What happens when science collides with misinformation?
August 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM EDT
The Trick tells the gripping true story of renowned climate scientist Philip Jones, whose life and career were thrown into turmoil during the 2009 "Climategate" scandal.
9pm Tuesday THE TRICK - Docudrama
A cautionary tale that tells the story of the 2009 Climate gate scandal, when a media storm undermined confidence in the science of climate change.
The Trick - A Conspiracy Thriller
The shocking true story of the world renowned professor and climate scientist Philip Jones, who found himself at the center of the 2009 “Climategate” scandal. The Trick reveals how Jones became a target of cyber-terrorism, which sparked a global media frenzy. Professor Phil Jones and his team at the University of East Anglia find themselves in the middle of a major investigation with their 30 years of research work being questioned in the first ‘fake news’ attack.
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A cautionary tale that tells the story of the 2009 Climate gate scandal, when a media storm undermined confidence in the science of climate change.
The Trick - A Conspiracy Thriller
The shocking true story of the world renowned professor and climate scientist Philip Jones, who found himself at the center of the 2009 “Climategate” scandal. The Trick reveals how Jones became a target of cyber-terrorism, which sparked a global media frenzy. Professor Phil Jones and his team at the University of East Anglia find themselves in the middle of a major investigation with their 30 years of research work being questioned in the first ‘fake news’ attack.
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Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, watch the WLRN live stream and so much more. Plus, WLRN TV members can access an extended on-demand library of incredible programming with WLRN Passport, available through the PBS Video App. Download the PBS Video App for free now!