by Admin | Mar 22, 2021 | Conspiracy theories, Folklore, Media Literacy, News, Psychology, Skepticism, Squaring the Strange, Urban legends
The new episode of Squaring the Strange is out, with folklorist Prof. Jeannie Banks Thomas on how folklore can help people judge questionable online claims. Seemingly legit warnings might just be a rumor or legend, and even folklorists can be fooled about what’s...
by Admin | Mar 18, 2021 | Benjamin Radford, Investigation, Media Appearances, Media Literacy, Podcasts, Science, Skepticism, Squaring the Strange
A recent episode of Squaring the Strange is about CRANKS, and why they really grind our gears. Sit back for a little history of crankery, with emphasis on notable cranks from decades past–and even a few from right now! Check it out!
by Admin | Mar 15, 2021 | Media Appearances, News, Squaring the Strange
The ever-delightful band Shriekback is crowdfunding their next album; if anyone’s interested you can help make it happen and get some quirky perks (including a commissioned song, one of which we use as the theme music for my podcast Squaring the Strange). Check...
by Admin | Mar 13, 2021 | Benjamin Radford, Books, Chupacabra, Cryptozoology, Media Appearances, Media Literacy, News, Research, Skepticism
Looks like Ken Gerhard and I are quoted in a news story about the chupacabra legend…. Check it out HERE! Plus of course you can also read more in my book on the topic!
by Admin | Mar 10, 2021 | Benjamin Radford, Books, Media Appearances, Media Literacy, News, Reviews, Skepticism
The delightful website Adventures in Poor Taste has a nice review of my new book Big–If True! Check it out HERE!
