On today’s 10 Minute Drill (August 20, 2024), we dig into three stories at the intersection of climate, culture, and politics:

• Manipulating the “Consensus” on Climate Change – Activists continue to damage their own movement, with urgency at historic lows. We break down a first-of-its-kind wrongful death lawsuit blaming oil companies for “climate change” — and what sealed court documents reveal about a dark money climate group behind it.

• Hero of the Day: Irene Gilbert – A 76-year-old Oregon activist is using decades-old liberal policies to block massive wind and solar projects from destroying farmland and rural communities. ProPublica profiles her surprising success.

• Smithsonian Review – As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the White House is reviewing Smithsonian exhibits after criticism that museums are pushing political climate messaging instead of celebrating America’s story. From climate change in the dinosaur hall to children’s books about gender ideology, we look at how cultural institutions are shifting.

Tune in for your daily dose of sharp analysis on politics, energy, and culture — in just 10 minutes.