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Science Under Siege with Prof. Michael Mann & Prof. Peter Hotez (443)
In this episode, we sit down with two of today's most prominent defenders of science: Professor Michael Mann, world-renowned climate scientist, and Professor Peter Hotez, vaccine researcher and advocate for global health equity. Together, they've co-authored Science Under Siege, a powerful new book exposing the forces behind the global anti-science movement.
We explore the surprising parallels between climate denial and vaccine misinformation, and how both Mann and Hotez have faced personal attacks simply for standing by the evidence. They break down the five key drivers of anti-science - plutocrats, professionals, propagandists, petrostates, and the press - and reveal how these forces shape public discourse and policy.
This conversation is not just about diagnosing the problem, but about pathways forward: the urgent role of science communication, strategies to counter misinformation, and reasons to remain hopeful in the fight to reclaim trust in science.
www.michaemann.net
www.peterhotez.org
www.scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/science-under-siege-9781761381669
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Science Under Siege with Prof. Michael Mann & Prof. Peter Hotez (443)
Sep 13, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with two of today’s most
prominent defenders of science: **Professor Michael
Mann**, world-renowned climate scientist, and
Professor Peter Hotez, vaccine researcher and
advocate for global health equity. Together, they’ve co-authored
Science Under Siege, a powerful new book exposing the
forces behind the global anti-science movement.
We explore the surprising parallels between climate
denial and vaccine misinformation, and how both Mann and Hotez have
faced personal attacks simply for standing by the evidence. They
break down the five key drivers of anti-science -
**plutocrats, professionals, propagandists, petrostates, and
the press -** and reveal how these forces shape public
discourse and policy.
This conversation is not just about diagnosing the
problem, but about pathways forward: the urgent role of science
communication, strategies to counter misinformation, and reasons to
remain hopeful in the fight to reclaim trust in science.
www.michaemann.net
www.peterhotez.org
www.scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/science-under-siege-9781761381669
About the Podcast
Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood.
https://drkarl.com/
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