The Michael Shermer Show

Charles Murray: Why I’m Taking Religion Seriously

The Myth of Human Exceptionalism: Why Humans Aren’t as Special as We Think

Shermer Says: Why Secularists Are Turning to Religion, The Substitution Hypothesis, Sleep Paralysis

The Serial Killer Era of the 70s/80s: Lore, Patterns, and Plausible Explanations

Shermer Says: Debate Skills, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Autism, Vaccines, ANTIFA, Bari Weiss & CBS News

When Rationality Becomes Irrational

The Science of Revenge: Why Getting Even Feels So Good

Why No One Thinks They’re in a Cult

Was Benjamin Franklin America’s First Scientist?

COVID-19: What We Learned (and Didn’t) About Masks, Lockdowns, and Vaccines

In this episode of The Michael Shermer Show, Michael Shermer interviews Dr. Michael Osterholm, an epidemiologist, about his new book, "The Big One," which discusses how to prepare for future pandemics. They discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the ineffectiveness of lockdowns and the importance...

The Power of Common Knowledge: Steven Pinker on Language, Norms, and Punishment

Michael Shermer interviews Steven Pinker about his new book, "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows," which explores the concept of common knowledge and its impact on various aspects of life, including language, relationships, power dynamics, and social norms. They discuss the differences between private, reciprocal,...

Jim Lampley on Hosting the Super Bowl, Calling Tyson’s Fights, and His Friendship with O.J.

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Shermer Reflects on Political Violence

The Fate of Nations: Why Ignoring Human Nature Dooms Politics

How to Protect Children from Social Media and AI

The Future of Space Exploration Amid NASA Mission Shutdowns

Why Do Humans Speak?

Depopulation: The Silent Global Emergency

Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion

How Foreign Governments Influence U.S. Universities