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- Apr 19, 202655 min
Carlos Orsi - What Science Says About Astrology
Carlos Orsi is an award-winning journalist with more than thirty years of experience in science writing. He is a director and cofounder of IQC, a Brazilian NGO dedicated to promoting science-based public policies, critical thinking, and scientific skepticism. Carlos is the chief editor of Revista Questão de Ciência, and his writing has also appeared in The Skeptical Inquirer and The Skeptic (UK). His new book is “What Science Says About Astrology.” A video version of this conversation is available at https://youtu.be/sOg-AAoDFqM or at briankerby.com © 2026 Dedham TV. Unauthorized duplication, for any reason, without permission, is prohibited.
- Apr 2, 202643 min
William Matthew London ~ Editor, Quackwatch
Dr. William Matthew London is professor emeritus, Cal State LA, Department of Public Health. He is the editor of Center for Inquiry’s Quackwatch e-newsletter Consumer Health Digest, is content curator for Quackwatch's HHS Watch pages and is the online Consumer Health columnist for Skeptical Inquirer. Dr. London is also a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. This episode is also available as a video here https://youtu.be/-7owi4DzspU© 2026 Dedham TV. Unauthorized duplication, for any reason, without permission, is prohibited. Links: quackwatch.org
- Jan 27, 202651 min
Dr. Joe Schwarcz ~ Better Not Burn Your Toast: The Science of Food and Health
Dr. Joe is director of the McGill Office for Science and Society, which aims to separate sense from nonsense. Dr. Joe holds a PhD in chemistry and is well known for his informative and entertaining public lectures on topics ranging from the chemistry of love to the science of aging. © 2026 Dedham TV. Unauthorized duplication, for any reason, without permission, is prohibited. A video version of this podcast is available at https://youtu.be/FjYdbTelmtA or at briankerby.com
- Dec 31, 20251h 7m
Cannabis: Benefits vs. Harm - What's the Evidence? with Dr. Christopher Labos
A rebuttal, of sorts, to episode 134 of The Body of Evidence, "Medical Cannabis: Where Are We?".Dr. Labos is a cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology. He writes for the Montreal Gazette, makes regular appearances on CBC radio and TV, and is host of The Body of Evidence podcast, where he takes a skeptical eye at health claims and looks at the body of evidence on a varietyof health topics. He is a Course Lecturer in the Department of Epidemiology,Biostatistics and Occupational Health. He is also the author of the book: Does Coffee Cause Cancer and Eight More Myths About the Food We Eat. © 2026 Dedham TV. Unauthorized duplication, for any reason, without permission, is prohibited. A video version of this video is available at https://youtu.be/H2KuLpC_W48 or at briankerby.comBody of Evidence medical cannabis episodehttps://bodyofevidence.ca/134-medical-cannabis-where-are-we Dr. Labos’ article on cannabis and driving: https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/christopher-labos-the-risks-of-mixing-driving-and-cannabisSelected sources:Di Ciano, P., Rajji, T. K., Hong, L. E., Zhao, S. Y. F., Byrne, P., Elzohairy, Y., Brubacher, J. R., McGrath, M. J., Brands, B., Chen, S., Wang, W., Hasan, O. S. M., Wickens, C. M., Kaduri, P., & Foll, B. L. (2024). Cannabis and Driving in Older Adults. JAMA, 7(1), e2352233. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.52233Han, B. H., Brennan, J. J., Orozco, M. A., Moore, A. A., & Castillo, E. M. (2023). Trends in Emergency Department Visits Associated With Cannabis Use Among Older Adults in California, 2005–2019. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 71(4), 1267–1274. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18180Hughes, A. R., Grusing, S., Lin, A., Hendrickson, R. G., Sheridan, D. C., Marshall, R., & Horowitz, B. Z. (2022). Trends in intentional abuse and misuse ingestions in school-aged children and adolescents reported to US poison centers from 2000-2020. Clinical Toxicology, 61(1), 64–71. https://doi.org/10.1080/15563650.2022.2120818Jeffers, A. M., Glantz, S., Byers, A. L., & Keyhani, S. (2024). Association of cannabis use with cardiovascular outcomes among US adults. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(5), e030178. https://doi.org/10.1161/jaha.123.030178Jefsen, O. H., Erlangsen, A., Nordentoft, M., & Hjorthøj, C. (2023). Cannabis use disorder and subsequent risk of psychotic and nonpsychotic unipolar depression and bipolar disorder. JAMA Psychiatry, 80(8), 803. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2023.1256Kamel, I., Mahmoud, A. K., Twayana, A. R., Younes, A. M., Horn, B., & Dietzius, H. (2025). Myocardial Infarction and Cardiovascular Risks Associated With Cannabis Use: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. JACC Advances, 101698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101698Myran, D. T., Gaudreault, A., Pugliese, M., Dujovny, M., & Tanuseputro, P. (2023). Cannabis-Involved traffic injury emergency department visits after cannabis legalization and commercialization. JAMA, 6(9), e2331551. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.31551Pierce, A. (2023, January 9). Cannabis-Related Emergency Department Visits Among Older Adults on the Rise. https://health.ucsd.edu/news/press-releases/2023-01-09-cannabis-related-emergency-department-visits-among-older-adults-on-the-rise/Pravosud, V. (2025). Cannabis use among older adults. JAMA. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.10173Stall, N. M., Shi, S., Malikov, K., Wang, S., Rochon, P. A., Hillmer, M. P., & Zipursky, J. S. (2024). Edible cannabis legalization and cannabis poisonings in older adults. JAMA Internal Medicine, 184(7), 840. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.1331Toce, M. S., Monuteaux, M. C., Fishman, M. D., & Hudgins, J. D. (2025). Emergency department visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome among adolescents. JAMA Network Open, 8(7), e2520492. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.20492
- Oct 23, 20251h 1m
Timothy Redmond ~ Highly Effective Thinkers: Critical Thinking for Kids
Timothy Redmond, PhD teaches high school history, government, and critical thinking and is an adjunct professor at Daemen College. He is a Jackson Center fellow, the recipient of the 2019 Toby Ticktin Back Award for excellence in Holocaust education, and an associate director of the Human Rights Academy. He is the author of Political Tribalism in America: How Hyper-Partisanship Dumbs Down Democracy and How to Fix It. Dr. Redmond also has a monthly newspaper column, “The Examined Life,” which appears in the East Aurora Advertiser.© 2025 Dedham TV. Unauthorized duplication, for any reason, without permission, is prohibited. A video of this conversations is available at https://youtu.be/nmb5aOpim34
- Oct 1, 202551 min
Raising A Skeptical Kid with Ronald Crouch
Dr. Crouch, or Dr. Dad as he is known online, is a psychologist, former meditation teacher, and author. He has published research in peer-reviewed academic journals, written therapy workbooks for children, and is the author of the Beyond Belief book series, which teaches children critical thinking skills using fun paranormal mysteries. © 2025 Dedham TV. Unauthorized duplication, for any reason, without permission, is prohibited. A video version of this show is available atRaisingaskepticalkid.comInventing the randomized trial and the 1835 trial of homeopathy https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1676327/00:00 Intro and bio 01:56 How did Dr. Dad, raising a skeptical kid.com, andBeyond Belief come about? 02:56 Some definitions: What is skepticism, and what is critical thinking? 07:41 S.M.A.R.T skills 08:45 Response to: children are too young for criticalthinking, leave it to their parents and don’t ruin childhood. 10:55 What does research say about children and criticalthinking? 12:10 How to instigate critical thinking skills in children 13:28 Using spooky things and urban legends to teach critical thinking 16:43 Children teaching CT to adults 17:37 “Science itself isn’t enough to teach criticalthinking skills” - scientists that go astray, MDs that become homeopaths or acupuncturists 20:54 Homeopathy explained 24:54 A test of homeopathy 26:36 Using critical thinking to evaluate authority 29:35 Using paranormal shows to instill critical thinking 36:52 Critical thinking field trips 40:32 Beyond Belief books series for kids 42:27 Critical thinking for seniors… 46:10 Meditation and critical thinking 50:31 Dr. Crouch’s therapy workbooks for children, educationabout emotions and regulation of emotions 51:28 Wrapup and outro
- Apr 26, 202555 min
Dr. Joe Pierre ~ False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things That Aren’t True
Dr. Joe Pierre is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco; and the Unit Chief of the Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital Adult Inpatient Unit. He has extensive clinical experience working with individuals with psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and those with “dual diagnosis.”Dr. Pierre has authored over 100 papers, abstracts, and book chapters and has been featured in numerous articles; media interviews, and the award-winning documentary Behind the Curve.© 2025 Dedham TV. Unauthorized duplication, for any reason, without permission, is prohibited. A video version of this show is available at https://youtu.be/YhlDchaF-G4
- Mar 23, 202558 min
The Telepathy Tapes: Hope or Hype? with Stuart Vyse, Psychologist & Behavioral Scientist
A video version of this show is available at https://youtu.be/jNo6479P3C4Stuart Vyse is a behavioral scientist, teacher, and writer, with a PhD in psychology. He is an expert on superstition and irrational behavior, and has been quoted in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times. Dr. Vyse has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, CNN International, the PBS NewsHour, and NPR’s Science Friday. Dr. Vyse is the author of several books, including Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition, which won the William James Book Award of the American Psychological Association; Superstition: A Very Short Introduction; and, The Uses of Delusion: Why It’s Not Always Rational to be Rational.He is a contributing editor for Skeptical Inquirer magazine with his “Behavior & Belief” column, and has also written for the Observer, Medium, The Atlantic, The Good Men Project, Tablet, and Time.Dr. Vyse is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. © 2025 Dedham TV. Unauthorized duplication, for any reason, without permission, is prohibited. Further resources:stuartvyse.comfacilitatedcommunication.orghttps://www.youtube.com/@fcisnotscienceStuart Vyse “The Telepathy Tapes” article: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-telepathy-tapes-a-dangerous-cornucopia-of-pseudoscience/Prisoners of Silence PBS Frontline 1993 https://ia902900.us.archive.org/33/items/PrisonersofSilence/Frontline.S11E17.Prisoners.of.Silence.1993.VHSRip.AAC2.0.x264-rattera.mp4Project Alpha: https://skepticalinquirer.org/1983/07/the-project-alpha-experiment-part-1-the-first-two-years/https://skepticalinquirer.org/1983/10/the-project-alpha-experiment-part-2-beyond-the-laboratory/N-Rays “The story of N-rays, which fooled many respectable scientists, has been used ever since as a cautionary tale of how easy it is to deceive oneself into seeing something that is not really there.” https://www.aps.org/archives/publications/apsnews/200708/history.cfmand https://www.wired.com/2014/09/fantastically-wrong-n-rays/
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Audio uploads of Dedham TV's "502 Conversations". Conversations with experts in their fields about science; skepticism; medicine; quackery; pseudoscience; philosophy; belief, why and how we believe; knowledge; and more. Guests have included Dr. Paul Offit; microbiologist Natalia Pasternak; Julia Sweeney; Sheldon Helms; JAMA Editor in Chief Dr. Howard Bauchner; Massimo Pigliucci; James Randi; Ray Hyman; James Alcock; Dr. Harriet Hall; and others. Full interviews also available on youtube. © 2022 Dedham TV. Unauthorized duplication, for any reason, without permission is prohibited.
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