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Skeptoid

Brian Dunningskeptoid.com

The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.

Episodes

Skeptoid #19: Organic Food Myths

It's marketed as a revolution in health and the environment, but it's better described as a counterproductive fad. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 05, 200713 minEp. 19

Skeptoid #18: The "New" Bill of Rights

An amended Bill of Rights to better reflect modern American values. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 01, 20075 minEp. 18

Skeptoid #17: Internet Paranoia

A look at the true threat level from Internet attacks in the mid 2000s. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 28, 20069 minEp. 17

Skeptoid #15: SUV Phobia

Some believe SUVs should be categorized by their cosmetic appearance, rather than by their size or fuel efficiency. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 20, 20069 minEp. 15

Skeptoid #14: Cell Phones on Airplanes

Cell phones are perfectly safe on airplanes, despite continued claims of danger. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 15, 20067 minEp. 14

Skeptoid #9: Sin: What's It Good For?

There seems to be very little point to classifying some wrong actions as sins. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 26, 20069 minEp. 9

Skeptoid #7: Pond Magnet Foolishness

There is no science-based reason why you should buy magnets for the pipes in your pond, despite the sales pitches. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 14, 20068 minEp. 7

Skeptoid #6: Wheatgrass Juice

Wheatgrass juice contains virtually nothing of nutritional value to the human body. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 09, 20069 minEp. 6

Skeptoid #4: Rods: Flying Absurdities

There is neither evidence nor plausible hypotheticals suggesting that invisible flying "rods" might exist. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 24, 20068 minEp. 4

Skeptoid #3: Ethics of Peddling the Paranormal

A proposal that it might be ethical for non-believers to sell paranormal services to the grieving in certain cases. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 19, 200610 minEp. 3

Skeptoid #2: New Age Energy

An examination of energy, as new agers use the term. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 11, 20068 minEp. 2
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