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The Skeptic Zone


May 25, 2019

Show Notes
0:00:00 Introduction

Richard Saunders
0:04:00 CFI takes legal against Walmart

Walmart is committing wide-scale consumer fraud and endangering the health of its customers though its sale and marketing of homeopathic medicines, the Center for Inquiry alleges in a lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia on May 20.

We talk to Nicholas Little CFI's Vice President and General Counsel

 

https://centerforinquiry.org/press_releases/walmart-sued-for-fraud-homeopathy/

0:22:00 The ghost tour of haunted Melbourne

On Saturday July 10, 1999, three adventurous Victorian committee members (Rosemary Sceats, Bob Nixon and Jane Curtain) embarked on a fascinating journey through "haunted Melbourne". By Jane M Curtain

 

https://www.skeptics.com.au/the-magazine/

0:37:08 Maynard's Spooky Action....

We look at the number of votes for 'The Involuntary Medication Objectors (Vaccination/Fluoride) Party (IMOP)' at the 2019 Australian Federal Election.

Also we hear from Brian Dunning about his new film 'Science Friction'.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/federal/2019/results/senate

https://sciencefriction.tv

 

0:55:43 Local Council shuts door on Anti-Vaxxers

The Inner West Council in Sydney is taking a strong stand for the health and safety of its local residents.

 

http://newslocal.smedia.com.au/iw-courier-west/

Also

Skepticon 2019

https://skepticon.org.au

Surf Coast Spring Skepticamp

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/surf-coast-spring-skepticamp-2019-september-tickets-62100278605