Best Stephen Ferguson Podcasts (2024)

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Free Episode | Val Hale and Jack Berkman | Strong and Responsible 42:05

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Send us a text Val has had an impactful career with roles such as Executive Director of the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, President and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, and University Relations Vice President at Utah Valley University. Val also had a significant role in athletics at Brigham Young University for 15 years…

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#056 - Flow with Dr. Sue Jackson 49:27

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson about flow states and her new book, Experiencing Flow: Life Beyond Boredom & Anxiety They discuss the characteristics of flow, common activities that can produce flow states, the arousal sweet spot that leads to flow, what elite athletes can teach us about flow,…

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The Skeptic Zone #830 - 1.September.2024 1:01:47

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:08 You Can Count on Adrienne The Travels of a Skeptic Zone Reporter Adrienne interviews Andras Pinter from The European Skeptics Podcast and Coleman Watts, a former conspiracy theorist turned science communicator, on her travels to the Rocky Mountains and then onto Iceland. Join her for these informal but…

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Free Episode | Gary Lee Price, Chance Lundgren and John Ferguson | The Impact of Art 50:28

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Send us a text Gary Lee Price is a renowned sculptor whose work uplifts the human spirit. Over his four-decade career, he has created inspiring bronze sculptures emphasizing unity and the importance of helping others. His most significant project is the Statue of Responsibility, envisioned by Viktor Frankl as a symbol of personal responsibility and…

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Self-Report Bias in Recruitment: The pitfalls of relying on candidate self-assessments 15:26

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In this episode of the "Oops! I’m Biased Podcast," we are thrilled to have Zsuzsanna Békéssy join us to explore the intricate concept of Self Report Bias and its significant implications in both our personal and professional lives. Zsuzsanna, an expert in cognitive biases and their impact on decision-making, shares her valuable insights on recogniz…

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So It Goes: Niall Ferguson on Good Books, Bad Screens, a 1968 Redux, and Hobbits | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution 47:38

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In a topsy-turvy election year, does America’s 2024 presidential contest summon ghosts from 1968 — or, is a late-breaking 1980-style landslide in the cards? Historian Niall Ferguson, the Hoover Institution’s Milbank Family Senior Fellow, appears solo on this “mini” edition of GoodFellows (or is it GoodFellow?) to discuss the current political lands…

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The Skeptic Zone #829 - 25.August.2024 51:13

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:50 Kate & Allie Folklore or Future Quiz Join Kate this week as she challenges Allie with a quiz. Kate will uncover a mysterious array of treatments and Allie will have to unravel the enigma of whether these practices hail from folklore of old or persist in the modern day. Play along to test your knowledge…

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Gettin’ Grumpy with It: John Cochrane on the Fed, Tariffs, and Why Dogs Rule | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution 44:02

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John Cochrane, the Hoover Institution’s Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Senior Fellow and the author of The Fiscal Theory of Price Level (2023), discusses misconceptions around how the Federal Reserve goes about its business; why economic policy factors into the great-power competition with China; his fascination with Calvin Coolidge; plus why (in Joh…

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The Skeptic Zone #828 - 18.August.2024 52:58

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:22 Beyond Belief Bob Nixon tunes in and finds an old aquaintance up to his old tricks - very old tricks. "Like Deja vu all over again" In this report from 'The Skeptic Magazine' in 2001, a former investigator of Australian Skeptics the late Bob Nixon, reviews a farcical TV special about the paranormal, st…

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Robert Boyd & Peter Richerson — How Culture Drove Human Brain Size, Enabled Us To Dominate Earth, And Is Leading Us Astray 2:23:59

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Robert Boyd and Peter Richerson are anthropologists based in America. Their partnership was central to the development of Dual-Inheritance Theory, a framework that applies Darwinian evolution to culture and explains how genes and culture have intertwined to shape our species. This is their first ever joint interview. Full transcript available at: j…

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Ensuring Fairness in Recruitment with Institute of Recruitment’s CEO, Thorbjorn Bengtson 35:29

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In this episode of the "Oops! I’m Biased Podcast," we are excited to welcome Thorbjorn Bengtson, a distinguished expert in recruitment and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). Thorbjorn, associated with the Institute of Recruitment, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion on fairness in recruitment practices. Our conversat…

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Generally Speaking: McMaster on Trump Foreign Policy and Technology Warfare | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution 43:34

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In a special mini version of GoodFellows (just one wise man, not the usual three), Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, the Hoover Institution’s Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow and author of the soon-to-be-released At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, discusses a possible sea change in American foreign policy and the view from…

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The Skeptic Zone #827 - 11.August.2024 1:00:02

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders With a short tribute to skeptical journalist Jane Hansen. 00:04:12 Vale Mark Edward We are saddened to hear of the death in the past week of Mark Edward, skeptic, magician, mentalist, author and partner to Susan Gerbic. Tributes from Adrienne Hill and Susan Gerbic. Mark Edward Wilson, who was known by his stage…

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We Win, They Lose, with Matthew Kroenig | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution 1:07:53

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Is a regional war across the Middle East about to erupt? And what to make of a Venezuelan regime that doesn’t honor election results? Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and coauthor of the book We Win They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the New Cold War, join…

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#055 - OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz 47:42

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They discuss how OCD is different from "ordinary" obsessions, different categories of obsessive thoughts, whether or not traumatic events cause OCD, and how exposure helps to treat OCD symptoms. For mor…

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The Skeptic Zone #826 - 4.August.2024 1:05:59

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:42 The Loons from Canada In part 1 of a 2 part series, Kate and Allie take a look at the phenomena of Access Consciousness and Access Bars. Part one: What is access consciousness and its "Ten Keys to Freedom" and how much does it cost? https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking/rasputin-phrenolog…

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Catawiki’s Glenn Ferguson on Empowering Recruiters to be Advocates of DE&I in Recruitment and Taking the Opposite Approach 33:23

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In this episode of "Oops! I’m Biased Podcast," we speak to Glenn Ferguson, DE&I Lead and Manager of Talent Acquisition at Catawiki, to discuss the crucial role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in recruitment. Glenn, a seasoned professional with extensive experience both in-house and agency-side, shares his unique perspective on fostering …

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The Skeptic Zone #825 - 28.July.2024 52:58

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Also a look at the current nominations and past winners of the Australian Skeptics Bent Spoon Award. https://www.skeptics.com.au/about/activities/bent-spoon 00:09:24 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod This week Kat gives us an overview of the first ever 'Global Skeptics in the Pub', held as part of the Skepti…

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Unburdened By What Has Been | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution 1:00:54

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An already surreal political year becomes all the more quizzical as former president Donald Trump literally dodges an assassin’s bullet soon before making a surprise pick of Ohio senator J. D. Vance as his running mate; followed by President Biden unexpectedly ending his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris swiftly becoming the Democrati…

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Free Episode | Nathan Osmond and Sue Brenchley | Faith and the Power of Man's Search for Meaning 41:13

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Send us a text Nathan Osmond is an American singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker, known for his country music career. He is a member of the famous Osmond family, the son of Alan Osmond, and the nephew of Donny and Marie Osmond. Nathan has performed both as a solo artist and with his brothers as part of the Osmond 2nd Generation group. He ha…

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The Skeptic Zone #824 - 21.July.2024 1:09:47

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:42 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Challenging Times By Barry Williams Over 20 years ago, one Victor Zammit, a retired Sydney solicitor, apparently decided to take the skeptics on at their own game and has issued a challenge of his own. "$1 Million Challenge to Disprove Evidence of Life After Death." - A…

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QUICK(ISH) CAST - The Great Whites in Atlantic Canada 25:34

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Welcome back! With Shark Week in full swing on the Discovery Channel, they recently aired their first shark documentary filmed in our region, aptly named "The Great White North." The episode showcases the growing population of Great White sharks in the North Atlantic. Both local and visiting researchers head out on some boat and go cage diving with…

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The Skeptic Zone #823 - 14.July.2024 1:08:19

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:00 Astrology Trash is Bad News We report on a bizarre situation in Australia where it is proposed to run a regular astrology segment in the evening TV news bulletin. Is this an act of desperation to gain more viewers? What has been the reaction from other media? https://www.skynews.com.au/business/media/c…

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The Senior Moment with Jonah Goldberg | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution 52:56

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The Dispatch’s Jonah Goldberg joins Good Fellows to discuss his differences with Niall Ferguson’s Soviet America essay, the Biden/Trump gerontocracy, and the European elections. Also, can someone help Niall choose a dog?By Hoover Institution

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Look who's back... 1:11:06

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Alex Bulat rejoins the CBP crew after her general election sabbatical. Alex, Stephen, Martin and David look behind the scenes of an election campaign and dispel some of the common myths.By Alex, David, Martin & Stephen

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The Skeptic Zone #822 - 7.July.2024 1:07:08

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:06:52 Ben Radford talks UFOs Once again we welcome the world renowned skeptical investigator, author, podcaster, and deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, the one and only Ben Radford. In a wide ranging interview Ben talks about the Roswell UFO incident, cryptozoology, and his upcoming visit to Sydne…

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QUICK CAST - Paris Olympics 2024 21:18

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Today, we'll discuss the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Paris, starting on July 26th. This Olympics is set to be particularly unique, with a strong focus on sustainability and gender equality, and the introduction of new sports. Paris 2024 aims to be the most eco-friendly Olympics ever, with a 50% reduction in carbon emissions compared to previou…

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General Election 2024 the immediate aftermath 1:05:08

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Just back from our counts, a sleep-deprived Martin and Stephen discuss the immediate aftermath of the 2024 General Election, and a bad night of results for the CBP crew.By Alex, David, Martin & Stephen

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High-Volume Hiring Done Right: Efficiency Meets Equity with Stephen Rhyne 38:43

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In this episode, we're joined by Stephen Rhyne, recruitment & onboarding expert and CEO at ConveYour, to tackle the complexities of mass recruitment and explore the unique challenges of hiring and onboarding for high-volume, high-turnover roles in manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and customer contact. Stephen shares his insights on how high-volu…

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#054 - Intelligence with Dr. Russell T. Warne 59:53

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with educational psychology scholar Dr. Russell Warne about intelligence and his book, In the Know: Debunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence. They discuss the key components of intelligence, the myth of multiple intelligences, what life outcomes are improved by having higher intelligence, to …

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The Skeptic Zone #821 - 30.June.2024 1:00:55

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:14 Cold and Hot Reading We play a clip of a recent radio appearance by Richard Saunders (ABC Australia), where he discusses so-called psychics and some of their tricks. Also the reading of a report by Ian Bryce, from the pages of 'The Skeptic', when he, Saunders and Alynda Brown tested a 'Palm Reader' in …

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6 days to go 1:19:56

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With six days to go in the 2024 General Election campaign, Stephen, David and Martin chew the fat on all the news from the past week of the campaign.By Alex, David, Martin & Stephen

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The Muskrat Falls Project 33:14

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The Muskrat Falls Project represents a complex case of balancing benefits and drawbacks. While it contributes significantly to renewable energy generation, energy security, and economic development, it has also been plagued by financial overruns, environmental and social impacts, technical challenges, and governance issues. The project's experience…

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The Skeptic Zone #820 - 23.June.2024 57:52

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:02 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. SkeptiCampNM - Presented by New Mexicans for Science and Reason Adrienne flies to Albuquerque, New Mexico to attend a meet up of local and regional skeptics. Interviews with... Stirling Forsyth, Mary Catherine Harris, Tom Parker, Kurly Tlapoyawa, Sonia Ver…

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13 days to go 1:21:41

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With 13 days to go, Stephen and David talk about the campaign so far and the "rigged exit poll" scandal from the St Neots and Mid Cambs HustingsBy Alex, David, Martin & Stephen

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A GoodFellows Special: A Guide to Summer | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution 20:21

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How do a historian, an economist, and a geostrategist make the best use of their summers? In an abbreviated GoodFellows, Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster reveal a few of their summertime preferences: favorite leisurely pursuits (land, air, and sea), their go-to foods and drinks, family gatherings (all three are…

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Free Episode | Congressman Burgess Owens and Landon Beeston | The American Way and Future Generations 22:17

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode, we are honored to host Congressman Owens, a former Raiders football player, who brings a wealth of wisdom on the American way and the importance of teaching the next generation about responsibility. Congressman Owens emphasizes that despite our differences in beliefs, we must work together as a team, muc…

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How to hire the right people at scale with Matthew Parker 38:41

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On this episode of Oops! I’m Biased Podcast, Matthew Parker, Talent Acquisition Leader and host of the Open to Work podcast, joins us to explore how recruitment can be done at scale while focusing on objectivity and efficiency. We'll dive deep into what it means to build a fair, unbiased, and effective recruitment process. We'll discuss the importa…

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The Skeptic Zone #819 - 16.June.2024 54:03

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:16 UFOs... Where Are You? We take a look at a recent press stories from Australia and Britin regarding UFO promoter and Australian journalist Ross Coulthart. Also we wonder what we can glean from Wiki about his current notoriety. https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/05/ufos-the-unidentified-flying-circus-comes-…

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