Skeptics with a K

Episode #440

Skeptics with a K

Show Notes

Mike takes a brief look at the human trials mentioned in the systematic review being used to support a link between autism and paracetamol. You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

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Marsh looks at the way claims about two-tier policing are used to launder the reputations of bad actors and conspiracy theorists. Meanwhile, the whole team is exhausted from the European Skeptics Congress, and Marsh tries to persuade school teachers to join his maths programme. Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. Patrons can now get access to shows early. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

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