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Books by Michael Shellenberger mentioned on podcasts

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4 books across 28 episodes on 9 podcasts.

Michael Shellenberger's written works have drawn attention across several prominent podcast programs, where hosts and guests have discussed his perspectives on environmentalism, politics, and urban issues. On The Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan referenced Shellenberger's book San Fransicko multiple times, describing it as a socio-political work and highlighting its focus on how progressive policies and urban governance failures have negatively impacted cities like San Francisco. Rogan also connected the themes of San Fransicko to Shellenberger's earlier book Apocalypse Never, noting how both texts explore modern cultural and ideological phenomena. Shellenberger himself discussed both titles on the same program. The themes of Apocalypse Never were similarly examined on The Megyn Kelly Show, where Megyn Kelly referenced the book while discussing Shellenberger's background, his views on environmental alarmism, and his perspective on the environment. Kelly also mentioned his more recent book concerning the homelessness crisis in San Francisco. Additionally, on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson introduced Shellenberger by highlighting his work as the author of Apocalypse Never, which examines why environmental alarmism hurts society, while also noting his upcoming writing projects at the time.

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  1. San Fransicko

    22 mentions · The Joe Rogan Experience, The Shawn Ryan Show, The Ezra Klein Show

    San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger is a critical examination of urban decay, homelessness, and governance in modern American cities, arguing that progressive policies have severely harmed places like San Francisco.

    Discussed
    “Hence the title of your book, San Francisco Sicko, which is a great title. I mean, it's a sick place and it was one of my favorite cities.”
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  2. Apocalypse Never

    17 mentions · The Megyn Kelly Show, Timcast IRL, The Joe Rogan Experience

    Apocalypse Never by Michael Shellenberger is a bestselling book that critiques environmental alarmism and examines modern perspectives on climate change, energy, and social issues.

    Discussed
    “he wrote the book apocalypse never on the environment”
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  3. The Death of Environmentalism

    2 mentions · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

    Discussed
    “for uh the first book i did which was co-authored and it's a book it was a book called breakthrough from the death of environmentalism to the politics of possibility”
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