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Secular Humanist and Skeptic Ruby Pommer, (she/her/hers), began the show with a friend, but when they decided podcasting wasn’t for them, she turned it towards her personal passions. Science and Skepticism are her main jam. The truth matters, no matter if we like it or not. It can be political and harsh at times, but will always be based on scientific skepticism. #skeptic #skepticism #beskeptical
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Australia's Scientists Concerned Over Spread of Misinformation on The Great Barrier Reef
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Politics/Religion/Be Skeptical Dammit - Christian Voting Group Leader Charged With Crimes Against Children Science - Photosynthesis in Animal Cells Environment - Boeing Built Satellite Broke Up in Orbit Title Topic - Australian Scientists Speak Up About the Spread of Misinformation on The Great Barrier Reef Positive/Fun - It's a Cave, But Also a Gi…
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Disease Numbers Before & After Vaccines Eelgrass Roofs Varied Beliefs of Flat Earthers New Plastic Breaks Down to Fertilizer in soil https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2018/may/02/the-universe-is-an-egg-and-the-moon-isnt-real-notes-from-a-flat-earth-conference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_flat_Earth_beliefs https://skeptoid.com/episod…
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The rights of the abusers have been given priority over the rights of the victims of Catholic Priests The dangers of having a baby when your only 'coverage' is a health sharing ministry A saltwater line is creeping upriver towards drinking water intakes The world's rarest known mineral DREAM ENGINEERING Helping the blind do things they thought they…
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Political: Trump Lied About Conversation with Mexican President Economic: Trump's Tariff Plan is an Inflation Plan Environment: Is Wood a Space Grade Building Material Interesting: Working Nano Objects to Scale Positive: Powering E-Bikes With Vapes References: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89v4w51dzyo https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-mexico-…
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https://sentientmedia.org/musk-rogan-climate-change-meat/ https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/latest/news/joe-rogan-elon-musk-climate-change/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-valiant-effort-to-restore-the-caribbeans-sea-urchins-180984813/#:~:text=Urchins%20have%20returned%20to%20some,sea%20urchins%20into%20the%20world. https://ne…
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The speaker of the house recently opened congress by telling an outright lie about Thomas Jefferson. The saddest part of that is how many people believe him. #science #skepticismBy Ruby Pommer
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Skeptical: The Watchmaker Argument Skeptical: The Sunk Cost Fallacy Environment: Mysterious Gooey Blobs on Canada's East Coast Environment 2: New Hajpshire Distillery Makes Whiskey out of Invasive Crabs Wildlife: Whale Poop; neon green, red, sparkly Positive: Creepy Doll Contest References: https://www.philosophycubed.com/the-watchmakers-self-defea…
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Skeptical / Researched: Homeopathy Environment: Slurry spill last year may have killed most of this years spawners Wildlife: Why horseshoe crabs are crucial to our ability to safely inject fluids and why we should be finding other sources Positive: High School Student creating a future with less invasive and less expensive prosthetics https://www.s…
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121 - Wildfire Tornadoes, Wildlife Decline & Catholic Hospitals; Nov 14th
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Skeptic: State of California suing Catholic hospital for refusing to care for a woman dying from a miscarriage Environment: Wildfire Tornadoes Wildlife: 73% Decline in Wildlife in 50 Years Positive: Colorado protecting patients by forcing ALL hospitals to be public about what they will not do References: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/california…
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Skeptic: See Wayback Machine Under Researched Environment: Making Great Use of Banana Agriculture Waste Wildlife: Mysterious Whalefalls by California Researched: The Internet Archive Positive: Banning Conversion Therapy in Kentucky References: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-make-stunning-breakthrough-turning-banana-peels-into-textiles-a…
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Skeptic: The Conservative Case That Says Trump Lost Environment: Heat Domes Researched: Algae Based Proteins Positive: School District Safe From Losing Counselors to Chaplains...for now References: https://lostnotstolen.org https://reason.com/volokh/2022/07/15/conservative-legal-luminaries-release-report-entitled-lost-not-stolen-the-conservative-ca…
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118 Scamming MAGA, Recycling PCBs, Mysterious Giant Dying Trees, Michigan's Renewable Energy Progress
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Skeptic: Scammers Target The Easily Fooled; MAGA Cultists Environment: Finally! Recyclable PCBs Plant Life: Mysteries of the Giant Trees Dying Worldwide Positive: Michigan's Renewable Energy Progress References: https://www.wired.com/story/maga-crypto-scammers-donald-trump/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/06/18/trump-2024-campaign-fun…
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Skeptic: Election Deniers & Those Who Plan to Overthrown are Full Speed Ahead Environment: Climate Change Could Make Fungi More Dangerous Wildlife: Magpies Use Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Nests Positive: 6 Types of Depression and Anxiety References: https://www.wired.com/story/election-deniers-efforts-disenfranchise-voters/ https://www.science.org/co…
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116 - It's Sexual Health Awareness Month!
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Skeptic: The Clever Hans and Ideomotor Effects Environment: Micro Plastics in Penises Wildlife: Sea Lions Helping Science Article: The Secret to Better Sex? Have it With Yourself Positive: Getting Rid of Genetic Blindnes in Dogs References: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Clever-Hans https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3921203/ https://si…
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Environment: Zombie Fires Plant Life: The Deadly Angels' Trumpet Flower Researched: Facilitated Communication Positive: Basset Hound Saves Dozens of Other Animals Show Notes: https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/zombie-fires-canada-wildfires-1.7207765 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240528-why-canada-is-riddled-with-wildfires-that-burn-year-round h…
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Environment: Floating Windfarms and Local Concerns Wildlife: Volcano Snails Researched: Why do Republicans Suddenly Hate Social Emotional Learning? Postive: A New Way to Target Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria References: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-67211336 https://a-z-animals.com/animals/volcano-snail/ https://www.iflscience.com/volc…
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Skeptic: The 82% Wildlife: Bad News About the Spiders You Carefully Placed Outside Researched: The "He Gets Us" Campaign Positive: Just something cool: We Can't Feel Wet Show Notes https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-do-we-know-when-something-is-wet https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141001133416.htm#:~:text=that%20feel%20wet…
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Skeptic: Taxpayer funded hospitals in Canada get to deny Canadians their rights. Wildlife: Sunbeam Butterfly Researched: Why does the sun hurt my face so much? Positive: Stopping Parkinson's with the tetanus vaccine Show Notes: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/canadian-family-sues-after-catholic https://www.vice.com/en/article/gvzebx/mother-teresa…
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Be Skeptikal Dammit: Truth is Simple Environment: Tidal Power Researched: Orca Update Positive: Capybara Foster Mom References: https://www.energy.ox.ac.uk/news_items/could-the-uks-tides-help-wean-us-off-fossil-fuels/ https://abcnews.go.com/International/pod-killer-whales-attacks-sinks-50-foot-yacht/story?id=110226518 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/1…
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Be Skeptikal Dammit: - Republican Spread Lies About Easter Eggs, Biden and the National Day of Trans Visibility - Misinformation & Conspiracy Theories; a type of infection on public life Researched: Matriarchal Societies Today Positive: Narwhal Adopted by Belugas; Will We See a Narluga in the Future? References: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart…
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109 Fred Phelps & The Westboro Baptist Church
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Be Skeptikal Dammit: - GMO Label Scam - Organic Label Scam Researched: Fred Phelps & The Westboro Baptist Church Positive: Oral Antibiotic Advancing Cystic Fibrosis Treatment References: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/09/20/going-green-means-big-bucks-corporations-these-campaigns-scams-column/2310830001/#:~:text=Don't%20buy%20the%20non…
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108 The Christian Right's Unreasonable Attacks on LGBT People & Women
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Be Reasonable: - Poem: They Said They Wouldn't - Who is really shoving their beliefs down people's throats? - It's Unreasonable to Take Transgender Healthcare Away - Republicans are unreasonable, & women have to pay attention Positive: CRISPR Removes AIDES virus from cells References: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68609297 https://www.news18.com/…
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Be Skeptikal Dammit: Germ Theory Denial Wildlife: Sponges & All the Medicines They Provide Researched: The Patriarchy & Christianity Positive: Breakthrough Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer References: germ theory denial https://theconversation.com/germ-theory-denialism-is-alive-and-well-and-taking-the-nuance-out-of-scientific-debate-163408 https://r…
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106 Americanized Bible, Space Junk Fine, Snails, Banks, Sickle Cell Treatment
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Be Skeptikal Dammit: New Americanized Version of Bible Environment: First Space Junk Fine Issued in US Wildlife: Snails Munching on Snail Mail Banks Making Immoral Investments Positive: Amazing New Treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia Show Notes: https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Conservapedia:The_Conservative_Bible_Project https://www.conservapedia.com/Co…
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Be Skeptikal Dammit: Republican Lies About the Border Wildlife: Giraffes & Their Amazing Tongues Researched: The Moon Ilusion Positive: Amazing Breakthrough in Organ Transplantation Show Notes: https://connolly.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4691 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ted-cruz-border-wall-photo…
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