The Skeptic Zone #408 - 14.August.2016
Episode description
0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:08:50
Cupping and Wiki with Susan Gerbic
We chat to Susan who tells us of her efforts to bring the Wiki page on the quackery of Cupping up-to-date.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupping_therapy
guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com
0:19:45
Why Team USA’s use of cupping therapy really sucks
LIke all Australians, Dr Brad can get a bit carried away while cheering for the green and gold at the Olympics. But lately it hasn’t been the Aussie team causing him to yell at the TV. - by Dr Brad McKay
0:24:20
Ken Harvey
The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science has awarded Dr Ken Harvey the 2016 ANZAAS Medal.
http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/09/anzaas-medal-for-ken-harvey
0:28:44
Take Stock with Shelley Stocken
Our new reporter looks into the myths and reality of so-called Demonic Possession.
http://mentalillnesspolicy.org/coping/demonic-possession-mental-illness.html
0:40:42
The Raw Skeptic Report
This week Heidi Robertson reports from the recent Brisbane Skepticamp. Who goes to these events and why? Also an interview with a Curtis who works in an organic supermarket.
http://www.brisbaneskeptics.org
Also...
Skeptics Dinner Meeting with Lyne Kelly - 24th September
http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/11/sydney-dinner-sept-24-wisdom-of-the-ancients