Skeptics with a K

Marsh looks at the way claims about two-tier policing are used to launder the reputations of bad actors and conspiracy theorists.
Meanwhile, the whole team is exhausted from the European Skeptics Congress, and Marsh tries to persuade school teachers to join his maths programme.
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Alice talks about the funding crisis in academia, and Marsh and Alice go to see Matt Winning performing live. Plus, the very last call for tickets for the European Skeptics Congress!
You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org. Online tickets are available for just £10. Get yours while you can.
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Mike looks at the spread of 'fake proverbs', the supposedly original versions of popular sayings which are actually modern inventions. Meanwhile, Alice needs a new battery for her car and Marsh takes another call about an investment opportunity.
You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org. Online tickets are still available for just £10.
Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. Patrons can now get access to shows early.
You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Alice looks at the biohackers, who try to change their lifestyles and biology to promote physical health and longevity. Meanwhile, Mike gets a new pet kitten.
You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org. Tickets are priced at £180, or £120 for members of ECSO-affiliated organisations.
Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. Patrons can now get access to shows early.
You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Marsh is targeted to invest in his property portfolio and unexpectedly ends up speaking with a former London mayoral candidate. Meanwhile, Mike is watching a red dot running an ultra marathon, while Alice and Marsh watch another red dot in Porto.
You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org. Tickets are priced at £180, or £120 for members of ECSO-affiliated organisations.
Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. Patrons can now get access to shows early.
You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.