Sam Harris and Steve Novella offer half-witted attack of Eben Alexander’s Near-Death Experience |189|

by Alex Tsakiris | Oct 16 | Near-Death Experience

Review of the recent controversy over the Newsweek magazine cover story, Heaven is Real, and Sam Harris’ response to an invitation to debate Dr. Eben Alexander regarding his near-death experience. photo by Atheist Foundation of Australia Inc The following is from an...

183. The Thinking Atheist Backs Down From Science Debate

by Alex Tsakiris | Aug 27 | Skepticism

Interview examines the scientific evidence underlying an atheist worldview and why atheists are reluctant to defend it. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with The Thinking Atheist, Seth Andrews. During the interview Andrews explains why atheists don’t...

165. Dr. Caroline Watt Defends, There is Nothing Paranormal About Near-Death Experiences

by Alex Tsakiris | Mar 20 | Near-Death Experience

Interview with Parapsychology researcher Dr. Caroline Watt explains why, despite criticism, she maintains, “there is nothing paranormal about near-death experiences.” Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with University of Edinburgh professor Dr. Caroline...

162. University of Chicago Biology Professor, Dr. Jerry Coyne, Fails History

by Alex Tsakiris | Feb 21 | Skepticism

Interview with historian and Alfred Russell Wallace scholar challenges evolutionary biologist, Dr. Jerry Coyne. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Professor Michael Flannery, author of, Alfred Russel Wallace: A Rediscovered Life.  During the...

161. Outspoken Atheist Dr. Jerry Coyne Sees No Connection Between Consciousness Research and Evolutionary Biology

by Alex Tsakiris | Feb 14 | Skepticism

Interview with University of Chicago professor and author of, Why Evolution is True,  Dr. Jerry Coyne. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. Jerry Coyne, author of, Why Evolution is True.  During the interview Dr. Coyne discusses the connection...

156. Closer to Truth Host, Dr. Robert Kuhn, Skeptical of Near-Death Experience Science

by Alex Tsakiris | Dec 20 | Near-Death Experience

Interview with Dr. Robert Kuhn reveals why he’s reluctant to accept evidence for near-death experience (NDE) science. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. Robert Kuhn, host of popular television show Closer to Truth.  During the interview Kuhn...

153. Skepticality Hosts Skeptiko, Blake Smith, Ben Radford, Karen Stollznow

by Alex Tsakiris | Nov 16 | Skepticism

Skeptics and Beliver square off in a discussion about Skepticism, science and some controversial past Skeptiko interviews. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for a discussion with Monster Talk podcast hosts Blake Smith, Ben Radford, and Karen Stollznow.  This episode is...

151. Science Journalist Ben Radford “Believes” Psychic Detective

by Alex Tsakiris | Nov 1 | Skepticism

How reliable is the reporting of science journalists who are also part of the “Skeptical community”?   Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for a review of his work investigating psychic detectives: Alex Tsakiris: A couple of years ago, I did a fairly...

143. Lisa Miller’s Heaven Book Uncommitted to Afterlife, Spiritual Experiences, and Survival of Consciousness

by Alex Tsakiris | Jul 19 | Spirituality

Author and Newsweek’s religion editor Lisa Miller offers mixed messages about what lies beyond death. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Lisa Miller, religion editor at Newsweek magazine and author of, Heaven.  During the interview Ms. Miller...