My recent interview on NPR about UFOs and aliens, opposite Leslie Kean, George Noory, and others, is now out. It's not a bad show, but if you want to hear some skepticism, start about 40 minutes in... you can listen HERE. From the Colin McEnroe show: UFOs have been...
Conspiracy theories
How Trump Uses Conspiracy Theories
While there are many factors in Trump’s rise, one of the most bizarre is his use of conspiracies. Whether the topic is voter fraud, Obama wiretapping Trump Towers, or anti-vaccination arguments, no modern politician has so successfully and routinely employed...
Guest Appearance on ‘StarTalk’ Radio Show
In case you missed it, I was recently a guest on the StarTalk Radio Show, talking about aliens, UFOs, and much more. You can listen to it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
Chemtrails Kill… Dude!: Comic Ian Harris on Chemtrails
My buddy Ian Harris has a new blog about chemtrails: I was driving on the freeway in Los Angeles, and the car in front of me had a bumper sticker on it that said “Chemtrails Kill.” Now, I love to laugh at the chemtrail people anyway, but this one had me almost pulling...
My Guest Appearance on the SETI ‘Big Picture Science’ Show
In case you missed my recent appearance on the "Big Picture Science" show talking about aliens and UFOs, it's HERE! You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
They Say Government Mind Control Is Real—And That They’re Part of It!
I'm quoted in a recent piece on The Daily Beast, talking about government (sorry, gubmint) mind control conspiracies. You can read it HERE! “They’re looking for shielding materials, garments, fabrics, metals, paints, and meters for measuring, but oftentimes...
Is Flossing Your Teeth Worthless? Not So Fast…
News stories last week have challenged the conventional wisdom dispensed by dentists for decades: that flossing your teeth regularly helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. But that's not quite accurate. My article explaining why is HERE! You can...
The Presidential Politics of Vaccinations
My recent article for Seeker (formerly Discovery News) is about the politics of vaccinations... In medicine the benefits of childhood vaccination are widely accepted. The evidence is clear and overwhelming: vaccines do not cause autism (or any other condition),...
“Santa Fe New Mexican” Interview on Lore and Lure of Treasure
I'm quoted in The Santa Fe New Mexican talking about the lure and lore of hidden treasure, 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.
Why Someone Would Steal Shakespeare’s Head
My recent article on Shakespeare's skull (and grave robbing for fun and profit) on Discovery News can be seen HERE! You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.