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Skeptics in the Pub Liverpool Social
Skeptics in the Pub Liverpool Social
Dr Duncan's, St John's Lane
Chris French: Lessons for psychology and parapsychology from the Bem controversy
Chris French: Lessons for psychology and parapsychology from the Bem controversy
The Denbigh Castle, 10 Hackins Hey, Liverpool L2 2AW

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Episode #470

Skeptics with a K Marsh talks about the social media ban and suggests that we may be targeting the wrong problem. Meanwhile, Marsh and Alice visit Wales to teach critical thinking.

Episode #069

The Skeptic Podcast From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal. Featuring articles from Sarah Hearne, Dave Hahn, Abi Kennedy, and Al Isthifah Bin Mazlan.

Episode #054 - Live from QED 2023

InKredulous Episode 54 of our satirical, skeptical comedy podcast recorded live at QED 2023. Appearing alongside host Andy Wilson are Jordan Holmes, Cara Santa Maria, and Michael Marshall.

The Skeptic

Aromatherapy, the NHS maternity crisis, and the obsession with “natural” birth
By Michael Marshall,

As part of an NHS push for "normal" births - without medical intervention - midwives around the country have been treating labour complications with aromatherapy.

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