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Citation Needed Podcast

Citation Needed
Sex Differences In Athletic Performance
Transgender Athletes
Gender Identity
Loving the Brine Shrimp
University Of Amsterdam
Queer Babies
Hydro-Sexuality
Castor Semenya
Fairy Tales
Queer Representation
Athletes With Differences Of Sexual Development
Intersectionality
Biological Differences
Woke Ideology
Higher Education
Imane Khelif
Trevor Project
Anti-Fatness
Ozempic
Pseudoscience

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Weiss
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at San Jose State University
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Episode: How DEI & Native American politics are turning archeology into a farce

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Colin Wright
An evolutionary biologist and journalist, co-host emphasizing critical perspectives on current academic discussions.
Brad Palumbo
A journalist and political commentator, co-host delivering insights on contemporary societal and academic topics.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Great podcast

    The authors do a great job of exposing unscientific science papers used to advance careers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ann.rn
    United Statesa month ago
  • Important Mockery Of Postmodern Academic Slop

    Unfortunately, the best tactic to defeat bad ideas held with conviction is mockery (and this podcast delivers). Today’s postmodern academics deserve such mockery. These anti-enlightenment academics primarily focused on “Critical Social Justice” are flooding academia with bad ideas cloaked in deliberately complicated language. These CSJ academics are harming real research, and in turn, underserved demographics who rely on real, evidence-based solutions for progress. It’s time to scrutinize bad id... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bugsy__
    United States2 months ago
  • Good premise - needs some tweaking

    Reading and analyzing academic literature from a liberal/scientific perspective is a great premise. Just need to be a little less smarmy - less laughing at the literature and more explaining the ideology and methods behind the works that fuel their unsubstantiated and silly conclusions.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    mwg32
    United States5 months ago
  • Feeling Threatened??

    Congrats!! You’ve reached the #1 podcast for incels!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EmbarrassedforCITI
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    It’s a shame people who don’t want to be critical thinkers have decided to add bad reviews. Brilliant podcast for thinkers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mofolan
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and critical insights offered, often stating its refreshing take on problematic academic narratives.
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Some express concern about the perceived sarcasm overshadowing serious analysis, calling for more thorough explanations rather than mockery.

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The paper “Black Anality” is what happens when academia disappears up its own…
Q: What happens next? Like, what are the next steps?
The Equal Employment Opportunities Commission is expected to investigate the claims, which could result in serious consequences for Cornell if they find substantial evidence to support the discrimination allegations.
The paper “Black Anality” is what happens when academia disappears up its own…
Q: Tell us your backstory because it briefly walked through your career in academia and kind of what led you to leave academia?
Colin discusses his early interest in science, earning a PhD in Evolutionary Biology, and leaving academia due to a perceived shift towards ideological purity tests prioritizing diversity over merit during his career.

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Content often revolves around the critique of contemporary academic practices, exploring themes of political correctness, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, as well as discussions on gender identity and the impact on science and education. The dialogue frequently includes examinations of specific scholarly articles that the hosts find problematic or absurd, often linking these discussions to broader societal issues. What sets this podcast apart is its combination of humor and skepticism, engendering a thought-provoking atmosphere while challenging prevailing narratives in academia. It's likely to appeal to listeners who appreciate critical analysis, particularly concerning educational and cultural trends that they perceive as ... more

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