In this episode of Wicked Problems, a guest contributor - chief demon Screwtape - praises Senator JD Vance's climate responses in a recent vice-presidential debate, Screwtape elaborates on how Vance used emotional appeals, subtle racism, and misdirection to deflect from critical issues. 00:00 Introduction to Wicked Problems 00:08 Climate Change in the Vice-Presidential Debate 00:44 JD Vance's Response and Misdirection 01:32 Screwtape's Analysis of Misdirection 02:26 Emotional Appeal as a Shield 03:38 Subtle Racism and Division 04:47 Clean vs. Dirty Economy 06:10 Creating an Illusion of Agreement 07:18 Replacing Complex Truths with Simple Half-Truths 08:14 Reframing the Debate with Economic Patriotism 09:13 Casting Doubt Through Opponent's Inconsistency 11:13 Conclusion and Call to Action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.