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#1500 - Barbara Freese

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Notable books mentioned: Industrial Strength Denial by Barbara Freese, Merchants of Doubt

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Industrial Strength Denial
Barbara Freese

The host mentioned 'Industrial Strength Denial' to highlight the book's exploration of how corporations defend their harmful practices, particularl…

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Mentioned at 11:17
Merchants of Doubt

The host discusses the manipulation of scientific testimony by corporate interests, particularly in the context of climate change and tobacco. They…

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#1500 - Barbara Freese mentions Industrial Strength Denial by Barbara Freese and Merchants of Doubt with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Barbara Freese is an author, environmental attorney and a former Minnesota assistant attorney general. Her latest book Industrial-Strength Denial is now available: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520296282/industrial-strength-denial
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Deep Dive(2)
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Individuals interested in environmental issues and corporate ethics.Individuals interested in climate change and corporate ethics

Books Mentioned

Industrial Strength Denial cover
Best for Individuals interested in environmental issues and corporate ethics.Often cited around climate change denial

Barbara Freese discusses her book 'Industrial Strength Denial', which explores how corporations defend harmful practices and deny their impact on the environment.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in environmental issues and corporate ethics.
Key quote: It is a really interesting book on corporations defending the indefensible.
The host mentioned 'Industrial Strength Denial' to highlight the book's exploration of how corporations defend their harmful practices, particularly in the context of climate change. Barbara Freese's insights as an environmental attorney provide a critical perspective on the tactics used by industries to downplay environmental concerns.
ASIN: 0520296281
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Merchants of Doubt cover
Best for Individuals interested in climate change and corporate ethicsOften cited around corporate influence on science

The film 'Merchants of Doubt' is mentioned as it relates to the tactics used by scientists to deny climate change, similar to those used in the tobacco industry.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in climate change and corporate ethics
Key quote: That film touches on that, how people who worked for the tobacco industry eventually went to work to deny that man made climate change.
The host discusses the manipulation of scientific testimony by corporate interests, particularly in the context of climate change and tobacco. They reference 'Merchants of Doubt' to illustrate how certain scientists have historically contributed to misinformation campaigns for profit.
ASIN: 1608193942
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Merchants of Doubt

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The film Merchants of Doubt touches on how people who worked for the tobacco industry eventually went to work to deny that man made climate change.