Drilled

This discussion dives into the surprising overlap between masculinity and climate denial, highlighting how figures like Andrew Tate and Joe Rogan propagate skepticism in their communities. The podcast examines how social media algorithms amplify toxic masculinity while shaping opinions on environmental issues. It also reveals the historical manipulation of climate narratives by the fossil fuel industry. Sociological factors influencing conservative men’s denial of climate change are unpacked, along with the challenges faced by younger generations in reconciling these views with climate urgency.

Energy Transfer has successfully kept key details out of the court, including the tribe's concerns about the Dakota Access Pipeline's impact on their water source. We uncover the pipeline spills, risks, and issues it has already caused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where the law of the land ends, the story begins. Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Ian Urbina returns with a new season of his riveting podcast anthology, The Outlaw Ocean, which explores the most lawless place on earth — the vast unpoliceable ocean.  In this episode, the Libyan Coast Guard is doing the European Union’s dirty work, capturing migrants as they attempt to cross the Mediterranean into Europe and throwing them in secretive prisons. There, they are extorted, abused and sometimes killed. An investigation into the death of Aliou Candé, a young farmer and father from Gineau-Bisseau, puts the Outlaw Ocean team in the cross-hairs of Libya’s violent and repressive regime. In this stunning three-part series, we take you inside the walls of one of the most dangerous prisons, in a lawless regime where the world’s forgotten migrants languish. More episodes of The Outlaw Ocean are available here: https://link.mgln.ai/drilled  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hanna E. Morris, a University of Toronto media scholar and author of 'Apocalyptic Authoritarianism,' dives into the intersection of climate crisis and media narratives. She discusses how some climate journalists unknowingly echo far-right tropes while attempting to defend democracy. Morris critiques the media's portrayal of climate solutions, exposing biases against progressive policies like the Green New Deal. Additionally, she explores the rise of apocalyptic narratives and their impact on public perception, advocating for more inclusive and equitable climate journalism.

You’ve heard it from cable news pundits, Democratic strategists, and your favorite YouTuber: young men swung the last United States election for Trump. Understanding what's driving the "manosphere" and how to reach the young men in its grips is on everyone's minds, but we're zooming into a speciific corner of it: the intersection of male grievance culture and climate denial. Why are American men less likely than women to believe in climate change, or take personal or political actions against it? What does their reluctance to deal with the climate crisis have to do with men’s shift to the right in general? And what can be done to reverse it?Carbons Bros is a cross-over miniseries from Drilled and Non-Toxic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Transfer has quietly dropped Cody Hall and Krystle Two Bulls, the other Indigenous activist originally named in their massive lawsuit, exclusively targeting Greenpeace. Allen breaks down the charges against Greenpeace, the evidence Energy Transfer is using, and the legal strategies behind the SLAPP suit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions run high in North Dakota as jury selection for the trial unfolds. Jurors with biases linked to the fossil fuel industry surprisingly make the cut. The aggressive tactics of corporations against activists reveal a disturbing trend of silencing dissent. The struggle for Indigenous rights takes center stage, spotlighting the impact of corporate law firms on family protections. As legal battles rage on, media freedom is under threat, raising critical questions about justice, ethics, and First Amendment rights.

Cody Hall, an Indigenous water protector and member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, shares his firsthand experiences from the Standing Rock protests. He discusses the emotional complexities faced by activists as they fought against the Dakota Access Pipeline, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous rights. Tensions with law enforcement and unexpected legal challenges reveal the harsh realities of activism. Hall also sheds light on a controversial lawsuit filed against Greenpeace, raising questions about corporate power and environmental justice.

In this episode, Alex Ip, founder and editor of The Xylom, reveals the dramatic transformation of Ingleside on the Bay, Texas, from a quiet community to a booming oil export hub. He discusses how residents went from indifference to activism as they faced environmental hazards and health crises from nearby oil facilities. The podcast delves into their struggles for accountability, the impact of data loss on environmental awareness, and the vital role of journalism in advocating for better regulation and community safety.

Dive into a gripping tale of an Indigenous nation battling for water rights amid corporate interests. Explore the legal ramifications of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and the struggles against powerful industries. Discover how an international environmental movement is carving out its voice, all while examining the delicate balance between corporate power and grassroots activism. Each story threads together the urgent need for justice and protection of our planet.