynamics41:56 Heat Transfer and Ocean Layers42:34 Data and Models on Ocean Warming43:20 Heat Storage in Ocean Layers44:23 Challenges in Deep Ocean Data45:05 Mathematical Models and Energy Balance46:38 Regional Ocean Temperature Trends48:21 Implications of Deep Ocean Heat Uptake49:01 Concluding Remarks and Future Work49:18 Audience Interaction and Feedback50:14 Predicting Future Climate Trends56:10 Personal Insights and Broader Implications01:02:21 Electric Vehicles and Energy Policies01:07:43 Challenges in Scientific DebateEmail: svsuliere@gmail.comExplaining Every Temperature Change from 1983 to 2025 - My Most Important Work Ever: https://substack.com/home/post/p-182701114Climate Realism by Paul Burgess: https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateRealism=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    Chris Snowdon: “The Nanny State” | Tom Nelson Pod #364

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 64:48


    Chris Snowden discusses the realistic view he holds towards public health regulations, particularly focusing on vaping, alcohol, and the nanny state. He criticizes the misinformed and overly restrictive policies, such as Australia's vaping ban and public health misinformation, positing that these are driven by zealots and not based on true public health benefits. Snowden also addresses the unintended negative consequences of these policies and proposes a more libertarian approach, advocating for individual choice and regulation that ensures basic consumer safety rather than outright prohibition.00:00 Introduction to Chris Snowden and the Nanny State00:23 The Debate on Vaping Regulations00:56 Public Health and Misinformation on Vaping05:00 Global Perspectives on Vaping Bans08:02 Nicotine: Myths and Potential Benefits12:01 COVID-19 and Nicotine: Unexpected Findings16:02 Nanny State Regulations and Public Health18:35 The Economics of Public Health Policies28:17 The War on Obesity and COVID-1932:00 Anti-Obesity Policies and Advertising Bans32:56 Public Perception of Advertising34:30 Supermarket Calorie Regulations37:39 Tobacco Prohibition and Smoke-Free Generation39:44 Political Shifts and Public Sentiment43:02 Net Zero and Climate Policies45:00 The War on Pubs51:27 Moderate Drinking vs. Public Health Dogma54:45 Public Health Overreach and Ideology01:04:23 Conclusion and Book Plughttps://www.christophersnowdon.com/https://x.com/cjsnowdonhttps://snowdon.substack.com/https://nannystateindex.org/Killjoys: A Critique of Paternalism: https://a.co/d/7sDeNkq=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

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