Supreme Court To Consider Climatologist's Suit Against Magazine

The transcript discusses a defamation lawsuit filed by climatologist Michael Mann against the National Review. The case centers on allegations of data manipulation in climate research, following leaked emails in 2009. Mann was cleared by his university, but a 2012 article by the National Review compared him to a convicted coach, leading to Mann's defamation suit. The National Review argued the case violated free speech laws, but courts dismissed this claim. The case has drawn support from various groups concerned about its impact on public policy debates. Mann seeks to protect his reputation from false claims.

What was the outcome of the DC Superior Court's decision regarding the National Review's argument?

What is Michael Mann's primary goal in pursuing this lawsuit?