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Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition

Center for Inquiry

Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition brings the insightful articles from Skeptical Inquirer magazine directly to your ears. Covering topics in science, skepticism, and critical thinking, each episode features narrated versions of our most thought-provoking content. Perfect for those on the go, SI Audio Edition allows you to stay informed and inspired wherever you are. Support our work and subscribe to the print magazine at skepticalinquirer.org Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is produced at the

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15:11

Prophet of Oppenheimer’s Atomic Bomb by Brett Taylor

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2024/03/01

Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of Skeptical Inquirer and the Center for Inquiry. About the Author: Brett Taylor is a writer whose work has appeared in film and literary journals such as The South Carolina Review and Filmfax. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2024/02/prophet-of-oppenheimers-atomic-bomb/ Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/

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08:42

There Be Monsters! Is it True We’ve Only Explored 5...

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2024/03/01

Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of Skeptical Inquirer and the Center for Inquiry. About the Author: Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is America the Fearful. Read this article and find

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10:43

Fitspiration, Pseudo-Healthcare Professions, and the...

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2024/03/01

Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of Skeptical Inquirer and the Center for Inquiry. About the Author: Katie Suleta, MPH, MSHI, is a trained epidemiologist and informaticist. She is a regional director of research in graduate medical education for HCA Healthcare. She writes for the American Council on Science and Health. *** Emily Hemendinger, LCSW, MPH, CPH, ACS, is a licensed clinical social worker, assistant professor with the Department of Psychiatry, and clinical director of the

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08:53

Come for the Speakers, Return for the Community by...

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2024/03/01

Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of Skeptical Inquirer and the Center for Inquiry. About the Author: Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the cofounder of Monterey County Skeptics and a self-proclaimed skeptical junkie. Susan is also founder of the Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW) project. She is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and writes for her column, Guerilla Skepticism, often. You can contact her through her website. Read

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09:45

Defending Science against Social Justice Dogmatism...

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2024/03/01

Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of Skeptical Inquirer and the Center for Inquiry. About the Author: Robyn E. Blumner is president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry and executive director of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science. She is a lawyer who previously held posts as a syndicated columnist and editorial writer at the Tampa Bay Times and as executive director of the ACLU of Florida and ACLU of Utah. Read this article and find accompanying references at:

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11:17

What Happened to Chemtrails? by Mick West

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2024/01/01

Mick West explores the history of the chemtrails conspiracy theory and offers an explanation for why you might not have heard much about it lately... Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2023/12/what-happened-to-chemtrails/ About the Author: Mick West is a writer, investigator, and debunker who enjoys looking into the evidence behind conspiracy theories and strange phenomena and then explaining what is actually going on. He runs the Metabunk forum,

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09:36

When Pseudoscience Dies: A Biorhythm Case Study by...

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2024/01/01

Craig A. Foster, McKenna Duff, and Paige Hatfield enter the "Time Warp" and revisit Skeptical Inquirer Volume 2. Number 2 to discuss the phenomenon of biorythms. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2023/12/when-pseudoscience-dies-a-biorhythm-case-study/ About the Author: Craig A. Foster is a CSI fellow and director of research and evaluation at Northshore School District in Bothell, Washington. McKenna Duff is pursuing a master’s degree in social

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14:58

Whodunit? The ‘Murder’ of Edgar Allan Poe Solved at...

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2024/01/01

Joe Nickell's article investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding Edgar Allan Poe's death in 1849, which has spawned numerous theories, including murder, cooping, and rabies. Nickell critically examines the claims of foul play and suggests a new theory regarding Poe's death. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2023/12/whodunit-the-murder-of-edgar-allan-poe-solved-at-last/ About the Author: Joe Nickell, PhD, is senior research fellow of the

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06:19

The Freedom of Speech Does Not Protect Healthcare...

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2024/01/01

Katie Suleta explores the case of Heather Kokesch Del Castillo, which highlights the tension between free speech and professional credentialing in healthcare. After being barred in Florida from operating as a nutritionist due to the state's licensing laws, Del Castillo claimed her First Amendment rights were violated. The Supreme Court ultimately declined to hear the case, emphasizing the importance of professional licensing to ensure public safety and prevent unqualified individuals from providing

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08:06

Child Rescue Group Used Psychic in (Not) Saving...

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2024/01/01

Benjamin Radford critiques Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), the group depicted in The Sound of Freedom, for its misleading and unethical practices. Allegations include sexual misconduct by Ballard, reliance on psychics for dubious rescue missions, and exaggeration of their success in combating child trafficking, all while diverting resources from legitimate anti-trafficking efforts. The piece frames these actions as part of a broader moral panic fueled by conspiracy theories

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18:41

War on Cancer: An Updated Progress Report for...

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2024/01/01

Reynold Spector provides a "progress report" on cancer, detailing the current scientific understanding of the disease and its treatements. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2023/12/war-on-cancer-an-updated-progress-report-for-skeptics/ About the Author: Reynold Spector, MD has served as a professor of medicine (and pharmacology and/or biochemistry) at Iowa, Stanford, and Harvard-MIT. He is currently clinical professor of medicine at the Robert Wood

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17:39

A Skeptical Approach to Guilt and Innocence in the...

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2024/01/01

Sharps et al. examine anomalies in the judicial process where decisions deviate from pure evidence and logic, influenced by psychological factors such as the just-world hypothesis, imagination, and dissociation. Through experimental studies, the article highlights how violence in crime scenarios and dissociative tendencies affect judgments, demonstrating that cognitive biases can distort attributions of guilt and innocence, often to the detriment of victims. Read this article and find accompanying

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24:24

Is Bigfoot Dead? by Benjamin Radford

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2024/01/01

Benjamin Radford reviews the evidence for the existence of bigfoot. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2023/12/is-bigfoot-dead/ About the Author: Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science

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04:14

Bigfoot Is Dead! by Stephen Hupp

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2024/01/01

Bigfoot, a long-standing figure of folklore and cryptozoology, is declared symbolically "dead" in Ben Radford's Skeptical Inquirer cover story, which traces Bigfoot's rise in popular culture and the decline of true belief in its existence. With decades of skeptical analysis revealing hoaxes and diminishing public credulity, the article concludes that Bigfoot's cultural relevance now resides more in humor and history than in genuine mystery. Read this article and find accompanying references at:

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10:29

WNYT Channel 13 Promotes Psychic in Kidnapping Case...

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2023/11/24

Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of Skeptical Inquirer and the Center for Inquiry. About the Author: Kenny Biddle is the Chief Investigator at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, a science enthusiast who investigates claims of paranormal experiences, equipment, photos, and video. He promotes science, critical thinking, and skepticism through his blog I Am Kenny Biddle. He frequently hosts workshops on how to deconstruct and explain paranormal photography. Read this article and

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22:37

Abraham-Hicks: Motivational Speaking Spirits by...

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2023/09/01

Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of Skeptical Inquirer and the Center for Inquiry. About the Author: Adrienne Hill, a former high school mathematics teacher, currently dedicates her time to various roles and interests. She serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization About Time, founded by Susan Gerbic. Additionally, she holds positions as a board member, presenter, and educational consultant for the Tourette OCD Alberta Network. Hill actively contributes as an editor

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