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#90: American Health Care, Brains, and the Devils Cards The news keeps rolling in as Cellar Door Skeptics gets to take a look at two health care topics tonight that have come hot off the presses. The duo begins by looking at the July 25th vote in the Senate. They dive into the depths of John McCain’s decision to come back for the vote while examining the health care that each Senator gets. Then they mix up the show by bringing back everyone’s loved “Stupid Sh*t Chris Used to Believe” by examining his old churches belief about playing cards. They close the show out examining the article by the New York Times talking about a new study on the dangers of American Football. They aim to examine the actual scientific journal that the main article stemmed from. #CTE #Healthcare #JohnMcCain #Football #Tarot #Baptist #Podcast Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https

#89: Mo’ Money? No Problem. A day late and a thousand dollars short, Cellar Door Skeptics is taking on Colonel Jeff Sessions and his southern drawl. The Attorney General wants to strengthen Civil Asset Forfeiture as a deterrent to criminals but history has shown that minorities and the poor are disproportionately targeted. After that it’s off to Geneva and the Large Hadron Collider where a new Atomic particle has been discovered. Finally, to close, a legal top ten list of tools and methods to win arguments! So call your grandma and tell her you want to talk evolution this weekend! Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id1044088575?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Website: http://cellardoorskeptics.com Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cellardoorskeptics

#88: Crows, Murder and Memory After a long week of relaxation, Cellar Door Skeptics are back to talk science and local politics. The show this week discusses a local story about if we should allow the Catholic Schools to be sued or if they are above the law. Next we get into the science of Telecommunications and if scientists have discovered a new way to improve communications. We close the show out discussing the science behind ravens and their memory. We will look at whether the evolutionary chain has allowed for Ravens to develop memory and if this is another link inside of the progression modern day hominoids have seen. Join us in this post celebration of liberation from Europe with the enslavement of the natives of America. #ScienceEducation #CatholicSchools #Ravens #Resonance #MediaCommunications Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.app

#87: Muslim Travel Ban and An Angry Atheist On this holiday weekend, Cellar Door Skeptics pushes out the episode early in celebration of the last Fourth of July under Donald Trump. Today the episode will discuss the supreme courts decision to allow for some of the travel ban to go into effect. The duo look at the Scotus opinion from the judges and analyze if the courts have over stepped their boundaries again. Cellar Door Skeptics then brought back Matt Chapman to talk about the angry atheist trope. They decided it would be a good segment to do given the holiday season. Many people have to suffer through family functions and get accused of being angry at religion. And after last weeks scathing episode on the latest Scotus downfall allowing for a private school to get government funds for their religious school, they had to address why they were not angry at Christians but at a failure of government. #MuslimBan #AngryAtheist #Scotus #Christian #DonaldTrump #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly Subscribe: htt

#86: Burlington Sanders Bankruptcy Cellar Door Skeptics have not been sitting on their laurels this week. They have been busy doing research on a topic close to home. This episode the crew will tackle Jane Sander’s FBI investigation, the allegations against her, and if there is any teeth behind what Donald Trump’s Vermont Campaign Chairman claims. Given their desire to report the truth coupled with their love of all things Sanders, they take a step back and remove their biases to talk about the truth behind the allegations. Later the duo will talk about a recent study on Raven’s memory and cognitive abilities. The research is interesting and they hope to see if there is any more light shed on evolutionary cognition. The episode will end with a bang, as Chris Squared jump over Scotus decision to allow for funding of a church school playground. They will read through the decision along with opinion articles from NPR and FFRF. #FFRF #JaneSanders #Cognition #ChurchStateSeparation #FFRF #Voucher #Schoolo

#85: Empty Handed for God - The Deconversion to Atheism If you remember Tanner mentioned that he was in a Christian Ska Band in high school. And he left the band due to theological difference. Well now years later, and no we won't say how many years, but 17 years later he reunites with his old friend and lead singer of defunct band Empty Hand. They reminisce along with talking about both their journey out of Christianity into Atheism. Both of them have had different journeys but both have come to the same place. Be prepared to journey back in time to talk ska music, Christianity, religious family, and atheism. #emptyhand #christianband #skamusic #christianmusic #atheism #deconversion Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id1044088575?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Website: http://cellardoorskeptics.com Stitcher:

#84: Opening Arguments, Trump Impeachment, and Moral Decision Making Cellar Door Skeptics is back this week with an expert laiden show. The show begins talking with Andrew Torrez Co Host and Legal Expert of the Open Arguments Podcast. We sit down with him and talk about the origins of the podcast, their special nitch in law based podcasting, and their grueling schedule. We also will talk with him about Presidential Impeachment and if we are anywhere near impeachment or if it is just a pie in the sky hope of the left. The second segment of the show will feature Pyschologist David Teachout from Humanity’s Values Podcast and Life Weavings LLC. This segment will tackle the article Christopher mentioned three episodes ago about how moral decision making could be affected by a damaged brain. Christopher and David will look at the scientific article and see if it is too much suplosition or if the study can be used as a valid way to examine how morals can be formed. #OpeningArguments #Impeachment #Morals #P

#83: Is There Sufficient Evidence For The Existence of God? On this episode Christopher Tanner will be facing off against John Moseman in a live debate. Christopher will be taking the Positive and John will be taking the negative. Christopher will set out to demonstrate that the evidence for the Christian God is lacking and should not constitute a belief in that specific deity. http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics/debate-existance-of-god Below is the format to be used and we will hold a live open question and answer session with both Christopher and John after the debate event. 10 Min - Pro Opener 12 Min - Negative Opener 7 Min - Pro Rebuttal 5 Min - Negative Rebuttal 10 Min - Pro asking Negative Questions 10 Min - Negative asking Pro Questions 10 Min - Negative Conclusion 10 Min - Pro Conclusion Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itune

#82: School's Out Forever Cellar Door Skeptics Podcast is back this week to help bring some insight into the Trump Education Budget. Both Chris’ felt the Education Side of the Budget deserved a deeper dive. The episode would not be complete without a look at how Betsy Devos wants to lower our standing in education in comparison to other industrialized nations in the world. Second they will look at a Christian Blog a relative of Christopher’s shared about Bad Arguments Atheist make. The duo looks to see if any of these arguments are worth a grain of salt. The show will conclude with a descent into the potential dual morality of the brain. A scientific study published last year from Journal of Neuroscience completes a study on patients that have had brain damage and how they would respond to moral situations compared to those that do not. #BetsyDevos #Education #FederalBudget #DualBrain #StuffAtheistSay #Science Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.c

#81: Where Are The Birds of Spring? Have you missed the science segments that our team has put together lately? Well Cellar Door Skeptics is back to talk about climate change and how it is affecting the bird population. We will dive into a recently published journal that will help you understand one more reason we must support law changes to prevent further climate change. We also will be talking about the duality of morals within the brain. Christopher found an article by a PH’D scientist that talks about the duality of the brain and how it may affect morals. And if that was not enough to draw you in, Chris Squared cover the recent information leak by President Trump and if presidents are allowed to release or declassify documents. #donaldtrump #declassify #NSA #climatechange #brain #science Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/u

#80: Green Governors and Grand Rapids Puppy Mills Cellar Door Skeptics has always promised to bring original content and special interviews. This episode is no different as the guys interview progressive candidate Dwain Reynolds who is running for Governor of Michigan in the next election. If that is not enough to entice you, the duo also will cover the religious executive order and the beginning of the repeal of the ACA. Lastly Chris Squared tackle a local Puppy Mill in Grand Rapids and try to get to the bottom of the allegations and let others know what they can do to get involved. #DwainReynolds #ReynoldsforMI #Healthcare #GOP #ReligousExecutiveOrder #DonaldTrump #45 #PuppyMill Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id1044088575?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Website: http://cellardoorskeptics.com Stitcher: ht

#79: Bill Nye Saves the World or Goes to Hell Have you seen the new Bill Nye the Science Guy’s show? This episode we tackle a review of his new show Bill Nye Saves the World which debuted on Netflix earlier this month. There has been some controversy behind the show and it has received a lot of criticism. We bring our friend Dr Abby on the show to talk about what we like and do not like about the new series. Later we look at Cassini, the probe that will make it’s final descent to Saturn later this year. We marvel at the stunning images and the amazing trip this probe has had. Lastly we examine the California Gay Conversion Therapy ban that has just been upheld by the Supreme Court and why the media has not covered it. #Science #BillNye #Saturn #ConversionTherapy #SavesTheWorld Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-d

#78: Mindless Morality from Prager U The months are getting warm and so is Tanner’s desire to talk about religion while corelating it with his love of science and politics. This episode of Cellar Door Skeptics will feature the hosts taking down one of Prager Universities videos called If There Is No God Murder Isn’t Wrong. Later they talk with Dr Gleb from Rational Politics Project to look at actual examples of how to talk to people about their irrational beliefs within politics. For the political portion of the show, they will look at the ACA and see if it was a job creator or job killer. And to close out this well rounded show, the hosts tackle the hot topic of the $400 Billion stole from your pockets by the Telecommunications Companies. #prageru #morality #aca #communication #charter #comcast #intentialinsight #rationalpolitics Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed

#77: Normalize Atheism / Biblical Justice If politics has you worn out, this show is for you. This week Cellar Door Skeptics takes a break from politics to talk about a revitalized campaign called #NormalAtheism and their mission to make Atheism as normal as religion is. Then the boys tackle a new scientific development about RNA and the building blocks of life. The show will end with an in depth segment on Moses, the Passover, and how much Biblical Justice compares to other societal justice at the same time period. #NormalizeAtheism #RNA #BiblicalJustice #Abiogenesis #Bible Christian Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id1044088575?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Website: http://cellardoorskeptics.com Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cellardoorskep

Cellar Door Skeptics is back in another heavy hitting episode ready to rock the socks off your mind. The duo starts by tackling an peer reviewed study on Life Expectancy compared to the income that you make. The article examines if there is any correlations and offers up perspective on how to solve this problem. Later they look at the media and if mainstream media is ONLY calling out minority religions whenever a publicized shooting happens. Also in that segment they will cover a local lawsuit that is going against Tanner’s son’s high school and district. The show closes on a refreshing note with an interview with Author Marissa McCool about her new book False Start. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id1044088575?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Website: http://cellardoorskeptics.com Stitcher: http://www.stitc

#75: Debate "Is Evolution a Dead Theory" Cellar Door Skeptics presents the debate between Aaron Furlong and Chris Hanna. The positive will be taken by Creationist Aaron Furlong and the negative will be taken by Chris Hanna. The topic is “Is Evolution a Dead Theory?” Time Stamps 10 min opening statements each -whoever is making the positive claim goes second 5 min rebuttals each. 3 min Break 7 min Aaron Questions Time 7 min Chris Question Time 5 min Aaron Question Time 5 min Chris Question Time 3 min break 10 min Audience Questions 6 min closing arguments -whoever is making the positive claim goes first

#74: Trumpcare VS American Healthcare As the GOP failed to gain the votes needed to secure a repeal for the ACA, Cellar Door Skeptics Podcast will analyze the plan proposed along with the campaign promises that the Donald made during his campaign trail. Chris and Chris will then compare the difference between Trumpcare and Obamacare to see what will change and how it will affect Americans. With all that analysis done, the duo will move on to how American Healthcare compares with other similar nations whom have universal healthcare. The show ends on a peaceful note as they talk with Psychologist David Teachout about Mindfulness, and if it is woo woo or real science. https://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics/trumpcare #TrumpCare #ObamaCare #UniversalHealthcare #Mindfulness #GOP Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cell

#73: Team Tiny Dancer Life Anniversary On this episode of Cellar Door Skeptics, the crew gets personal with an update from their friend Jeremiah Bannister, co-founder of Team Tiny Dancer, and fellow podcaster. He joins them to talk about life after Samantha's Cancer and provide an update on Team Tiny Dancer. Later the duo talks about what the America looked like before the EPA. Also on the episode, Chris Squared express their appreciation for Museums and the education they provide, in a climate where the current administration is working to dismantle education. #ChildhoodCancer #TeamTinyDancer #EPA #Education #Museums Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id1044088575?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Website: http://cellardoorskeptics.com Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics Patreon:

#72: Rambling Rant Tangent If you thought that Cellar Door Skeptics had repressed their passion, look no farther than this episode. Chris Squared tackle several articles tonight and not just with facts, but with passion. First they rant about the proposed DHS rules that parents will be separated from their children if they enter the US undocumented. Next they tackle the Tucker vs Bill Nye discussion on climate change and they find the facts to back up Bill Nye’s claims. Later they will examine an article that demonstrates how many lives were saved through stem cell research and vaccines. In the epic conclusion, the duo will re-examine if the DNC is committed to change or if they want to hold fast to the same old Clinton era presidential candidate in 4 years. #Rant #immigration #climatechange #stemcell #DNC #BernieSanders Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes:

#71: International Womens Day / Rational Politics Project This week Cellar Door Skeptics dives into the celebration of women and activism with International Women’s Day. The theme for this year was “Be Bold for Change” and Christopher interview Jennifer Beehan Director of CFI Michigan and Xandi Andersen board member of the Alabama ACLU, Clinic Defender, and new co-host on Promoting Secular Feminism. After that Christopher will interview Gleb Tsipursky PhD Assistant Professor and founder of Intentional Insight including the Rational Politics Project. They talk about his project to help correct and educate people who believe alternative facts. The show will end with Chris and Christopher talking about if ghosts have been proven real and a quick look at an article about a Giant Neuron. #AlternativeFacts #BeBoldForChange #Ghosts #Science #RationalPoliticsProject Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.c