
Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics. These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way! This is not your typical interview podcast; it's a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 833 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Thomas is joined by Dr. Eric Jaffe, biologist, dinosaur enthusiast, and high school biology teacher, for a conversation that starts with a deceptively simple question: what are biological definitions actually doing?
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Thomas is joined by Dr. Jenessa Seymour to dig into the brain science behind a surprisingly strange phenomenon: why do astronauts who spent just nine days in space need weeks of physical therapy to walk normally again?
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The history of disability rights is often treated as a modern story, but what if that framing misses centuries of earlier, more complicated history? This week, Thomas is joined by Professor Sari Altschuler, Associate Professor of English at Northeast... more
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Variety of science, culture, and political topics. Down to earth and trustworthy.
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Thomas has always delivered sharp thoughtful analysis but his latest batch of episode since the election has been on fire! If you recognize what’s happening in our government as the slow motion disaster it is, this is the podcast you need in your ears. If you think everything’s fine… Well, enjoy the view from under that rock.
Love Thomas's take on science stuff.
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Analytical, skeptical discourse that blends science, philosophy, and politics with thoughtful humor. Episodes frequently critique media framing, explore misinformation, and unpack complex policy and scientific topics through rigorous analysis and guest expertise. Noteworthy is the host's habit of challenging sensational narratives while inviting credible guests to illuminate contested issues for a discerning, motivated audience.
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Recent guests on Serious Inquiries Only include:
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5. Ryan Schwank
6. Nick Fish
7. Dr. Alan Smerbeck
8. Jenessa Seymour
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