The Skeptic Zone #421 - 13.November.2016

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:23 An American View.... with Evan Bernstein What might a Trump presidency mean for the future of science and education in the USA? We ask Evan Bernstein, cast member of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast. http://www.theskepticsguide.org 0:17:17 Government issues health warning over useless newage pendant The Australian Government has confirmed the presence of radioactive material in "Scalar Energy" pendants. We take a look at some of the amazing claims being made for yet another newage device. http://www.arpansa.gov.au/radiationprotection/Factsheets/is_pendants.cfm https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-definition-of-scalar-energy The Quantum Pendant - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZxX3ZWY4nw Applied Kinesiology - How it's Done - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Piu75P8sxTo 0:39:23 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran chats to Alan Melikdjanian, better known to the world as 'Captain Disillusion'. He is the founder of Amelik Entertainment, LLC, a South Florida-based video production company specializing in unique and inventive films, web series, commercials and music videos http://captaindisillusion.com/ Also... NZ Skeptics Conference http://conference.skeptics.nz The Sydney Freecon - December 9, 10 &11, 2016 - 188 William St. Earlwood Contact Gary on Twitter - @SydneyFuturian

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The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more. Featuring Australian radio legend Maynard with his Spooky Action, Jo Alabaster from the 'Evidence Please' blog, Eran Segev's Grain of Salt, Dr Rachael Dunlop with 'Dr Rachie Reports' and Heidi Robertson aka 'The Raw Skeptic'.