Martin Durkin | Tom Nelson Pod #333

Co-founder, with Tom Nelson, of GORILLA SCIENCE. Following our collaboration on the award-winning CLIMATE THE MOVIE (The Cold Truth).

In this interview, Martin Durkin discusses the challenges and successes of his new channel, Gorilla Science, including producing around 50 films to present climate skepticism etc views in a more accessible format. He also delves into his shift from left-wing politics to critiquing environmental and governmental policies, emphasizing the disconnect between the public and the ruling class. Additionally, Durkin explores broader topics such as the role of new media in promoting free speech, the dangers of increasing state control, and the essential nature of individual freedoms.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction
00:40 Challenges of Online Content Creation
02:05 Praise and Collaboration in Climate Skepticism
04:24 Historical Context and Personal Journey
08:53 Critique of the Green Movement
09:55 Class Dynamics and Political Observations
11:46 Economic Collapse and Government Critique
16:31 Public Spending and Climate Alarmism
23:20 Personal Reflections and Film Recommendations
28:42 Class Warfare and Urban Policies
32:10 Debunking Climate Alarmism
32:58 Class Consciousness and Media Bias
36:58 COVID-19 and Changing Perspectives
38:22 The Battle for Freedom and Individual Rights
40:28 Youth and Political Shifts
48:13 Brexit and Political Movements
49:01 The Role of New Media
51:34 Concerns About Internet Freedom
57:01 The Importance of the Second Amendment
01:00:34 Promoting Gorilla Science
01:02:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

https://x.com/Martin_Durkin
https://linktr.ee/GorillaScience
https://climatethemovie.net/
Watch seven of Martin’s informative, entertaining films for free using these links: https://tomn.substack.com/p/martin-durkins-impressive-body-of
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