The Skeptic Zone #924 - 21.June.2026
Jun 20, 2026
CSiCon Choir - Astrology - SkeptiCal
00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
00:03:12
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill
The CSiCon Choir - CSiCon 50th
Adrienne interviews Anthony Trecek-King about conducting the CSiCon
Choir at the conference in Buffalo. Incuded is the performance of
the chior on the final day of the meeting in stereo.
00:16:10
What Science Says About Astrology
Interview with Carlos Orsi
For thousands of years, people have believed that the configuration
of stars and planets in the sky influences earthly events. Today,
astrology is a lucrative global market, with newspaper columns,
mobile apps, and professional counselors weighing in on everything
from love life to health to the stock market. Yet scientific
evidence shows indisputably that it is simply superstition.
https://cup.columbia.edu/book/what-science-says-about-astrology/9780231221399/
00:31:30
SkeptiCal Update with Eugenie Scott
The latest news on the fabulous lineup of guest speakers appearing
at SkeptiCal, the conference that brings stimulating and
entertaining speakers to Northern California science fans, critical
thinkers, and anyone who questions “extraordinary claims”.
https://www.skepticalcon.com
00:40:38
Australian Skeptics Newsletter
What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by
Adrienne Hill.
http://www.skeptics.com.au
00:49:30
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for
references to Paranormal and Buffalo.
1995.01.05 - The Canberra Times
1986.04.03 - The Canberra Times
1992.10.17 - Lawrence
Journal-World
www.trove.nla.gov.au