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The Michael Shermer Show

The Michael Shermer Show

Michael Shermer · Science · EN

This podcast features long-form interviews with prominent thinkers on significant contemporary issues. Dr. Michael Shermer engages with scientists, philosophers, and scholars to explore topics ranging from science and history to current events and the human condition. The show is geared towards...

604
Episodes
91
Guests

Notable Guests

GW
Gravitational Waves 2x
AA
Apollo's Arrow 1x
BH
Becoming Human 1x
AO
Atheist Overreach 1x
AH
Atlas Hugged 1x
BN
Bad News 1x
AG
As Gods 1x
BB
Beyond Belief 1x
BO
Beyond Order 1x
BW
Book World 1x
CH
Chasing New Horizons 1x
CI
China Syndrome II 1x
CA
Coming Apart 1x
CQ
Cosmic Queries 1x
AN
Apocalypse Never 1x

Recent Episodes

Apr 3, 2026 · 01:30:26
Neuroscientist Debra Soh discusses the 'sex recession' and declining intimacy.
Debra Soh
01:30:26
Mar 31, 2026 · 01:17:04
Jennifer Fraser discusses the psychology and neuroscience of manipulation and abuse cultures.
01:17:04
Mar 28, 2026 · 01:12:20
Bart Ehrman questions if Western morality truly originates from Christianity.
01:12:20
Mar 24, 2026 · 01:25:08
Lionel Shriver discusses immigration as the century's central political issue.
Lionel Shriver
01:25:08
Mar 17, 2026 · 01:08:49
Zion Lights shares her journey from climate activist to nuclear advocate.
01:08:49
Mar 14, 2026 · 01:28:56
Jeremy Jones discusses using AI to detect government fraud and waste.
01:28:56
Mar 12, 2026 · 01:02:36
Matt Kaplan explores why groundbreaking scientific ideas face resistance.
01:02:36
Mar 8, 2026 · 52:36
Michael Shermer addresses eighth graders' questions about Christianity.
52:36
Mar 6, 2026 · 01:37:56
Jay Belsky explains how early experiences shape adult lives.
01:37:56
Feb 26, 2026 · 01:31:24
Adam Szetela analyzes censorship and sensitivity readers in publishing.
01:31:24
Feb 21, 2026 · 01:32:36
Marcie Hume discusses her decade-long documentary on Corey Feldman.
01:32:36
Feb 15, 2026 · 01:16:37
Christopher Beha shares his journey from Catholicism to atheism and back to questioning.
01:16:37
Feb 7, 2026 · 15:12
Michael Shermer found his name in Jeffrey Epstein's files.
15:12
Feb 3, 2026 · 01:33:01
Discusses evolutionary roots of love, sex, and jealousy.
01:33:01
Jan 27, 2026 · 55:42
Michael Shermer discusses his book 'Truth: What It Is, How to Find It'.
55:42
Jan 26, 2026 · 28:07
Michael Shermer discusses the shooting of Alex Pretti.
28:07
Jan 21, 2026 · 01:10:40
Kent Heckenlively discusses UFOs and government secrecy.
01:10:40
Jan 18, 2026 · 01:24:11
James Fox discusses UAPs and credible witness testimony.
01:24:11
Jan 14, 2026 · 01:21:50
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein explores the human need to matter.
01:21:50
Jan 12, 2026 · 52:29
Shermer reflects on Venezuela, ICE, and UFOs.
52:29

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