My new blog about Amy Schumer blaming herself for a shooting at her film "Trainwreck." By applying skepticism to news media claims we can see that she's blaming herself needlessly, and that there's no clear connection between the content of a film and violence that...
Media Literacy
“Clarin” Magazine Interview on Monsters
I'm quoted in a recent Spanish-language article for "Clarin" on the search for monsters... you can read it HERE (as long as you understand Spanish). You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
Joshua Hoffine Horror Photography Book Announced
Horror photographer Joshua Hoffine, whose creepy and gothic photos were used on the covers of my last two books "Mysterious New Mexico" and "Bad Clowns," has a Kickstarter campaign to fund his first-ever career retrospective of photos. Check it out HERE! You...
Woman Dies Searching for Legendary Monster
My recent article on the dangers of legend-tripping. It's long been a Wild West amateur hour of people looking for monsters and ghosts, and it can have consequences... you can read it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin...
Radio Station Interview about “Bad Clowns”
For those of you who contacted me in tears because you missed my recent brilliant 15-minute interview with Paul Harris on 550 KTRS AM in St. Louis talking about my new book "Bad Clowns," I have good news for you. It's available HERE. Enjoy! You can find more on...
Can Science Explain Noah’s Ark?
I'm quoted in a recent news piece asking if science can explain Noah's Ark. No spoilers, but you can find it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
A Closer Look at Media Diversity: Should TV Reflect Reality?
In my recent CFI blog I examined studies on media representation, especially of minorities. Two recent reports have helped describe and quantify the issue, one from GLAAD (formerly the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation), and the other from the USC Annenberg...
Crop Circles and Vibrational Resonance: A Link?
I recently got an e-mail from a person who read an article I wrote about crop circles and asked if I though they might be caused by vibrational frequencies such as those seen in a Youtube video. You can read my reply HERE. You can find more on me and my work...
Interview on “Bad Clowns” on KOB-TV
I was recently interviewed by KOB Channel 4 in Albuquerque about my new book "Bad Clowns." You can see the interview HERE! You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
Quoted in New Book about Stephen King
I am quoted in a chapter on werewolves in a new book about horror writing and Stephen King! I haven't seen it yet, but that's what The Google is telling me! I'll have to check it out soon! You can find more on me and my work with a search for...