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Point of Inquiry

Center for Inquiry
Cold Reading
Mediumship
Skepticism
Psychology
Tarot Card Readers
Psychics
Astrology
Barnum Effect
Vaccination
Dr. Phil Show
Statistical Analysis
Supreme Court
Misinformation
Factory Farming
New Orleans, United States
Telepathy Tapes
Facilitated Communication
Democracy
Greek History
Philosophy

Point of Inquiry is the Center for Inquiry's flagship podcast, where the brightest minds of our time sound off on all the things you're not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: science, religion, and politics. Guests have included Brian Greene, Susan Jacoby, Richard Dawkins, Ann Druyan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Eugenie Scott, Adam Savage, Bill Nye, and Francis Collins. Point of Inquiry is produ... more

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Ann Druyan has had a stellar career bringing her creative talents to the world of science communication. From her time on the team that designed the messages on Voyager 1 & 2 (now outside our solar system), to her work on all three iterations of the ... more

The massively popular Telepathy Tapes podcast has generated nationwide interest in the idea that severely autistic kids may also possess the ability to read minds. The series, now two seasons in, also broadly attacks materialistic science and falls p... more

When a woman finds herself under the heavy influence of an authority figure who is revered by her friends, her family, and even the very culture she was raised in, how does she escape when that figure begins to take advantage of her in unspeakable wa... more

Historically, of the three branches of government, the judiciary has been the final voice of reason when it came to guaranteeing fundamental freedoms like civil rights, marriage between consenting adults, and the autonomy over one's body. Unlike legi... more

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Recent Guests

Ann Druyan
writer, producer, science advocate; collaborator with Carl Sagan
Cosmos, Voyager, Center for Inquiry (contextual)
Episode: Ann Druyan
Janyce Boynton
artist, educator and advocate for evidence-based practices in communication sciences and disorders
Episode: Telepathy Tapes
Stuart Vyse
behavioral scientist, teacher and writer with a Ph.D. in psychology
Episode: Telepathy Tapes
Chanchal Garg
Author, executive coach and conscious leadership facilitator
Self-employed / author
Episode: From Under a Guru's Thumb | Chanchal Garg
Eddie Tabash
Constitutional lawyer and chairman of the board of the Center for Inquiry
Center for Inquiry
Episode: SCOTUS Unbalanced
Eugenie Scott
Former Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education
Episode: Science v. Creationism with Eugenie Scott
Dr. Ed Krupp
Director of Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory
Episode: Science Beacon on a Hill with Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed krupp
Will Potter
Investigative journalist and author of "Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth from Farm to Fable"
Episode: Will Potter
Evaggelos Vallianatos
Born in Greece and studied ancient and medieval Greek history and zoology.
Episode: Taking Inspiration from Greek History With Evaggelos Vallianatos

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Jim Underdown
Host of Point of Inquiry, focusing on topics like science, skepticism, and the intersection of religion and public life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Excellent , rational podcast

    Interviews and fascinating discussions with very interesting thinkers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karl Komando
    United States5 months ago
  • This is one of my faves. Just wish they dropped more frequently.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    tommy
    2 years ago
  • Glad to see PoI is back with a new format.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    SkepticWriter
    6 years ago

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Telepathy Tapes
Q: What have the tests revealed about the validity of telepathic claims in the Telepathy Tapes?
Testing consistently demonstrated that the claimed telepathic abilities were not supported; the outputs could be explained by cueing and facilitator influence rather than genuine telepathy, highlighting the need for independent communication from the client.
Telepathy Tapes
Q: What is facilitated communication and why is it controversial?
Facilitated communication is a method where a facilitator supports a non-speaking person in spelling or typing, but extensive testing has shown that the facilitator often controls the output, casting doubt on whether any communication truly originates from the non-speaking person.
From Under a Guru's Thumb | Chanchal Garg
Q: How did you decide to leave the guru and the community, especially given the social and familial pressures?
She explains a gradual recognition of harm, support from her mother and uncle, and a commitment to protect her children and break the cycle for future generations.
Science Beacon on a Hill with Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed krupp
Q: What do you see as the purpose of an observatory like Griffith?
The purpose is to alter the everyday experience of individuals, expanding their perspectives through direct contact with the cosmos.
David Miles on Point of Inquiry
Q: What do you think about the anti-vaccine movement?
There is an anti-vaccine movement in the UK which doesn't seem as vigorous as in the US, but its origins trace back to earlier medical scares and misinformation.

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1. Ann Druyan
2. Janyce Boynton
3. Stuart Vyse
4. Chanchal Garg
5. Eddie Tabash
6. Eugenie Scott
7. Dr. Ed Krupp
8. Will Potter

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