Podcasts about The Canberra Times

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, The Canberra Times political analyst and a professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute. 

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Monday 22 June 2026.

CSiCon Choir - Astrology - SkeptiCal     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:03:12 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill The CSiCon Choir - CSiCon 50th Adrienne interviews Anthony Trecek-King about conducting the CSiCon Choir at the conference in Buffalo. Incuded is the performance of the chior on the final day of the meeting in stereo.     00:16:10 What Science Says About Astrology Interview with Carlos Orsi For thousands of years, people have believed that the configuration of stars and planets in the sky influences earthly events. Today, astrology is a lucrative global market, with newspaper columns, mobile apps, and professional counselors weighing in on everything from love life to health to the stock market. Yet scientific evidence shows indisputably that it is simply superstition. https://cup.columbia.edu/book/what-science-says-about-astrology/9780231221399/     00:31:30 SkeptiCal Update with Eugenie Scott The latest news on the fabulous lineup of guest speakers appearing at SkeptiCal, the conference that brings stimulating and entertaining speakers to Northern California science fans, critical thinkers, and anyone who questions "extraordinary claims". https://www.skepticalcon.com     00:40:38 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au     00:49:30 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to Paranormal and Buffalo.     1995.01.05 - The Canberra Times     1986.04.03 - The Canberra Times     1992.10.17 - Lawrence Journal-World www.trove.nla.gov.au

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Friday 19 June 2026.

Readings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Thursday June 18 2026

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Wednesday 17 June 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Monday 15 June 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Friday 12 June 2026.

Readings of selected articels from The Canberra Times on Thursday 11 June 2026

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Tuesday 9 June 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times of Monday 8 June 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Friday 5 June 2026.

Readings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Thursday June 4 2026

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Tuesday 2 June 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times of Monday 1 June 2026

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Friday 29 May 2026.

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Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Wednesday 27 May 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Tuesday 26 May 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Monday 25 May 2026.

Flu Woo - Fake Psychic - Paranormal     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:03:26 Woo Watch! With Kate Thomas Flu Woo! This week Kate looks and the myths and science behind many popular anti-cold and anti-flu precautions for winter. Kate Thomas on TikTok and Instagram https://linktr.ee/PrescribeorPass     00:14:16 Steve Terbot - Fake Psychic - Part #1 In 1984 Australia was visited by 'Steve Terbot', one of America's leading psychics and clairvoyant. Or was he? The story of Bob Steiner from the Bay Area Skeptics who fooled thousands.     00:41:08 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au     00:52:32 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to Belief in the Paranormal.     1977.08.11 - The Canberra Times     1992.03.01 - RAAF News     1995.08.30 - The Canberra Times www.trove.nla.gov.au

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Friday 22 May 2026.

Readings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Thursday May 21 2026

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Monday 18 May 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Friday 15 May 2026.

Readings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Thursday May 14 2026

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Wednesday 13 May 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Selected articles read from the Canberra Times on Monday 11 May 2026.

Readings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Friday May 10 2026

Readings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Thursday May 7 2026

Readings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Wednesday 6 May 2026

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, The Canberra Times political analyst and a professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute.

Readings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Tuesday May 5 2026

Redings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Monday May 4 2026

Readings of selected articles from the Canberra Times on Friday May 1 2026

Readings of selected articles from The Canberra Times on Wednesday April 29 2026

UFOs - Alt Med - Newsletter 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:04:34 High Flyers in the UFO Industry A look at some of the people who have hitchhiked along the cosmic highway to catch a long ride on the UFO bandwagon, with particular attention on Bob Lazar.     00:19:34 Vale James Valentine We pay respects to James Valentine who died in the last week. James was a much loved broadcaster from Sydney and over the years provided quality entertainment to thousands of viewers and listeners. In 1989 and 2014 he interviewed Skeptic Zone host Richard Saunders.     00:32:20 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. Australian Skeptics http://www.skeptics.com.au     00:42:34 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to 'Alternative Medicine'. Includes a TV segment from c.2002 with skeptical investigator Alynda Brown.     1991.07.17 - Hills Messenger - SA     1987.10.13 - The Canberra Times www.trove.nla.gov.au Also We Can Reason - May Fri 1 — Sun 3, 2026 https://wecanreason.com

UFO Comments - Wishing for a Wish - NASA     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:16:14 Westall UFO TV Documentary In the past week, Skeptic Zone producer Richard Saunders appeared on the ABC TV (Australia) program 'Australian Story' to talk about the 1966 Westall UFO event from a reasonable but skeptical point of view. This has not pleased some UFO believers in TV land and they have been commenting on the YouTube video of the TV program. Richard, with the help of Maynard, reads out some of the more interesting comments. Australian Story Westall UFO https://youtu.be/IhKyQkhOfoM     00:22:34 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod If wishes were fishes, Kat would have a koi pond in her head. This week she will take a look at the tradition of wishing, a topic we have not covered on the Skeptic Zone before, while we have looked at a lot of things that require wishful thinking like manifesting and far-fetched woo products, we haven't ever examined the tradition of wishing, until now. We wish you would listen! https://www.healthdigest.com/304485/why-you-should-stop-blowing-out-the-candles-on-your-birthday-cake     00:31:20 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. Australian Skeptics http://www.skeptics.com.au We Can Reason, Canada https://wecanreason.com     00:41:32 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to NASA and UFOs.     1973.10.20 - The Canberra Times     1966.12.12 - The Canberra Times     1983.01.16 - The Canberra Times     1989.07.12 - The Canberra Times     1977.12.29 - Papua New Guinea Post-Courier     1977.12.28 - The Evening Independent - FL www.trove.nla.gov.au

    00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:09:36 Woo Watch! With Kate Thomas Once again we visit Kate's studios to chat to her about woo and the medical matters. This week we review the story of a woman who didn't want to visit her doctor to receive and review her medical reports. What are the pros and cons of this approach? Was she right in thinking GPs are only after more money with more visits? Also, we discuss Kate's podcast, "On The Mones". Kate Thomas on TikTok and Instagram https://linktr.ee/PrescribeorPass     00:23:06 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill What are those so-called psychics up to now? Adrienne interviews Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia to ask about her latest investigations and stings of people who claim psychic powers. Also, Susan is always interested in getting more people to become Wikipedia editors via her online the course. Find out how to apply in today's show. Operation Banana Cream Pie https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/operation-banana-cream-pie     00:36:22 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film from 1967.     1949.12.10 - The Newcastle Sun     1982.12.26 - The Canberra Times     1999.01.11 - The Mount Airy News - NC www.trove.nla.gov.au Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film from 1967 https://youtu.be/oPlRr_OfxZI

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:28 The Loons from Canada Kate and Allie embark on their third ghost hunt with Rodney Schmaltz' MacEwan University students, this time at a new location. They spent the evening exploring the beautiful yet spooky Freemasons' lodge, where the students attempted to recreate the kinds of ghostly "evidence" typically featured on paranormal investigation shows. They went on pareidolia and orb-spotting hunts, using spirit boxes, EVPs, and thermometers to anomaly-hunt, intermixed with spirit communication tools, including Ouija boards, a psychomantium, and divination. 0:22:16 Anecdotes are not Evidence "I know it happened because it happened to me!" This is the statement Skeptics hear all the time. But is somebody's sincerely held belief enough to justify the belief itself? We look at the nature of anecdotes and testimonials. Antivaxxers, Acupuncture, And Alternative Cancer Cures | Dr. Steven Novella https://youtu.be/Nv1ZaJ9mL1k?si=J9G2v_2gvXldl3Y- 0:31:24 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:44:00 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to Perpetual Motion. 1945.03.17 - The Canberra Times 1911.06.17 - Worker - Qld 1910.12.11 - The Sunday Times - Sydney 1888.07.14 - The North Australian - NT http://www.trove.nla.gov.au  

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, The Canberra Times political analyst and a professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, The Canberra Times political analyst and a professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute. 

National Affairs journalist, Jason Koutsoukis joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the year that was, an historic election victory, the vexed question of political authority, and declining trust in major parties.Will Albo develop a significant reform agenda in 2026 or will he stick to the modest election promises that delivered him a landslide election victory? Can Labour effectively manage a progressive Senate and will Democracy Sausage LIVE return in 2026?Jason Koutsoukis is a highly experienced and well-regarded Australian journalist with a strong background in both political and foreign correspondence. Marija Taflaga is the Director of the Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a senior lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is the Director of the Australian Studies Institute. He came to the Australian National University after a high-profile journalistic career culminating in 6 years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historian and author Frank Bongiorno joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the year that was, a landslide federal election victory, the rise of Teal and independent politicians and the split in the conservative Coalition.Will Labour grasp the reform ‘nettle' and tackle complex structural issues facing Australia or will Albo take a small C approach to governing? Can the Liberal party survive in a new political landscape and are Australians getting the democratic system they deserve?Frank Bongiorno AM is an Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University, Donald Horne Professor and inaugural Director of the Centre of Public Ideas (COPI) at the University of Canberra.Dr Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au.This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute, Canberra Times political analyst and host of the Democracy Sausage podcast.