The Climate Denier's Playbook

The Loophole You Can Drive A Truck Through


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But I need my truck to drive to my job at JPMorgan. 

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CREDITS 

  • Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben Boult
  • Hosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole Conlan
  • Executive Producer: Ben Boult 
  • Editor: Paul Ramsdell & Laura Conte
  • Producers: Daniella Philipson, Irene Plagianos
  • Archival Producer: Margaux Sax
  • Additional Research and Fact Checking: Carly Rizzuto & Canute Haroldson
  • Music: Tony Domenick 
  • Art: Jordan Doll 
  • Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense Center


SOURCES


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