Reporter Mike Balsamo has an error in his Associated Press story about clowns: Aurora Colo. theater shooter James Holmes did not in fact dress up as the Joker during his attack (as I explain in my "Bad Clowns" book, pp. 115-119 and also in this CFI blog). There...
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Spanish-language Newspaper Interviews Me on Bad Clowns!
Hola amigos! Estoy citado en un artículo de periódico "El Espanol" sobre payasos malos, es aqui: You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
Why People Believe in Curses
My article on the psychology of why people believe in curses, and the Cubs Curse specifically, is out; you can read it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
Scary Clowns Attack MMA Fighter! (Or Not)
MMA fighter claims that he was attacked by two clowns, one armed with a sledgehammer and the other with a knife. When he saw them approach one night his martial arts training kicked in and he immediately crouched into a fighting stance. He fought them off in a valiant...
I’m Quoted in ‘Popular Mechanics’ on Ghost Hunting Gadgets
Sharon Hill, Kenny Biddle, and I were quoted in a recent "Popular Mechanics" article on ghost hunting gadgets and pseudoscience... You can read it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
5 Halloween Scares and Legends: Facts vs. Fiction
Halloween is just around the corner, and amid the make-believe witches, ghouls, and goblins, there are supposedly real-life villains who hope to harm on children October 31. News reports and scary stories on social media leave many parents concerned about protecting...
My Guest Appearance on Wrecking Crew Comedy Podcast
Did you listen to my interview with Vito D'Amico on the Wrecking Crew Comedy podcast, Halloween edition? No? Well here's your chance! We talk about TV ghost hunters, pseudoscience, a man who asked me to remove a ghost from his neck, and much more. Check it out HERE! ...
My Appearance on NPR’s “On the Media”
I was recently on the NPR show "On the Media" (10/5) talking about the recent clown panic; you can listen here...
Why Trump’s Voter Conspiracy Theory Is (Especially) Problematic
Donald Trump's recent comments about the prospect of a rigged election and widespread voter fraud should he lose have taken his conspiracy theories to a new level. Political conspiracies are nothing new, and date back millennia--the Roman Empire was rife with intrigue...
Contributions to ep5, Providing Educational Content to Public Radio
Little-known fact: I'm a contributor to ep5, a non-profit organization of volunteers who provide educational content to public radio. I've recorded about a dozen "90-Second Science" pieces on skeptical subjects including chemtrails and the chupacabra...