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Science Facts & Fallacies

Cameron English
Public Health
Covid-19
Science Communication
Vaccines
FDA
Food Safety
Agriculture
Mental Health
Misinformation
Pesticides
Obesity
Vaccine Hesitancy
PFAS
Ultra-Processed Foods
Maha Movement
RFK Jr.
Genetics
Cancer
Autism
Climate Change

From CRISPR gene-edited embryos to GMO crops, biotechnology is revolutionizing medicine and farming. Scientists are increasingly able to make targeted genetic tweaks to humans, plants and animals to combat our most urgent global challenges—including hunger, disease, aging and climate change. Sadly, scientific misinformation spreads like cancer through social media and partisan blogs. Where can you... more

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E-cigarettes burst onto the scene nearly 20 years, disrupting the cigarette industry and leaving anti-smoking advocates uncertain about how to respond. The devices, now more commonly called “vapes,” looked and functioned like cigarettes, yet they con... more

Information, much of it false, spreads at lightning speed in today’s digital age. The problem is more troubling than it may seem at first glance. Many people make important medical decisions, sometimes with fatal consequences, based on claims they se... more

Fossil fuels, pesticides and food processing have dramatically improved living standards around the globe. This may be a controversial claim, but it’s difficult to dispute. Inexpensive energy and abundant food are two essential components of the unpr... more

With illicit opioids still killing thousands of Americans each year, some public health advocates are pushing a radical solution to blunt the overdose crisis: safe injection sites. Also known as supervised consumption facilities, these sites allow us... more

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Recent Guests

Cliff Douglas
Special guest; attorney and public health advocate focused on tobacco harm reduction
University of Michigan School of Public Health (Professor); former tobacco policy advocate
Episode: Facts & Fallacies Podcast: Nicotine vaping—public health miracle, or risk to children? Professor Cliff Douglas
Dr. Kevin Folta
Professor of Plant Genetics at the University of Florida
University of Florida
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Bev Sheckman
Vice President of the Dr. Patient Forum, advocate for chronic pain patients
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Real Truth-er
A science advocate known for engaging with vaccine skeptics and debunking misinformation.
Episode: GLP podcast: ‘Fight fire with fire.’ How one science advocate converts vaccine skeptics
Jonathan Anomaly
Expert on genetic technologies and ethical implications of embryo selection.
Herisite
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Jacob James Rich
Analyst at Reason Foundation and PhD student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Reason Foundation
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John Entine
Executive Director and Publisher of the Genetic Literacy Project
Genetic Literacy Project
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Ron Chapman
Federal criminal defense attorney with a background in health care, specializing in healthcare fraud cases.
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Kevin Folta
Plant Geneticist at the University of Florida and former heavy metal bassist
University of Florida
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Hosts

Cameron English
Host with affiliations to Genetic Literacy Project; frequent coverage of biotech policy and public health debates.
Dr. Liza Lockwood
Co-host with focus on science literacy, public health, and policy framing; appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Flop

    Great concept for a show but I was majorly turned off when they would (repeatedly) laugh when describing or debunking other viewpoints. Also wanted to hear more research and less opinion. Felt more conversational than informative. I came to the podcast searching for facts behind so many health buzzwords and trends. Left feeling like I’ve been mocked for not magically knowing what to believe.

    Apple Podcasts
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    TenaciousRunner37
    United States9 months ago
  • barely sci-comm

    Listened to the latest episode:

    1. They don’t seem to know much about the dubious idea that there are only 60 harvests left and don’t really discuss any particulars about it, while the episode title claims to have debunked it.

    2. Talked about dutch farming and the political issues around it as though it is a simple issue of crazy environmentalists wanting to ban fertilizer like in sri lanka, but don’t mention the central issue of nitrogen/nitrogen oxide pollution.

    3. The hosts seem to want to cr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Moewicus
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing science/biotech podcast

    This is one of my go-to podcast for scientifically rigorous biotech news and analysis! The 2 hosts are smart, knowledgeable, also sound very friendly. Warmly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doud17
    France5 years ago
  • Truth Seeker

    Kevin and Cameron lay out the facts and discuss disinformation on this podcast. Myth busting through evidence, not emotion. Current episodes run a breezy thirty minutes. They’re fair and kind—if the uninformed and misinformed can sit for half an hour, progress can be made.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chumbelone
    United States6 years ago
  • Another podcast with Kevin folta? Awesome

    Insightful discussion into important science topics. Cultivating science literacy in a digestible and interesting way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaCaMcD
    Canada6 years ago

Listeners Say

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High regard for the hosts' rigor and willingness to challenge sensational claims.
Thoughtful, evidence-based science critique with a skeptical view of hype around new biotech trends.
Some listeners feel the show leans into industry-forward arguments and prefer deeper, more neutral research.
Clear, accessible explanations that aim to separate marketing from data.
Listeners appreciate accessible but rigorous discussions on controversial topics.

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Facts & Fallacies Podcast: Nicotine vaping—public health miracle, or risk to children? Professor Cliff Douglas
Q: Why is there hostility toward tobacco harm reduction, and how should physicians handle these products in practice?
The hostility stems from historical concerns about nicotine dependence and youth initiation, but physicians should recognize the distinctions between products and promote evidence-based, harm-reduction options while educating patients about risks and proper use.
Facts & Fallacies Podcast: Nicotine vaping—public health miracle, or risk to children? Professor Cliff Douglas
Q: Are we going to see more approvals or authorizations of these products in the near future?
Yes, there is expectation of more approvals as scientific reviews advance and the regulatory framework evolves to balance public health protection with providing safer alternatives for current smokers.
GLP podcast: Are science journals corrupt? Dr. Kevin Folta examines the ‘replication crisis’
Q: How do we solve the problem of ideological bias in scientific publishing?
We need more checks and balances, community retractions, and encourage scientists to be more transparent about their findings.
GLP podcast: Are science journals corrupt? Dr. Kevin Folta examines the ‘replication crisis’
Q: What do you think we can do to address the issues in peer review and academic publishing?
We need to implement disincentives for publishing fraudulent studies, as well as fostering a community-based approach to identifying untrustworthy information.
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Q: What do you think about boosting? Who needs it, who doesn't, and why?
Boosters are important for high-risk groups, but not necessary for everyone; it should be a personal choice.

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Biotech and science communication are at the core, with frequent focus on genetics, GMOs, public health, and agricultural innovations. Episodes scrutinize controversial studies, industry funding, and policy, while defending rigorous science and practical outcomes from technology and regulation. The show aims to cut through hype, promote evidence-based discussion, and illuminate how science, policy, and business intersect to shape health and food systems. Noteworthy are the hosts' willingness to challenge prevailing narratives and their emphasis on civil, data-driven discourse across contentious topics.

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