Punk Rock Skepticism

Skeptically Speaking Tonight!

We'll be talking to Nicky Garratt, guitarist in the legendary punk band, the UK Subs, who also happens to be an active skeptic.

Does speaking out against psuedoscience, magical thinking and unexamined beliefs get in the way of damning the man?

And, back by popular demand, we'll introduce our new semi-regular segment "Ask a Pharmacist" with Scott Gavura. Answering all the questions you'd ask your own pharmacist, if the line wasn't so long.

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