Cognitive Dissonance

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Episode 812: President Musk, Vatican on Brink of Bankruptcy - With Noah Lugeons Dec 23, 2024

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Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength as Government Shutdown Looms - The New York Times Joe Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading | AP News Survey: Most voters disapprove of RFK Jr.'s nomination after learning his view Vatican 'on the brink of Bankruptcy' due to dramatic decline in global donations under Pope Francis' Leadership - Irish Star RFK Jr.'s Lawyer Has Asked the FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval - The New York Times Flat-Earthers Travel To Antarctica To Test Theories, But Are Quickly Humbled | IFLScience Mike Lindell says 'cash-strapped' MyPillow took $1.6 million loan from payday lender at 409% interest FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices Anti-HIV drug lenacapavir called 'breakthrough of the year' : Goats and Soda : NPR

Episode 811: The meaning crisis with Dr. Aaron Dec 16, 2024

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Tom is off this week and I am joined by Aaron Rabinowitz Ph.D. to talk about his latest article in the Skeptic UK: https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/11/the-meaning-crisis-and-how-we-rescue-young-men-from-reactionary-politics/ Also check out https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ And follow Aaron on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/etvpod.bsky.social

Episode 810: Inside the Vatican's secret saint-making process Dec 12, 2024

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https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/dec/03/miracle-vatican-dicastery-secret-saint-carlo-acutis-pope https://www.mariavision.it/santuario-spogliazione-assisi

Episode 809: Florida Bill to Ban Weather Modification Dec 09, 2024

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Geraldo Rivera Slaps Trump Supporters With A Reality Check After Biden's Pardon | HuffPost Latest News Donald Trump didn't win by a historic landslide. It's time to nip that lie in the bud | Mehdi Hasan | The Guardian 'He is one of us!': US anti-vaxxers rejoice at nomination of David Weldon for CDC | Trump administration | The Guardian Florida Introduces Bill to Ban 'Weather Modification' - Newsweek "Grey content": how mainstream journalism accidentally fueled Covid vaccine hesitancy - The Skeptic Upcoming Supreme Court decision could transform transgender health care Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland rewilding project Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US | AP News In Alaska, a pilot drops turkeys to rural homes for Thanksgiving | AP News

Episode 808: NSFW Traffic Signs and Lead Flavored Chocolate Dec 05, 2024

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Cops Searching for Vigilante Who Installed NSFW Traffic Signs in Colorado 'Disgusting and completely unacceptable' head kick after pickleball tournament loss goes viral - ABC News Lindt admits its chocolate isn't actually 'expertly crafted with the finest ingredients' The Onion wins auction for Alex Jones' media company Americans upset about Trump win offered '€1 houses' in Italian village of Ollolai | US News A new eagle camera is going live in Minnesota to the delight of global viewers | AP News US cruise company offering four-year escape during Trump presidency | US News $344 for a Coffee? Scottish Farm Is Selling UK's Most Expensive Cup

Episode 807: Kirk Cameron and Anti-Socialist Kid Shows Dec 02, 2024

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The Right Has a Bluesky Problem - The Atlantic Trump vows new Canada, Mexico, China tariffs that threaten global trade | Reuters Jack Smith Leaving Option to Charge Donald Trump in the Future - Newsweek Opinion | Kennedy's Antivax Views and Friends Can Cause Real Damage - The New York Times Kirk Cameron Launches "Anti-Socialism" Kids Show - Joe.My.God. Republicans Target Social Sciences to Curb Ideas They Don't Like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K - ABC News University of Texas System announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less Texas woman known for driving strangers in need gifted new vehicle by Philadelphia car dealer - CBS News

Episode 806: AI Grandmas and Kenneth Copeland Nov 25, 2024

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Texas is about to push Bible lessons in public elementary schools Biden locks in $6.6B for TSMC chip factories, ensuring Trump can't rescind CHIPS Act deal • Arizona Mirror Trump Judge Blocks Overtime Pay For Four Million Workers | HuffPost Latest News Kenneth Copeland: Those Who Didn't Vote For Trump Will Spend Eternity Hearing Names Of Aborted Babies - Joe.My.God. Trump's pro-Israel cabinet picks upset Muslims who voted for him | Reuters Evangelicals Push Trump To Rescind LGBTQ Protections - Joe.My.God. Republicans File 32 Anti-Trans Bills On First Day In Texas I'm a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life AI tool that sounds like elderly grandmother created by O2 to waste phone scammers' timex

Episode 805: Stargate Kentucky and a $2 Decillion Dollar Fine Nov 21, 2024

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Russian state TV airs Melania Trump's nudes on prime time North Korean troops 'addicted to porn' after accessing internet for first time | The Standard TGI Fridays is worried it won't have enough cash if customers redeem $50 million in outstanding gift cards that don't expire | Fortune Ohio family builds 50,000-pound Stargate with 'dial-home device' to scan the cosmos Russian court fines Google $2 decillion • The Register A Kentucky man was declared brain-dead. Then he woke up, moments before donating his heart, his sister says Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, lawsuit says - oregonlive.com Senior Enlisted Marine Reduced to Sergeant for Wearing Unauthorized Awards, Including Purple Heart | Military.com Pet Pig Breaks Into Garage, Gets 'So Drunk' on Owner's Beer - Newsweek I'm obsessed with whale poop: 'It can be neon green, bright red – or even sparkle'

Episode 804: RFK vs. Health Nov 18, 2024

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Trump Voters Got What They Wanted - The Atlantic Live updates: Day 2 of election results coverage - LGBTQ Nation Wait... What? Folks In Red States Google Searched 'How To Change My Vote' In Droves After Trump's Victory Once an Atheist Hero, Elon Musk Now Says He Believes in the Teachings of Christ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly suggested that chemicals in water are impacting sexuality of children | CNN Politics Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience With a push from RFK Jr., baseless fears about fluoride go mainstream Young People Are Struggling to Deal With Their Trump Supporter Parents — Again | Teen Vogue

Episode 803: Not Medically Necessary Nov 14, 2024

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https://www.propublica.org/article/evicore-health-insurance-denials-cigna-unitedhealthcare-aetna-prior-authorizations

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