You Don’t Actually Need to Condemn the Murder of the CEO Guy
Release Date: 12/12/2024
SIO489: TikTok Banned #Skinnytok and It Was Right to Do So
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Dr. Jenessa Seymour joins to discuss why TikTok's move here is aligned with what we know about eating disorders from the literature, and what happens when the internet doesn't draw a line like this. Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? ! Please ! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content!
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SIO488: She Filmed Her Harassment and It Went Viral on TikTok
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Lydia and I invite one of our good friends, Holly, to share her recent viral story of harassment at a public park in Glendale, California. We discuss what happened that day, the spread and impact of the video, as well as the broader issue at hand and how it has shifted with a new Trump administration coming into office. After the main show, Holly sticks around for a special discussion for patrons only because Lydia has A LOT to talk about after recently seeing Thunder From Down Under in Las Vegas (with Holly)! How exactly did a male exotic dance show lead to Lydia feeling so much girl power...
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SIO487: How Close Is Iran Actually To Nuclear Weapons?
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We had like, a mini war over Iran's nuclear situation and it is barely even a memory in today's news cycle. But what happened there? Did Iran have nuclear weapons? What does it take for them to make some? Was Obama's Iran Nuclear Deal good? And what happened after it was no longer in place? What might happen now? Joining is Evan McDonell, a former nuclear engineer with the US Naval nuclear program to give us the breakdown!
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SIO486: Good News! According to The Economist, College Is Totally Affordable!
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... what? Yep that's right. They say there is no college affordability crisis. And I guess then, presumably no student debt crisis as well? You can , and/or you can sit back and let Dr. Jenessa Seymore break down why this article is so... incorrect.
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SIO485: It's Not Rocket Science
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Part 2: The Data Dr. Jenessa Seymour continues her breakdown of the supposed voting discrepancies that a New York organization has "discovered". Her expertise in statistics gets the spotlight in this episode! Be sure to check out the ! Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? ! This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at .
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SIO484: Lawsuit Alleges Voting Irregularities in 2024. Is There Any There There?
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Part 1: The Legal Stuff Dr. Jenessa Seymour is here to break down something that even our moms are spreading on social media: a group in New York claims to have uncovered discrepancies in the vote count for the 2024 election, and they're suing over it! Dr. Seymour hits ALL of the expert boxes for this one - statistics, voting rights, the law, and New York. Want part 2 early? Head to ! Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? ! This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255,...
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SIO483: Jordan Peterson Debated a Bunch of Atheists. So... How Did That Go? Part 2
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We're going to take a look at Jordan Peterson's debate techniques and his arguments for God and have some fun along the way!
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SIO482: Jordan Peterson Debated a Bunch of Atheists. So... How Did That Go?
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We're going to take a look at Jordan Peterson's debate techniques and his arguments for God and have some fun along the way!
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SIO481: Ok What Was the Deal With the Direwolves
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Was that whole thing legitimate? Was it BS? Or something in between? Dr. Eric Jaffe is the perfect expert to give us the objective facts on this and help us understand everything going on!
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SIO480: Abortion Legislation Gets Embryonic Terminology and Facts All Wrong
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Inspired by an Opening Arguments episode during the heartbeat bills, and soon-to-be-Dr. Rachel Feltman embarked on research where they collated "facts" from abortion legislation across the country and examined its medical/anatomical accuracy and misleadingness. Their work was published () in the February 2025 issue of Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health! Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? ! Please ! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content! This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse,...
info_outlineI've felt like I wanted to say a ton about this since day 1, but keep holding back. I finally hit brain saturation and just need to share. I think I have a useful way of looking at this whole thing, hope you'll consider it. Oh and also, f--- UnitedHealthcare and f--- the for profit healthcare industry in its entirety.
Please read this incredible ProPublica piece. I finally started a monthly donation to them, which I should have long ago. https://www.propublica.org/article/unitedhealth-healthcare-insurance-denial-ulcerative-colitis
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