A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the history and evolution of climate change denial, particularly by the fossil fuel industry and right-wing think tanks.
The persistent efforts of vested interests and some policymakers to deny or downplay climate change findings are frequently referenced.
The episode explores how the religious right shifted from initially accepting climate change to denying its existence and humanity's role, opposing mainstream climate science.
The podcast episodes provided explore the topic of climate change denial in depth, examining its historical origins, tactics, and impacts.
Several episodes investigate the fossil fuel industry's role in funding and spreading climate misinformation, as well as the rise of new forms of 'climate denial' on social media platforms aimed at undermining trust in climate science and solutions Why Is 'New Climate Denial' So Popular On Social Media? (w/ Imran Ahmed).
Other episodes trace the ideological shift within conservative evangelical Christian groups, from initially accepting climate change to eventually rejecting mainstream climate science Neall W. Pogue, "The Nature of the Religious Right: The Struggle between Conservative Evangelicals and the Environmental Movement" (Cornell UP, 2022).
The podcasts also highlight the significant costs and consequences of climate denial, both in terms of delayed policy action and the erosion of public trust in institutions and expertise The Extraordinary Costs of Climate Denial (w/ David Lipsky).