Skeptical Sunday
1085: Traditional Chinese Medicine | Skeptical Sunday
From Mao to Main Street: Michael Regilio unravels the surprising story behind Traditional Chinese Medicine’s global rise 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 […]
VIEW EPISODE1082: Food Packaging | Skeptical Sunday
From shelf life to shelf appeal, Jessica Wynn explores the science and psychology of food packaging on this week’s Skeptical Sunday! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Food packaging evolved from natural containers (shells, leaves) to complex materials, fundamentally changing how we store and consume food. The industrial revolution particularly accelerated this evolution. Modern […]
VIEW EPISODE1079: Noise Pollution | Skeptical Sunday
From beached whales to human heart disease, noise pollution is worse than we thought. Jessica Wynn sounds the alarm here on Skeptical Sunday! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Noise pollution is significantly more harmful than commonly recognized, contributing to approximately 48,000 new cases of heart disease in Europe annually and ranking second only […]
VIEW EPISODE1076: Wine Fraud | Skeptical Sunday
Is a $2,000 bottle of wine really better than a $20 one? Pieter Colpaert decants the truth about pricing, perception, and epic fraud 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 […]
VIEW EPISODE1073: Fluoride | Skeptical Sunday
On this Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn brushes away fluoride fears and gets to the root of this controversial mineral’s cavity-fighting powers! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in water, soil, and food that helps prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel and making teeth more resistant to […]
VIEW EPISODE1070: Squatters | Skeptical Sunday
Scared of squatters taking your home? Nick Pell brings perspective to what the media tells us is a “growing crisis” on this week’s Skeptical Sunday! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday: Squatting occurs when people occupy a property without legal right or permission, often in vacant homes or rental properties. While they may create fake leases […]
VIEW EPISODE1067: Higher Education | Skeptical Sunday
On Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn schools us in higher education’s flaws — privilege, rankings, debt, and inequity — and examines ways to fix them. On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday: Higher education in the United States has a long history of privilege and exclusivity, with prestigious institutions reinforcing social and economic disparities. College rankings, such as […]
VIEW EPISODE1060: Dreams | Skeptical Sunday
What’s really happening when we sleep? Michael Regilio tucks us in and takes us to the alluring world of dreams and their purpose on this 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 […]
VIEW EPISODE1056: Placebo & Nocebo Effects | Skeptical Sunday
Can sugar pills heal or harm? Neuroscientist Dr. Helena Hartmann unravels the mysteries of placebo and nocebo effects on this 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 […]
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