

Tom Nelson
Thomas Nelson
Interviews and presentations on climate/energy realism and more, with guests including Will Happer, Jerome Corsi, Marc Morano, Carl-Otto Weiss, Valentina Zharkova, Christopher Essex, Henrik Svensmark, Patrick Moore, Ross McKitrick, Willie Soon, Susan Crockford, Peter Ridd, Christopher Monckton, and Richard Lindzen.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 1h 28min
Joseph Fournier: “There is not one greenhouse effect; there are two” | Tom Nelson Pod #374
Joseph Fournier presents “part two” on how Pacific Walker circulation controls Earth’s largest greenhouse effect: cloud longwave radiative forcing. He explains cloud radiative forcing terminology, cites literature claiming cloud greenhouse warming dwarfs CO2 forcing, and shows satellite-era links between trade winds, cloud shifts during ENSO, outgoing longwave radiation, and global/tropical temperature anomalies. He contrasts absorbed solar radiation, OLR, and Earth energy imbalance, arguing global averages can be dominated by regional Pacific dynamics. He reviews multidecadal “dimming/brightening” sunshine trends in Europe, Japan and the U.S., discusses aerosols vs natural drivers, and briefly addresses future uncertainty, AMO/IPO impacts, and solar/cosmic-ray hypotheses. 00:00 Welcome Back: Joseph Fournier & Why This Is “Part Two”02:15 Cloud Basics 101: Shortwave vs Longwave, Net Cloud Radiative Forcing05:51 Albedo Matters: How Small Cloud Changes Rival CO₂ Forcing08:40 Evidence in the Literature: Trendberth and Early Satellite Cloud Forcing Maps14:28 Clouds vs CO₂ Since 2000: Step-Change in Cloudiness and OLR16:56 Geography Over Global Averages: The Western Pacific Warm Pool Hotspot20:12 Warm Pool Size, SST, and Real-World Impacts (Winters, ENSO Timescales)22:48 Walker Circulation Explained: Where Deep Convection Sits in La Niña vs El Niño25:34 Warm Pool “Thermal Capacitor”: Thermocline Slosh, Water Volume, and Cloud Shift30:32 Sea Level Pile-Up and the Gravity-Driven Discharge During El Niño32:36 Radiation Signatures of ENSO: DLW/OLR Links to Niño Indices36:13 Cloud Forcing Ratios & Decadal Patterns: What El Niño Does to Warm Pool Clouds40:34 Global Signals: OLR vs Global Air Temperature and the ENSO Lead–Lag45:14 Trade Winds as the Control Knob: Linking Pacific Easterlies to Global OLR47:44 Tropical temps, OLR & trade winds: Walker circulation link48:42 Clouds as the “other knob”: absorbed shortwave (ASR) vs temperature50:29 2023 El Niño cloud changes: low-cloud cover & shifting albedo53:49 ASR vs OLR since 2000: the hiatus ends and the energy budget shifts55:44 Earth Energy Imbalance (EEI) vs GAT: why the correlation breaks57:58 Seasonal cycle first: EEI swings, hemispheres, clouds & land–ocean contrast01:00:10 Wrap-up: two greenhouse effects & a call for academics to test it01:02:54 Sunshine hours & AMO: UK/Europe brightening over the 20th century01:07:26 Aerosols vs clouds: modern satellite trends and the “brightening” debate01:11:53 Global dimming/brightening goes global: Japan/China records & Pacific teleconnections01:12:56 Natural vs human drivers: when aerosols don’t explain surface radiation01:18:13 Forecasting the next decade: sun, AMO/IPO, cooling claims & big uncertainties01:26:17 Closing remarks: slides, Substack, and the climate–energy–geopolitics linkMore information about Joseph Fournier: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/joseph-fournier/His 2024 presentation: https://youtu.be/P2hVW0R67CYJoseph’s Substack: https://josephfournier.substack.com/X: https://x.com/JosephF55175005=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 11min
Jamie Andrews: “Control Studies” | Tom Nelson Pod #373
Jamie Andrews discusses his journey from geology to virology, questioning the mechanisms and validity of virus transmission and pathogenic theories, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on historical and contemporary controlled human infection studies, Andrews suggests that viruses do not spread as traditionally believed and criticizes the reliance on PCR tests for diagnosing viral infections. He also questions the role of global institutions in shaping scientific narratives, proposing that environmental factors and industrial toxins may play a more significant role in disease than viruses.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:20 Journey into Virology and 2020 Events01:21 Geology Background and Climate Data04:48 Skepticism and Investigations10:28 Controlled Human Infection Models11:25 Spanish Flu and Historical Experiments15:42 Modern Virology and Contagion Studies31:36 Court Cases and Legal Battles39:01 Realizing the Potential of Independent Research40:21 Crowdsourcing and Engaging CROs41:16 Following Standard Laboratory Protocols41:56 Unexpected Findings in Cell Cultures45:22 Microscopy and Viral Morphologies49:36 Challenges with Mainstream Virology54:58 Genetic Sequencing and Future Research01:02:05 Debating Historical Disease Outbreaks01:10:20 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directionshttps://x.com/JamieAA_Againhttps://substack.com/@controlstudies=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Feb 14, 2026 • 43min
Joseph Hickey: “Is Canada Warming?” | Tom Nelson Pod #372
Joseph Hickey from CORRELATION Research in the Public Interest discusses findings on Canada’s temperature records, revealing a unique stepwise increase in 1998 that accounts for all the country’s warming since 1948. This anomaly challenges the prevailing CO2-driven warming paradigm, suggesting potential influences from natural climate variability, such as ocean oscillations. Hickey also highlights issues of data adjustments and inconsistencies in Environment Canada’s records.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:23 Overview of Correlation Research02:13 Joseph Hickey's Background03:53 Initial Observations on Temperature Data08:18 Stepwise Increase in Temperature Data11:12 Geographical Spread of Temperature Steps18:31 Analysis of Temperature Trends Post-199827:24 Potential Causes of Temperature Steps34:09 Conclusion and Future Research35:19 Q&A Sessionhttps://x.com/josephmhickeyhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joseph-Hickey-5=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 38min
Cohler/Soon: “Rebuttal to Nikolov on global temperature” | Tom Nelson Pod #371
Jonathan Cohler and Willie Soon present a rebuttal to assertions made by Ned Nikolov about the physical meaning of global mean surface temperature (GMST). They argue that GMST is a physically meaningless statistical construct that cannot represent the Earth's thermal state or energy content due to its basis in non-equilibrium thermodynamics. They emphasize that temperature is an intensive property and its aggregation across different systems is fundamentally flawed from both mathematical and thermodynamic perspectives.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:38 Global Temperature: Physically Meaningless01:28 Thermodynamics and Its Importance02:26 Disagreement in Science02:58 Essex Etal 2007 Paper Discussion04:25 Defining Global Mean Surface Temperature (GMST)08:04 Temperature and Energy Relationship15:43 Critique of Nikolov's Claims34:26 Averaging Methods and Their Flaws49:28 Debunking Global Temperature Myths49:48 The Flaws in Global Temperature Estimation51:23 Classical Realism and Thermodynamics53:06 Critique of GMST and Climate Models54:23 The Paris Agreement and GMST55:47 Misconceptions in Climate Science01:14:21 The Role of AI in Climate Research01:20:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future Workhttps://jonathancohler.com/https://x.com/cohlerDDP July 2025 presentation: “The Father of Lies: Hijacking Climate Science - Jonathan Cohler”: https://youtu.be/o_YJgD5cy1IDDP July 2025 presentation: How well can we measure the Earth’s energy budget? Willie Soon, Ph.D.: https://youtu.be/tI0qmV2Bbc8=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 16min
Ned Nikolov: “Meaning of global temperature” | Tom Nelson Pod #370
Ned Nikolov discusses the physical meaning of the global mean surface temperature, addressing critiques by papers from Essex et al. (2007) and Jonathan Cohler (2025) that question its validity. Nikolov argues that these critiques misunderstand thermodynamic principles, and presents his own analysis, supported by satellite data, which shows a meaningful correlation between global mean surface temperature and energy fluxes. He emphasizes the importance of using accurate scientific principles when critiquing climate science to maintain credibility.00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview00:38 Questioning the Global Mean Surface Temperature01:24 Review of Key Papers02:23 Arguments Against Global Mean Surface Temperature04:29 Analyzing the Validity of Temperature Averages09:47 Kohler's Perspective on Temperature Measurement19:03 Empirical Data and Model Comparisons33:45 Understanding Temperature in Thermodynamics37:49 Introduction to Temperature and Energy Concepts38:09 Kohler's Statement and Its Flaws38:34 Understanding Internal Energy and PV Energy40:39 The Gas Law and Its Implications43:08 Boltzmann Constant and Molecular Energy44:11 Degrees of Freedom in Gas Molecules45:06 Combining Equations for Total Energy48:33 Temperature and Energy Relationship49:11 Redefining Kelvin Using Boltzmann Constant54:57 Global Mean Surface Temperature57:55 Calculating Moon's Average Temperature01:02:05 Latitude and Global Temperature Relationship01:06:36 Critique of IPCC and Climate Skeptics01:09:35 Q&A and Final Thoughts Essex et al. (2007): https://www.fys.ku.dk/~andresen/BAhome/ownpapers/globalTexist.pdf Cohler (2025): https://www.jpands.org/vol30no4/cohler.pdf Nikolv & Zeller (2024): https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7418/4/3/17Open Letter to IPCC: https://tallbloke.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/open_letter_to_ipcc_authors.pdfMy tweet about NASA and global average temperature being 62.45F, or between 56F and 58F, or something: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1033711214109646848https://x.com/NikolovScience=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Jan 31, 2026 • 59min
Steve Davies: The Great Realignment | Tom Nelson Pod #369
Steve Davies discusses the major themes of his new book ‘The Great Realignment: Why the New Right Wing Politics is Here to Stay,’ which analyzes the political upheaval since the mid-2000s. He explains how traditional left vs. right economic issues have been replaced by a new alignment based on nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism, driven by deep structural changes in the global economy and political landscape. Davies also touches on topics like digital IDs, the future of climate change policies, open borders, and the impact of emerging geopolitical shifts.00:00 Introduction to Steve Davies and His New Book01:32 The Great Realignment: Political Upheaval Explained03:17 The Collapse of Traditional Major Parties04:54 The Permanent Nature of New Right Politics05:35 Understanding Political Realignment09:40 The Shift from Economics to Globalization vs. Cosmopolitanism15:48 Material Causes Behind Political Changes16:44 Impact of Global Investment and Migration19:46 The Role of Meritocracy and Cultural Splits21:39 Climate Change in the New Political Divide27:09 Alternative Solutions to Global Problems29:41 The Future of the United Nations31:08 Global Power Shifts and the Decline of the UN33:49 The Looming Debt Crisis34:59 The Impact of Aging Populations on National Budgets37:12 Potential Solutions to the Debt Problem38:07 The Future of the US Dollar and Global Finance40:21 Public Spending and Corruption42:39 The Threat of Digital Dystopia47:14 Open Borders and Immigration Policies58:48 Final Thoughts on Future Political Landscapeshttps://x.com/SteveDavies365========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Jan 27, 2026 • 51min
Ralph Pezzullo: “Stolen Elections” | Tom Nelson Pod #368
Author Ralph Pezzullo discusses his book 'Stolen Elections' based on a five-year investigation by government whistleblowers into the manipulation of elections via compromised software developed in Venezuela. The book details how this software, allegedly used to rig elections in 72 countries, was partly responsible for suspected fraud in U.S. elections since 2008. With insights from whistleblowers, computer experts, and endorsements from figures like Elon Musk, Pezzullo emphasizes the need to revert to paper ballots and ID-based voting to restore electoral integrity.00:00 Introduction to Ralph Pezzullo and His Book00:12 Whistleblowers and Their Backgrounds01:25 Publicity and High-Profile Awareness02:05 The Criminal Cartel and Election Software05:36 Global Impact and Historical Context08:53 Infiltration and Manipulation in the U.S.12:47 Efforts to Expose and Combat the Fraud23:43 Challenges and Resistance27:01 The 2016 and 2024 Elections38:42 Support and Skepticism49:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughtshttps://x.com/RalphPezzullohttps://linktr.ee/hbh_podStolen Elections book trailer: https://youtu.be/iEwa-SLnODYStolen Elections on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cLBwphahttps://stolenelectionsfacts.com/=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Jan 20, 2026 • 1h 37min
Alvin Wong: Volcanic Eruptions and Extreme Weather | Tom Nelson Pod #367
Alvin Wong, a researcher from the University of Hong Kong, discusses the significant yet often underestimated impact of volcanic eruptions on global weather patterns and climate change. Highlighting studies from various volcanic events, including the 1982 El Chichon and the 2021-2022 Tonga eruptions, Wong explains how volcanic materials and geothermal heat released during eruptions can alter atmospheric and oceanic systems, leading to extreme weather phenomena like heavy rainfall and altered ocean circulation. Wong calls for a greater consideration of volcanic activity in climate models to improve weather prediction and understanding of climate variability.00:00 Introduction to Alvin Wong and Volcanic Eruptions04:13 Hong Kong Rainfall Records and Volcanic Eruptions29:22 Geothermal Heat from Volcanic Eruptions32:48 The 2021-2022 Hunga Tonga Eruption46:50 Global Impact of the Hunga Tonga Eruption01:02:04 Short-term and Long-term Effects of Volcanic Eruptions01:10:14 Volcanic Eruptions and Extreme Weather Events01:17:03 Future Research and Predictions01:24:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughtshttps://volcanostudygrouphk.wordpress.com/author/taipofo/========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Jan 16, 2026 • 1h 4min
Matt Landman: EMF | Tom Nelson Pod #366
In this presentation, Matt Landman discusses the pervasive presence and potential health risks of electromagnetic fields (EMF), particularly those emitted by wireless technologies like 5G, smart meters, and common household devices. He explains the electromagnetic spectrum, the biological impacts of EMF, and the importance of mitigating exposure, especially for children. Landman also highlights practical measures individuals can take to reduce EMF exposure and discusses his EMF protective clothing line, Spero.00:00 Introduction to EMF with Matt Landman00:42 Understanding Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)01:57 Electromagnetic Spectrum Explained04:48 Impact of EMF on Health09:20 Radiation from Everyday Devices12:26 5G Technology and Its Implications24:13 Smart Meters and Their Risks28:05 Biological Effects of Blue Light29:31 Circadian Rhythm and EMF34:15 Hormones and Circadian Rhythms35:15 Electromagnetic Fields and Suicide Rates36:35 Impact of EMF on Teen Depression and Biological Clocks37:09 The Pineal Gland and Its Importance38:27 5G and Health Implications42:57 Spero Protection Clothing and EMF Solutions43:33 The Evolution of Phone Bags46:45 Radiation and Health Concerns59:20 Nuclear Power vs. 5G Concerns01:00:39 Protecting Children from Tech Overexposure01:03:17 Final Thoughts and Recommendationshttps://frankenskies.com/https://frankenskies2.com/Could Chronic EMF Exposure from a Nearby Substation Be Causing the 49ers' Epidemic of Tendon Ruptures?: https://x.com/living_energy/status/2008604095188529215=========Slides for this podcast, and AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 13min
Paul Burgess: “Explaining Every Temperature Change from 1983 to 2025” | Tom Nelson Pod #365
Paul Burgess discusses his research on how oceanic pulses (like the ENSO and Indian Dipole) and solar variability contribute to global temperatures. His study, spanning from 1900 to the present, indicates a close match between his model and satellite temperature data, refuting high climate sensitivity assumptions and suggesting natural variability as a major factor. Burgess invites critiques of his 138-page paper, emphasizing the need for accurate, observational science over consensus-based modeling.00:00 Introduction and Background02:10 Model Validation and Results21:26 Independent Verification and Model Testing24:49 Challenges to Climate Sensitivity Assumptions25:43 Critique of Climate Alarmism41:16 Understanding Deep Ocean Heat Dynamics41:56 Heat Transfer and Ocean Layers42:34 Data and Models on Ocean Warming43:20 Heat Storage in Ocean Layers44:23 Challenges in Deep Ocean Data45:05 Mathematical Models and Energy Balance46:38 Regional Ocean Temperature Trends48:21 Implications of Deep Ocean Heat Uptake49:01 Concluding Remarks and Future Work49:18 Audience Interaction and Feedback50:14 Predicting Future Climate Trends56:10 Personal Insights and Broader Implications01:02:21 Electric Vehicles and Energy Policies01:07:43 Challenges in Scientific DebateEmail: svsuliere@gmail.comExplaining Every Temperature Change from 1983 to 2025 - My Most Important Work Ever: https://substack.com/home/post/p-182701114Climate Realism by Paul Burgess: https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateRealism=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1


