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Point of Inquiry

Center for Inquiry
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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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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

In the past century, there have been a number of court cases where religious folks have attempted to inject their beliefs into the public schools. But two cases are more noteworthy than most, and bookend the long battle between science and creationis... more

The Griffith Observatory is the most visited public observatory in the world, and a science icon that overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Since 1935, the facility has hosted astronauts, WWII pilots and celebrities, and continues to promote science and w... more

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Recent Guests

Eddie Tabash
Constitutional lawyer and chairman of the board of the Center for Inquiry
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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
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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
Richard Wiseman
Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire
Episode: A Primer on Cold Reading
David Miles
Infectious Disease Immunologist and author of 'How Vaccines Work, A Layman's Guide to the History and Science of Vaccines and Vaccination'
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Diseases
Episode: David Miles on Point of Inquiry

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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.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Excellent , rational podcast

    Interviews and fascinating discussions with very interesting thinkers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karl Komando
    United States14 days 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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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.
David Miles on Point of Inquiry
Q: What is a vaccine?
A vaccine is something that is similar enough to a particular microbe that it induces immune memory to protect against the disease, but not so similar that it causes the disease.
David Miles on Point of Inquiry
Q: So how do we get from variolation to vaccination?
It took about 80 years until figures like Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch established the principle that microbes cause disease, leading to modern vaccination methods.

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This podcast features thought-provoking discussions that tackle controversial topics often avoided in everyday conversations, including science, religion, and politics. Engaging some of the brightest minds in various fields, episodes cover a wide range of subjects from the intersection of religion and state matters to contemporary scientific debates and historical insights in education. Notably, conversations are informed by insights from prominent scholars, advocates, and experts who address the real-world implications of these complex issues, making it a unique platform for critical thinking and exploration of ideas that challenge societal norms.

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2. Eugenie Scott
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4. Will Potter
5. Evaggelos Vallianatos
6. Richard Wiseman
7. David Miles

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