Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive Dissonance

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  • Episode 815: Meta Ends Fact Checking, DOGE Targets Education
    Trump is reportedly complaining about Elon in private — and hates 'President Musk' joke | The Independent Johnson says House Republicans will investigate Jan. 6 committee Strict abortion laws since fall of Roe have led to increased infant deaths — not fewer Kids' low reading scores are 'a 5-alarm fire,' says DOGE's Ramaswamy. His solution: Eliminate the Education Department. The huge stakes for free speech in a new Supreme Court case about porn | Vox Kent Christmas Says God Will Soon Kill President Biden for Awarding the Medal of Freedom to George Soros | People For Few transgender minors receive gender-affirming care medicines, study finds : Shots - Health News : NPR Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump
    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 814: Pit Diaper, Bubble Boy at Sea
    Amazon doesn't even have space for everyone it ordered back to the office Bus driver sacked after being caught singing and playing the piano in wine bar while 'off sick' from work wins his job back Passenger blasted for bringing 'emotional support' Great Dane on airplane: 'This s—t is getting out of hand' New York woman blames Star Trek license plates for tens of thousands of dollars in accidental tickets New pleather mosh 'pit diaper' sells out after viral restroom incident at concert NBA's Hornets sorry after giving child PS5 before taking it back off camera Moment boy floating in middle of sea inside bubble found on Christmas Eve
    51 min
  • Episode 813: Raw Water and RFK Plans to Ban Drug Ads
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Ban Drug Ads on TV. It Wouldn't Be Easy. - The New York Times Trump Pisses Off MAGA Fans With Sudden Reversal on Jimmy Carter | The New Republic Democrats elect Rep. Gerry Connolly over progressive star AOC for top Oversight Committee post Dem Congresswoman Retires With Message to All Old People in Office | The New Republic Kay Granger's Senior Living Revelation Draws Fresh Scrutiny to Aging Congress - The New York Times Trump Backers Battle Online Over Skilled Immigrants 'Raw Water' Devotees Swear by Natural Springs, Despite the Risks - The New York Times Portland men who died while searching for Sasquatch in Gifford Pinchot National Forest likely died of exposure
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 812: President Musk, Vatican on Brink of Bankruptcy - With Noah Lugeons
    Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength as Government Shutdown Looms - The New York Times Joe Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading | AP News Survey: Most voters disapprove of RFK Jr.'s nomination after learning his view Vatican 'on the brink of Bankruptcy' due to dramatic decline in global donations under Pope Francis' Leadership - Irish Star RFK Jr.'s Lawyer Has Asked the FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval - The New York Times Flat-Earthers Travel To Antarctica To Test Theories, But Are Quickly Humbled | IFLScience Mike Lindell says 'cash-strapped' MyPillow took $1.6 million loan from payday lender at 409% interest FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices Anti-HIV drug lenacapavir called 'breakthrough of the year' : Goats and Soda : NPR
    59 min
  • Episode 811: The meaning crisis with Dr. Aaron
    Tom is off this week and I am joined by Aaron Rabinowitz Ph.D. to talk about his latest article in the Skeptic UK: https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/11/the-meaning-crisis-and-how-we-rescue-young-men-from-reactionary-politics/ Also check out https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ And follow Aaron on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/etvpod.bsky.social
    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 809: Florida Bill to Ban Weather Modification
    Geraldo Rivera Slaps Trump Supporters With A Reality Check After Biden's Pardon | HuffPost Latest News Donald Trump didn't win by a historic landslide. It's time to nip that lie in the bud | Mehdi Hasan | The Guardian 'He is one of us!': US anti-vaxxers rejoice at nomination of David Weldon for CDC | Trump administration | The Guardian Florida Introduces Bill to Ban 'Weather Modification' - Newsweek "Grey content": how mainstream journalism accidentally fueled Covid vaccine hesitancy - The Skeptic Upcoming Supreme Court decision could transform transgender health care Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland rewilding project Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US | AP News In Alaska, a pilot drops turkeys to rural homes for Thanksgiving | AP News
    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 808: NSFW Traffic Signs and Lead Flavored Chocolate
    Cops Searching for Vigilante Who Installed NSFW Traffic Signs in Colorado 'Disgusting and completely unacceptable' head kick after pickleball tournament loss goes viral - ABC News Lindt admits its chocolate isn't actually 'expertly crafted with the finest ingredients' The Onion wins auction for Alex Jones' media company Americans upset about Trump win offered '€1 houses' in Italian village of Ollolai | US News A new eagle camera is going live in Minnesota to the delight of global viewers | AP News US cruise company offering four-year escape during Trump presidency | US News $344 for a Coffee? Scottish Farm Is Selling UK's Most Expensive Cup
    52 min
  • Episode 807: Kirk Cameron and Anti-Socialist Kid Shows
    The Right Has a Bluesky Problem - The Atlantic Trump vows new Canada, Mexico, China tariffs that threaten global trade | Reuters Jack Smith Leaving Option to Charge Donald Trump in the Future - Newsweek Opinion | Kennedy's Antivax Views and Friends Can Cause Real Damage - The New York Times Kirk Cameron Launches "Anti-Socialism" Kids Show - Joe.My.God. Republicans Target Social Sciences to Curb Ideas They Don't Like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K - ABC News University of Texas System announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less Texas woman known for driving strangers in need gifted new vehicle by Philadelphia car dealer - CBS News
    1 hr 14 min

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Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's…

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