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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY

Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harriswww.americaoutloud.news
America Out Loud Network © – Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harris breakthrough this iron curtain of political correctness, giving listeners THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY on issues in science, technology, politics, health, and even entertainment.
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Episodes

Are power blackouts the natural consequence of the climate scare?

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – The recent heat wave in the eastern US led some to say that this was the result of human greenhouse gas releases. But the best record of its kind in the world, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) state-wide extreme weather database, shows that this is not true at all. After setting 27 extreme weather records in 1936...

Jun 30, 202557 min

Saving lives with nuclear medicine

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Explore how pioneering discoveries by Marie Curie laid the groundwork for modern nuclear medicine, empowering early cancer detection and treatment worldwide. Nuclear radioisotopes quietly save millions of lives every year. Nuclear expert Colin Hunt explains why fusion efforts fall short and celebrates the critical contributions of women to nuclear research, revealing...

Jun 23, 2025

Dispelling the myths of nuclear power

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Join experts Colin Hunt, Todd, and Tom as they dismantle common misconceptions about nuclear power. From Three Mile Island’s safe containment to Chernobyl’s overstated impact and reactors’ unlikely vulnerability, discover how globally clean, reliable nuclear energy truly works. Learn differences between power reactors and bomb material reactors, and why many...

Jun 16, 202557 min

What really happened during Canada’s Freedom Convoy and what it tells us about the state of our democracy

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Discover the true story behind Canada’s 2022 Freedom Convoy, where peaceful protestors faced frozen bank accounts, tear gas, and media smears over COVID-19 restrictions. Investigative journalist Donna Laframboise uncovers government overreach, media bias, and threats to civil liberties, offering crucial insights into democracy’s fragile state under pressure, and...

Jun 09, 202557 min

Nuclear power plants are costly, but well worth it in the long run

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Although nuclear power is one of the most reliable and efficient energy sources, the long construction timeline and huge cost of building and maintaining nuclear plants make them infeasible for private companies to fund alone. Private corporations rely on investors who...

Jun 02, 202557 min

Trump hits multiple home runs on climate and energy

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – I celebrate President Trump’s bold moves on climate and energy independence. Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement resets America’s path to fossil fuel revival. I dismiss climate alarmism and share insights from my conversation with Gregory Wrightstone, who shows how modest warming boosts humanity and how the CO₂ Coalition empowers young learners through engaging science resources.

May 26, 202557 min

Farmers unite to stop forced battery storage projects

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Rural communities across Canada and the US are mobilizing against costly, hazardous battery energy storage systems on prime farmland. Facing fire risks, livestock evacuation challenges, insurance gaps, pollution, noise, and security threats, residents share strategies from North Glengarry’s citizen-led opposition. Learn how informed, united groups can protect land and livelihoods.

May 19, 202557 min

Revealing the ugly truth about Battery Energy Storage Systems

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – We reveal the ugly truth about Battery Energy Storage Systems, exposing thermal runaway fires, toxic pollution, and human rights abuses in material extraction. We challenge the notion of BESS as safe, cost-effective, and renewable, highlighting prohibitive costs, government subsidies, and unnecessary investment driven by a...

May 12, 202557 min

Canada’s decline is a cautionary tale for America

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Most Canadians don’t know this yet, as new Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney and his allies in the press hid his energy and climate-related background throughout the five-week election. But to say he is a climate alarmist is an understatement. Carney was the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance until three months ago and has...

May 06, 202557 min

If Carney wins, Canada will follow the EU into rapid economic and democratic decline

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Carney was the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance until three months ago and has been a prominent figure in the global movement to implement strong anti-hydrocarbons policies. And yet he wants Canadians to believe that his goal is to “get things done” in support of Canada’s vast fossil fuel resources...

Apr 28, 202557 min

Ten reasons why most environmentalist concerns are pure bunk

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Most environmental warnings are overblown, from human-driven climate change to renewable energy promises. Edward Ring of the California Policy Center shows why concerns about overpopulation, fossil fuel scarcity, offshore wind, and mass transit lack scientific and economic rigor. Discover a pragmatic challenge to modern green orthodoxy. Gain fresh perspective today.

Apr 21, 2025

The EPA exposed! Junk science and big bureaucracy

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Discover the hidden history behind the EPA’s creation, the environmental disasters that sparked it, and how the agency evolved into a powerful bureaucracy. Explore the role of flawed science, rising regulations, and insider insight from Steve Milloy, a leading voice against junk science. Learn why it's time to rethink the EPA’s impact on industry, health, and...

Apr 14, 2025

EPA rule based on politics, not science, falls apart

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – The EPA’s Endangerment Finding claims greenhouse gases threaten public health, but it’s built on flawed models and political pressure. Its suspension would be a major win for science, freedom, and environmental sanity. We break down how this overreach happened and what its reversal means for energy policy, personal liberty, and America’s future.

Apr 07, 202557 min

Weight training and bodybuilding: A key to healthy aging

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – At 69, Joe Bastardi defies aging with a dedication to bodybuilding and fitness. Discover how weight training supports strength, vitality, and independence well into later life. Learn the benefits of resistance training for bone health, mobility, and mental well-being, and find inspiration to start your own journey toward a healthier, more active lifestyle—no matter your age.

Mar 31, 2025

Other cities must learn from Ottawa’s planned transportation suicide

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Canada’s capital city is on the verge of adopting a dangerous “Green Fleet Strategy” aimed at reducing emissions from the city-owned and operated vehicle fleet. In particular the City of Ottawa’s target is to reduce transportation-related emissions to 30% below 2012 levels by 2025, 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2040...

Mar 24, 202557 min

American Energy Institute going to the mat against woke insurance provider

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Imagine being denied insurance because of your political beliefs. That’s exactly what happened to the American Energy Institute when The Hartford refused to renew their policy over their stance on energy. Now, Texas lawmakers are investigating whether this violates state laws. Tune in to hear Jason Isaac discuss this alarming trend of corporate political discrimination.

Mar 17, 202557 min

Wind and solar will never be fossil fuels and nuclear power

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Think wind and solar power are cost-competitive? Think again. Dr. Howard Hayden breaks down why these energy sources rely on massive subsidies and why they can’t replace baseload power. Learn the hard facts about renewable energy’s inefficiencies, its reliance on fossil fuel backup, and why CO2 isn’t the threat alarmists claim. Tune in for the truth!

Mar 11, 2025

Ukraine war the first with nuclear power stations on the front lines

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – The Ukraine war marks the first major conflict with nuclear power plants on the front lines. Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s power grid have forced shutdowns, risking energy security. Expert Theresa Sabonis-Helf discusses the geopolitical stakes, nuclear vulnerability, and the battle between darkness and light. Learn how energy warfare is...

Mar 03, 2025

Using the scientific method to debunk climate alarmism

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – The most comprehensive documents about the current state of climate science are the Climate Change Reconsidered series of reports of the NIPCC. Citing thousands of peer-reviewed scientific references published in the world’s leading science journals, the NIPCC reports clearly show that today’s climate is not unusual and that the evidence for...

Feb 24, 202557 min

Why we are entering a new golden age for America

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Donald Trump’s presidency is off to a historic start, accomplishing more in weeks than predecessors did in years. With bold executive actions and a clear vision, his leadership marks the dawn of a new golden age for America. Join us as we discuss this transformation with Jim Lakely of The Heartland Institute.

Feb 17, 2025

Marc Morano breaks down Trump’s national energy order

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – President Donald Trump’s “Declaring a National Energy Emergency” executive order aims to restore sensible energy policy and energy security. Marc Morano, executive director of ClimateDepot.com, joins the discussion to break down its impact. Learn how this move challenges unreliable renewables and prioritizes affordable, reliable power for American consumers.

Feb 12, 202557 min

Unleashing American energy through presidential executive order!

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – President Trump’s **“Unleashing American Energy”** executive order restores sanity to U.S. energy policy by prioritizing coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear over costly, unreliable wind and solar. Join me and Dr. Sterling Burnett of The Heartland Institute as we explore how this bold move secures energy independence and protects real environmental priorities. Tune in now!

Feb 03, 202557 min

How Trump’s executive orders spark an energy renaissance

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – President Trump’s second term began with bold executive actions reshaping American energy and environmental policies. Co-hosts Todd Royal and Tom Harris explore how these decisions promise an energy renaissance, boosting jobs, reducing inflation, enhancing energy security, and promoting global peace. Discover the transformative impact of these policies on the U.S. and beyond.

Jan 27, 2025

California fires caused by Woke policy choices, NOT Climate Change

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – What is based on reliable science is the fact that if you leave a forest untended for years, as woke, Democratic politicians have done in LA, it becomes a tinderbox, ready to explode into raging fires as soon as ignition occurs. This tragedy could have been largely avoided if municipal and state authorities simply understood the natural cycle of...

Jan 21, 202557 min

Trump second term promises a bright future for American energy

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – How about rescinding Biden’s misguided permitting “pause” on liquified natural gas export infrastructure? Can Present Trump at least do that quickly after taking office? How about Trump invoking a “pause” of his own related to permits and subsidies going to Biden’s offshore wind projects until a thorough study of the potential impacts on...

Jan 13, 202557 min

Climate alarmism’s victims seized by Stockholm syndrome

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Many industries, from energy providers to farmers, are being pressured by the climate change narrative, likened to Stockholm Syndrome. Instead of challenging claims of a climate emergency, they comply, spending billions on ineffective solutions. This explores how climate alarmism influences industries, forcing them to adopt policies that ultimately undermine their own success.

Jan 06, 2025

The coming battery storage nightmare

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – As a result of a single 40-foot shipping container loaded with lithium-ion batteries experiencing a thermal runaway in the Port of Montreal, toxic smoke forced the evacuation of about 100 people in nearby homes. The smoke was so dense that some Montrealers couldn’t even see across the street. Now imagine if hundreds of these...

Dec 30, 202457 min

A new world of energy

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Explore the critical intersection of global events and energy policy with Todd Royal, an expert in fracking, green hydrogen, and nuclear power. Learn how geopolitical challenges like the war in Ukraine and Middle East instability shape energy supplies and the future of energy technologies in today’s rapidly changing world.

Dec 16, 202457 min

Voting for a Christian political party makes sense no matter your religion

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Discover the Christian Heritage Party of Canada, a movement rooted in timeless Christian values like honesty, integrity, and the sanctity of life. Join Rod Taylor, national leader, as he shares insights on preserving human dignity, justice, and compassion in today's society. Learn how these principles shape ethical leadership and social cohesion.

Dec 09, 202457 min

Trump’s energy team: Bold moves for America-first policies

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Discover insights into Donald Trump’s energy and environment team as Myron Ebell, former EPA transition leader, delves into their potential to advance America-first energy policies. Learn how these key players confront deep state resistance while shaping the future of U.S. energy and environmental strategy in today’s compelling discussion.

Dec 02, 202457 min
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