Tom Nelson

• Wally Manheimer: “False Prophets and Climate Change” | Tom Nelson Pod #357

  Wally Manheimer critiques the widespread belief in an imminent climate disaster, comparing it to historical incidents of mass delusion such as the Salem Witch Trials, McCarthyism, and false preschool sex abuse allegations. He explores themes of false prophets and how their claims persist despite evidence against them, emphasizing the unreliability and environmental downsides of wind and solar energy. Manheimer advocates for fossil fuels and nuclear energy as better alternatives, concluding that climate change alarmism is driven by flawed science and economic interests.00:00 Introduction and Overview02:07 The Concept of Original Sin and Tikkun Olam05:11 Prophets in the Biblical World12:03 False Prophets in American History14:49 The Salem Witch Trials19:11 McCarthyism and Its Impact22:52 Preschool Abuse Scandals of the 80s and 90s26:25 False Prophets of Climate Change31:03 Critique of Climate Change Solutions37:56 The Impact of Renewable Energy on Utility Costs38:52 Global Examples of Energy Crises39:46 Tourist's Perspective on California's Power Issues40:54 Hostile Nations and Renewable Energy42:10 Developing Nations' Stance on Fossil Fuels43:18 Critique of Climate Change Narratives46:26 The Role of Computer Simulations in Climate Science52:26 Brainwashing and Climate Change56:29 Prominent Figures in Climate Science Debate01:01:07 Concluding Thoughts on Climate PolicyOriginal Sin, Prophets, False Prophets, Witches, Communists, Preschool Sex Abuse And Climate Change: https://www.jmest.org/wp-content/uploads/JMESTN42354556.pdf========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

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• Babbling Beaver:  “The Power of Mockery” | Tom Nelson Pod #356

  This is an interview with The Babbling Beaver, a satirical persona inspired by the Babylon Bee, focusing on critiquing wokeness and climate alarmism primarily at MIT and other elite universities. The guest discusses the power of mockery in combating absurd academic and social trends, emphasizing the importance of making people laugh at what they consider foolishness. The interview also touches on personal experiences of academic and social retaliation, the effectiveness of ridicule in exposing hypocrisy, and the efforts to encourage satire as a means of challenging prevailing narratives on college campuses.00:00 Introduction to the Babbling Beaver01:35 MIT and Climate Wokeness17:25 The Power of Mockery26:42 Gender Madness and Medicalization27:56 MIT's Changing Culture29:05 Hyper Feminization at MIT30:35 Admissions and Gender Balance38:43 Scientific Publishing and Peer Review41:51 Indigenous Graves Controversy in Canada50:35 Satire and Humor in Academiahttps://babblingbeaver.com/https://x.com/Babbling_Beaver—Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

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• Rob Louw: Photosynthesis | Tom Nelson Pod #355

  Rob Louw discusses the process of photosynthesis, explaining how plants convert CO2 and water into glucose using sunlight and how this process has evolved over 600 million years. He delves into the importance of CO2 for plant growth, its historical levels, and how plants adapt to varying environmental conditions. The presentation also highlights the significant role of photosynthesis in supporting the Earth's food chain and the impact of rising CO2 levels on global greening and crop yields.00:00 Introduction to Photosynthesis08:25 Evolution of Photosynthesis23:29 Factors Influencing Photosynthesis40:54 Evolution of Photosynthetic Pathwayshttps://co2coalition.org/teammember/rob-louw/Sunlight, the Bond Albedo, CO2, and Earth’s Temperature: Rob’s paper with van Wijngaarden and Happer: https://wvanwijngaarden.info.yorku.ca/files/2025/11/ArxivSunlightAlbedoCO2Paper.pdf?x45936========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

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• Marty Rowland: Fired for publishing a climate realist paper | Tom Nelson Pod #354

  Marty Rowland, an environmental engineer with nearly five decades of experience, discusses his career highlights, including his work at the NASA facility in New Orleans and recent retirement from the New York City Parks Department. He addresses the controversy surrounding his dismissal from the American Journal of Economic Sociology due to his stance on climate skepticism, emphasizing the importance of hearing all sides of the debate. Rowland also shares his ongoing efforts in advocating for Henry George's philosophy on ending poverty, his upcoming book on the Rowland Triangle, and his continued involvement in environmental and social justice initiatives.00:00 Introduction to Marty Rowland00:39 The May Crok Controversy01:16 Climate Indifference and Skepticism03:40 Doubt, Faith, and Global Temperature07:28 The Role of the American Journal of Economic Sociology17:47 The Rowland Triangle and Public Policy23:31 Infrastructure and AI Guardrails28:35 Capturing Land Value and Public Discussions29:34 Obstacles Toward a Net Zero Grid29:56 The Role of Nuclear Energy33:27 The National Debt and Economic Policies45:08 Environmental Career and Challenges50:55 Guardrails and Public Safety55:50 Final Thoughts and ResourcesX: https://x.com/drmarty8Marty’s Common Ground USA page: https://commonground-usa.net/marty-rowland-ph-d-p-e/Henry George School of Social Science: https://www.hgsss.org/========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

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• Chris Uhlmann | Tom Nelson Pod #353

  Veteran Australian journalist and freelance reporter Chris Uhlmann discusses the complexities and fragility of Australia's energy grid amidst a rapid transition to renewable sources like wind and solar, highlighting governmental mismanagement and misleading promises about energy prices. He also reflects on his extensive career within mainstream media, touching upon the challenges posed by 'wokeness' and censorship in journalism, as well as the broader political landscape, including elections, authoritarianism, and Australia's strategic relations with the U.S. and China. Additionally, Uhlmann shares insights from his works of fiction and the socio-political themes they explore.00:00 Introduction to Chris Uhlmann00:42 The Role of Media in Politics22:07 Global Energy Dynamics and China's Role27:46 Future of Free Speech and Climate Disinformation28:35 Government's War on Free Speech29:56 Gun Control in Australia30:59 Digital ID and Social Media Restrictions31:57 Free Speech and Defamation Laws33:23 Election Security in Australia35:47 COVID-19 Lockdowns and Government Control41:41 Writing Fiction in Australia48:26 US-Australia Relations and Global Politics49:45 Concluding Thoughts on Wokeness and Energy Policieshttps://chrisuhlmann.substack.com/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summarieshttps://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

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