A true-crime podcast about climate change, hosted and reported by award-winning investigative journalist Amy Westervelt.
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mdossantos
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
As many other reviewers have said, this podcast is simultaneously fascinating and infuriating. Amy does a phenomenal job of digging into the history of oil in the United States and clarifies how it became part of our cultural identity. And despite the often upsetting nature of revealing all these truths, I binged all of the episodes over the course of a couple of weeks because it was so engaging. Thanks to Amy and the rest of the Drilled team for shining a light on how we got to where we are today, and for reminding me that there are ways out of the mess we’re in.
The Kobayashi
5 out of 5 stars
Drilled
Informative and upsetting at the same time. Keep it up and thanks.
AtlJemo
5 out of 5 stars
The best education I’ve ever gotten
This podcast is amazing. I can’t believe how in depth it is and the mad men season blew my mind. Definitely worth supporting.
Kay Jag
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and informative
A must-listen for anyone who wants to understand why progress on climate has been stymied and what we can do about it.
brett.anton.34
5 out of 5 stars
Take a listen.
Reporting from internal company sources and top scientists. Pods can be a little short… listen to a few at a time?
Oniyaba
3 out of 5 stars
Good content - awful podcast execution
Great content - awful podcast execution. 100 episodes that could literally be just 5 long episodes. Each is 15 minutes with 10 minutes of replay + advertising. All I get is creepy music and a short build up to the next episode. So annoying, sorry.
DJ JoePop
5 out of 5 stars
My fav podcast…
Such great reporting. It’s tough to hear how industry is screwing our planet over, but a lot of hope is offered as well.
DowntownREO
5 out of 5 stars
A must listen for all of humanity
Such an excellent podcast, but also terrifying. The human race is so screwed.
tab84
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing podcast.
Well researched, hard hitting. B rings me news and views about climate change that I didn’t know I needed to know. Thank you Amy. You are my Shero!
🐓🦎
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
I love this podcast. The information is fantastic, if not sad, and the host is amazing!
Brady Orca
5 out of 5 stars
Necessary and in-depth
Thank you Amy and Drilled team! This podcast needs to be heard by the world to understand the criminal nature of the fossil fuel industry and facilitate its swift demise. We aren’t going anywhere!
Jonbsan
5 out of 5 stars
The facts
Excellent show that exposes the gas-lighting that the fossil fuel industry has been doing for decades. Must listen for anyone who cares about our shared future.
Musing by Me
5 out of 5 stars
Important!
Verifiable information. Reputable guests. Scary (bite size) episodes. True crime format fits this podcast to a tee! Thumbs up.
AnneCPatt
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Great show; informative and just the right length for my walks :)
Kirby007
5 out of 5 stars
Details and great delivery
I have been listening for a short time and already have made connections between what local action I can take in my New England community to fight the fossil fuel industry. Thank you!
Camisado666
5 out of 5 stars
By far my favourite podcast
I’ve generally struggled to get into podcasts because I can never really keep up with the info. This podcast has stories that keep you interested, with a good mix of narrative and interviews in an easy to understand way. It breaks climate issues down into concrete examples rather than vague ideas. I also like how the ads on the podcast are for things viewers would actually be interested, rather than the standard sponsors that other podcasts tend to use. I guess my only complaint is that I wish episodes came out more often, because if so it would probably be the only thing I listened to.
modest mediator and Buddhist
5 out of 5 stars
Must must must listen!
Incredibly detailed account of the subversion of our democracy by Big Oil at the cost of the earth and our way of life..
PaulDuke33
5 out of 5 stars
The best
Very informative well researched and reported.
ksl789
5 out of 5 stars
Great information
Great show with information and insight to combat the big oil propaganda machine.
sue p mom
5 out of 5 stars
Sue p mom
Keep up the great work!
kingkaylen
5 out of 5 stars
amy is the best
you are doing such incredible important work in this world and I am so thankful I have found Drilled and Hot Take and everything you do. can’t thank you enough, you’re changing lives hearts and minds with this amazing podcast
curtsnrt
5 out of 5 stars
Eye opening and essential
The newest series of shows (about how fossil fuel companies put together lesson plans for educators to use) continue the excellent tradition of the show. Who needs more podcasts, you may ask. Well, this one gives you a lot of information you need to think about how to address climate change and why the fight is so hard and so many are resistant. And it’s not overwhelming listeners with episodes (a good thing in our Information Age). Quality over quantity. Excellent work.
alliesante
5 out of 5 stars
Essential
This is the most important conversation we can have. Expertly produced and thoroughly researched. Thank you to the team who put together what I think is the best anthology of the libertarian anarchists’ undermining of our global future.
Masgj245:36
5 out of 5 stars
Illuminating
Drilled has helped my understanding of the oil and gas industry deepen and expand. The information is robust, and the show is well-edited and produced. I find it engaging and informative.
cloois
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic and important
This is a terrifically presented and researched show on an extremely important topic.
shadycarp
3 out of 5 stars
Production issues make it unlistenable
Amy, you have a great voice. Don’t listen to these people. I am extremely sensitive to vocal fry and annoying voices—yours is incredibly enjoyable to listen to. But please, for the LOVE OF GOD, the producers of this show need to up their game. 1. Master your audio levels so my ears don’t get blown out every time someone gets excited or moves close to the mic. 2. STOP playing music behind the entire episode! Music is used to mark transitions in podcasts. When I hear that annoying frenetic track going in the background the whole time, my brain is constantly on edge waiting for a transition rather than listening to the content. It’s very distracting. 3. Either make longer episodes, or get rid of the padding. Episodes are extremely short yet are still padded with unnecessary recaps of the last episode and previews of the next. Plus an ultra long introduction with that awful music track playing behind it the whole time. The actual substance of the episodes can be so good, but then it’s over before it even started. Very frustrating as a listener. 4. It seems Amy has started talking very slowly this latest season, which is annoying as well. If this isn’t due to a physical reason, please change back to your normal cadence. Trust your audience. They can change the playback speed if they aren’t absorbing the information well enough. I really love the content of this show, but the issues above (especially the incessant music) makes it very difficult to enjoy overall.
MadWayne101
2 out of 5 stars
Well done
We need a lot more podcasts like this. The battle to save our planet is way to lopsided in favor of big oil. Wayne in San Francisco
- PC
5 out of 5 stars
Simply Great Information
A great look into the manipulation of citizens by a company with well-documented pollution issues. Underscores the hubris of Formosa Plastics and their total disregard for human and ecological impacts of their activities and products. - PC
midlomollee
5 out of 5 stars
Just, so good
Amy Westervelt belongs on the evening news. Or at least Dateline or something like that. I truly believe that would make the world a better place.
Phila-Dan
5 out of 5 stars
A lot of things just “clicked” for me
I’ve been getting a lot out of this podcast since discovering it recently, but the July 30, 2021 episode explained so many confusing things about plastics and covid that I had observed but couldn’t quite grasp before. I appreciate the hushed tone of the storytelling, the solid journalism, and the unapologetic perspective that we can do better for this world than we’ve done.
Krenee89
5 out of 5 stars
Well researched and informative
Thank you for sharing these investigations with everyone!
artichoke82
5 out of 5 stars
Don’t hesitate
Drilled is seriously good, I heard about this podcast via the hot take podcast as well as how to save a planet podcast and well I hesitated because I was afraid, to have the wool pulled from my eyes completely. Three months later I finally dove in and binged all of seasons 1-3 and I must say once again, don’t hesitate just listen! Amy is as great a story teller as she is an investigator. Rather than pulling the wool, it was peeled back gently and gracefully with eloquence context and intelligence.
poorisnotignorant
5 out of 5 stars
Top-tier journalistic integrity
This podcast brings it’s receipts, which is why the uncovered through-line is so disturbing. A must-listen for those doing their research who value body sovereignty.
carterfrancis
5 out of 5 stars
Question Everything
In addition to being a thoughtful, well researched and informative podcast, it reminds us of the power of not passively consuming what you hear, read and see. The format is very effective at distilling complex topics and then allowing the listener to continue to follow the threads that interest them. My only quibble is that the episode notes do not provide sources or links, which would be helpful and improve listenability. I find myself stopping often to capture information for follow up.
m47389
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining, well researched, critically important.
Amy Westervelt is a modern day muckraker bringing compelling stories and incredibly important, well researched information to your ears. Drilled covers all the dirty dealings of the oil and gas industry. These stories are infuriating but they fuel me to act on climate change and corporate accountability. Thank you Drilled!!!
RedState_BlueButtinsky
5 out of 5 stars
Do the right thing
Shockingly, well funded forces are at play to prevent precisely the journalism that this podcast is performing. Our collective future depends on the these messages reaching a wider audience. Please help them by subscribing.
JosTAussie
5 out of 5 stars
Well researched and great delivery
These petrochemical companies are just as corrupt and complicit in the climate crisis as the tobacco companies were in the lung cancer epidemic. Criminals the lot of them.
R1245Z54321
5 out of 5 stars
Must listen. All seasons.
Some of the best reposting on energy and climate in the World. Fabulous work.
FilmsDC
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible podcast
Drilled is as compelling as a crime thriller with stranger than fiction insight on the forces that are preventing climate action. Each episode leaves me with deeper insight and a greater desire to act.
Marty Gibbins
5 out of 5 stars
Well researched and documented
This is a detailed historical narrative of how the fossil fuel industry diverted a fraction of their billions in profits to misrepresent the facts, redirect attention away from their polluting and corruption, and overwhelm underfunded science and a fragile democratic process. And the narrative continues with fossil fuel industry corrupting governments to delay or prevent regulation and ensure they can continue polluting and extracting wealth from heritage national resources without consequence. The facts presented are verifiable from independent sources, and leave the industry without a rebuttal, only continued misdirection and green washing.
Kadence404
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Excellent research and reporting plus great narrative story telling
Jeff Spakowski
5 out of 5 stars
5 stars for content I wish we didn't need
Journalist Amy Westervelt had a great idea: Tell climate stories like true crime ones. With each passing season, including the upcoming July one on the fracking and plastics boom, Drilled's storytelling goes deeper, shows more humanity, and knits together the actions by individuals in the fossil fuel industry to the larger fabric of the system of power and $ they operate and thrive in. Essential listening to understand not only the facts of Climate Change but the ways the fossil fuel industry tries to hide its influence.
woof1031
5 out of 5 stars
Intelligent and informative
I search the internet for truthful information untainted by political lobbying. Npr has been the only news organization I completely trust. This podcast is now on this elite (and short) list. Thank you for your hard work, digging deeper into this important issue in order to bring the truth back into the light.
Jellygteen
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible Reporting
Whether you are a media buff or an environmentalist or a social justice warrior, this podcast is definitely for you. The intersectional coverage of the gas and oil industry will confound and surprise even the most well read listener. I considered myself very informed on the issue, and I had so many jaw-dropping moments over the seasons. Absolute must listen!
MediumListener
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast, Highly Recommend
Great podcast!
G. Foote
5 out of 5 stars
New listener
On my 2nd episode and really enjoy this! If you like podcasts like Ten Fold More Wicked, this podcast is set up similarly (without dramatic music)
泰书华
4 out of 5 stars
good but need to improve
for an important and relevant science based podcast i think over the top inaccurate language is egregious. Specifically; saying “mid two thousands”. Such an ugly clumsy mouthful. and if that is not reason enough in consideration of us who have to listen to it, then maybe the logic is enough reason. that would be around the year 2500, or in the range of 2400-2600. if you want to talk about the years 2000-2010 you have plenty of choices. “oughts”, “naughts”, “naughties”, “early 21st century” or just saying specific numbers like “2003 to 2005”. thanks for reading this. i hope to help.
dempseydear
5 out of 5 stars
I never get over my chills
Amy’s reporting helps keep me grounded when I can’t wrap my head around lifetimes that occurred before mine and how we got to where we are today.
wuerfie
5 out of 5 stars
Must Listen
Fantastic podcast that pulls back the curtain on the fossil fuel industry and its decades-long PR strategy to delegitimize climate science and manipulate the public, and the media’s role in helping to spread misinformation. Lots of historical information conveyed through powerful, present-day stories. Start with season 1.
RobynSadowski
5 out of 5 stars
Such Important Work!
Thank you Amy for doing this very important work and diving into the details. I can listen to you talk for hours.
Cartersauce
1 out of 5 stars
Trash
Poop
caseybart
5 out of 5 stars
Frustrating and necessary
This podcast will frustrate you. But the story of every season has been a necessary look in the mirror at society’s lack of will to do what is needed.
tic talk
5 out of 5 stars
Judge Kaplan a lobbyist??
Judge Kaplan a “lobbyist” for big oil? That must be a bit of hyperbole. Couldn’t find anything on google to corroborate that. I get that he’s in bed with them but I worry you will get hit with a libel suit making those claims..
Frederick Green
5 out of 5 stars
Addictive but...
Love this podcast but would love to find the missing episodes in season one...
Altos del Maria
5 out of 5 stars
Exploiting scientists
Excellent podcast. Tragic to see the choices of people with power, looking only into finances and presenting so much misinformation.
Global Patriot
5 out of 5 stars
Inside the Climate Change Fiasco
If you’ve ever wondered how we got into this mess in the first place, you’ll get the gory details and more. It may make you sick as you come to understand there are folks who will poison you for profit, but it’s the sad reality we need to understand.
kayferguson13
2 out of 5 stars
New host needed
The voice of the host grates on my nerves. No one told her to make her voice sound like a big girl? Great topics wasted.
123400c
5 out of 5 stars
Like it
Like it
Ash Lau
5 out of 5 stars
As horrifying as it was to hear, this show was a much needed listen
Very important podcast to listen to, especially as we head into the election. This podcast uncovers unforgivable criminal genius and the unfortunate division and misinformation it has caused.
pcothenet
5 out of 5 stars
Infuriating but necessary
This show is infuriating. Not the show and host itself, but the scandals it’s uncovering are. Necessary to make you rethink what you thought you knew about Climate Change.
Patrick371!
5 out of 5 stars
Everyone should listen!
Such an important and interesting news story. Wish everyone would listen to this podcast!!!
caroprioglio
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for bringing all this to light
Crucial to listen in the world we are living today.
Robin, like the bird
5 out of 5 stars
The Tobacco - Climate Infocalypse
Amy Westervelt’s reporting is of the utmost importance in this age of disinformation. I learned of it from another podcast, Gaslit Nation, and started listening from the very first episode, going forward. Definitely the way to catch up, since each episode in a season builds on the one before, and each season builds on the previous one. Between this, and Gaslit Nation, I feel like a huge, hideous picture is starting to form, connecting everything wrong with our present society with everything else. A whole ecosystem of disinformation and self dealing. She should meet up with author Nina Schick. Next step is to go support her on Patreon, to help her realize her goal of complete independence in her reporting.
Bergt2020
1 out of 5 stars
Good content but lousy speech patterns
Too much vocal fry! Amy needs a vocal coach. If you podcast for living, kind of important not to have distracting and annoying speech patterns.
CTL KY
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for keeping the issues of climate and justice front and center!
This podcast is sorely needed in these times.
N.H.Cu
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant show, brilliant journalism, imperative topics
I wish there were more shows like this one that addressed climate issues with this level of investigative acumen!
#sad1310
4 out of 5 stars
Great, but ...
It’s it kind of disingenuous to complain about fossil fuel companies and their misinformation campaign when you love to interweave commercials into your podcast? I think it would be much better if you did like others and said - now for a break or something at the start of the show that you are going to promote a product which may of may not have anything to do with the climate crisis vs. the main body of work about the climate crisis.
Ahoog69
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent, But...
The material and the presentation are excellent, but the labeling and ordering of the episodes is incongruous at best. Several episodes do not display any number or date. I would very much like to listen to this in the proper order as I am starting out in August, 2020. I would very much appreciate someone taking the time to make the necessary corrections.
reecepacheco
5 out of 5 stars
Stellar, mind-blowing reporting
This is a must listen for anyone interested in climate news, and particularly its history of disinformation campaigns executed by the fossil fuel industry. Start at the beginning and listen all the way through.
Kd838
5 out of 5 stars
Everyone should listen to this
This is extremely detailed reporting that truly illustrates how we got to the state we’re in today with America’s response to climate change. If more people understood how oil companies have undermined democracy in America, perhaps we’d see more support for strictly regulating oil and holding corporations accountable...maybe that’s wishful thinking. Anyways, I can’t wait to make my family listen to this on long car rides! THANK YOU for making this podcast!
hhd400
5 out of 5 stars
Well-reported and totally bingeworthy
Detailed, startling, and much-needed reporting on the deep roots of both climate science and climate denial. Whether you’re new to climate issues or already know a lot, I guarantee you’ll learn something.
kabam89
5 out of 5 stars
If you care about climate change you must listen to this podcast
I don't even like podcasts and I love this podcast so deeply. It's like Serial but for the fossil fuel industry. Any one who is interested in doing something about climate change must listen to this podcast in its entirety to get a sense of what we're up against.
court force
3 out of 5 stars
Good idea, immature execution
I’ve listened to this podcast since it first came out. Lots of interesting info especially if you’re new to the world of fossil fuels, but sometimes the exaggeration seems self-defeating. Of course we expect and relish an anti-petroleum bent on a show like this, but I’m disappointed listening to almost every episode recently as the narrator continually goes beyond facts mixed with justifiable personal beliefs and ventures into sensationalism. We’ve got enough of that in our current U.S. administration and right-wing pundits. The rest of us should not stoop to that level, and it saddens me to see that more and more are doing so. I do give it three stars because she still does discuss many interesting topics, reports and data, but please listen with a grain of salt and try to follow up on this show’s claims. The truth is out there and it’s often bad, but we shouldn’t need this type of exaggeration and distortion of basic facts to make us realize it.
walnetty
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you
Very impressed with how in-depth the conversation and education. Made my day to have all the laces tied today! Ty
Factory Rat
5 out of 5 stars
Deep Details
This great! Much more depth than radio and TV news shows have time for.
Dr Steve bru
5 out of 5 stars
Finally! Excellent research
Glad this information is out there. Wonderful podcast, informative on how everything is tied together... PS: Immature and easily insulted trumpettes will refute science and real information just so they never have to admit they were wrong. Not sure why but heel digging syndrome is strong with oil. We must not lose this fight.
Nicky2287
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent research
Entertaining, informative and gripping! High production values!
Master22345_77ad
5 out of 5 stars
Great
I love this show but it’s hard for me to listen to. It makes me so angry to hear about how abusive big oil is. Keep up the great reporting.
KermitTheByron
5 out of 5 stars
Good Show!
Interesting & eye opening! Thank you.
Catahoulatexas123
1 out of 5 stars
Yawwwn
Boring, had high hopes.
elwurd
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Journalism
Fascinating information from start to finish. Hooked from episode one on. Most recently, in late March 2020, even more poignant.
Samuel Edward
5 out of 5 stars
Well styled, well informed
This is just a fantastic podcast that covers media, history, propaganda and power with a central focus on climate change. It does that while simultaneously maintaining humility and a refined sense of style. The stories are well put together, the seasonal format flows. I look forward to new episodes. Just the right length for me at about 30 mins. Season 3 was really what made it a must listen for me. Mad men, old timey audio clips. Hell, even got nazis and John Birch, big oil and big tobacco... I’m a fan.
Stash & Megan
5 out of 5 stars
Informative
Very informative podcast. I’m curious though. I notice some of the first season episodes are missing. #9, 11,12,13. Where are they?
ALinkToThePabst
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Packed full of important information — and also fun!
Rippit!
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
While I’m not always keen on the way the podcast is styled, the information is awesome
Oregon Zac
1 out of 5 stars
Cool Podcast
Awesome podcast, terrible adverts. I’m pro-CBD use BUT CBD is not a cure all, and for a podcaster that professionally dismantles propagandist bs you should be ashamed of yourself for peddling a false narrative that your CBD sponsor will cure everything under the sun. Your sponsors are a group of powerful elites lying to the public about their product to make a ludicrous profits while ironically contributing to the problem of commercial pollution. Again, awesome podcast...but you’re a total phony.
Adk Jon
5 out of 5 stars
Not just...
Season 1 is just the beginning of the climate denial rabbit hole with fantastic interviews with former energy company researchers. But then Amy, the host, brings in the masterminds of corporate propaganda in which has shaped our society in the last hundred years. Drilled is the ever diminishing voice of a truly free press.
spacebag
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This pod is solid gold. I’m going to send it to climate denying relatives. I think it might actually hit home for them. Fingers crossed.
Unwrinkling
5 out of 5 stars
I’m ready for Netflix to turn this into a film
This podcast is exceptional. Amy Westervelt’s reporting is rock-solid and her storytelling compelling — and understanding the narrative being unspooled here could not be more critical at this juncture in history. Sincerely hope that Netflix or some other streaming giant catches whiff of this and turns it into a film or TV series; it deserves the widest possible audience and (is bingeable af).
amandamartinek
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent in depth reporting - thank you!
I’ve learned so much listening to this well researched, in depth, investigative podcast. The host is incredible. Thank you to this team for bringing this information to the public!
Jmmillett
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing podcast.
My high school drafting class semester project was a solar house. Solar panels had been installed on the White House. MIT and the department of energy setup a test array of different types of solar panels in a field in my town. It was common knowledge that we as a nation had to get off fossil fuels. Then Regan was elected president, the solar panels were removed from the White House, the test array of solar panels was abandoned... and 40 years later here we. This amazing podcast explores why and how we were led astray.
Majdade
5 out of 5 stars
the most important podcast you'll listen to
this podcast has been an eye opener - a true thriller and sadly a real life one. i would never have imagined all the plotting and com-plotting that's been happening in the last 30-40 years. Everyone should listen to this podcast to understand where we are and where we're headed. well done for such a great and thorough job!
Iheartnalgas
5 out of 5 stars
Very in depth reporting and easy to follow
I love the way that Amy connects the dots. Listened to season 3 all the way through and was impressed with facts presented. There is a little bit of a web to follow but each episode is laid out clearly. It blew me away how the mechanics of disinformation have such old roots and the playbooks have barely changed!
Robertcaruso23
5 out of 5 stars
The best and one of the most important topics
Amy is amazing at uncovering all the specifics and history of our climate change crisis and it’s connection to big oil. Great job
sand2summit
3 out of 5 stars
Amazing Content Riddles With Ads
The short format results in a large proration of this podcast being just advertisements and credits. This entire series could be one or two 30 minute episodes. What a waste of time this posdcast is whith a subject matter that is so compelling.
nfidgrgdjtbtidnehri
5 out of 5 stars
Very well done!
Very informative-narrator is easy to listen to and it flows really well. I just can’t seem to get all of season one. :(
litdltdikkyd
5 out of 5 stars
Explains the mystery
Of why so many people doubt climate science.
hah4237
5 out of 5 stars
Please don’t stop this good work.
I really enjoy listening to “the weeds” of issues and this is very well laid out and clear enough that even members of my family who’ve been brought up on the oil field money and brainwashed on their propaganda could be able to understand. And so glad you’ve made a related series “Hot Take”. Everyone should give that podcast a listen too if you like “Drilled”. Keep up the great work!!!
ehobbsbrown
5 out of 5 stars
Must listen
Everyone should give this podcast a listen.
Bianca from Texas
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast to Learn from
Wanted to get a better understanding of climate change and this podcast did just that. Super informative but not to where you can’t understand. I love people who talk about the cold hard truth, and this is the perfect podcast if you want the truth and history of what is happening today.
CarolynBahar
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Drilled is amazing! I'm always so excited when a new episode comes out. It's so informational and presented well. Amy Westervelt is amazing.
sphyrna112
5 out of 5 stars
Where are episodes 9,11, and 14?
I absolutely love this podcast and have shared it with all of my friends and family. I want to keep listening but can’t find episodes 9, 11, and 14 :(
katie r k
3 out of 5 stars
Interesting but sound quality needs work!
Really interesting content but it’s hard to get past certain elements of the sound quality. For example, the ads are much louder than the journalism. Please fix!!
Treesong
5 out of 5 stars
Great climate podcast that keeps getting better
I've been a fan of Drilled since the beginning. At a time when there were far fewer climate podcasts, it was one of the best. Now, it's still one of the best. A handful of others achieve a similar degree of relevance and engagement, but none surpass it The true crime theme is a great way to tap into an existing popular genre. It's also a great way to reframe climate denial and delay as intentionally unethical and criminal behavior for profit rather than a mere difference of political opinion. Each season delves into a great deal of well-researched detail about a different aspect of the problem. I'm on Season 3 now, which uncovers the historical roots of the "Mad Men of Climate Denial." It's informative, compelling, and like any good true crime story, I can't wait to hear what comes next. Check it out today. You'll be glad you did!
rafa0330
5 out of 5 stars
Good
Good
caitlinrcruz
5 out of 5 stars
S2 was incredible!!
So excited to dive into season 3.
wynn w
5 out of 5 stars
Gripping and timely
Amy Westervelt tells the true crime story of climate science in an utterly unique and gripping fashion. Her research is top tier and she is hard not to love in her specific brand of truth telling.
eye_day
5 out of 5 stars
Crucial to All Humans
Amy Westervelt has produced an excellent history of the greedy fossil fuel companies and their anti-science propaganda.
MJMpodcastlistener
5 out of 5 stars
A must listen.
This podcast offers so much well-researched information on the manufacturing of climate denial and the zeitgeist of the US through the last few decades. It’s jarring, raw, and shows how Big Oil took advantage of people to sow fossil fuel addiction into the nation’s collective subconscious. Now I wonder if we could use those same marketing and psychology tools against them for climate crisis reversal.
yillish
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
A must listen for everyone
qwertyclar
5 out of 5 stars
Digestible and relevant stories about how we got here
I work in transportation and come up against the car lobby quite frequently. Westervelt’s podcast keeps me up to date on the tactics, tropes, and priorities of the oil/gas industry—and hints at what works to keep them at bay.
arowe53
5 out of 5 stars
Important journalism
Well researched and written, with expert primary sources and references. This podcast should be heard by every American and shared in schools!
rfugal
5 out of 5 stars
Better listening than the Ezra Klein Show
Amy once replied to me on Twitter 🤯, answering my question about an episode of the Ezra Klein Show she had listened to. That gave me an opportunity to juxtapose the two, and Drilled wins hands down. Not really apples to apples, the draw of EKS is the guest of the day, but every episode of Drilled is excellent and worth the time you’re putting in.
mdcooper88
4 out of 5 stars
Informative podcast
Good info (although clearly politically biased, but the facts are facts). Audio is a bit weird - like she’s whispering but super sensitive mic to pick up all the mouth sounds. Bonus episodes/interview are boring - give us more narrative journalism
TripGoBlue
5 out of 5 stars
The story Big Oil doesn’t want you to know
Listen and judge for yourself who has something to hide. Those with the most to gain from the status quo will do whatever they can to hold onto it and manipulate our democratic system by spreading confusion and disinformation. All you need to do is follow the money.
gd4360
2 out of 5 stars
Podcasters: Sound quality matters a lot!
I’m very interested in the information and opinions on this podcast, but after three different episodes wrecked my nerves with crashing dishes in the background, I gave up. I tried different earbuds as well as just the phone speaker, and several different podcast-players, but nothing helped. I listen to a wide variety of podcasts every day, and I know that good podcasters find a quiet place to do their interviews (on both ends if by phone) without dishes, sirens, jets or other sharp noises in the background. It’s not expensive or difficult. If you won’t listen to your own podcast as an audience member would, on a phone or in the car, you may not know. At the very least get a friend to listen the way any other audience member would, and give you honest feedback. I can’t be the only listener who unsubscribes because of careless sound quality.
Momunculus
5 out of 5 stars
Should be required listening
Everyone should know the depth of lies and manipulation that drove us to where we are now. The true crime style of storytelling is compelling, and the short episodes always leave me wanting to hear more.
medderlove
5 out of 5 stars
Changed My Life
Season 1 of Drilled literally changed my life by opening my eyes to the breadth and depth of what corporations like Exxon have done to us. Every human should listen to this. At times, the storytelling falls off and the delivery feels a bit dry, but don't let that stop you. This is deeply important reporting.
trikeman
5 out of 5 stars
Why Hasn’t This Existed Before?
Listening to Drilled, it’s such an obvious approach to this that I’m amazed it’s not more common: man-made climate change, and the sheer denial of facts around it, told in the style of a true crime story.
activeaggressive
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent reporting, urgent topic
This is the only person I know of who is telling the crucial story of climate change denial and how corporations created it. I’ve been following climate change and environmental news for a long time, but I learn something every time I listen to this podcast.
important truths
5 out of 5 stars
Must listen, but please improve audio
Five stars because I think every American should listen to this. We must know the truth about the fossil fuel industry! But, I cannot stand Amy’s recordings. It sounds like she’s recording them in a closet at home, whispering and she adds really distracting inflection. I want to recommend this to everyone but I get so distracted by her inflection that I’m hesitant to share this particular podcast versus just literature on the topic. Please consider constructive audio analysis!
LenaJones77
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Everyone should listen to this program! Amazing reporting and Amy is a gem.
Christopher Howell
5 out of 5 stars
If there could only be more people like her
Amy Westervelt digs in and calls it out - and then she thinks about what to do, what comes next.
GameMasterToro
2 out of 5 stars
Great content, bad audio
Let me begin by saying I very much appreciate this pod's message and its mission. Listened to every season. However, as of the last 3 eps, the audio is very poor quality, with random silences, popping, high bass, clipping, etc. Played on multiple devices so I know it's not me. Guys, this is season 3 of this series, not season 1. Please get your act together!
1-tee
5 out of 5 stars
Everyone should listen to this
Great coverage of our sad history and absolutely criminal behavior. This should be required listening. Play it in parks, subways, trains, TV and radio. Put it on billboards.
ruthschaefer
5 out of 5 stars
This is an astonishingly great podcast.
A few months ago I learned that just 100 companies have been the source of more than 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions in recent decades. This podcast explores how the fossil has spent vast amounts of money discrediting its own climate change research and persuading government officials and the general public that the climate catastrophe facing us is still debatable. They want us to believe that the solutions to this crisis are so cumbersome and uncertain we shouldn’t even try to change the status quo. If you want to understand the inner workings of this insidious disinformation campaign, you will want to subscribe to this unique, beautifully produced podcast.
livimeikle
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, astonishing, crucial.
Astonishing and infuriating, brilliantly told and so well-produced. This podcast blew my mind, made me angry, made me think, and changed my view of the entire history of the climate change battle. Should be required listening.
nbhgfvhjhff
5 out of 5 stars
Must listen!
Historical facts that brought us to where we are today with climate change. It’s an ugly history but one everyone should know about.
Typhoon Actual
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Pidcast
This is an amazing story and very well told. After 20 years as a software engineering consultant in petrophysics I thought knew the business pretty well. I was blown away by the Exxon Bell labs projects, the climate-change research done by the majors, and the plight of the crab fishermen. Well done!!!!
Memememememe&&&&&
5 out of 5 stars
Listen and get educated
This is an excellent podcast about climate change. Get educated on this topic and open your eyes to big oil and the propaganda!
Elfish79
5 out of 5 stars
Great insight
Great pod, well orated, great investigation topic and for a bigger purpose.
Ihatechoosingthesethings
5 out of 5 stars
Important:
Great information on climate change denial.
Spaulding67
4 out of 5 stars
They Say the Proof is in the Pudding...
Grab a spoon and start with Season one. Very eye-opening information. We know things aren't always as they seem. We know there are occasional corrupt activities in the corporate and political world, but corruption is more rampant than we know. The word conspiracy has been made into a joke by those who commit them, and anyone who utters the word is met with chuckles. There is no other word to describe what the fossil fuel industry, married with political allies, has done. Drilled does a great job presenting the facts in an organized fashion, features great interviews with industry research scientists and those impacted by the effects of climate change, and pulls the wool away from our eyes after years of being duped by the very people we thought we could trust. We need people like the team of Drilled doing this kind of work to bring the truth to light. Then we can work toward finding real answers. Listen and share it with your friends.
roserite
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating
A very intriguing and engaging dive into a topic that often seems too overwhelming to investigate.
Thosho
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks for trying to help
This seems like a pretty effective meaning of transferring this info. Rad!!
Red Adolfo
5 out of 5 stars
Inspiring podcast!
A thoughtful look at big oils approach to climate change and what some people are doing about it.
Christopherx4
5 out of 5 stars
Binge worthy information
Fantastic presentation of need to know information.
Chaz Devine
2 out of 5 stars
Meh
The season with the fishermen is interesting but there’s so much low quality audio and inaccurate information it’s meh
jumpup3
5 out of 5 stars
It’s about time
This podcast is a piece of smug satisfaction pie. The clear evidence and good storytelling bring me a sense of relief but also frustration at the fact that these oil companies knew what they were doing but did it anyway. I laughed out loud multiple times.
Bruce is god
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for speaking up.
People like you bringing a voice to this crisis are our only hope!
@fiorellayriberry
5 out of 5 stars
MUST listen
Absolutely thankful this podcast exist. Love how short an powerful the episodes are, how enlightening it is. Never thought this would or could be real. Thank you for creating this!
Hxwee
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Late to the game on this podcast but gobbled up every episode within a couple of days. Fascinating. Can’t recommend this podcast enough!
felton kohn
3 out of 5 stars
Excellent Topic
Too much back ground music. A lot of plug-ins. - a lot!!! If you want to be really effective, stop breaking away from your commentary with very frequent comment intervals. Speak with slightly less depth. It comes obvious- we all want to sound wow! If you want to stress this good message - there is a better way! Please excuse me if I sound harsh but I think I am reasonable here. Good Luck!
Deerlily 52
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent reporting, Riveting Content
I knew that climate denial was a false narrative promoted by the fossil fuel industry, but I didn't realize how deep it ran or the extent of the damage they have caused. Perhaps the the most valuable part of this reporting is to bring awareness to the techniques the connected and powerful have used to spread propaganda and build profitable lies into our cultural fabric. How can we undo the polorization these greedy monsters have created?
AMW4697
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
This is an extremely well researched podcast that does a great job of breaking down how we got to where we are now in regards to climate change. Episodes are brief and easy to follow. It’s a sad/tragic story but an extremely important one for all to hear.
HatfieldWoolsey
4 out of 5 stars
Great research, too repetitive
A lot of factual data and great research here. The format is 20 min episodes. But there is far too much repitition. Each episode only nets about 10 min(max) of content that hasn’t been stated previously. “Previously on Drilled...” I’m impatient and find it mildly annoying talking about what you’ve already talked about every episode after the 1st. Moving on...
philbikes
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful coverage of the impacts of global warming
Helped me to see the topic from a different POV. I had been completely sold on the “Personal Responsibility” perspective. I always wondered why people were having such a hard time with the topic, so much suspicion and lack of understanding of the scientific method. I’ve learned through this podcast of the past and ongoing efforts to distort the science at the expense of us all. I would recommend this podcast to anybody that is interested in the topic. Especially those naysayers that claim its political propaganda. They would probably get the most out of it if they would just keep an open mind. If nothing else they might learn the other sides perspective.
OutrageousFennel
5 out of 5 stars
Should be required listening for everyone
Well-told and well-researched story about the (infuriating) way big oil created a culture of climate deniers. Great work, but so sad it had to be done.
alsamagra
5 out of 5 stars
Compelling
As a social scientist, I grapple with the question of how climate change denial became intertwined with certain identities and ideologies. This podcast has been incredibly helpful to me as I've tried to wrap my head around that issue. It's interesting, well-narrated, and revelatory. My only critique is that sometimes it seems a bit repetitive -- because the episodes are short, often a given episode seems to be spending proportionally a considerable amount of time going over and reusing clips from the previous one. I would prefer fewer, longer (30 min) episodes with less repetition.
St.Krebs
5 out of 5 stars
So good
Used to be a climate change denier years ago. I’ve educated myself with the help of information like this.
sharkboy2005
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Very informational. Tells the truth about big oil
Doug CRNA
5 out of 5 stars
Counter Big Oil Propaganda w facts
Cuts through the Big Oil funded climate denial lies, politics & propaganda to present the truth about industry profitable climate change. The good and honest truth and facts presented in an awesome podcast to shed light on “fake news” of climate denial.
iopis
3 out of 5 stars
Bad 17 minute format with long intros and outros
The content is good. The packaging is inhumane. Each episode is only 17 minutes with at least 3-5 minutes dedicated to ads, reviews of the last episode, promos for the next, and more wasted time. Listening was so infuriating that I will never listen any podcast series is smaller than 30 minute segments. Non-series podcasts can be shorter, since they do not bother with long, interupting, intros and outros.
Mark Ulmer
1 out of 5 stars
Inaccurate and misleading
In the 1970s, the fear was Peak Oil, that is, the world running out of oil, and the onset of a new Ice Age, NOT global warming. This supposed investigative journalist selectively takes interview quotes about events from that time out of context to rewrite a non-factual revisionist history to promote an alarmist view. Shameful.
KmikeFonagy
5 out of 5 stars
Very Informative
Amazingly well produced. Does an amazing job of providing the details about how legitimate science got subverted, due to corporate interests.
thoughtful manchild
5 out of 5 stars
Much needed
It’s about time a podcast covers corporate climate denial with a narrow focus and deep conviction.
SofieGirl11
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding!! Highly recommend.
This podcast is so extremely well done and informative it should be required listening for all podcast enthusiasts. It’s not surprising that oil companies waged a massive public/social campaign to discredit climate change but the details presented in this podcast of the history and details about how this was done should inform, enrage to action, and hear all propaganda from an educated perspective moving forward.
Mo_B_
5 out of 5 stars
Everyone needs to listen to this
I highly recommend this podcast - it’s a needed truth teller in a time of fake news.
BethanyWed
5 out of 5 stars
Enlightening
Quality reporting and insight. The material and knowledge you hear of and explore throughout this podcast is eye opening to current problems happening in this world associated with problems that could’ve been prevented decades ago. Hooked!
takey56
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This podcast is a amazing example of first class investigative journalism. When listening, be sure to start with season one.
rbk41
5 out of 5 stars
Be in the know!
Thank you for sharing the truth!
beck_o07
1 out of 5 stars
Meh
Poor quality and extremely biased opinions. Would be awesome if it weren’t for those two things. This should be about saving the planet, not pointing fingers and playing he said, she said. But that’s just my humble opinion.
Figgy lucca
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast
Well-researched and clear explanations. There is a lot of information in each episode! Tells a similar story to the book (and movie) Merchants of Doubt, but not so focused on the rougue scientists. It's a broader telling of the story.
Erik Fleming
5 out of 5 stars
Listen
This pod is amazing. Keep fighting the good fight Amy!
jackr
5 out of 5 stars
Clear, penetrating, essential
A critical report on the scandalous conspiracy to protect one industry’s bottom line while lying the rest of us into extinction. Think I’m exaggerating? Binge the available seasons, and then check your understanding.
drkiker
5 out of 5 stars
One of the Most Important Podcasts You’ll Listen To
I join all the other five star reviews. I listen to a lot of news and current issue Podcasts, and this is without doubt one of the best, from both a production and content perspective.
jonnyboy212
1 out of 5 stars
Leftist propaganda
Fake news
dreaming sod
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
I have been looking for a podcast about climate change that would be as gripping and well-reported as other investigative podcasts like In the Dark, Caliphate, or Serial. This is it! I have been telling everyone I can about it--it is so good.
ari.ella
5 out of 5 stars
The. Best. Podcast.
Just finished season one. Don’t have time to write the raving review this podcast deserves because I’m too busy starting season two.
Redpanda312
5 out of 5 stars
A Must-Listen
I have little to add to all the stellar reviews; this is topnotch investigative reporting on the most significant issue of our time—and includes much you won’t find elsewhere. A constructive criticism about production choices, tho: I feel the eerie music constantly interrupting the talk distracting, and feel the intros and outros are too long. The content is dramatic enough!
henskd
5 out of 5 stars
Everyone in America needs to hear this!
So good
nowdafunbegins
5 out of 5 stars
Best journalism I've discovered in years
This should be required by every staffer and MoC, and every child of every fossil fuel executive and their PR shills. If only it could lead to putting these white collar criminals immediately behind bars. I work to develop an app to help recruit and commit a million Americans willing to do direct action to keep fossil fuels in the ground, because alas, it's too late for great journalism to save us, now that we are in an age predicted by Brave New World (Huxley), that there would be no longer a need to censor the truth, because it could be buried in a sea of trivia. Read Amusing Ourselves to Death.--gary krane, phd, cofounder, WinWisely
lucylu6
5 out of 5 stars
Deeply researched and well told
I admit I avoid most climate change coverage because it's so depressing and can make you feel helpless. But this podcast is impressive for its depth of research. When you have a better idea of who's contributing significantly to climate change, then you can have a better idea of how to slow it down, and who to go after for financial support to those who will suffer most. This is a must-listen and one for the public record. Bravo, and thank you.
TexasTokyo
5 out of 5 stars
Deserves a Pulitzer
This is a great series. The immense volume of well funded false equivalent data out there is too much for any non-scientist to sort through. Years ago, I was beginning to doubt what was already proven to be true, but I kept digging because the deniers became too angry and vehement with their denials; a sure sign that something suspicious was afoot. This series does a good job of laying out, in an easy to understand and concise presentation, exactly how the very effective misinformation campaigns have been conducted. They deserve a Pulitzer for this one.
Amen Dahab
5 out of 5 stars
Need to listen
Talks about things that these massive corporations want hidden from the general public’s eye. Listen to the whole series
citizenvelo
5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely crucial listening
We know they lied, but the extent they go to extract away humanities future is STAGGERING. This was fast paced, ad-free, and infuriating.
indapacific
5 out of 5 stars
Wow, so this is how we got to this critical point in history...
A dissection of how climate denialism got so absurdly part of the American psyche, this is a solid podcast for those in the fight for climate policy or those soon to join. We need all hands on deck while also understanding the history of why we got to this point with digestible-sized episodes that are well researched. Solid journalism.
Franci_frou97
5 out of 5 stars
EVERYONE NEEDS TO LISTEN TO DRILLED
This is hands down the best, most informative, most impactful podcast I’ve listened to. Amy’s reporting is incredible; the way that she takes us through the history of climate change and it’s discovery, distillation, and eventual denial by oil and gas companies is moving beyond words. Every time I listen, I’m left with an even greater anger and frustration at the immoral corporations and corrupt politicians whose greed has led to our downfall, and with an even greater drive to do something about it. This is a must-listen for every single person, period, because climate change affects every single one of us!
Sneakypink
5 out of 5 stars
Prepare to be gobsmacked.
This series is incredible. The episodes are manageable sizes and each one reads like a mystery that makes you only want more.
Annaïse
5 out of 5 stars
Nothing short of a masterpiece!
Can't recommend this brilliant podcast enough! If you have ever looked at the insanity of the climate debate and wondered how we got here and why we stay here, this is the podcast for you. Absolutely amazing.
Fed up 12421
5 out of 5 stars
fossil fuel industries actions to mislead the public
In-depth look into the fossil fuel industries 30+ years active disinformation campaign to mislead the public and control the government in order to protect their interests over that of the public and the environment we live in. The media manipulation is the road map that was developed by the chemical industries and now refined by foreign governments (Russia etc) in manipulation countries and the global economy. It’s interesting to think that the ideals of the information was intended to increase knowledge and democracy throughout the world.
mcash44
5 out of 5 stars
Wow. 10/10 would recommend!
This is a podcast that is focused on the social fuel (no pun intended) around the fiery debate on climate change. If you’re looking for scientific explanations for climate change, this is not your podcast. Rather, this investigation reflects the social and political pressures from industries on climate change, and the evidence is shocking. It would be great if Drilled offered some ways for the public to get involved directly with these situations, but sadly I think this would be near impossible. It’s a podcast that jars your worldview into seeing what really is - corruption is real, and climate change is the most pressing issue of this lifetime.
meowluzzykitty
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Good investigative journalism of a serious issue.
Jmh546564
5 out of 5 stars
Must listen to!
This podcast covers essential background of why the climate change argument has any conflict - the oil & gas funded smear campaign. Quick, insightful and easy to understand. Thanks for producing!
ProtohMauloCule
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast - Listened to everything in one day!
I really enjoyed this podcast. I'm highly interested in the subject matter though. If you're not already interested in the subject matter then it might only be a 4 star podcast for you. But I think it is a great walk through the history of the climate denial industry. The format is a little different than other podcasts in the genre, the episodes are really short and there's no "in the field" reporting/recording. On a whole, they seem to be on a bit of a budget, most of the interviews are done over phones or skype or something and have fairly low-fi quality. But the information comes across clearly enough and the story is strung together nicely. I learned a lot and might listen to it again if new episodes don't come out fast enough.
kelseymom
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent a must listen
This is a must listen for anyone who wants to understand how fossil fuel industry has influenced sociey and our political situation
hgddyv
5 out of 5 stars
Dude...
Stop going to Exxon-Mobil gas stations. I’ll never knowingly buy anything that says Exxon again.
Dc piano student
5 out of 5 stars
Very important
This is a n excellent history. Vet accessible and important for anyone concerned about climate change to know.
Colorado Williams
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Excellent podcast. Recommend to anybody interested in the oil and gas industries and their intersection with climate policy.
mishalovka
5 out of 5 stars
A must-listen for everyone
A really well-reported thoughtful investigative documentary about the influence operation conducted by the fossil fuel industry. If you care about politics, economics, the media, let alone climate and renewables, this is essential listening.
The Real Zen Boy
3 out of 5 stars
Hobbled by poor execution
Was hoping for a good nuanced discussion of climate denial. Instead we are subject to poor quality Skype calls and extended free airtime for extremeist views. Ended up hearing more Rush Limbaugh in one series than in the past ten years in total. Lazy journalism.
Ronjvmedia
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast in my library
I think this is something everyone in America needs to listen to. This podcast reenergized and renewed my passion for environmental activism and making the world a better place for future generations.
R23ndwp
5 out of 5 stars
A must-listen for everyone
Factual, investigative reporting at its best. If you care about your children and grandchildren future you must listen to this podcast.
PHawkwood
5 out of 5 stars
The man behind the curton
A wonderful podcast that talks about... not climet change exactly... but about how the story about climet change has been manipulated by those with the biggest money interest in climent change
Sa1inay
5 out of 5 stars
Very Interesting History
This is a lot of really good information on climate denial.
totallymeat
5 out of 5 stars
Try not to get angry
Big Oil be like, should we develop infinite energy or fake news? Since we’re still arguing about whether fossil fuels causes climate change, you can guess which they chose.
amoryb
5 out of 5 stars
Compelling, accessible, & critical
I really appreciate this podcast’s bite-sized storytelling about a heavy and complex subject. Understanding the production of climate denial (& becoming more literate around disinformation campaigns in general) is necessary for our collective survival. Using a digestible “true crime” format for this story is a brilliant choice! This is journalism at its best- providing critical information in a way that you want to consume, because the storytelling is just that good. Just finished the first season and it’s one of my new favorite podcasts. I’ll be recommending to others!
natiomimus
5 out of 5 stars
Great story, even if you think you don’t need to hear more about science
It is a fascinating story about the intersection of science, corporate strategy, journalism, public opinion, and public policy. The implications of the content go beyond climate change to our society’s relationship with science and with evidence.
seegirls
5 out of 5 stars
Everyone should listen to this.
Even if you already are on board with the facts if climate change, please give this a listen. The solid reporting and the facts laid out must be heard. This is a brilliant podcast.
Independant70
5 out of 5 stars
Energy wonk since the 70's says YES to Drilled
I sat in gas lines in 1973 in my parents car because of a gas war, I learned about the US overthrow of the only democracy ever to exist in the Middle East (look it up, Operation Ajax is your only clue) Drilled has the courage and conviction to simply speak the truth about oil corporations and their influence in our governmental affairs. Since our country formed and overthrew the royalist tyrants from Brittain we once again live under a tyranic influence, the massive wealth of carbon barons. Thank you Drilled.
App reviewer 2003
5 out of 5 stars
The most interesting and upsetting podcast I’ve ever listened to
All I can say is...wow. I can imagine no more important issue, and no better conceived podcast than Drilled.
Cromalon008
2 out of 5 stars
This is a very overdramatized podcast.
I believe in climate change. But, as an avid listener of podcasts, I can safely say that although the content is of this podcast good, the productions is not. It is produced with over the top horror music which, I understand the point of—to impress upon how dangerous the people who are doing this are, and how insidious a problem all of this really is. This dramatic backdrop is ultimately distracting and even corny at times, which detracts from the overall seriousness of the issue at worst, and makes the podcast feel like a judgmental lecture at best. I do enjoy it and I hope that it finds a way to strike a less harried and hopeless tone. I understand climate change is real and scary; but my brain shuts down when it all looks hopeless.
Chuck Fossils
5 out of 5 stars
Well Reported!
Even for those who have followed the general news about petro companies' deceptions, this drills to a lot more depth. You realize just how much they have operated like the tobacco companies - false and obfuscating communications for the goal of profiting at the expense of peoples' health.
Ben P Metcalf
5 out of 5 stars
Mandatory Listening
Top notch journalism. It is crushingly disheartening the length a small group of our people have gone to betray current and future generations in order to satiate their greed.
Mahoney2016
5 out of 5 stars
Well-researched and well-told
I greatly appreciate this history of the climate denier initiative that was unfortunately quite successful. I keep thinking about how much healthier and better our world would be today if the tiny number of powerful men talked about in this podcast hadn’t cut R&D and put the money and ingenuity towards new technologies and social supports. Instead, we’re still fighting the same fights of disinformation while time to change grows short.
Grace gene
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
I’m usually true crime all the time but this was a really nice change. Informative and in-depth! I have a lot of trouble with this subject because it’s so multifaceted but this was a good beginner course in the history of climate change denial. Highly recommend!
Clairedanziger
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible look at climate issues
I’ve been waiting for a podcast that depicts climate change denial in an honest an in depth way for a long time and this one delivers. Definitely worth a listen!!!
Marsh Wood
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Such an interesting story, one that needs to be heard and understood if we want to take the next step in battling climate change!!
malexander003
5 out of 5 stars
Science based
Truly science based. Great listen. Engaging and honest.
floridaman1977
2 out of 5 stars
Great story, bad audio quality
It’s difficult to listen to at times due to poor audio quality with recorded interviews.
cailinmclean
5 out of 5 stars
A must-listen!
Drilled gives explanations for what has confounded me for years—how a global problem rooted in scientific consensus turned into a political debate.
Buhnanie
5 out of 5 stars
Fair & Balanced
--because you learn why a 2nd "side" calling Global Warming/man-made Climate Change a "hoax" is itself The Hoax. It is upsetting to me that Conservative leadership has led Conservative voters astray. Businesspeople, as well as homeowners, our economy & American leadership in the world is harmed by our elected officials making laws that give preference to the dirty coal, oil & other backwards industries. It's not that we're not grateful to have come this far using Fossil Fuels, but the FF industry MUST progress into protecting us all & this earth, which also ultimately protects THEIR interests.
M Isles
5 out of 5 stars
great pod. hope they continue producing new episodes.
great pod. hope they continue producing new episodes.
Jhbdhkbd
5 out of 5 stars
Important
You need to hear this. Well produced and easy to binge (between making angry phone calls to congressman that is).
George Kopf
5 out of 5 stars
Arguably one of the most important podcasts ever
What Amy Westervelt has done with this podcast is nothing short of genius. This should be required listening for anyone who uses fossil fuels. The depth of reporting is astonishing. The narrative is compelling. The facts are horrifying.
Max.and.Drake
5 out of 5 stars
Stop what you’re doing and LISTEN
Incredibly informative. Everyone should be required to listen. Do yourself (and future generations) a favor and educate yourself on what’s happening here! To the production staff: Please please please keep telling this story! Thank you for your efforts!
Lwuth
5 out of 5 stars
Exxon’s own scientists were predicting climate change in the 70’s?!
I learned so much about the history of the oil industry and climate change from this podcast. So interesting and absolutely frustrating, but I think society is waking up. I just hope it’s in time!
wildwilly1111
5 out of 5 stars
Blood-boiling
Binge-listened to all of season 1. Don’t do this if you have blood pressure issues or are a big fan of Exxon. I consider myself to be moderately well versed on climate change, but S1 was a real eye opener. Waiting for S2!
laurak1ng
3 out of 5 stars
I wanted to like this, but the underreporting turned me off
Really interesting focus, but the podcast feels like it loses validity in its presentation. The host claims in ep1 that they put the missing puzzle pieces of climate change denial together in this show. But the use of too-long/rambling interview clips and the repetition of facts throughout gives the appearance of a team trying to cover up that they didn’t collect enough audio/information. This feeling is compounded when binge listening by the fact that short episodes start and end with recaps/previews of surrounding episodes. It’s a shame because this is actually a topic that is dense with potential sources, and the structure of this podcast is very intuitive and easy to follow.
OC_AnKhe
5 out of 5 stars
Drilled
Binged on all episodes, well worth the time. Really sad that Exxon changed from good basic science research to research protecting corporate greed.
Don of the comfort class
5 out of 5 stars
Our Peril
Drilled chronicles corporate involvement and arguably criminal misuse of power through time in our collectively shared calamity. My hope is that DRILLED stands out in a sea of good podcasts, and gains listenership. The production is captivating, with good audio effects and intriguing narrative. I have not yet finished listening to the series. I hope that it is prescriptive as well. My fear is that most people still don’t have podcast listening on their radar, and that the urgency of global warming and environmental degradation does not reach a wide audience. I am happy that there are productions like Drilled that counter Madison Avenue, White House assisted barrage of denialism.
Sanchul
5 out of 5 stars
great, critical reporting on the most important issue of our lifetime
Listen! Easy, helpful, binge worthy. If you want to help yourself and others get out from under the effects of a decades long propaganda campaign to sow doubt about climate change and who is culpable for it this is a great place to begin.
Meinms
5 out of 5 stars
Makes Complete Sense
This is what we all know, but many people refuse to believe because they’ve been convinced otherwise. Know we know why.
Pragdog
2 out of 5 stars
Underwhelming. Needs more facts.
I’m an engineer in the oil and gas industry and tried to binge this podcast to get another perspective. I fully believe in climate change but was hoping for more factual information on oil companies manipulating beliefs and providing more evidence of PR teams purposefully misinforming the public. More effort could have been made to make this podcast informative as opposed to just bashing the industry (starting with the ominous music...)
Kb262626
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative
Thanks for a fantastic program!
Popnickspacejunk
2 out of 5 stars
Really wanted to like
I thought it was well organized, historical insight was very interesting, it flowed nicely.. but for a show that wanted to reveal bias in an industry it hypocritically did so with so much bias. It came across almost arrogant in doing so. The music score itself is an example of bias. MOST IMPORTANTLY, however, there was almost NO SCIENCE DISCUSSED though out this series. The entire counterpoint to the climate denial was but science says it’s real ...then went on to give ,seriously, no scientific evidence , no discussion of specific findings. Except maybe one...the crab example.. in which they gave no figures for what levels of that acid were prior to “elevation”. As someone who thinks climate change is real , I am so frustrated. So so frustrated.
emmoel
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast.
Engaging and informative.
Jessica1975
5 out of 5 stars
A Must-Listen!
With the most recent IPCC reports and Fourth National Climate Assessment predicting dire events if we continue with “business as usual,” Drilled is a much-needed accompaniment to other amazing climate podcasts like Radio Ecoshock and The Green News Report.
Atomatica
5 out of 5 stars
Must listen
After reading Merchants of Doubt, I thought I already knew the story of how oil companies wagged war on science, but there is a lot I still didn’t know (e.g. tactics for shifting responsibility for global warming from oil companies to individuals). Drilled is brings great storytelling and science to show listeners the way energy companies are waging a war on the truth in the name of profits.
Dixelaney
5 out of 5 stars
Absolute Clarity
This podcast is astonishingly clear on climate science, the conspiracy to confuse people, and the culpability of “false balance” journalism. Listen and pass it on. Teach it in your classrooms.
Pokyrun
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing reporting!
I am so impressed at the work that has gone in to producing this podcast. The information and facts regarding climate change are outstanding. Well done.
spodaddy
5 out of 5 stars
Remember when cigarettes were safe?
Remember when cigarettes were safe? Remember when lead was a great thing to add to all sorts of products? Remember when hysterical scientists with unknown (but suspicious) motives tried to change things? When they tried to shine a light on the harm? And remember how the American tobacco industry was forced to come out and defend itself? Ha! When the fossil fuel industry struggled to keep that lead in our fuel so it could spew into our schools, homes, playgrounds? Of course the fossil fuel industry is now using the same playbook, but on an larger, more sophisticated scale. DRILLED dives deeply into this story and does so in easy bite-sized installments. “If you’re not outraged you’re not paying attention.”
Rmelcher
5 out of 5 stars
The Derangement Of America
How industry and conservatives turned a population of aging white men into the enemies of future generations.
evanspc
5 out of 5 stars
Terrific & a great listen
Well done, an so urgently needed to cut through the misinformation and spin
Allthenicknametaretaken
5 out of 5 stars
Drilled
Calm , factual and devastating.
Fugeenerd
5 out of 5 stars
5-stars
Highly recommend this for anyone interested in climate change wishing to educate themselves on this topic.
J.C.B.5
5 out of 5 stars
Everyone needs to listen to Drilled
This podcast has shed light on to the biggest crime humanity has ever faced. And the worst part is, the criminals are getting away with it in plain sight. No matter your political or religious beliefs, everyone should listen to this with an open mind. We need to open our eyes and realize that humans are the main cause of climate change; and not only that, but the greediest, power hungry individuals that have chosen money over our future are the biggest culprits. Thank you to Drilled for taking on this enormous task of revealing who is to blame, and what we can do to start changing our culture’s sentiment towards climate change. We need big oil to face the crimes they have committed and republicans and democrats alike need to put their differences aside and come together to advocate for change.
nebraskanick
4 out of 5 stars
Too short
This podcast is fact based and balanced. But it is to short and leaves out too much. For example, fossil fuel’s economic roles in places like Russia and Venezuela. Or the lead in leaded gasoline.
chrisrbrown
4 out of 5 stars
Episodes too short
Fascinating story, well-presented. But episodes are too short. Not conducive to listening to while driving or doing anything that doesn’t allow you to start a new episode every 18 minutes
name#1245
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
An important story told in a detailed and compelling way. A must listen.
childoffriday
5 out of 5 stars
Learn about the greatest fraud in history
Big tobacco and Big pharma’s opioids have nothing on the global catastrophe that Big Oil has foolishly foisted in the world. This is the inside scoop.
Lscoob
5 out of 5 stars
Terrific, accurate history, a call to arms
This insightful, accurate history of the interplay between big oil and climate science is a must listen. America needs to wake up. We have been hoodwinked, and our politicians bought and paid for by big oil. It’s time for climate action.
darcwood
5 out of 5 stars
We must begin to really think about the world we are leaving for our children and grandchildren!
As the only Xmas gift I want this year-I am asking everyone in my family to listen to this entire series
Theworldisnowwatching
5 out of 5 stars
Uncovering the most important issue of our time
Incredibly informative and an invaluable tool in your knowledge arsenal to fight the effects of climate change. Also, the only bad reviews on this podcast are people speaking from the exact misinformation campaign the podcast examined, so don't let them fool you.
sshenck
3 out of 5 stars
Important
It’s well written and the topic is important. My issues deal with the style of the podcast as opposed to the content. The music is overwrought at times, the synth reminiscent of late 90s true crime news shows. This topic is too important for melodrama. Also, the narrator has a very quiet voice and there are many times that I can’t hear her over the music.
RockOperatic
5 out of 5 stars
Intriguing!!!
This is a fantastic show. Loved every episode!!!
BradleyBradley
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible Series
Great reporting my Amy Westervelt on an issue that (I believe) will be the defining problem human beings must solve if we are to move forward.
CDTLate
5 out of 5 stars
Incredibly Informative
This expose into the way the Oil companies covered up the impact of climate change is fascinating and jaw-dropping. The widespread skepticism of global warming we see today is a testament to all that this podcast serves to report upon, and begs the question of what the world might look like if Oil companies had instead focused their funding on renewable energies rather than politicizing climate science.
OnTexasTime
1 out of 5 stars
Propaganda
Another attempt by leftists to fool the public into believing that climate change is man made. Earth’s climate is not static. Climate change has been occurring since the earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago—-long before man arrived on the scene.
TW Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Eye opening
If you don’t believe the science. Listen to this podcast. If you do believe the science. Listen to this podcast. This used the information long available to talk more about why accepted science was quashed by those with short sighted economic goals. A must listen for liberals and conservatives. Something for all of us to learn.
Active Listener 09876
5 out of 5 stars
Must Listen
One of the most important podcasts I’ve listened to this year. The true-crime-styled, short episodes make it a quick and engaging listen.
c a n a r y
5 out of 5 stars
Insightful & Essential
Pulling back the curtain to reveal how Climate Change Denial was born and nurtured, this series offers us an opportunity to Wake Up from a brainwashing nightmare sponsored by the fossil fuel industry and take meaningful action to save ourselves. Thanks so much for bringing our corporate and collective shadows into the light. May we find the courage to make whatever sacrifices required to keep this planet, our one and only home, habitable for our families and their families and all the families to come.
Tim Pay
5 out of 5 stars
Love the Format!
I love this format, it is very engaging. If you are reading this and want to know what individuals and comapnies are doing to combat climate change check out Phil the Fixer Podcast!
fwittrock
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible
Mind blowing. Extraordinary. Infuriating. A call to action. Thank you for this podcast!!
Letnecreateadamnednickname66
5 out of 5 stars
Builds in intrigue
I would prefer to give a 4.5 to a 5 star rating but I really hope folks will listen to this. As an environmental activist I found the first couple episodes a little obvious, but it definitely builds in intrigue. The mendacity and treachery of the fossil fuel companies cannot be overstated. I hope this series continues. It would benefit from a thorough expose of what the pipeline (and other infrastructure) companies do to shut down protest against them, and the horrendous, criminal treatment of the indigenous people of the U.S. and Canada whose land and WOMEN are continually being taken from them by this industry (if you think I’m being dramatic, google “missing indigenous women near oil and gas plants”).
Earth 👍🏻
3 out of 5 stars
Well written and delivered
I just got done listening to the podcast. It managed to keep me interested from start to finish. However, I feel if the podcast was a little bit less left leaning the message would have came across more true/ not slanted. Lastly, I feel as if ALL of the people interviewed for this podcast were in support of her view , some neutral people would be nice to balance it out. Still, Hats off to the team that created this.
pancakeman1
2 out of 5 stars
But....
I have no doubt that climate change is occuring and that human efforts and playing a major driver in the change but what sort of a world will be have without oil? Everything we use has petroleum in a part of it, whether it be the components or what brought those products to the store. If we stop using oil then where will we be? It seems like we should stop pointing fingers and start working together to work out how we can clean things up instead.
J-C93
5 out of 5 stars
Hooked after first episode
The first podcast I’ve ever felt compelled to write a review for. I’m only 3 episodes in but was instantly hooked and have been raving to everyone about this. Both informative and interesting... you don’t hear much about how we ended up in a world of climate change denial and skepticism. Thanks so much for producing this!
nancylaplaca
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent, superb content, timing, music
If only we had more journalists like Amy Westervelt telling essential stories! The vibe and timing are great, the interviews spot on, and the music keeps it all together. Amy's voice and delivery make this series top-notch. I am using it for my college level course to tell students the story about the oil industry's funding and perpetuation of climate denial.
Cortland68
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Definitely worth a listen.
KGeee11
5 out of 5 stars
More timely than ever
This is the thoughtful, well researched and actually compelling journalism on climate we need right now. The strong storytelling makes the important discoveries and investigations on a subject that can be hard to penetrate easy to follow and listen to. It should be required listening for all concerned citizens of the world!
rumgumption
5 out of 5 stars
excellent!
although it could be longer!
Pod Save the World
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding reporting
Puts into perspective who is responsible for the collective nightmare that we are rapidly hurling towards … If it’s not already here
Tyler Pastorok
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
Must listen
Supervolcano
5 out of 5 stars
Concise and Illuminating
I found this insightful and well put-together.
VIWarheit
5 out of 5 stars
Worth a binge-listen. Excellent reporting.
I just listened to the whole series - and wow. Whether you know a ton about climate change, or nothing, you will learn something. More importantly, you will get the big picture of how climate change became a political, hot-button issue; how those at fault have (literally) conspired to delay action; and how the combination of undeniable climate disasters, scientific advances, and legal action are leading us toward a more promising future.
xxroks
5 out of 5 stars
Drilled
Outstanding.
Meltysawce
5 out of 5 stars
Riveting!
Fantastic reporting in this, and the music gave it the edge-of-your-seat quality. Well done!
zakyfarms
5 out of 5 stars
The most important podcast you will ever listen to.
As we hurtle toward our Mad Max future, at least now there’s proof about who’s at fault.
julialoren
5 out of 5 stars
Terrifying....
....but necessary. Corporations have a more outsized effect on our government, policy and daily lives than ever before and this series reveals how companies like EXXON paved the way.
Anniebeer
5 out of 5 stars
Right on
Loving the historical context of this issue. Highly recommended for anyone who cares about climate change and the political debate that surrounds it.
bafranta
5 out of 5 stars
Dynamite
Explosive finds. Mind blowing investigation. Excellent delivery. A+
jp modell
5 out of 5 stars
I want more, can’t wait for the next episode!
Next episode please!!
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- Drilled Presents: Living Planet on DisinformationLiving Planet is a podcast and radio program from Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW). Hosted by Charli Shield and Sam Baker, each week Living Planet reports on environment stories from around the world. In this episode of Living Planet, host Sam Baker speaks with three experts on climate disinformation about how factually inaccurate and misleading information travels around the web. Climate journalist Stella Levantesi, communication researcher John Cook and Wikimedia strategist Alex Stinson participated in this engaging round-table, which originally was broadcast as a live discussion. More Living Planet episodes are available at: pod.link/livingplanet0 comments0
- Jake Bittle on the Complexities of Climate MigrationJake Bittle's book The Great Displacement looks at how extreme weather events are likely to drive Americans to move from one part of the country (or their state) to another. In this episode, he joins to talk through the complex web of factors that drive migration, and how policies might be changed to ease the burden on people and communities. Find out more about The Great Displacement and where to buy it: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Great-Displacement/Jake-Bittle/97819821782530 comments0
- Drilled May 23 · 37m Thea Riofrancos on Tackling Transition and ConsumptionElectrification offers an opportunity to rethink how we use energy and how we get around. Researcher Thea Riofrancos wants to see the U.S. seize that opportunity and set the country on a path to a better, more equitable future. Promotions: Earth Breeze: earthbreeze.com/drilled for 40% off Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/DRILLED for a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Express VPN: expressvpn.com/drilled for an extra three months free on a one-year package Subscribe to our newsletter!0 comments0
- Drilled presents: The Carbon Copy on the War Over Gas StovesWe’re sharing an episode from a podcast we love called The Carbon Copy. In January 2023, a new study showing that over 12 percent of childhood asthma cases can be linked to gas stoves took over the discourse. Suddenly, gas stoves were a hot topic on nightly news programs across America. The study ignited backlash from conservative pundits, especially after a commissioner from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said stricter regulation of gas stoves was on the table.0 comments0
- Drilled presents MongaBay Explores the Congo Basin: The "Heart of the World" Is at a Turning PointThe Congo Basin contains the world’s second-largest rainforest at a staggering 178 million hectares (just under 440 million acres). It is also one of the biggest carbon sinks on the planet, containing 29 billion metric tons of carbon in its vast peatlands under the rich forest. One of the basin’s key countries, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aims to open up protected areas and forested peatlands to oil and gas development, with many experts warning of dire consequences to the rainforest and the world’s climate, should these peatlands be disturbed. Sound familiar? On the heels of our Guyana season, we wanted to bring you this deep dive from the great folks over at MongaBay on what's happening in the Congo right now. You can find the MongaBay Explores podcast here and MongaBay's regular Newscast here. Check them out!0 comments0
- S8 Bonus: A VerdictThe day after our season finale last week, we got some incredible news from Guyana: the High Court ruled against the oil company and the government in the big insurance case Melinda Janki filed. We caught up with Janki shortly after the verdict was released for this conversation.0 comments0
- S8 Ep7 | The Global Oil RushWhat's happening in Guyana isn't just happening there. All over the globe, oil companies are racing to tap as many of the remaining fossil fuel reserves as they can. This week, we're joined by Rolling Stone reporter Jeff Goodell for a story about what the global oil rush looks like in another part of the world: Namibia. Read Jeff's story: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/oil-drilling-africa-destroy-wild-land-namibia-recon-investors-1234697088/0 comments0
- Drilled Apr 18 · 39m S8 Ep6 | Old-School GreenwashingWhen we first started reporting this story, people unfamiliar with it would suggest talking to local environmental groups. Surely they would have something to say about a massive new polluting industry springing up in the country! But every group we could find operating in Guyana had taken money from Exxon or one of its partners. Several have made promotional videos praising the project. They argue that oil money is no dirtier than any other source of funding, and if it’s there, they may as well take it to do good conservation projects.0 comments0
- S8 Ep5 | On Global Poverty and Global WarmingThe tension between addressing global poverty and acting on the climate crisis is one the fossil fuel industry, and those who carry water for it, have been increasingly leaning on in recent years. We asked Dr. Narasimha Rao to join us this week to get into the details of that conversation, where there are and aren't tradeoffs, and what his Decent Living Energy Project at Yale can tell us about how to solve both global crises at once.0 comments0
- S8 Ep4 | Constitutional ViolationMelinda Janki has filed seven separate cases aimed at blocking oil drilling in Guyana, but only one of them explicitly names climate change as a problem the project is guaranteed to exacerbate. It’s a constitutional case that invokes Guyana’s constitutional right to a healthy environment—an amendment Janki herself helped to write. Plaintiffs Dr. Troy Thomas and Quedad DeFreitas argue that the government’s choice to fast-track permits and oil production threatens their right to a healthy environment, and the rights of future generations too. The government of Guyana argues that, ironically, it needs oil money to adapt to climate change.0 comments0
- S8 Ep3 | Unlimited LiabilityOne person in Guyana knows both the inner workings of oil companies and the intricacies of Guyanese environmental law better than most. Melinda Janki grew up in Guyana, but went to university at Oxford and then worked as in-house counsel for oil giant BP before returning home. Decades ago she started to help strengthen the country’s environmental laws. In 2018 she started filing suits against the government to block offshore drilling. Her latest suit demands that ExxonMobil be liable for any environmental damage caused to Guyana in case of an offshore catastrophe.0 comments0
- S8 Ep2 | The ContractAfter a year’s worth of pressure from local press and civil society groups, the Guyanese government released its contract with ExxonMobil to the public in December 2017. The IMF calls it an unfair deal for Guyana. Some local leaders start calling on government officials to try to renegotiate the contract, but others say that’s a fool’s errand and the only place to fight the contract is in court.0 comments0
- S8 Ep1 | The BoomFive years ago, Kiana Wilburg was a new reporter when ExxonMobil executives and Guyanese government officials announced they had found oil 40 miles offshore. Wilburg and her newsroom had to quickly learn about the industry and this company that was suddenly so influential in their country and were left with just one question: exactly what kind of a deal had the country signed onto? Visit https://brilliant.org/Drilled for 30 days free and 20% off a subscription. Subscribe to our newsletter for curated weekly climate news.0 comments0
- Drilled Mar 9 · 26m Origins of Climate Denial: The New World WarA new peer-reviewed study in the journal Science shows exactly how accurate oil company scientists' climate models were back in the 1970s and 80s. Alongside this special re-broadcast of Season 1 of Drilled, all about the origins of climate denial, we speak with the study's lead author Geoffrey Supran about its importance. In this final episode, a look at what it might take to finally act on climate. Sign up for our newsletter!0 comments0
- Origins of Climate Denial: Campaigns So Successful They've Landed in CourtA new peer-reviewed study in the journal Science shows exactly how accurate oil company scientists' climate models were back in the 1970s and 80s. Alongside this special re-broadcast of Season 1 of Drilled, all about the origins of climate denial, we speak with the study's lead author Geoffrey Supran about its importance. In this episode, a look at how successful the fossil fuel industry's decades-long information war was at convincing the public there was nothing to worry about, and how that success led to dozens of lawsuits filed over the past five years. Sign up for our newsletter!0 comments0
- New Season Coming Soon: Light, Sweet CrudeOn paper, the small South American country of Guyana is the fastest-growing economy in the world, thanks to its oil boom. The country started shipping barrels of oil in 2019. Hotels are popping up all over its capital city. Historic homes are being turned into condos for visiting oil execs. But average citizens say they aren’t benefiting from the boom like they thought they would. And one lawyer is trying everything she can to stop her homeland from being changed from a carbon sink into a carbon bomb. In this special crossover season of Drilled and Damages, a look at 21st century oil colonialism, amid the climate crisis.0 comments0
- Origins of Climate Denial: Setting the Research AgendaA new peer-reviewed study in the journal Science shows that not only did Exxon scientists suspect climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels was a growing problem that would lead to crisis if nothing changed, but they were terrifyingly accurate in their modeling and predictions. Alongside this special re-broadcast of Season 1 of Drilled, all about the origins of climate denial, we speak with the study's lead author Geoffrey Supran about its importance. In this episode, we look at how fossil fuel companies have shaped the research agenda on climate, from the preferred technical solutions to policy frameworks, via strategic investments in research centers at elite universities. Support us: https://www.drilledpodcast.com0 comments0
- Origins of Climate Denial: Aggressive Think Tanks, Shouty Pundits, and a New Religious ArgumentA new peer-reviewed study in the journal Science shows that not only did Exxon scientists suspect climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels was a growing problem that would lead to crisis if nothing changed, but they were terrifyingly accurate in their modeling and predictions. Alongside this special re-broadcast of Season 1 of Drilled, all about the origins of climate denial, we speak with the study's lead author Geoffrey Supran about its importance. In this episode, we look at how oil companies and their public relations firms shifted culture, influencing everything from civil discourse to how religious groups viewed the issue of climate change. Support us: https://www.drilledpodcast.com0 comments0
- Origins of Climate Denial: Exploiting Scientists' Kryptonite—CertaintyA new peer-reviewed study in the journal Science shows that not only did Exxon scientists suspect climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels was a growing problem that would lead to crisis if nothing changed, but they were terrifyingly accurate in their modeling and predictions. Alongside this special re-broadcast of Season 1 of Drilled, all about the origins of climate denial and Exxon's role in it, we speak with the study's lead author Geoffrey Supran about its importance. In this episode, a look at how oil companies exploited various weaknesses in science, namely scientists' tendency toward not prioritizing or valuing good communication skills, and their absolute refusal to be certain about anything. Support us: https://www.drilledpodcast.com0 comments0
- Drilled Feb 7 · 21m Origins of Climate Denial: Weaponizing False EquivalenceA new peer-reviewed study in the journal Science shows that not only did Exxon scientists suspect climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels was a growing problem that would lead to crisis if nothing changed, but they were terrifyingly accurate in their modeling and predictions. Alongside this special re-broadcast of Season 1 of Drilled, all about the origins of climate denial and Exxon's role in it, we speak with the study's lead author Geoffrey Supran about its importance. In this episode, the industry's role in creating and then weaponizing false equivalence on climate—the idea that the opinions of a handful of contrarians are equally valid to those of the majority of peer-reviewed studies on the topic.0 comments0
- Origins of Climate Denial: The TurnA new peer-reviewed study in the journal Science shows that not only did Exxon scientists suspect climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, was a growing problem that would lead to crisis if nothing changed, but they were terrifyingly accurate in their modeling and predictions. Alongside this special re-broadcast of Season 1 of Drilled, all about the origins of climate denial and Exxon's role in it, we speak with the study's lead author Geoffrey Supran about its importance. 2015 Exxon Knew Reporting: Inside Climate News Los Angeles Times Columbia Journalism School0 comments0
- Exxon Was Right: The Bell Labs of EnergyA new peer-reviewed study in the journal Science shows that not only did Exxon scientists suspect climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, was a growing problem that would lead to crisis if nothing changed, but they were terrifyingly accurate in their modeling and predictions. Alongside this special re-broadcast of Season 1 of Drilled, all about the origins of climate denial and Exxon's role in it, we speak with the study's lead author Geoffrey Supran about its importance. 2015 Exxon Knew Reporting: Inside Climate News Los Angeles Times Columbia Journalism School0 comments0
- Rep Ro Khanna on the House Oversight Committee's Climate Disinfo Investigation and a Whole New Batch of DocumentsThe House Oversight Committee wrapped up its investigation into climate disinformation earlier this month and published a second tranche of revealing internal documents that spell out exactly how the world's largest oil companies have misled the public on their commitments to energy transition. One of the people who spearheaded that investigation, Representative Ro Khanna, joins us to discuss. Read more: https://www.drilledpodcast.com/highlights-from-the-climate-disinfo-document-dump/https://theintercept.com/staff/amy-westervelt/0 comments0
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