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Thanks so much to the folks at SkeptiCal for inviting me! Though the talk does deal with the Butler shooting, I thought some way different stuff for this including a ridiculously overwrought hypothetical, my favorite kind! And, I found a Young Turks video where they are apparently Joe Rogan now!

On this Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn reveals how Big Alcohol ran Big Tobacco's playbook to sell you a Group 1 carcinogen as self-care. Cheers!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1351On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Group 1 means top-shelf danger. Strip away the vineyard branding and alcohol is just ethanol, a carcinogen shelved beside asbestos and plutonium, causally tied to at least seven cancers. The WHO now states what almost no drinker realizes: there is no safe level.Why the red wine health halo crumbles under real scrutiny. The studies that crowned moderate drinking heart-healthy were warped by the sick-quitter flaw, lumping already-ill ex-drinkers in with lifelong abstainers. Apply stronger genetic methods and the protective effect simply vanishes.How the industry runs Big Tobacco's playbook down to the same PR firms. invent personal responsibility as a liability shield, coin Drink Responsibly, fund flattering research, and lobby cancer warnings off labels that have not changed since 1988.Who profits and who absorbs the damage. Alcohol factors into 40 to 60% of violent crime and roughly 13,000 traffic deaths a year, at a cost near $380 billion, yet the harm falls hardest on women and lower-income communities while the industry stays insulated.What actually works is already proven. Scotland's minimum pricing cut alcohol deaths, cancer-specific warning labels shift behavior, and medications like naltrexone curb cravings. Gen Z is drinking less and building real sober-friendly spaces. Learn the facts, then decide for yourself.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram (and Instagram!), and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Revolve Man: 15% off: revolve.com/jordan, code JordanWayfair: Start renovating: wayfair.comProgressive Insurance: Free online quote: progressive.comQuiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto markets remain under pressure as Bitcoin hovers around $61,000, but signs are emerging that volatility may be cooling. Matt breaks down the latest market data, including declining derivatives volume, lower liquidation levels, and why some analysts believe Strategy should pause its aggressive Bitcoin buying and rebuild cash reserves before continuing its accumulation strategy.The episode also covers 21Shares' prediction that Bitcoin could recover to $100,000 by year-end, Standard Chartered's surprisingly bullish long-term outlook for Aave, and growing activity on the Bitcoin network as Rune transactions surge to two-year highs. Matt also examines the Ethereum Foundation's staff reductions and what they signal about the project's future priorities.Finally, Matt dives into the politics of digital money as Congress advances legislation banning a Federal Reserve CBDC through 2030. While many in crypto celebrate the move, Matt questions whether blocking a government-issued digital dollar while promoting private stablecoins could simply shift control from public institutions to corporations like Circle, Tether, and major banks. The episode closes with a discussion about who should ultimately control the future of digital money and why that debate may be more important than Bitcoin's price action.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vice President JD Vance is heading back to Washington after what he calls "very, very good" negotiations with Iran, specifically citing Tehran's agreement to allow international inspectors into the country. If that sounds familiar to you, that's because that was an important part of President Obama's Iran deal that Donald Trump scrapped in his first term.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Though cheap surgery overseas sounds like the ultimate life hack, Nick Pell takes a scalpel to the potential perils of medical tourism on Skeptical Sunday.Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Nick Pell!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1348On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:How the "ultimate life hack" hides a brutal trade-off. Flying abroad for a 70% discount on a medical procedure means leaving behind malpractice law, insurance, and safety oversight. The money you save is often the safety net you lose, with no undo button and no legal recourse when something goes wrong.Why medical tourism brokers act more like salesmen than surgeons. Anyone can call themselves a "facilitator" with zero licensing, then pocket 10 to 40 percent commissions for steering you toward the highest-paying clinic rather than the cleanest one, often with an influencer doing the marketing.What the glossy recovery photos leave out. Survivorship bias buries the waterborne infections, wounds that won't close, and fatal embolisms. BBLs are the deadliest cosmetic procedure on record, and many botched jobs land back in US ERs, where your premiums quietly cover the six-figure repair.Why the darkest edge of this market runs on organ harvesting. Chinese sites promise new kidneys in weeks, a timeline that's biologically impossible unless you know when a donor will die. Investigators tie it to forced harvesting from Falun Gong and Uyghur detainees treated as living spare parts.How to vet a clinic before you book the flight. Start with CDC medical tourism alerts, confirm JCI or ISAPS accreditation, and verify the surgeon's license on an official government registry. Insist on hospital admitting privileges, and budget two to four weeks of recovery before flying home.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Zazzle: 25% off first order: Zazzle.com ConciergeMD: 20% off all services/memberships: conciergemdla.com/jordan, code JORDANSimpliSafe Home Security: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanWhatnot: Start selling today: whatnot.com/sellSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Some people still ignore the climate crises while there have been 200,000 preventable deaths due to heat only in Europe in the last four years. In TWISH we hear about the pope tried to strike back against Martin Luther with a papal bull (isn't it all bull?) this week in 1520. Then, we turn to the news:NETHERLANDS: Freek Rikkerink of Suzan & Freek-fame is turning to paleo diet to combat terminal cancerNORTHERN IRELAND: Follow up on riotsUK: UK to ban social media for under 16-year-oldsEU: Humanists across Europe pushing for human-centred AI regulation in EuropeTo finish off, the EU Commission gets this week's Really Wrong Award for being too weak on conversion therapy.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-536.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:50 Greetings0:07:10 TWISH0:16:49 News0:38:22 Really Wrong0:43:41 Quote0:44:50 Outro0:46:13 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, the Grand Canyon state creates an Arizona UNTRUTH, we learn that God has an atheist sense of humor with his weather-based smiting, and we'll finally get the juicy personal Ross Douthat details you've been waiting for.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Learn more about SkeptiCal 2026 here: https://www.skepticalcon.com/Check out Waldo's YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@waldospoliticalstream ---Headlines:AZ law goes too far to protect against religious harassment: https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/06/10/critics-say-religious-service-protections-could-run-afoul-of-right-to-free-speech/The country's largest Protestant adoption agency is dropping LGBTQ couples — again: https://religionnews.com/2026/06/10/the-countrys-largest-protestant-adoption-agency-is-dropping-lgbtq-couples-again/Muslims feel unwelcome in the bigot party: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/15/texas-republican-party-convention-muslims-sharia-law/The Hill pretends Jewish services are just hanging out for a pray with your bros: https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/5921285-religious-assembly-permit-lawsuit/This week in Christian history:https://www.christianpost.com/news/this-week-in-christian-history-touchdown-jesus-destroyed.html

AP correspondent Seung Ming Kim reports that JD Vance is becoming the public face of the US-Iran negotiations.

In This Episode Many businesses believe that more data leads to more sales. Hamid Ghanadan argues that data alone often creates more skepticism than confidence. In this episode, Adi Klevit interviews Hamid Ghanadan, Founder and CEO of The Linus Group, about the science behind persuasion, communication, and marketing. Drawing from his unique background as a biochemist and marketer, Hamid explains why many organizations struggle to communicate effectively with highly analytical audiences and how a systems-based approach to storytelling can dramatically improve results. Adi and Hamid explore one of the biggest misconceptions in sales and marketing: the belief that technical buyers want more facts and more data. While data remains essential, Hamid explains that leading with information often triggers skepticism rather than engagement. Instead, successful communicators first create curiosity, helping prospects recognize a problem or opportunity before presenting supporting evidence. The conversation also dives into the role of storytelling as a repeatable system rather than a creative talent reserved for a select few. Hamid shares how the Hero's Journey framework can be adapted for business communication, helping marketers, sales professionals, and business leaders guide audiences through a process that leads naturally to action. Perhaps the biggest takeaway is that persuasion is not about convincing people to do something. It is about helping them arrive at their own conclusions through a structured process that combines curiosity, narrative, and evidence.  

Blayne Alexander sits down with José Díaz-Balart, anchor of “Dateline en español,” to discuss his episode, “Missing Ana.” In December 2023, after separating from her husband, 40-year-old Ana Maria Knezevich moved from South Florida to Madrid, Spain, for a fresh start. Just two months later, Ana vanished. Close friends received text messages from Ana claiming she had met a man and gone on a trip. Skeptical of the messages, the friends sprang into action to find Ana. What followed was an international investigation spanning Serbia, Spain, and Florida. José shares what it was like reporting from Madrid, the city where he grew up. He and Blayne discuss Spain's elite detective unit and the extraordinary lengths investigators went to in their search for the person responsible. Plus, José and Alex Lo Re, one of the producers of the episode, answer your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 – your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “Missing Ana” on Apple: https://apple.co/4xt8949 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TSOtNPezn2iAZqTKMavd4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back, friends! On this episode I chat with Diego Hidalgo, known as the Skeptical Physio online. Diego published a fanastic paper a while back over "The Fallacy of Osteopathic Anatomical Possibilism." We talk about why it's important to embrace critical thinking to challenge these narratives.  Diego calls healthcare providers to balance clinical passion with scientific skepticism to improve patient care. Enjoy! Clinical Athlete FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fek6q4UW/

Wally kicks things off in his usual way, everyone is rating their favorite Toy Story characters, and Betty Rock talks about her favorite Office opens.  You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies This podcast is crowd funded - that means that you help make it possible. If you like it and want to support it, give here.  

Howie is still talking about the biggest news of the day the Iran deal and callers are also not sold on the deal either.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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Does your guac come with a body count? Jessica Wynn peels back blood avocados, cartel taxes, and deforestation on this week's Skeptical Sunday.Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1344On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:How a Los Angeles mailman's single grafted tree became the Hass — now 95% of the world's avocados — and how decades of slick marketing rebranded a suspiciously oily fruit into the "healthy fats" superfood clogging your Instagram feed.Why drug cartels muscled into guacamole after NAFTA opened the border in 1997 — discovering that "green gold" was safer than cocaine and nearly as profitable, then taxing every crate, shaking down farmers, and pioneering what economists call "narco-agriculture."How "blood avocados" hide their real cost — Michoacán's homicide rate more than doubling alongside soaring exports, journalists murdered for covering the trade, and indigenous families displaced while the violence stays invisible to anyone ordering a side of guac.What the environmental toll actually looks like: 700,000 acres of Michoacán forest cleared, arson weaponized as a legal loophole, monarch habitat collapsing, and roughly 300 liters of water drained for just two or three avocados — and the same pattern in Chile and Peru.Why the smartest move isn't a guilt-ridden boycott but better leverage — backing fair-trade and Pro-Forest certified growers, pushing retailers for real transparency, and remembering avocados swap easily for lentils, broccoli, and olive oil when you want a break.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram (and Instagram!), and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: SimpliSafe Home Security: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanThe Perfect Jean: 15% off first order: theperfectjean.nyc, code JORDAN15ZipRecruiter: Learn more at ziprecruiter.com/jordanFlyKitt: 15% off: flykitt.com, code JORDANSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the government hiding free energy technology from the public? In this episode of the Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, we investigate one of the most controversial questions in alternative energy and conspiracy history. From the 1951 Invention Secrecy Act to mysterious inventors who claimed breakthroughs in fuel efficiency, water-powered engines, and over-unity energy devices, we explore the line between national security, corporate interests, and scientific reality. The U.S. government absolutely has the legal authority to classify inventions and suppress patents under the Invention Secrecy Act. Thousands of secrecy orders have reportedly been issued over the years — but could some involve revolutionary energy technology? We break down the stories surrounding inventors like: Stanley Meyer and the Water Fuel Cell Tom Ogle's vapor fuel system Charles Pogue's 200 MPG carburetor Floyd “Sparky” Sweet and the Vacuum Triode Amplifier Nikola Tesla and confiscated research papers We also examine: How patent secrecy orders work Why governments classify technology The Cold War origins of the Invention Secrecy Act Claims of suppressed “free energy” inventions The mysterious deaths of several inventors Skeptical scientific arguments against perpetual energy devices Whether disruptive technologies are being hidden today Are these inventors proof that revolutionary technology is being buried… or are these stories fueled by myth, bad science, and conspiracy culture? Decide for yourself.

Andrew Cuomo and Colonel Jack Jacobs discuss the potential for a new nuclear agreement with Iran and the political motivations behind it. The speakers express deep skepticism toward the deal, framing it as a "political punt" designed to project a sense of stability and victory before the upcoming American elections. They argue that while the U.S. and Iranian presidents both desire a diplomatic win to appease their domestic bases, neither maintains total control over hardline factions like the Revolutionary Guard or the security concerns of Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate crisis reaches all the way up to Scandinavia and in TWISH we hear about Roger Bacon, an early advocate for investigative science.Then we have the news:SCOTLAND / INTERNATIONAL: Research integrity and transparency in SCAM journalsENGLAND: Church of England spends a fortune on evangelismSWEDEN: Scandals and corruption as Sweden prepares for September electionsUK: Doctors and NHS could be sued for mistakes caused by AITommy Robinson cynically exploits tragic attack in Belfast which earns him this week's Really Wrong Award.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-535.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:51 Greetings0:03:42 TWISH0:11:41 News0:40:16 Really Wrong0:44:10 Quote0:45:00 Outro0:46:23 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the immigration reconciliation bill wrapped up, senators say another involving defense is unlikely. More Cabinet secretaries are expected on the Hill. The head of Social Security testifies before lawmakers on the heels of a report projecting a worsened financial outlook. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Thomas is joined by Dr. Jenessa Seymour to dig into the brain science behind a surprisingly strange phenomenon: why do astronauts who spent just nine days in space need weeks of physical therapy to walk normally again? The answer turns out to involve ancient calcium carbonate ear stones, the same material crabs use for shells, a multi-layered sensory system your brain is constantly running without your knowledge, and a wild evolutionary theory about why motion sickness exists at all. Also: why pilots fly perfectly good planes directly into the ground, and what deaf NASA research participants revealed about how proprioception actually works. Come see me at SkeptiCal! Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please support the show on Patreon! You get ad-free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/seriouspod

In this episode of the podcast, we explore how to coach skeptical clients with curiosity rather than defensiveness. Skepticism can show up when clients have been sent to coaching by an organisation, have had disappointing experiences before, feel unsure about the process, or do not fully understand how coaching could help them. We reflect on why skepticism should not be treated as resistance to overcome, but as useful information. By asking thoughtful questions, contracting clearly, and keeping the client in choice, coaches can create a safer adult-to-adult relationship where concerns can be named openly. The episode also explores the ethical side of coaching reluctant clients. Sometimes coaching may not be the right fit or the right time, and forcing value can do more harm than good. The key message is to stay curious, welcome the skepticism, and use it as a doorway into honest, meaningful coaching conversations. a willingness to receive feedback so that every client can feel properly seen, heard and supported. Links & Resources Inclusive coaching programme: www.igcompany.com/join

Are ZYNs gas-station Ozempic or a dopamine loan shark? Nick Pell digs into the nicotine pouch boom this Skeptical Sunday — and the verdict is messy.Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Nick Pell!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1340On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:ZYNs are a tobacco-free nicotine pouch born from Swedish "snus." Swedish Match engineers extracted nicotine salts and loaded them into food-grade fillers, creating a shelf-stable white pouch that doesn't stain teeth or require spitting. Philip Morris bought the company for $16 billion in 2022.The harm-reduction case is strong, but "less harmful" isn't "harmless." ZYNs skip the carbon monoxide, tar, and lung damage of cigarettes, and carry roughly 90 — 99% lower carcinogens. But they still raise heart rate and blood pressure, can cause gum recession, disrupt sleep, and remain wildly addictive.The user base skews young, male, and white. Men are 88% of the market, and the 19-30 bracket is fastest-growing, with use doubling in 2024-2025. Adoption is concentrated in white, high-income, urban circles like tech, law, and finance where smoking is socially radioactive.Nicotine has real cognitive perks — with a catch. A meta-analysis of 41 studies found genuine gains in alertness, reaction time, and focus, plus appetite suppression ("gas station Ozempic"). The catch: for addicts, these benefits mostly just return you to baseline rather than lifting you above it.If you already smoke, switching is a genuine win you can act on today. For a smoker, trading cigarettes for pouches is described as "trading a motorcycle for a minivan" — vastly less likely to kill you. Harm reduction beats abstinence-only, since switchers are twice as likely to stay off cigarettes as those using gum or lozenges.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:SimpliSafe Home Security: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanProgressive Insurance: Free online quote: progressive.comProfile Guru: 50% off through June: MyProfileGuru.com, code JordanJune50AT&T: Get an iPhone 17 Pro for $0: att.com/iphone or visit an AT&T store for detailsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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June 5, 2026: Two stories today. First: hybrid work's approval ratings are climbing — but new research finds half of its believers quietly defected over three years. There's a name for what's breaking it, and most organizations haven't seen it yet. Second: Anthropic dropped internal data showing AI is writing 80 percent of its own code and outperforming human researchers on their own turf. The numbers are real — but so is the question of who's really behind the warning. One week after closing a $965 billion valuation and four days after filing for an IPO, Anthropic is calling for AI governance and oversight. That might be genuine concern. It might also be regulatory capture — the oldest playbook in business, where the most powerful incumbent shapes the rules in ways that lock out everyone coming up behind them.

These days even cognitive biases are automated. In TWISH we hear about the skeptical TV-series X-Aknák (X-Mines) that ran on Hungarian TV in the early 2000s. Then, it's time for the news:UK / INTERNATIONAL: Canadian man admits sending ‘suicide packets' to hundreds of people in the UK and around the worldUK / INTERNATIONAL: John Maddox Prize open for nominationsINTERNATIONAL: Online ads are becoming harder to spot – but we're not powerless to stop itGERMANY: Interviews from SkepKon 2026 now availableThe Conference of Deans of Faculties of Medicine in France aims to throw out alternative medicine from the universities and for that they are Really Right!Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-534.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:51 Greetings0:06:54 TWISH0:14:38 News0:31:22 Really Right0:36:13 Quote0:38:03 Outro0:39:25 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trahan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to criticism from some Democrats and advocacy groups that the bill would fail to rein in AI companies.

This week, we explore some contrasting opinions about artificial intelligence. Paul Downs has serious doubts that AI will ever have a significant impact on his business. Paul, who builds custom conference tables, says his business depends on something AI still lacks: real world experience. While AI can generate impressive images and concepts, he argues that it has no understanding of manufacturing constraints, material properties, production processes, or the capabilities of the people and machines that have to bring an idea to life. “An image of a thing that looks cool is not a design,” Paul says. “A design is a set of information that's informed by intelligence and experience.”Ted Wolf, who helps companies implement AI, agrees that AI can't replace the collective creativity and judgment of skilled people. But he believes Paul may be looking at the problem too broadly. Instead of asking whether AI can design and build custom furniture, Ted suggests breaking the workflow into smaller pieces and experimenting with targeted applications. “You know your business better than anybody else,” Ted tells Paul. “But don't look at the big picture and think that's the entire thing. There are many small pieces that people can start doing today.”The result is a thoughtful debate about one of the biggest questions facing small business owners: Is AI going to change everything, or are there businesses where human expertise will remain irreplaceable?Plus: Channon Kennedy shares what she learned from participating in a Goldman Sachs program for Black women entrepreneurs. And the owners discuss what debt can—and cannot—do for a business: “Funding does not fix a broken business model. It makes it die faster.”

Episode 301: This week's episode dives into the tech stories that should keep you up at night. We start with the chilling reality of the 23andMe breach—proof that your genetic code, the one thing you can never change, can be stolen, sorted, and sold to the highest bidder. Then we move to smart‑city surveillance gone rogue, where police camera networks keep recording even after the city tries to shut them down, leaving officials resorting to trash bags and tape while the data quietly flows elsewhere. Add in AI-driven hardware shortages now hitting consumer devices, and the picture gets even more unsettling.But the unease doesn't stop there. We tease emerging tech that blurs the line between science and science fiction: Wi‑Fi systems that can identify you through walls, living neuron computers that learn, and AI models struggling to admit what they don't know. Finally, we ground it all with a space‑tech reality check—from Blue Origin delays to SpaceX's crypto holdings—reminding listeners that even the companies shaping the future aren't immune to chaos. If you want the stories that reveal how fragile our digital world really is, this is the episode you don't skip all coming up on TechTime Radio, with a little whiskey on the side.-- Full Episode Details:Your genetic code is now a commodity, and the scariest part is you can't cancel it, replace it, or reset it like a password. We open with the 23andMe breach and lawsuit, unpacking how credential stuffing can unlock deeply personal genetic data, why DNA privacy is permanent, and what it means when stolen data can be resold and targeted by group. If you've ever wondered whether consumer DNA testing is worth the risk, we lay out the tradeoffs in plain terms.Then we head straight into smart city surveillance with a story that's equal parts absurd and alarming: police camera networks that can't be shut off by the city that paid for them. When officials learn data is being shared beyond local law enforcement, the “solution” becomes literal black trash bags over the lenses. It's funny until you realize it exposes a bigger issue in public tech contracts, license plate reader systems, and who truly controls the technology embedded in daily life.We also connect the dots between AI infrastructure and your wallet, using the Steam Deck OLED price hike as a real-world signal of component shortages, supply chain pressure, and AI data centers consuming the same memory and compute ecosystem that powers consumer devices. Along the way, we play Two Truths and a Lie with stories about Wi-Fi based person identification and living neuron biocomputing, then talk AI reliability and the push for models that can finally say “I don't know” instead of hallucinating. We close with a space tech reality check from Blue Origin and a blunt conversation about SpaceX's Bitcoin holdings and why crypto still feels like speculation to a lot of people.If you like tech news that's practical, skeptical, and still fun, subscribe for weekly episodes, share this with a friend who loves debating privacy and AI, and leave us a review so more people can find the show.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Skepticism is a strength. Join Mark as he reveals how to build trust quickly with even the most doubtful buyers. Discover why handling skepticism upfront transforms resistance into opportunity, and how to use curiosity-driven questions to create real conversations.  This episode teaches on leveraging stories and testimonials at just the right moment, and explores what to do when risk-averse prospects won't budge. Learn how a consultative approach and strategic thinking can turn skepticism into your biggest sales advantage.

This Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn explains how dialysis became a $50B industry where under 40% of patients survive five painful years of dependence.Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1336On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Dialysis is a life-sustaining external filtration system for the roughly 800,000 Americans in kidney failure — but it's grueling. Most patients endure three to five hours per session, three times a week, indefinitely, and fewer than 40% survive beyond five years.The financial structure is staggering. Dialysis is a $50 billion-a-year US industry, with Medicare spending about $36 billion annually — roughly 7% of its entire budget for under 1% of the population. Two companies, DaVita and Fresenius, control about 70% of all clinics.The system rewards permanence over cure. Since 1972, Medicare has covered kidney failure for everyone regardless of age, creating guaranteed, indefinite revenue. Transplants and home dialysis are cheaper and better for patients, yet under-incentivized because they cost providers customers.The human and safety toll is severe. Infections cause 36% of dialysis deaths, sepsis mortality runs 100 to 300 times higher than average, and understaffing worsens outcomes. Many patients lose their jobs, mobility, and social lives — some choose to stop treatment entirely.The hopeful part: much kidney disease is preventable or delayable, and you have real power here. Manage diabetes and hypertension aggressively, get your kidneys checked with a simple blood and urine test, and see a nephrologist early — catching it sooner can dramatically slow progression.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram (and Instagram!), and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Lufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreCookUnity: 50% off first week: cookunity.com/jordan or code JORDANRevolve Man: 15% off: revolve.com/jordan, code JordanMarathon Rewards: Sign up today: marathonrewards.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dan Kennedy and Matt Zagula dive deep into the mindset of the modern consumer, revealing three dominant trends: a spend less mindset, a spend more intelligently mindset, and a demand for more value when spending. They discuss how economic pressures, increased bargain hunting, and the rise of online research have shaped buyer behavior, making trust and personal relevance more critical than ever. Entrepreneurs will learn why creating a unique category of one and selling in a competitive vacuum are essential strategies to protect price and profit. Dan and Matt also share eight practical approaches to succeed with today's consumers, including building extreme trust, identifying buy-now customers while nurturing longer sales timelines, and delivering extraordinary benefits that compel immediate action. They emphasize the importance of authority, celebrity, and exclusivity in differentiating your business and overcoming commoditization. This episode offers actionable marketing wisdom for entrepreneurs aiming to thrive in an environment where buyers are more cautious, skeptical, and selective. MagneticMarketing.com NoBSLetter.com

Not even June and people are already dying from heatwave in Europe. Skepkon 2026 in Regensburg looks to have been a hit and speaking of conferences – don't forget to plan your trip to ESC Liverpool in October! In TWISH we hear about the man behind the Watchmaker analogy and then it's time for the news:NORWAY / SWEDEN: Assisted death pushed too farUK: Wellness coach dies of frog poisonINTERNATIONAL: Smart phones are promoting populismGERMANY: Historical cryptozoological find has been elegantly debunkedA bunch of AI LLMs mislead voters before the Scottish election this month, and for that they share the Award for being Really Wrong.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-533.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:50 Greetings0:08:36 TWISH0:20:26 News0:39:06 Really Wrong0:43:13 Quote0:44:48 Outro0:46:11 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick wraps up the second hour explaining why he's skeptical on the Washington Commanders heading into the season.

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Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about why people care so much about their local sports teams, the Chicago Teachers Union members voting down an effort to raise union dues to pay for political campaigns, and the latest on the Texas primary between Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. John […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about why people care so much about their local sports teams, the Chicago Teachers Union members voting down an effort to raise union dues to pay for political campaigns, and the latest on the Texas primary between Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. John […]

Screens are rewiring teen brains and torching their happiness. Michael Regilio cuts through the glare to explain what's really at stake on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1332On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:The fear of new technology is ancient and remarkably repetitive. Critics warned the telephone, the printing press, even writing itself would rot brains and shred social bonds. Today's smartphone panic is the latest verse in a very old song, though experts insist this time the data is louder.The "U-shaped" happiness curve — high in youth, dipping in midlife, rising again after fifty — has held steady across cultures for decades. But around 2014, right as every teenager got a smartphone, that youthful high point collapsed, and researchers like David Blanchflower are sounding alarms.Big Tech isn't accidentally addictive — it's engineered that way. Frameworks like the Fogg Behavior Model power infinite scroll, autoplay, and notification floods designed to exploit adolescent cravings for status and novelty. Reed Hastings admitted Netflix's real competitors are sleep and human connection.Internal documents from Meta and Alphabet lawsuits revealed the ugly truth: companies knew their platforms harmed teen girls and deliberately targeted users as young as 11. One memo read, "If we want to win big with teens, we must bring them in as tweens" — exploiting developing prefrontal cortexes by design.Screens aren't the devil — how we use them is what matters. Play video games with your kids, FaceTime grandma, keep phones away from babies, and set lights-out rules at night. The best screen time report might be a screen-down report: what did you do with your one short life while you weren't scrolling?Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Michael Regilio at Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube, and check out War Bar, his comedy special!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Lufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreRidge Wallet: Get 10% off with code JORDANSimpliSafe Home Security: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanProgressive Insurance: Free online quote: progressive.comLufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas react to the first press conference from new Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. While Giglio finds Mannion's demeanor encouraging, Douglas and producer Kyle express concern that the focus on blending offensive concepts suggests Nick Sirianni still maintains too much control over the scheme. 01:00 - Friday Show Introduction 01:35 - Schlitz Beer Banter 03:44 - Mannion First Impressions 10:41 - Debating Offensive Blending 20:30 - Mannion Autonomy Skepticism

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio react to the first public comments from new Eagles coordinators Sean Mannion and Vic Fangio. They debate whether Mannion's plan to blend offensive concepts will improve Jalen Hurts' performance and discuss Fangio's long-term commitment to the defense. They also celebrate Try-Day Friday by sharing nostalgic memories of childhood toys and discontinued treats. 01:50 - Schlitz Beer Drinking Habits 05:08 - Mannion's Coaching Vibe 08:43 - Debating The Offensive Blend 12:45 - Autonomy Under Nick Sirianni 22:28 - Vic Fangio's Eagles Future 34:33 - Evaluating The Eagles Defense 42:05 - Nostalgic Tri-Day Friday Memories

With the return of a super-El Niño it may be a hot year and in TWISH we hear about James Lind‘s famous scurvy experiment from 1747. Then we have the news:INTERNATIONAL: Antidepressants in pregnancy do not raise children's risk of autism or ADHDBELGIUM / DENMARK: Attempted control and recommendations regarding meat consumption spark disinformation campaignsINTERNATIONAL: Hantavirus myths and factsUK: Halley's comet named after the wrong person?Swedish influencer Katrin Zytomierska claims her olive oil prevents cancer and for that she receives this week's award for being Really Wrong.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-532.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:51 Greetings0:07:00 TWISH0:19:26 News0:40:15 Really Wrong0:43:31 Quote0:48:09 Outro0:49:31 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gene Zannetti talks with Pennsylvania state champion Chase Randolph about winning his first state title and then the US Open freestyle championship just weeks later, how mindset training helped him stop losing to kids he should beat and start beating kids he never beat before, why surrendering the result and focusing only on effort and attitude made him feel free on the mat, and how he wrestled 12 matches in two days at the US Open after losing first round in Greco then flipping the switch to win freestyle.Timestamps:1:13 - Skeptical of mindset training at first2:20 - Felt a lot more free at Kids Focused on Nationals2:36 - Surrender the result and focus on what you control4:12 - Wrestling for myself, not caring what people think5:08 - Trusting his mindset coach's knowledge and experience9:03 - Losing first round in Greco then winning six straight in freestyle11:45 - Finding the good in every day and fixing weaknesses

In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with veteran capital raiser Bronson Hill to unpack what's really happening in today's alternative investment landscape—and how investors should respond. After years of easy money, rapid appreciation, and aggressive multifamily growth, the market has shifted dramatically. Bronson shares candid lessons from raising over $55 million across multifamily, debt funds, oil & gas, mobile home parks, and private equity, while discussing the painful realities many operators and investors have faced over the last few years. Together, they explore market cycles, investor psychology, diversification, risk-adjusted returns, AI-driven due diligence, and why today's challenging environment may actually create the best buying opportunities of the next decade. This is a masterclass in navigating uncertainty while staying focused on long-term financial freedom.Key TakeawaysThe Best Investment Opportunities Often Appear During Fearful Markets Historically, the strongest deals emerge when investors are hesitant, cautious, and sitting on the sidelines—not when everyone is rushing in.Market Cycles Matter More Than Most Investors Realize Understanding when to buy, hold, pause, or sell within an asset class is critical to long-term success and capital preservation.Diversification Can Help Investors Weather Volatility Exploring non-correlated assets like debt funds, precious metals, oil & gas, or private equity can create stability during turbulent market cycles.Cash Flow Is King in Today's Environment Investors are prioritizing assets that generate immediate or near-term cash flow over speculative appreciation plays.Great Operators Communicate During Difficult Times Strong communication, transparency, and accountability matter even more than perfect track records when navigating challenging investments.AI Is Becoming a Powerful Tool for Investor Due Diligence Investors can now use AI tools to analyze deals, uncover risks, generate questions, and align opportunities with their personal financial goals faster than ever before.Connect with MichaelFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokResourcesTheFreedomPodcast.com Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101)Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of AdvisorsExplore Michael's Mentoring ProgramJoin the Nighthawk Equity Investor ClubReview the Podcast on Apple PodcastsSyndicated Deal AnalyzerGet the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session524/

Psychics keep wedging themselves into police cases — and grieving families pay the price. Nick Pell explains the grift on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Nick Pell!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1329On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Psychic detective work traces back to 19th-century spiritualism, which surged after the Civil War and WWI as a grief-coping mechanism — part therapy, part pop religion, part proto-reality TV. The post-WWII pulp era rebranded it as "science," birthing the modern psychic detective archetype.The genre's most-cited "successes" — Etta Smith in the Melanie Uribe case, Dorothy Allison on the John List murders, and Noreen Renier's many TV appearances — all collapse under scrutiny. Police never credited any of them with usable leads, and Allison reportedly tried to bribe cops to vouch for her.Sylvia Browne is the cautionary tale that turns this from harmless grift into genuine harm. She told Amanda Berry's mother her daughter was dead in 2004 — Amanda was alive, held captive in Cleveland until 2013. Mom died never knowing. Browne botched the Shawn Hornbeck case too.Four mechanisms explain every "psychic solved it" story: confirmation bias (remembering hits, forgetting misses), post-hoc reasoning (vague claims retrofitted to fit), emotional vulnerability of grieving families, and Barnum statements — deliberately vague phrases like "I see water" that let your brain fill in the blanks.Real cases get cracked by forensic evidence, behavioral profiling, and community tip lines — the unsexy, methodical work that rarely makes headlines. Families seeking closure are better served by counseling and victim support than by false hope, and learning to spot the four tells above makes anyone a sharper media consumer.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Lufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreSimpliSafe Home Security: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanWhatnot: Start selling today: whatnot.com/sellZipRecruiter: Learn more at ziprecruiter.com/jordanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darkness Radio presents: Paranormality: Normalising The Paranormal with Medium/Author, Kieran Stanislaw Mace! As above, so below. Soon, the unseen will put on a show.We measure the world with finite concepts such as up and down, left and right, dark and light, north and south, and so on. In this reality of many realities, our world is a quantum leap beyond our perceptions, so vast that it is understandable that we should feel safer mapping our perceptual plot of land in the universe. It is when we spend our lives nurturing the existence of that perceived plot of land that we lose sight of the vast valleys beyond, as we are convinced that plot is all there is. What if the parameters were all false?In the book "Paranormality," Stan takes you on a journey of out-of-body experiences, reality-shifting visions, meetings with powerful entities, memorable hauntings, and more. You may be reading this because you have questions of your own about life. This journey is proof that the most unusual events can happen to people just like you. By sharing these true stories, I hope to normalise the skill of inquisition, as we all benefit from learning from each other's experiences, leading us to a greater understanding of life itself and an appreciation of each other's individual pool of knowledge.Removing the misnomer of ‘paranormal' opens minds to be more receptive to learning from each other and the world around us, as we often use that word as a barrier to halt learning beyond the defined parameters. Now is the time for you to break those barriers, don't you think?On today's show, we sit down with Stan and talk about everything from the childhood accident that triggered the penultimate out-of-body experience, to his burgeoning mediumistic abilities, to how he overcomes denial of those abilities that combine with a crisis of faith and a Skeptical eye on the paranormal.  We also discuss whether one can go into the paranormal field and remain a skeptic or cynic for their entire life once they continue to see repeated paranormal evidence! Get your copy of "Paranormality..." here:  https://linktr.ee/para.normalityListen to Stan's podcast, "Paranormal Perspectives," here:  https://www.youtube.com/@para.podcastAnd, see Stan's paranormal art here:  https://kmgraphic.design/artFather Shawn Whitington (co-star of Discovery's The Legion of Exorcists) has spent all of his adult life battling evil, even using the money earned through TV and book sales to travel to people in spiritual need and defeat the forces of evil!  Now Father Shawn, and specifically, his wife, are in dire need of your help!  Shawn's wife has been diagnosed with cancer and has two crucial surgeries coming up, one in June and one in July.  Fr. Shawn has suspended his business to care for his ailing wife and has put up a GoFundMe account to help in any way that you see fit.  You can contribute any size donation here: https://gofund.me/fce8f2497And, by all means, if you can't spare a donation at this time, please either pray for, send energy to, or keep Fr. Shawn and his wife in your thoughts for successful procedures and a speedy recovery!  Thank you, Darkness Radio Family!Want a new spot to hang out, have that perfect dinner, and see some great entertainment? Look no further than Jellybean and Julia's in Coon Rapids, MN.! https://jellybeanandjulias.com/Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps!and subscribe to the Darkness Radio YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennisThere are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store on our website! Check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/#paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #kieranstanislawmace #paranormalitynormailsingtheparanormal #paranormality #neardeathexperience #psychometry #precognition #ghosts  #spirits  #spectres #hauntings #hauntedhouses #hauntedhospitals #shadowpeople #skeptics #cynics #theology #demons #spiritguides #spiritcommunication #spiritguides #Psychics #mediums #aliens #aliencommunication #UFO #UAP  

Have women ever ruled the world — or did we just make it all up? Jessica Wynn separates feminist folklore from real anthropology here on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1325On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:The world's most famous "matriarchies" — the Minangkabau, Khasi, Bribri, and Mosuo — share a curious pattern: women hold the property, the lineage, and the daily labor, while men retain the prestigious roles like religious authority, political leadership, and ceremonial titles.The prehistoric "golden age of matriarchy" so beloved by 19th-century theorists and 1970s feminist spirituality has no solid archaeological evidence behind it — but the historical record itself is biased, since colonial chroniclers often erased or ignored female authority structures they didn't recognize.A landmark study of Mosuo communities found women in matrilineal villages had less than half the chronic inflammation rates and notably lower hypertension than women in patrilineal ones — and crucially, men in those same matrilineal villages showed no meaningful health penalty.Patriarchy isn't just costly for women; it quietly taxes men too, pushing them into rigid dominance roles that produce emotional isolation, shorter lifespans, and higher suicide rates — meaning the same structure that disadvantages women also corrodes the men it supposedly elevates.The most useful reframe isn't matriarchy versus patriarchy but dominance versus care — societies organized around reciprocity, redistribution, and consensus produce measurably better well-being across genders, and that's a model anyone can build toward without needing a mythical past to justify it.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram (and Instagram!), and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: The Perfect Jean: 15% off first order: theperfectjean.nyc, code JORDAN15Mint Mobile: Shop plans at mintmobile.com/jhsMomentous: 35% off first order: livemomentous.com, code JHSQuiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blaming our problems on the Moon is lunacy! Jessica Wynn illuminates the dark side of what we understand about our celestial neighbor on Skeptical Sunday.Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1320On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:The Moon is history's greatest scapegoat — blamed for madness, bad moods, crime, and chaos for millennia. But it's not the Moon driving the weirdness. It's priming and confirmation bias working in tandem: one loads the mental gun, the other pulls the trigger.Tides are real and genuinely impressive — the Moon pulls Earth's oceans into two massive bulges simultaneously, creating predictable highs and lows that surfers, sailors, and scientists all rely on. But "humans are 60% water" does not extend the logic. Tidal forces operate at planetary scale, not cellular.Lunar myths have proven remarkably adaptive. We replaced "the Moon causes lunacy" with "the Moon charges my crystals" — different language, same fundamental misfire. Pseudoscience doesn't disappear; it just rebrands to match the cultural moment.Large-scale studies across emergency rooms, psychiatric wards, police records, maternity wards, and veterinary clinics consistently find no lunar effect on behavior. When researchers control for variables properly, the Moon's behavioral influence vanishes entirely.The Moon's actual résumé is staggering enough without the mythology. It formed from a cataclysmic planetary collision, stabilized Earth's axial tilt, and made complex life possible — and understanding what it genuinely does is far more empowering than crediting it for your bad week.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram (and Instagram!), and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Lufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreGood Chop: $50 off + free shipping on first order: goodchop.com/podcast, code 50JORDANBooking.com: Book your getaway now with booking.comWayfair: Start renovating: wayfair.comThe President's Daily Brief: Listen here or wherever you find fine podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America's homeless crisis is real — but the narrative around it is murkier. Nick Pell untangles fact from agenda here on Skeptical Sunday.Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Nick Pell!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1317On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Homelessness isn't one thing — it's divided into three distinct categories: situational (a rough patch), episodic (a recurring pattern), and chronic (a long-term condition tied to disability). Conflating the guy in his car for a month with someone who's lived on the street for a decade distorts the entire conversation.The "one paycheck away from homelessness" narrative is largely a myth. The two primary risk factors for chronic homelessness are untreated mental illness and addiction — not an empty savings account. Felony records and sex offender registration also account for up to 40% of cases.The homelessness industry has a financial incentive to exaggerate the problem. Terms like "hidden homeless" and "doubling up" — which describe people crashing with friends or splitting rent — get laundered into crisis statistics, inflating numbers and, conveniently, funding requests."Housing First" — the philosophy of putting people in homes no matter what — is more complicated than its advocates admit. A Denver study found Housing First clients had 1.5 times the mortality rate of programs that required sobriety. In one Ottawa study, it produced a higher death rate than street homelessness itself.Effective homelessness solutions aren't a single magic bullet — they're a layered response. More shelter capacity, smarter enforcement paired with immediate referrals, accessible mental health treatment, and expanded sobriety-linked housing all move the needle. Cities like Las Vegas and San Diego have shown that enforcement and compassion aren't mutually exclusive — they can work together.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Lufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreChime: Open an account in two minutes: chime.com/jhsMomentous: 35% off first order: livemomentous.com, code JHSFundera by NerdWallet: Find the funding you deserve: nerdwallet.com/jordanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the grand scheme, bees bring way more to the table than honey — so why are they vanishing? Jessica Wynn combs through the data on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1314On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Honeybees aren't even native to North America — they're European imports from the 1600s, essentially livestock with wings. Meanwhile, the 20,000+ species of wild and solitary bees that actually belong here are losing habitat and quietly heading toward extinction, largely unnoticed.The waggle dance isn't just a cute party trick — it's a Nobel Prize-winning symbolic language bees use to communicate precise GPS coordinates through choreography. And in 2023, scientists discovered it's culturally transmitted, not instinctual, meaning some colonies are literally better dancers because they had better teachers.Every winter, 54 billion bees are trucked into California's Central Valley to pollinate almonds — woken from dormancy, fed stimulants, crammed into monoculture diets, and exposed to pesticides that scramble their navigation. The system that feeds us is simultaneously dismantling the workforce it depends on.Colony Collapse Disorder — where entire forager populations vanish without a trace, no bodies, no explanation — is the bee equivalent of a Mary Celeste mystery. The leading theory is a perfect storm: parasitic varroa mites, neurotoxic pesticides that cause bees to forget how to get home, malnutrition, and the chronic stress of life as migratory livestock.The good news: you don't need a hive or a hero complex to help. Planting native flowers, skipping pesticides, and buying local honey from non-migratory beekeepers are small moves with real impact — because wild bee populations respond directly to local habitat, and every garden is a potential waystation for the solitary bees quietly doing the work no one's paying attention to.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram (and Instagram!), and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Lufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreRevolve Man: 15% off: revolve.com/jordan, code JordanSimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanWhatnot: Start selling today: whatnot.com/sellSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.