The Michael Shermer Show is a series of long-form conversations between Dr. Michael Shermer and leading scientists, philosophers, historians, scholars, writers and thinkers about the most important issues of our time.
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Award-winning journalist Trish Wood digs deep with guests and thinks critically about the world, COVID-19 policy, true crime, wrongful convictions, epic media fails, addiction, the gender wars and sometimes basketball. Trish’s acclaimed interview style, empathetic but tough and agenda-free, explodes convention and exposes raw truth. Trish Wood's guests include: Matt Taibbi, Scott Atlas, Naomi Wolf, Abigail Shrier, Michael Shermer, Meghan Daum and Nancy Rommelmann. Listeners of this show also ...
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PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts, and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and with the skeptics who critique them. We also explore historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological, and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge. Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better critical thin ...
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Seeing all of life with Jesus at the centre. Encouraging apologetics and evangelism to speak life to a needy world.
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Brian Brushwood (Scam School, Modern Rogue, Scam Nation) brings you the hidden stories behind the most audacious con jobs, swindles and heists in history. Email the show at Worlds Greatest Con at Gmail dot comSupport us directly at Patreon dot com slash Greatest Con Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Poetry of Reality is hosted by world renowned truth-teller, evolutionary biologist and best-selling author, Professor Richard Dawkins. He has been celebrated globally for his honest critique of religion and tradition and his push for critical thinking. His books include The Ancestor’s Tale, The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, Climbing Mount Improbable, Unweaving the Rainbow, A Devil’s Chaplain, The God Delusion, The Greatest Show on Earth, The Magic of Reality, his two-part autobiogr ...
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“Conversations for Open Minds” is presented by the St Olaf College Institute for Freedom and Community, a space for free inquiry and meaningful debate of important political and social issues. Hosted by Edmund Santurri, Morrison Family Director and Professor of Religion and Philosophy at St. Olaf College.
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Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion
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Because brainwashing affects both the world and our observation of the world, we often don’t recognize it while it’s happening―unless we know where to look. As Rebecca Lemov writes in her new book The Instability of Truth, “Brainwashing erases itself.” What we call brainwashing is more common than we think; it is not so much what happens to other p…
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Episode 9.5B: "INVASION: UFO" (part 5), feat. Strange Arrivals podcast host Toby Ball
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The one where we conduct a full investigation of the Travis Walton (a.k.a.: "Fire In the Sky") UFO abduction and discuss the methods, ideas, and demise of UFO abduction therapists Budd Hopkins, David Jacobs, and John Mack, with the help of author, journalist, and podcaster Toby Ball. Brought to you by a fashionable new line of gastrointestinal acco…
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Guest Host Jeffrey Tucker Interviews Cooper Davis
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There's a new voice behind the microphone this week! Frequent guest and close friend of Trish, Jeffrey Tucker is leading the show to sound the alarm on the rising medicalization and chemicalization of everything. Joined by one of his colleagues at the Brownston Institute, Cooper Davis, the two explore why during the the Covid so many had faith that…
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How Foreign Governments Influence U.S. Universities
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In an era of globalized education, where ideals of freedom and inquiry should thrive, an alarming trend has emerged: foreign authoritarian regimes influencing American academia. In her new book Authoritarians in the Academy, Sarah McLaughlin reveals how higher education institutions—long considered bastions of free thought—are compromising their va…
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Can We Prevent Aging? Eric Topol on Genes, Lifestyle, and AI in Healthcare
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In this conversation, Michael Shermer and Dr. Eric Topol discuss the realties of aging, with particular focus on the role of AI in enhancing patient care and disease prevention, the importance of lifestyle factors, and the limitations of genetic testing in predicting health outcomes. Topol also explains the dangers of ultra-processed foods, their l…
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Two successful true crime producers ponder the nature of psychic darkness and the evil that was serial killer Ted Bundy. Both Trish and Jacquie have done full streaming series on him and compare notes on the rampage that changed a generation of women. Watch and Read Trish on Substack Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.co…
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Is Nuclear Energy Our Best Shot at Saving the Planet?
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Isabelle Boemeke explains how nuclear energy is our best option for ensuring the future of the planet—it can power cities, desalinate water, create carbon-free fertilizer, and heat homes, all with the smallest environmental footprint of any energy source. She also discusses common objections to nuclear energy, including safety concerns and waste ma…
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Why the Left Needs Its Own Reckoning
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In his new book Coming Clean, Eric Heinze rejects the idea that we should be less woke. In fact, we need more wokeness, but of a new kind. Yes, we must teach about classism, racism, colonialism, patriarchy, and other gross injustices, but we must also educate the public about the left’s own support for regimes that damaged and destroyed millions of…
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Catherine Austin Fitts believes it won’t be long until we are all being tracked and destroyed like Palestinians. This former Wall Street ace and Assistant Secretary of Housing — now living overseas, puts the pieces together for us. She also says the medical freedom movement needs to speak up before its too late. Also — Trish explores why a woman ha…
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Traditional religion in the United States has suffered huge losses in recent decades. The number of Americans identifying as “not religious” has increased remarkably. Religious affiliation, service attendance, and belief in God have declined. More and more people claim to be “spiritual but not religious.” Religious organizations have been reeling f…
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The world finally wakes up to the truth about Gaza. Dead-enders are attempting to stop the pushback with propaganda, but are failing. A Toronto doctor who has lost over 70 family members, plus the three daughters and niece killed in 2009 by an Israeli tank shell — joins Trish to examine the horror, and what could be next. Also Trish exposes despera…
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The Euthyphro Dilemma: FAILED by Atheists, SOLVED by Jesus || SLP601
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Send us a text Glen Scrivener examines a shocking moment during a conversation between Justin Brierley and Richard Dawkins, and how it relates to the ancient Euthyphro dilemma. Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube…
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Drowning in Decisions: Do We Have Too Many Choices?
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In this episode, Michael Shermer speaks with historian Sophia Rosenfeld about how modern notions of personal choice—from Amazon shopping to Tinder swipes—emerged from centuries of cultural, religious, political, and economic transformation. Was there ever a time when choice wasn’t synonymous with freedom? Why were early ideas of “common sense” and …
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Jordan Peterson SILENCED by the WRONG Question || SLP600
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Send us a text Glen Scrivener comments on Jordan Peterson's appearance on the George Janko podcast. Book your place at Responding to the Rebirth: http://rebirthconference.net Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.com Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.c…
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Julius Ruechel, and the Trial of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber
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The Crown is seeking excessive jail sentences for Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, and the arguments in the courtroom exposed how deeply political this prosecution has become. Trish reports from Ottawa, and also weighs in on the Hockey Canada verdict. Meanwhile, Julius Ruechel returns espousing the grace of the family farm. Watch and Read Trish on Sub…
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Episode 9.5A: "INVASION: UFO" (part 5), feat. Strange Arrivals podcast host Toby Ball
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The one where we lay the groundwork for the UFO abduction phenomenon with guest co-host Matthew Newland and contrast the UFO abduction memories of Betty and Barney Hill with the help of author, journalist, and podcaster Toby Ball. Brought to you by a fashionable new line of gastrointestinal accoutrements. Click here to listen to Toby Ball's Strange…
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Glen Scrivener vs Michael Shermer || SLP599
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Send us a text Glen Scrivener debates Dr Michael Shermer on the topic 'can we be good without God' for Premier Unbelievable?, moderated by Vince Vitale. More from Premier Unbelievable? at premierunbelievable.com We have three other podcasts about this debate: Glen Debated Michael Shermer || SLP545 The Simpsons and Human Rights || SLP546 Where Do YO…
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Dr Nathan Hawkins: The Folly of Atheism, The Necessity of Faith || SLP598
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Send us a text Glen Scrivener talks to Dr Nathan Hawkins about faith, reason, goodness, truth, beauty, consciousness, freedom, the hiddenness of God, the problem of evil, and much more. Dr Hawkins teaches philosophy at Cambridge. His channel is @drnathanhawkins where he discusses all these issues and much more. He's very well worth a sub! Book your…
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Are We Alone? Martin Rees on Aliens, The Fermi Paradox & The Fate of Humanity
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What can a lifetime of scientific discovery teach us about the universe—and ourselves? In this wide-ranging conversation, Michael Shermer sits down with Lord Martin Rees, renowned cosmologist, astrophysicist, and former Astronomer Royal, to reflect on the forces that shape scientific success, from personal luck to cultural context. Rees shares insi…
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A peaceful world slips away. Ukraine will lob American missiles at Moscow, and Netanyahu avoids a ceasefire to stay in office against corruption charges. Colonel Macgregor on our dangerous world. Trish unpacks the looming real estate disaster that may require a government bail out. Video reveals that evil lurking behind the Godmother of the settler…
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When you are faced with a decision, do you consider the best outcome, or do you consider your deepest values about which actions are appropriate? Steven Sloman contrasts these two primary strategies for making decisions: consequentialism or prioritizing one’s sacred values. He argues that, while both modes of decision making are necessary tools for…
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