Friday, at 3:15 ET, on NPR's Science Friday…it's Mooney vs. Bethell. Bethell doesn't stand a chance.
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Got some news, folks: I'm going to be on NPR's Science Friday with Ira Flatow, this Friday, from 3:15 to 4:00 ET, debating Tom Bethell about the politics of science. If you want to call in, the number is (800) 989-8255. It's not up on the website yet that this is happening but I can confirm it. The…
Well folks: The debate on NPR's "Science Friday" is today, starting around 3:15 ET. There will be a fair number of listener calls, I believe; remember, you can call in at 1-800-989-8255. To find a way to listen live, click here.
Meanwhile, I'm continuing to prepare, and want to thank you all very…
I've been listening to Bethell vs. Mooney on Science Friday, and I've come to one conclusion: I really need to slap Ira Flatow. Repeatedly. And maybe kick him a few times, too.
He was playing right into Bethell's hands. Bethell was rambling and vague, and he went on and on, and Flatow fed into it.…
The Mooney-Nisbet show will be going back on the road this fall--our calendar has in fact filled up quite quickly. So we're pleased to announce the following confirmed events this September through November, with as many details as are currently available. Stops include Minneapolis, New York,…
I just listened to this "debate". I put that in quotes because Bethell took a turn off the road and off a cliff from word 1.
Mr. Mooney was audibly flummoxed as to what the heck Bethell was on about, which seemed to culminate in a concern over government funding for science and putting senators' names on buildings. It was actually one of the funniest things I've heard on NPR that was not intended. Even Ira was wondering where the hell his show went.
The especially funny stuff came when Bethell tried to put distance between his actual views and what his book says. Listening to Bethell, you'd think someone had stolen his book's manuscript in the dead of night and published it without his consent...but he still agrees with its contents...or not...? It was quite funny.
Good stuff, and thanks to Mr. Mooney.