Baloney Detection with Dr. K

James Kabrhel

A podcast that tackles pseudoscience and misinformation from the view of a science educator. Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Baloney Detection Episode 42 - Student Research Interviews

    4 MAY

    Baloney Detection Episode 42 - Student Research Interviews

    Episode DescriptionI am very proud to share with you two interviews with my research students. Claire Bassett has been working with me throughout the current academic year, first getting more data for a project involving “liquid oxygen supplements”, and then some photochemical experiments that she developed. Grafton Smith and Logan Severns have been working with me for several years with various projects, but recently they have been exploring mechanochemistry with a rock tumbler. You read that right: a rock tumbler! All three students will explain their projects in their own words because as independent study students, I am just a guide. They developed their own ideas and have the results to show for it.   View the transcript for this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  2. Baloney Detection Episode 41 - Should We Platform Both Sides If One is Extreme?

    20 APR

    Baloney Detection Episode 41 - Should We Platform Both Sides If One is Extreme?

    Episode DescriptionThis is a topic that I have been thinking about for a very long time. Social media and YouTube have a litany of channels that create “debates” that allow for extremely controversial opinions and beliefs to be shared. This is very common on YouTube channels like Jubilee which generates a lot of views with shows like “Surrounded” and “Middle Ground”. But does this promotion of extremely controversial ideas really make us more understanding? Thinking back on how well-known scientists like Peter Hotez and Anthony Fauci and how they have been pushed aside for other less experienced voices who promote misinformation and conspiracy makes me question whether or not we should allow the fringe to share their views. I speak about these things, along with a Pseudoshort about research ideas in this episode.   View the episode transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  3. Baloney Detection Episode 40 - Mercury and Aluminum in Vaccines

    7 APR

    Baloney Detection Episode 40 - Mercury and Aluminum in Vaccines

    Episode 40 DescriptionVaccines are once again in the news and are a lightning rod for controversy. There are outbreaks of measles all around the United States and we are dealing with COVID and the flu every year. Mixes messaging from the current administration (to put it mildly) has no doubt caused a lot of people to do their own research about the components of vaccines. In this episode, Adrianna and I focus on two chemical elements that are involved in vaccines: mercury and aluminum. We dive deep into what forms of mercury and aluminum are in vaccines, what they do and why you should not be afraid of them.  View the episode transcript Reach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. Baloney Detection Episode 39 - Social Media Personalities Who Fight Against Misinformation

    23 MAR

    Baloney Detection Episode 39 - Social Media Personalities Who Fight Against Misinformation

    Episode 39 DescriptionWhile I have spent several episodes and parts of others talking about how challenging and potentially negative social media can be, I still use it and probably more than I should. Amongst all the other dreck that fills my social media feeds, I do see other scientists and doctors fighting against misinformation just like I am, but they often have much higher profiles. In this episode, I name a few that I follow and discuss the challenges of being in such a position, the difficulties of talking with skeptics, having millions of followers and dealing with potential threats. This is a more reflective episode than we have done recently, and I am glad you will be able to hear my thoughts on this topic.  Episode Transcript Reach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  5. Baloney Detection Episode 38 - Erin Brockovich

    9 MAR

    Baloney Detection Episode 38 - Erin Brockovich

    Episode 38 Description Adrianna and I talk about the life and legacy of Erin Brockovich, well known for the movie about her fight to bring money and justice to the victims of a chemical plume in Hinkley, California, starring Julia Roberts. Erin’s fight for clean water has gone far beyond that initial struggle and she now spends a lot of time and effort highlighting the problems with PFAS and other forever chemicals. However, her work is slightly complicated by the misinformation she shares about fluoride in drinking water sources, and it is important to share that part of her current life as well. We do so in this excellent conversation. Episode Transcript Reach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  6. Baloney Detection Episode 37 – Manosphere and Toxic Masculinity with Valerie Murrenus Pilmaier

    23 FEB

    Baloney Detection Episode 37 – Manosphere and Toxic Masculinity with Valerie Murrenus Pilmaier

    Episode DescriptionWe have already talked a lot about various wellness spaces, but one area that still remains a mystery to many is the “Manosphere”. These spaces focus on young men, promoting a toxic culture of misogyny, physical health and prowess, pick-up culture and social isolation. Val Pilmaier, an old friend and colleague and an English, Gender and Sexuality, and Women’s studies professor joins me to dissect this culture and how it profoundly affecting many boys and young men in the age of social media.   View the transcript for this episode. Reach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 2min
  7. Baloney Detection Episode 36 - My Mental Health Journey Part 4

    9 FEB

    Baloney Detection Episode 36 - My Mental Health Journey Part 4

    Episode 36 Description – My Mental Health Journey Part 4  It has been a few months since I last visited my mental health journey, and I wanted to pick up where I left off and draw the story up to present day. In this episode, I go over in detail how I returned to counseling, dealt with a significant loss in my life, and decided that medication was something that I should try. I have found these episodes to be quite cathartic, so as time passes, I will certainly come back to this topic in the future. Discussing mental health always helps me, and I hope it will help you also.  Episode Transcript Reach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  8. Baloney Detection Episode 35 - Introducing Adrianna Hernandez: Podcast Intern!

    27 JAN

    Baloney Detection Episode 35 - Introducing Adrianna Hernandez: Podcast Intern!

    Episode Description My guest and new intern Adrianna joins me for a conversation about her academic and career goals, interest in science communication and how she will be using the new @baloneydetectionintern Instagram account. I want to reach more students both at our university and other places also, and having a student engaging with the target demographic is a great avenue to take. You will be hearing much more from Adrianna this spring!  View the podcast transcript Reach out to Dr. K!Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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A podcast that tackles pseudoscience and misinformation from the view of a science educator. Send us an email, suggest a topic, or ask a question at baloneydetectionpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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