Travis Cook:  “Fighting the climate con” | Tom Nelson Pod #337

Travis Cook, founder of the Climate Con movement, discusses his multi-faceted efforts to challenge the prevailing climate change narrative, including establishing a popular Instagram page, website, and publishing books. He transitioned from COVID-19 activism, where he led significant protests and initiatives, to questioning climate policies, emphasizing the breakdown of complex scientific information for broader public understanding. Despite facing censorship challenges, he remains committed to spreading his message through various media channels and grasps the importance of cultural change in driving political action. 00:00 Introduction to Travis Cook and the Climate Con Movement 00:23 Building the Climate Con: From Instagram to Books 00:49 Challenging the Climate Narrative 02:16 The Power of Billboards and Memes 04:19 Collaborations and Activist Networks 05:35 From COVID Activism to Climate Focus 08:22 Censorship and Social Media Challenges 11:45 The Role of Social Media in Activism 20:19 Books and Future Projects 25:14 Funding and Community Support 26:27 Grassroots Funding and Freedom in Journalism 26:44 Big Oil and Climate Skepticism 27:41 The Role of the UN and Global Politics 28:10 Hope from the Trump Administration 29:37 The Future of Climate Activism 35:52 Spirituality and Activism 48:11 The Power of Money and Financial Systems 50:27 Climate Information and Public Perception 53:25 Final Thoughts and Call to Action https://x.com/noclimatecon https://www.youtube.com/@theclimatecon Linktree: https://t.co/7Vydb2ZSR2 — Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1