Halloween – Weapon of Mass Distraction

SciFriday: The Science of Ghosts

October 23, 2020

We discuss the influence of science on our belief in ghosts, from ancient Greek philosophers to the explosion of 19th century spiritualism.

SciFriday: Care and Feeding of the Dead

October 16, 2020

We’ve been conditioned to believe that the spirits are somehow more active at this season, but it wasn’t always so. This week, we discuss the ancient practice of ancestor veneration, including Celtic Samhain, Roman Parentalia,

SciFriday: Werewolves? There Wolves!

October 18, 2019

As we approach Halloween, we revisit an episode that explores the history, legends, and theobiology behind werewolves.

Dr. Judd Burton – Terrors and Tropes

November 5, 2018

What ancient religious beliefs lie behind the modern celebration of Halloween? Dr. Judd Burton, author of Interview with the Giant and Religions of the Biblical World, joins us to discuss the spirits behind the masks. Click here for the

SciFriday: Vampires and Zombies and Ghosts — Oh, My!

November 2, 2018

We wrap up our series of Halloween programs with a look at ghosts, zombies, and vampires.

Christian Supremacists

October 31, 2018

5) Mueller possibly trying to subpoena Trump; 4) Sen. Graham to introduce birthright citizenship bill; 3) Possible shakeup in Saudi Arabia; 2) Mike Pence and “Christian supremacists”; 1) Halloween.

Power in Puerto Rico

October 31, 2017

The head of Puerto Rico’s power company announced Sunday he was cancelling a $300 million dollar contract with a company from Montana to rebuild the power grid after Hurricane Maria. How did a company with only two full-time employees get that gig in the first place?

FBI’s early Halloween trick for Hillary

October 31, 2016

FBI Director James Comey rocked the presidential race by reopening the investigation into Hillary’s use of an illegal private email server as Secretary of State.

Dr. Judd Burton – Halloween, vampires, and blood

October 31, 2016

VAMPIRES HAVE been rehabilitated over the last half century, transformed into seductive, misunderstood antiheroes. Dr. Judd Burton joins us for our annual Halloween episode to discuss the history behind All Hallow’s Eve, the image of the vampire, and his forthcoming novel that examines the vampire trope from a Christian perspective, Sanguis.

Ghosts, vampires, witches, and werewolves

October 24, 2016

A special presentation for the week leading up to Halloween: An in-depth look at the most popular symbols of the season — ghosts, vampires, witches, and werewolves — from a biblical perspective.

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