In the first half, author Steve Goreham critiqued the prevailing narrative around man-made climate impacts, and discussed the shifts in energy policy and public perception surrounding climate change and electric vehicles. He contended that US energy policies prior to the current Trump administration have been problematic and not supported by common sense and evidence. Goreham asserted that natural sources of carbon dioxide vastly outweigh human contributions, and that even a complete shutdown of industry might not measurably affect global temperatures.
Regarding the Trump administration, he reported that they have shifted focus away from climate alarmism and are "basically cutting any program that has the word climate with it." They're proposing a 50% cut for fiscal year 2026 for NASA because the organization has "gotten into the climate business, and I think the Trump administration wants them to work on space only, not the climate forecasts and climate theories similar to NOAA," he said. Regarding the recent Texas floods, rather than being the result of climate change, he suggested that Texas has a long history of extreme weather and flooding deaths.
Goreham delved into the implications of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which aims to eliminate tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs), and how the increasing electricity demand, driven by AI and data centers, will further complicate the energy landscape, predicting that "20% of US power" could be consumed by data centers in the next decade. In a broader context, he pointed to the conflation of carbon dioxide with pollution, arguing, "Carbon dioxide should not be called a pollutant. It's one of three substances that are essential for life on Earth." He concluded by advocating for adaptation strategies rather than mitigation efforts against climate change.
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In the latter half, researcher of paranormal mysteries Andy Thomas, discussed his new work "Strange: Paranormal Realities in the Everyday World." He emphasized the importance of normalizing discussions around strange experiences, stating, "A lot of people sit on these experiences... they don't want people to make fun of them." Paranormal occurrences are not confined to niche enthusiasts but are experienced by everyday individuals. The book features a variety of stories, including ghost sightings and UFO encounters, many of which begin with phrases like, "I've never told anybody this before," indicating a deep-seated reluctance to share these experiences.
When asked about the criteria for selecting stories for his book, Thomas explained, "I've been very careful to include the ones that I believe do have credibility." To that end, he assembled a panel of three experts, the space scientist/medium Chris Connolly, a physicist, and a statistician to address the intersection of science and the paranormal, and vet the material presented in the book.
He shared compelling stories that challenge conventional skepticism, including a harrowing tale of a soldier during World War I who, trapped under a pile of bodies, had an out-of-body experience that allowed him to signal rescuers. There was also an account of a soldier stationed in Cyprus who had a strong premonition that caused him to cancel a beach party with his friends-- it turned out to be the night Turkish forces invaded that part of the island. Thomas believes that many phenomena labeled as paranormal could eventually be understood through scientific inquiry-- events that are beyond the normal but not supernatural-- "it's just science that hasn't yet been discovered."
News segment guests: Howard Bloom, Mish Shedlock