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22:43

Episode 35: Beyond the Narrative and Following the...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/09/30

Vijay Jayaraj joins Angela Wheeler on Climate Debrief to examine the history of the modern environmental movement and the rise of today’s climate crisis narrative. Drawing on historical and environmental data, he challenges claims about worsening extreme weather, wildfires, droughts, and heat while highlighting improvements in human life expectancy, agriculture, and global greening. Jayraj argues that CO₂ has benefited plant growth and that humanity has become increasingly capable of

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17:31

Episode 36: Beyond the Narrative and Following the...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/09/23

Vijay Jayaraj joins Angela Wheeler on Climate Debrief to examine the history of the modern environmental movement and the rise of today’s climate crisis narrative. Drawing on historical and environmental data, he challenges claims about worsening extreme weather, wildfires, droughts, and heat while highlighting improvements in human life expectancy, agriculture, and global greening. Jayraj argues that CO₂ has benefited plant growth and that humanity has become increasingly capable of

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22:00

Episode 34: CO₂ in Perspective with Dr Byron Soepyan...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/09/16

Part 3: Dr. Frits Byron Soepyan joins Angela Wheeler to examine claims about extreme weather, sea levels, ocean temperatures, and ocean acidification. He discusses historical trends in hurricanes, tornadoes, ice, sea levels, and ocean temperatures, arguing that many of these changes reflect natural variability rather than a climate crisis. He also explores natural climate drivers such as El Niño and La Niña and their influence on weather patterns. The discussion concludes with a look at

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22:52

Episode 33: CO₂ in Perspective with Dr Byron Soepyan...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/09/09

Dr. Frits Byron Soepyan joins Angela Wheeler and examines the long-term history of atmospheric CO₂ and Earth’s temperature. He explains why modern CO₂ levels are low compared with much of geological history and discusses CO₂’s role in plant growth and global greening. He also explores historical temperature records, including the Little Ice Age, and argues that temperature changes cannot be explained by CO₂ alone.

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25:11

Episode 32: CO₂ in Perspective with Dr Byron Soeypan...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/09/02

Dr. Frits Byron Soepyan joins Angela Wheeler and examines the long-term history of atmospheric CO₂ and Earth’s temperature. He explains why modern CO₂ levels are low compared with much of geological history and discusses CO₂’s role in plant growth and global greening. He also explores historical temperature records, including the Little Ice Age, and argues that temperature changes cannot be explained by CO₂ alone.

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23:42

Episode 31: The Fight for Scientific Integrity with...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/08/26

Dr. James Enstrom is an epidemiologist, physicist, and longtime researcher focused on scientific integrity. In this episode of Climate Debrief, he discusses his research into air pollution, PM2.5, and public health. He explains why transparency, reproducibility, and access to data are essential to good science. Dr. Enstrom also examines the evidence behind claims linking air pollution to mortality and the implications for public policy.

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20:34

Episode 30: The Forgotten Science of Preventing...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/08/19

Are today's catastrophic wildfires really driven by climate change, or are decades of forest management policies to blame? In this episode of Climate Debrief, Dr. Bob Zybach outlines practical steps he believes could reduce wildfire risk and restore healthier forests. Join us for an in-depth conversation about wildfire history, forest management, and the policies shaping America's landscapes.

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17:27

Episode 29: The Forgotten Science of Preventing...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/08/12

Are today's catastrophic wildfires really driven by climate change, or are decades of forest management policies to blame? In this episode of Climate Debrief, Dr. Bob Zybach joins Angela Wheeler and shares historical evidence and firsthand experience to explain how active forest management once kept forests healthier and more resilient. Dr. Zybach also outlines practical steps he believes could reduce wildfire risk and restore healthier forests. Join us for an in-depth conversation about

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27:45

Episode 28: The Science Behind Climate Policy with...

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2026/08/05

Is the science behind today's climate policies as solid as it seems? In Part 2 of this Climate Debrief interview, Dr. John Dale Dunn joins Angela Wheeler to examine the origins and misapplication of the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) Theory in environmental regulation.Dr. Dunn, a board-certified emergency physician with over 50 years of experience and an inactive attorney with decades in toxicology, epidemiology, and radiation biophysics, challenges the foundational assumptions driving modern

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21:44

Episode 27: The Science Behind Climate Policy with...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/07/29

Threshold Theory and argues that it has been misapplied to environmental regulation. He discusses toxicology, epidemiology, and the scientific principles he believes should guide public policy.John Dale Dunn has been an emergency physician for more than fifty years and an attorney (inactive) for forty years, admitted to the bars of Nebraska, Louisiana and Texas by examination.For more than thirty years, Dunn has been a student of environmental science, environmental laws, toxicology,

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12:27

Episode 26: Scientific Method on Trial with Dr....

Climate Debrief ·

2026/07/22

In the final part of this insightful conversation, Angela Wheeler continues her discussion with Dr. Sharon Camp, Senior Education Advisor for the CO2 Coalition and creator of the CO2 Learning Center lesson plans.Dr. Camp (Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry) dives deeper into the importance of rigorous scientific evidence in the courtroom, the limitations of climate models, challenges to scientific consensus, and practical ways to strengthen science education and critical thinking for the next

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36:47

Episode 25: Scientific Method on Trial with Dr....

Climate Debrief ·

2026/07/15

Angela Wheeler continues her discussion with Dr. Sharon Camp, Senior Education Advisor for the CO₂ Coalition, about her article "Muddling the Judiciary’s Understanding of Science". Dr. Camp discusses the scientific method, the role of models and consensus in climate science, and why she believes judges should rely on rigorous evidence when evaluating scientific claims. The conversation also explores science education, critical thinking, and the growing influence of climate policy in the

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35:31

Episode 24: Scientific Method on Trial with Dr....

Climate Debrief ·

2026/07/08

In this episode of Climate Debrief, Angela Wheeler speaks with Dr. Sharon Camp, Senior Education Advisor for the CO₂ Coalition, about her article "Muddling the Judiciary’s Understanding of Science". Dr. Camp discusses the scientific method, the role of models and consensus in climate science, and why she believes judges should rely on rigorous evidence when evaluating scientific claims. The conversation also explores science education, critical thinking, and the growing influence of climate

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25:44

Episode 23: Rethinking the End of the Ice Age with Dr...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/07/01

In the second part of Angela Wheeler's interview with geologist Koen Vogel, Ph.D., they discuss what may have caused the massive ice sheets of the last Ice Age to melt.Drawing on peer-reviewed research, Dr. Vogel examines the evidence behind CO₂, Milankovitch cycles, and other proposed explanations, highlighting why many popular theories struggle to explain the timing and scale of the deglaciation. The discussion explores abrupt climate shifts, ancient ice sheets, and the scientific

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25:44

Episode 22: Rethinking the End of the Ice Age with Dr...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/06/24

In this episode of Climate Debrief, host Angela Wheeler speaks with geologist Koen Vogel, Ph.D., about one of climate science’s biggest unanswered questions: What caused the massive ice sheets of the last Ice Age to melt?Drawing on peer-reviewed research, Dr. Vogel examines the evidence behind CO₂, Milankovitch cycles, and other proposed explanations, highlighting why many popular theories struggle to explain the timing and scale of the deglaciation. The discussion explores abrupt climate

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31:00

Episode 20: Earth Science Professor in Exile with Dr....

Climate Debrief ·

2026/06/17

In this episode of Climate Debrief, Angela Wheeler speaks with Matthew Wielicki, Ph.D., about academic freedom, climate science, and the importance of open debate. Dr. Wielicki shares how his family's experience fleeing communist Poland shaped his views on intellectual freedom. He discusses his departure from academia, concerns about climate anxiety among students, and what he sees as a growing disconnect between scientific findings and public narratives. The conversation also examines

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19:25

Episode 21: Reassessing Climate Science Claims (Part...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/06/10

Wallace Manheimer, PhD, provides a detailed critique of climate-related statements issued by major scientific societies in this discussion with Angela Wheeler. The conversation examines global energy trends, historical climate data, and differing international perspectives on fossil fuel use. Dr. Manheimer also addresses the scientific role of carbon dioxide and proposes changes to improve clarity and accuracy in institutional climate communications.Follow us on social media! X:

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19:21

Episode 19: Reassessing Climate Science Claims with...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/05/27

Wallace Manheimer provides a detailed critique of climate-related statements issued by major scientific societies in this discussion with Angela Wheeler. The conversation examines global energy trends, historical climate data, and differing international perspectives on fossil fuel use. Manheimer also addresses the scientific role of carbon dioxide and proposes changes to improve clarity and accuracy in institutional climate communications.

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23:51

Episode 18: Rethinking Climate Narratives with Jim...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/05/20

In this episode of Climate Debrief, Angela Wheeler sits down with ecologist Jim Steele. They explore the concept of “zonerism”—the use of selective facts to draw misleading conclusions. Steele draws on decades of field research in the Sierra Nevada. He explains how local environmental changes matter. He also highlights natural climate cycles like El Niño and La Niña. He argues these often play a larger role than commonly portrayed. They discuss wet meadow restoration, bird population

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21:46

Episode 17: CO2 Coalition Director Fights Back on...

Climate Debrief ·

2026/05/13

In this episode of Climate Debrief, Angela Wheeler sits down with ecologist Jim Steele. They explore the concept of “zonerism”—the use of selective facts to draw misleading conclusions. Steele draws on decades of field research in the Sierra Nevada. He explains how local environmental changes matter. He also highlights natural climate cycles like El Niño and La Niña. He argues these often play a larger role than commonly portrayed. They discuss wet meadow restoration, bird population

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