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In this episode of Wicked Problems, a guest contributor - chief demon Screwtape - praises Senator JD Vance's climate responses in a recent vice-presidential debate, Screwtape elaborates on how Vance used emotional appeals, subtle racism, and misdirection to deflect from critical issues.
00:00 Introduction to Wicked Problems
00:08 Climate Change in the Vice-Presidential Debate
00:44 JD Vance's Response and Misdirection
01:32 Screwtape's Analysis of Misdirection
02:26 Emotional Appeal as a Shield
03:38 Subtle Racism and Division
04:47 Clean vs. Dirty Economy
06:10 Creating an Illusion of Agreement
07:18 Replacing Complex Truths with Simple Half-Truths
08:14 Reframing the Debate with Economic Patriotism
09:13 Casting Doubt Through Opponent's Inconsistency
11:13 Conclusion and Call to Action
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By Richard Delevan4
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In this episode of Wicked Problems, a guest contributor - chief demon Screwtape - praises Senator JD Vance's climate responses in a recent vice-presidential debate, Screwtape elaborates on how Vance used emotional appeals, subtle racism, and misdirection to deflect from critical issues.
00:00 Introduction to Wicked Problems
00:08 Climate Change in the Vice-Presidential Debate
00:44 JD Vance's Response and Misdirection
01:32 Screwtape's Analysis of Misdirection
02:26 Emotional Appeal as a Shield
03:38 Subtle Racism and Division
04:47 Clean vs. Dirty Economy
06:10 Creating an Illusion of Agreement
07:18 Replacing Complex Truths with Simple Half-Truths
08:14 Reframing the Debate with Economic Patriotism
09:13 Casting Doubt Through Opponent's Inconsistency
11:13 Conclusion and Call to Action
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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