Episode March 22, 2026 1 hr 8 min

David Brett: “Ecofascism” | Tom Nelson Pod #381

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David Brett, founder of The New Westminster Times, discusses a talk he gave on “eco fascism,” which he says originated with Greenpeace founders. Citing Patrick Moore’s book and his work at Green Spirit Strategies, he argues environmental activism is “90% communications,” using media “mind bombs” (dramatic imagery, celebrities, and litigation) to shape public opinion against mining, oil, forestry, and pipelines. He says Moore, a Greenpeace co-founder, has been “airbrushed” and smeared as disinformation. Brett critiques films like Anthropocene, “Sue Big Oil,” climate-emergency messaging, Greta Thunberg rallies, and NGO “youth washing,” and says activists link climate to Indigenous grievance. He urges industry to invest in human-interest counter-messaging and local civic pushback.

00:00 Meet David Brett

00:26 Eco Fascism Origins

01:08 Mining Versus Activists

01:34 Patrick Moore Influence

04:06 Greenpeace Mind Bombs

07:14 From Whales to Politics

08:31 PR War Imbalance

11:59 Smearing Patrick Moore

16:04 Anthropocene Media Tactics

21:14 Critical Minerals Pivot

25:52 Pipeline Battles Canada

30:58 Greta Rally and Sacred Water