Truth Tagged Episodes

True Contradictions

May 25, 2025

If you want to tell the truth, you shouldn’t contradict yourself—that’s just common sense. A…

Text reads: "This sentence is false.

Why Trust Science?

March 9, 2025

According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans…

In Science We Trust: graphic with science icons

What Is Religious Belief?

December 5, 2021

Many people profess to believe in an all-powerful, all-knowing, benevolent God. Yet psychological data shows…

Diverse religious symbols including a cross, Om symbol, Star of David, and hand of Fatima illustrate the concept of religious belief.

Post-Truth Politics

January 19, 2020

You’ve probably heard about the dangerous effects of fake news, and the spread of sensational…

Vintage TV screen showing static; "Invasion of Fake News!" overlayed; people fleeing. Post-truth politics.

Hypocrisy

November 30, 2014

Hypocrites believe one thing, but do another. Jefferson opposed slavery, but owned slaves. Jesus professed…

Cartoon politician at a podium says, "Sure, but think what a crook I'd be without hypocrisy!

Self-Deception

August 5, 2012

Self-deception sounds like a contradiction: intentionally convincing yourself of something you know to be untrue. …

Three wise monkeys: one covering its eyes, one its ears, and one its mouth. Self-deception concept.

200 and Counting

November 15, 2009

The program that questions everything – except your intelligence – started off questioning the conventional…

Bonus round: 200 points awarded

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