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Cognitive Dissonance

Atheist and Skeptical News
Donald Trump
Republican Party
Joe Biden
Conspiracy Theories
Elon Musk
Nfts
Misinformation
Vulgarity For Charity
Abortion
Purity Balls
Abortion Rights
Texas
Housing Market
Joe Rogan
Trump Bucks
Henry Kissinger
Covid-19
Modest Needs
Chris Christie
Vivek Ramaswamy

Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's political and there is no welcome mat.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes899Founded15 years ago
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Recent Guests

Dr. Darryl Ray
Founder of Recovering from Religion and the Secular Therapy Project
Recovering from Religion
Episode: Episode 875: No Kings, Santos Sentence Commuted
Michael Marshall
A frequent guest and contributor on various discussions
Episode: Episode 850: Trump Drops Multiple Bombs
Jonathan Jarry
Science communicator with McGill University's Office for Science and Society
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Episode: Episode 843: Jonathan Jarry - Joseph Mercola and His Medium
Noah Lugeons
Co-host of The Scathing Atheist and other skeptic-oriented podcasts
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Episode: Episode 812: President Musk, Vatican on Brink of Bankruptcy - With Noah Lugeons
Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz
Podcast host of Embrace the Void, Philosophers in Space, and Ethics Director of the Creator Accountability Network.
Creator Accountability Network
Episode: Episode 811: The meaning crisis with Dr. Aaron
Heath Enright
Co-host of Skeptocrat, Citation Needed, and Skated Atheism
Skeptocrat
Episode: Episode 799: Vatican Stealing Babies, Brand Name Magic Amulets
Seth Andrews
Host of The Thinking Atheist Podcast, advocate for atheism and critical thought
The Thinking Atheist
Episode: Episode 796: Intelligent Design Discussion With Seth Andrews
Carl Allen
Author of The Polls Weren't Wrong
Episode: Episode 792: Debate Wrap Up and "The Polls Weren't Wrong"
Dan Morgan
Attorney and managing partner at Morgan & Morgan, the largest injury law firm in America.
Morgan & Morgan
Episode: Episode 789: The Controversy at Arlington National Cemetery

Hosts

Cecil
Co-host involved in critical thinking and skepticism discourse.
Tom
Co-host involved in critical thinking and skepticism discourse.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.5k ratings
  • Commentary style podcast that talk about interesting or funny stories in the week. They sometimes do discussion on certain focused topics to spread awareness.

    Of course, feel free to fact check them.

    They do cuss and the show might not be for everyone. It's still a joy to listen to for me.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    hreaper
    22 days ago
  • great stuff

    i can always depend on these guys. They are the antidote to the brain dead conservative podcast trash out there. These guys THINK and don't blame the wrong people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mysterymach
    United Statesa month ago
  • Explored a new (to me) podcast "Cognitive Dissonance," episode 12/1/2025. Lots of cussing, yelling, silly teenage boy-like laughing, locker room humor... Made it until they said Repubs fabricate nonexistent problems in order to (falsely) claim they're fixing things. Their example? Borders that were never open but Republicans are falsely claiming to close and fix borders that have *never* been open. I'm done here. Could people really believe the border wasn't open!?!? Can they ever see reality?

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    anon-tx
    a month ago
  • Was fun for a while, and now they just suck. If they could keep facts straight or be more reliably funny, I'd have stuck around, but no such luck. Changing my review from a year ago from 4 stars down to two. It has become more obvious that they don't do deep research or know much about the topics at hand. They are trying too hard to be funny and failing, and just not doing fact checking. I am disappointed.

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    scottobear
    2 months ago
  • I look forward to hearing from you each week thank you for your dedication and service

    Interesting and intelligent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    james x SDA
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners express concern over perceived bias and progressiveness, while others highlight the content as essential and refreshing.

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#234
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#154
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Episode 883: Boat Strike War Crimes
Q: What consequences should Trump and his administration face for their actions?
The hosts emphasize the need for accountability and punishment for those who have committed war crimes and abused their power.
Episode 883: Boat Strike War Crimes
Q: What do you think about the military presence on U.S. soil?
The hosts argue that it creates a target-rich environment for potential attacks, making DC less safe.
Mailbag February 2024
Q: What should we make of the email about Rupert Murdoch's control over media?
They elaborate on Murdoch's motivations, which include maintaining influence and media ratings by keeping Trump in the news.
Mailbag February 2024
Q: How do the right-wing narratives impact people's voting based on morals?
The hosts discuss how the rhetoric from the right frames the opposition as evil, leading to a punitive mindset that adversely affects societal perceptions, especially towards marginalized groups.
Episode 769: Trump Guilty on 34 Felony Counts
Q: Does his sentence go into effect before his appeal?
Yes, the sentencing would go into effect, and then he would have the opportunity to appeal right after that.

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What is Cognitive Dissonance about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content predominantly focuses on contemporary political issues, skepticism, and cultural commentary, often using humor and sarcasm to address serious topics. Episodes frequently tackle pressing matters such as conspiracy theories, political narratives, and the workings of both major political parties in the U.S. Notably, hosts employ a critical lens on current events, from right-wing ideologies to government accountability, while fostering discussions around social justice and media narratives. The podcast cultivates a unique blend of comedy and activism, aiming to engage listeners in critical thought and reflection on societal challenges. Its irreverent tone and incisive humor set it apart in the realm of political commentary, creating... more

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3. Jonathan Jarry
4. Noah Lugeons
5. Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz
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8. Carl Allen

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