The Skeptic Zone #531 - 23.December.2018
Episode description
Introduction
Richard Saunders
The Raw Skeptic Report... With Heidi Robertson
This week Heidi gives some background to the recent ABC TV 7:30 Report story on "No Jab - No Play".
7:30 Report
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ySAvY8Ao0
https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2018/12/19/critics-no-jab-no-play-anti-vaxxers/
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/withoutacrystalball/2018/12/no-jab-no-play-anti-vax
Message from Britt Hermes
Britt Hermes is an American former naturopath and noted skeptical campaigner, who has spent much time and effort lately in campaigning against naturopathic practices. She is the author of the blog Naturopathic Diaries.
https://www.skeptics.com.au/2018/12/18/britt-hermes-campaign-an-update-on-the-defamation-case
Maynard’s Spooky Action
This week Maynard chats to Science Communicator Officer at Sydney Uni., Tom Gordon.
https://physics-people.sydney.edu.au/physics/staff_details.jsp?ID=1145
Complementary medicine includes a wide range of products and treatments with therapeutic claims that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.
https://ama.com.au/position-statement/ama-position-statement-complementary-medicine-2018 Also
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/surf-coast-summer-skepticamp-vii-tickets-51130149654