The Climate Verso Podcast

Climate Verso: Can America Heal Its Political Divide?This episode of Climate Verso takes a different format. Host Ned steps out of the moderator's chair and argues a pro-Trump, "anti anti-MAGA" position. His friend and colleague Andre, an independent who is firmly anti-MAGA, argues the other side. Ken, who has a background in real estate brokering and relationship coaching, moderates.Andre came to the show wanting to talk about the fracture between America's two major parties. The conversation covers:- Whether we're as polarized as we think, and whether polarization causes our hot-button issues or is a result of them- Tariffs, energy policy, the war with Iran and the upcoming midterms- Immigration and ICE, and how today's reaction compares with the Obama years- Protest, and when it works- Friendships lost over votes- Why the U.S. government is designed to be dysfunctional, and whether that's a strengthAndre and Ned disagree on a lot, but they've worked together for close to ten years and became friends before they knew each other's politics. Near the end, Ken asks each of them what one thing could change the country's direction. Andre says honesty and accountability for politicians. Ned says keep inviting people who disagree to talk to each other. They also debate whether honesty can be legislated.Want to be part of a future episode? Email [email protected] to pitch a topic and co-produce it.Stay Connected:Website: www.climate-verso.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-komar-402b8b68?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosEnjoyed this episode?Leave a review, share it with friends, and help us grow the conversation.Questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected] Follow Our Podcast for More Episodes! Don't miss out on future episodes packed with insights and stories!Website: https://climate-verso.netFacebook: Climate VersoLinkedIn: The Climate Verso Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us!Hosted by Ned Komar.Got questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

Climate change gets personal when the questions get specific. In the second half of this Climate Versa conversation, Ned Comar pushes Betsy Rosenberg and Charles Rotter past the talking points and onto the hardest questions of all: how much of the warming is ours, what the extreme-weather record really shows, and what happens if either side turns out to be wrong.After a short break, Ned tries to steer toward a close by asking each guest what still needs to be said. Instead, the conversation goes deeper. Betsy wants to know whether Charles accepts the basics of human-caused climate change at all. Charles answers directly, then takes aim at the evidence for worsening extreme weather, the alarm over a collapsing Atlantic current, and the high-emissions scenario behind decades of climate projections.* Charles puts a number on it: the climate changes, humans have an impact, and he estimates human activity explains 20 to 30 percent of recent warming at most* A sharp clash over extreme weather, from Bay Area wildfires and winds to a 123°F day in Palm Springs* Opposing views on AMOC, the Atlantic current some scientists warn could reach a tipping point, and whether the data can support that fear* A pointed question for both guests: would you feel guilty if you turned out to be wrong? It sparks a debate over hunger, crop losses, energy costs, and the biofuel-driven food price spikes of 2007 and 2008* The IPCC's move away from RCP 8.5, why Betsy and Charles draw opposite conclusions from it, and Ned's challenge to Betsy to interview Roger Pielke Jr.Betsy says the damage is already here, in failing crops, rising grocery prices, fires, floods, and hurricanes, and that caution is the responsible bet when some changes can't be reversed. Charles says the record shows nothing outside natural variability, that AMOC alarm rests on thin data, and that the retreat from RCP 8.5 shows how much of the emergency was built on a scenario that was never plausible. Ned keeps pulling them back to the question in front of them, and asks whether today's climate fears echo the overpopulation warnings he grew up with.If you want to hear what happens when two people who rarely share a room stop circling and take on the specifics, this half delivers. It's tense, frank, and a rare chance to hear both sides make their case on the same questions, one after the other.Stay Connected:Website: www.climate-verso.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-komar-402b8b68Enjoyed this episode?Leave a review, share it with friends, and help us grow the conversation.Questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected] Follow Our Podcast for More Episodes! Don't miss out on future episodes packed with insights and stories!Website: https://climate-verso.netFacebook: Climate VersoLinkedIn: The Climate Verso Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us!Hosted by Ned Komar.Got questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

Climate change gets real when people stop agreeing and start talking. Ned Comar brings together two longtime climate journalists, Betsy Rosenberg and Charles Rotter, for a blunt, unscripted clash over the science, the politics, and the stakes behind one of the most polarizing issues of our time.What starts as a conversation about climate quickly becomes a high-voltage test of whether radically different worldviews can coexist in the same room. Betsy argues that the evidence is overwhelming, the risks are accelerating, and mainstream media has failed to connect the dots. Charles pushes back hard, challenging the assumptions, the data, and the credibility of the entire alarmist case. Betsy Rosenberg trace her path from CBS Radio to decades of environmental reporting and advocacy Charles Rotter explain how his work with Climate Audit and What's Up With That shaped his skeptical view A heated back-and-forth over climate models, extreme weather, AMOC, RCP 8.5, and what the numbers actually mean A fierce debate over who gets to speak for science, and whether journalists can understand the subjects Ned's attempt to keep the conversation human, even when the room is one step from blowing upBetsy says the climate crisis is already showing up in food prices, wildfires, droughts, floods, and ecosystem collapse. Charles says the panic is driven by bad models, politicized science, and exaggerated claims that don't hold up under scrutiny. The result is not a tidy debate, but a raw look at how fear, certainty, expertise, andIf you care about climate, media bias, scientific credibility, or the way Americans talk past each other on the biggest issues facing the planet, this episode is essential listening. It's messy, uncomfortable, and completely revealing.Stay Connected:Website: www.climate-verso.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-komar-402b8b68?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosEnjoyed this episode?Leave a review, share it with friends, and help us grow the conversation.Questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected] Follow Our Podcast for More Episodes! Don't miss out on future episodes packed with insights and stories!Website: https://climate-verso.netFacebook: Climate VersoLinkedIn: The Climate Verso Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us!Hosted by Ned Komar.Got questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Climate Verso, the podcast where we bring together diverse perspectives to explore the biggest environmental and policy challenges of our time.In this episode of Climate Verso, Ned Komar expands the show’s format beyond climate and brings together two New York local politicians — Brandon Neider and Paul Donnelly — for a candid, cross-party conversation about the issues shaping their communities.The discussion starts with their personal paths into politics, from education and local government to union leadership and community advocacy. From there, the conversation moves into practical concerns like school funding, public education, infrastructure, property taxes, zoning, and the challenges facing working families in upstate New York.As the conversation broadens, the panel takes on bigger questions about partisanship, gun rights, immigration, political polarization, Trump, MAGA, “America First,” executive power, corruption, and the future of American democracy. Even when the debate gets sharp, the tone stays respectful, revealing both the depth of division and the possibility of honest dialogue across ideological lines.This is a wide-ranging, spirited exchange about what local leadership can do, what national politics gets wrong, and whether Americans can still talk to each other across the aisle.Stay Connected:Website: www.climate-verso.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-komar-402b8b68?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosEnjoyed this episode?Leave a review, share it with friends, and help us grow the conversation.Questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected] Follow Our Podcast for More Episodes! Don't miss out on future episodes packed with insights and stories!Website: https://climate-verso.netFacebook: Climate VersoLinkedIn: The Climate Verso Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us!Hosted by Ned Komar.Got questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Climate Verso, the podcast where we bring together diverse perspectives to explore the biggest environmental and policy challenges of our time.Host Ned Komar sits down with Roger Carlson and Jeff Krehmer for a thought-provoking discussion on climate science, energy policy, and the realities behind today’s climate narratives.Topics include:• Sea level rise: past, present, and future• Arctic warming: predictions vs. reality• Human impact on climate and rising CO₂ levels• The role of dust and other overlooked climate factors• Alberta’s oil boom and carbon tax debate• The possibility of an AMOC shutdown• Bridging divides within the climate community• Balancing environmental goals with economic realitiesTogether, they examine the intersection of science, policy, and public perception, showing how open dialogue and differing viewpoints can lead to a deeper understanding of complex climate issues.Guests:Jeff Krehmer: InfiniteResources.comRoger Carlson: SavingTheWorldBeforeBreakfast.comStay Connected:Website: www.climate-verso.netLinkedIn:   / ned-komar-402b8b68  Enjoyed this episode?Leave a review, share it with friends, and help us grow the conversation.Questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected] Follow Our Podcast for More Episodes! Don't miss out on future episodes packed with insights and stories!Website: https://climate-verso.netFacebook: Climate VersoLinkedIn: The Climate Verso Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us!Hosted by Ned Komar.Got questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to Climate Verso, the podcast where we bring together diverse perspectives to foster balanced, meaningful conversations about one of the most pressing issues of our time — climate change.  🎙️ In This Episode:  Host Ned Komar sits down with climate experts Dennis Garrity and Mark Blumler for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of agriculture, climate science, and the controversial potential of geoengineering solutions like stratospheric aerosol injection.  Dennis Garrity emphasizes the critical link between climate change and food security, highlighting the global urgency for sustainable solutions.  Mark Blumler offers a more skeptical lens on climate urgency, challenging conventional narratives and pushing for deeper scientific and historical context.  Together, they explore how differing viewpoints can spark productive dialogue and shed light on the real-world complexities of addressing climate challenges, especially in developing regions.  👥 Guests:  Dennis Garrity, PhD — Board Chair, Healthy Planet Action Coalition (HPAC); Founding Board Chair, Global EverGreening Alliance; Distinguished Research Fellow, CIFOR-ICRAF; Former Director-General, World Agroforestry Centre; Former UN Drylands Ambassador.  Mark Blumler — Associate Professor, Departments of Geography and Biological Sciences, Binghamton University; Non-equilibrium ecologist, evolutionary biologist, and environmental historian.  🌍 Why Listen:  This episode goes beyond black-and-white thinking to uncover the nuances, conflicts, and opportunities shaping our planet’s future.  🔗 Stay Connected:  Website: www.climate-verso.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn:   / ned-komar-402b8b68  💬 Enjoyed this episode?  Leave a review, share it with friends, and help us grow the conversation.  Questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]  Follow Our Podcast for More Episodes! Don't miss out on future episodes packed with insights and stories!Website: https://climate-verso.netFacebook: Climate VersoLinkedIn: The Climate Verso Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us!Hosted by Ned Komar.Got questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

Climate Verso – The podcast where we explore both sides of the climate debate to foster meaningful, balanced conversations about one of the most pressing issues of our time.In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome two prominent voices in the climate conversation: Dr. Judith Curry, a climate scientist known for her critical perspective on mainstream climate narratives, and Andrew Revkin, an acclaimed environmental journalist and advocate for solutions-driven climate reporting. Together, they dive into a nuanced discussion, challenging conventional wisdom and exploring innovative approaches to address climate change.🔥 Topics covered:•The intersection of science, policy, and public perception in the climate debate•Contrasting views on climate risk and uncertainty•The role of journalism and media in shaping climate discourse•Practical strategies for bridging ideological dividesGet ready for an engaging conversation that refuses to settle for black-and-white answers. Join us as we tackle the complexities, conflicts, and opportunities surrounding our planet’s future. Follow Our Podcast for More Episodes! Don't miss out on future episodes packed with insights and stories!Website: https://climate-verso.netFacebook: Climate VersoLinkedIn: The Climate Verso Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us!Hosted by Ned Komar.Got questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

In the very first episode of The Climate Verso Podcast, host Ned Komar sits down with two thought-provoking guests: Dr. Matthew Wielicki, a geoscientist who questions mainstream climate narratives, and Peter Fiekowsky, an engineer and advocate for large-scale climate restoration solutions.Dr. Wielicki shares his concerns about the accuracy of current climate models and whether fear-driven narratives might be slowing down real progress. On the other side, Peter Fiekowsky, author of Climate Restoration: The Only Future That Will Sustain the Human Race, explains his bold vision for using technology to repair the atmosphere and secure a livable future.Throughout the episode, Ned guides an engaging conversation, exploring their differing views on climate science, the role of innovation, and what it really means to create meaningful change.Whether you’re deeply invested in climate action, a skeptic, or just curious, this episode offers fresh perspectives and plenty to think about. Follow Our Podcast for More Episodes! Don't miss out on future episodes packed with insights and stories!Website: https://climate-verso.netFacebook: Climate VersoLinkedIn: The Climate Verso Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us!Hosted by Ned Komar.Got questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]