Tom Nelson

• 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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• James Esses | Tom Nelson Pod #352

  James Esses, a psychotherapist and advocate for free speech, discusses his concerns about the infiltration of woke ideologies in society, particularly in areas like climate alarmism, gender identity, and education. He highlights the negative impact on mental health and shares examples of how these ideologies are influencing children and professionals. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, Esses is determined to continue speaking out and encouraging others to do the same for societal improvement.00:00 Introduction to James Esses00:48 Climate Catastrophizing in Schools04:24 Climate Activism and Its Consequences06:54 The Fight Against Wokeness08:13 Challenges in the Therapy Profession09:29 Real-World Consequences of Wokeness11:14 The Trans Agenda and Its Impact19:17 Profit Motives Behind Gender Ideology20:40 Sports and Gender Identity23:12 Wokeness as a Substitute for Religion33:07 Free Speech and Social Media36:29 Final Thoughts and Future Concerns101M views of this tweet: https://x.com/JamesEsses/status/1862635125223174216https://jamesesses.substack.comhttps://jamesesses.com/https://x.com/jamesesses=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summarieshttps://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

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