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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2022 · 29 MIN

Australia's new PM, a history of climate skepticism, and the Rupert Murdoch Problem!

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Matt and Nick first talk about Australia’s new Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. He is from the center-left Labor Party and wants Australia to become a “renewable energy superpower”. Climate change was a key concern of voters, according to the BBC. Australia has a history of climate denial in their politicians similar to that of the United States, so they guys discuss Australia’s history and talk about climate skepticism around the world.Finally, they get into one thing that climate skeptics in both Australia and the United States share: a Rupert Murdoch problem.Sources for today’s episode:Australia election: Anthony Albanese signals climate policy change - BBC NewsAustralian PM signals stronger ties with Indonesia on security, climate | ReutersAustralia has a problem with climate change denial. The message just isn't getting through | Greg Jericho | The GuardianIs it the end of Australia's climate change wars? | Climate News | Sky NewsWhich country has the most climate skeptics? | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)Will Rupert Murdoch’s Australia Climate Rebrand Reach America? | Vanity FairRupert Murdoch doesn't understand climate change basics, and that's a problem | Climate science scepticism and denial | The Guardian

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