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Two students at a small university in Cambridge, MA want to help you get smart! Each week we provide a succinct, humorous overview of some of the most interesting topics of the day including universal... more
FAQs about Skepticast:How many episodes does Skepticast have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
November 18, 2020The Invention of "White People"Ah, the age old question... where do "White people" come from? We interview Professor Marco Tabellini of Harvard Business School to understand how an influx of racial minorities affects our acceptance of who is "White". Plus: a bonus for Lion King fans! ...more18minPlay
November 11, 2020Maternal HealthWe interview Dr. Fleda Mask Jackson, a public health expert, on racial disparities in maternal health. Dr. Jackson has served as an advisor to the CDC and as Professor of Applied Public Health at Emory University and a Visiting Scholar at Spelman College. ...more27minPlay
November 04, 2020WildfiresThe world is on fire -- for once, we're not talking about politics. Find out more about what causes wildfires, what you can do about them, and what Cooper really thinks about gender reveal parties. ...more16minPlay
October 28, 2020History of the Electoral CollegeIn this episode, we interview Professor Alexander Keyssar of Harvard, author of the new book "Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?" Find out how the electoral college was devised, why it has survived several (bipartisan) efforts for reform, and which Founding Father actually wanted to go with a popular vote. ...more32minPlay
August 25, 2020The Postal Service & Mail-In VotingThe USPS is the center of attention these days, but do you know which president started it? In our last episode of the season, find out the truth about mail-in voting, and what happened to names like Ebenezer Hazard. ...more19minPlay
August 19, 2020Special Episode: TikTok and PrivacyInfluencer tweens, algorithms, and geopolitics -- oh my! Listen to Cooper and Mimi give their personal takes on TikTok and security, and find out why Cooper hates his social credit score. ...more20minPlay
August 12, 2020Political PollingIf the name “Nate Silver” triggers your PTSD, this is the episode for you! Learn about political polling 101, wtf happened with the 2016 polls, and what they have to say about the 2020 election today....more20minPlay
July 29, 2020Joe Biden: Climate PoliciesPapa Joe decided he wants to keep Miami above water, and released a new Climate Change plan on how to do it. Learn about his $2 trillion plan, why Biden’s breaking “rules” of campaigning, and why Cooper was traumatized by a campaign website....more19minPlay
July 22, 2020Universal Basic IncomeBernie Sanders and Milton Friedman agree? No, it’s not a rupture in the space-time continuum, it’s just universal basic income. Listen to how UBI works, the evidence for and against, and Mimi’s transformation into an angry Siri. ...more20minPlay
July 15, 2020Meat Processing PlantsThe CDC warns we are creating a ninja-warrior training gym for viruses. Find out why factory farms will kill us all, and why Cooper doesn't want an Ostrich farm. ...more18minPlay
FAQs about Skepticast:How many episodes does Skepticast have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.