This whole wind turbine deflection is a prime example of what they say in the podcast, citations needed.
Emphasis, not lies, are the atomic unit of propaganda
Choosing to only talk about the tiny portion of energy from renewables rather than the actual problem is a prime example of how we are constantly propagandized
I imagine it’s because medieval monarchs didn’t really have the overarching power modern states do. They couldn’t really prevent pogroms, best they could do is punish those who do them after the fact, or hopefully the threat of state violence would keep them from happening.
I’m no historian tho just guessing.