Phelim McAleer: The Trial of the Century | Tom Nelson Pod #188

Phelim McAleer is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, public speaker, and podcaster.  He is a New York Times best-selling author.  He is also a playwright and the creator of the verbatim podcasting genre. 

00:00 Introduction to the Steyn Trial

00:36 Details of the Alleged Defamation

01:56 The Central Point of the Case

02:05 Stein's Defense Strategy

03:13 Michael Mann's Reactions

05:04 The Stakes of the Case

10:08 The Lawyers Involved

14:41 The Podcast Coverage of the Trial

19:07 Speculations on Mann's Participation

22:32 The Legal Intricacies of the Trial

23:12 The Role of Witnesses and Testimonies

23:46 The Boring Testimony of Raymond Bradley

24:38 The Controversy Over Data Collection

25:31 The Long Road to Trial

26:20 Media Coverage and Public Perception

27:14 The Impact of Simberg's Post

28:36 The Role of Lawyers and Self-Representation

29:11 The Dynamics in the Courtroom

29:48 Steyn’s Previous Legal Victories

30:44 The Jury Selection and Bias

34:28 The Impact on Mann's Funding

35:57 Celebrity Presence in the Courtroom

37:13 Stein's Connection to Fox News

38:08 Reflections on the Trial and Future Plans

https://twitter.com/PhelimMcAleer

Climate Change On Trial podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jDpaNT18Yg0t8kIvfV0Du

Watching the trial live: https://wattsupwiththat.com/2024/01/18/watch-the-mann-steyn-trial-live/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAnnandPhelimScoop

2009 climate realist film: Not Evil, Just Wrong: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/watch-not-evil-just-wrong/

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