Steve welcomes geologist and CO2 Coalition Executive Director Gregory Wrightstone to examine President Trump’s accusation that Canadian officials have shown “willful negligence” in managing the wildfires sending smoke across the United States. Wrightstone challenges the dominant climate-crisis narrative and argues that land management, forest policy, and fire prevention deserve far more scrutiny. They discuss whether political leaders are blaming climate change while ignoring practical steps that could reduce destructive fires and protect communities on both sides of the border. The Trump administration was reportedly considering additional action against Canada over the cross-border smoke dispute on July 20, 2026.