TRC #425: Fake News, Facebook & The Election + FTC Vs Homeopathy + Ultrasound Determining Fetal Sex
Darren kick off the show looking at headlines about fake news, Facebook and the U.S. election. Cristina looks at new FTC rules regarding homeopathy. Lastly, Adam brings us a segment about determinin...
25 Nov 201629min
TRC #424: Harambe For President? + Moving To Canada + Trump Predictions
Pat kicks off The Reality Check's first post-US election show looking into claims that voters may have thrown off the election results by voting Harambe 2016. Adam gives any disgruntled American frien...
19 Nov 201630min
TRC #423: Daylight Saving Time + Stopped Male Birth Control Study
Cristina reality checks some common misconceptions about Daylight Saving Time. Darren looks at recent headlines about a male birth control study which was stopped due to adverse effects.
11 Nov 201627min
TRC #422: Theraband FlexBar Effective? + Star Wars Filming Near You? + Name That: Remembrance Day
Cristina checks into a listener's questions about the effectiveness of a product called 'Theraband Flexbar' for tennis elbow. Adam looks at some headlines about a new Star Wars flick being filmed near...
4 Nov 201629min
TRC #421.5: Darren On Ron Corbett Unscripted
BOO! We bring you a rebroadcast of Darren's appearance on CFRA News Talk Radio on Halloween, 2013. He participated in a debate about ghosts, spirits and the paranormal for a special episode of Ron C...
31 Okt 201638min
TRC #421: US Election Polls + Fake Academic Papers + Plain Cigarette Packaging
Darren kicks off the show by taking a look at election polls and their real-world margin of error. Next, Pat digs into predatory publishers and fake academic articles. Lastly, Adam fans the flames on ...
28 Okt 201629min
TRC #420: Origin of 420 + Gem Newman of Bad Science Watch + History Of Halloween
This week Cristina looks into the origin of 420 and its connection to pot. Pat brings us an interview with Gem Newman of Bad Science Watch about proposed new regulation for natural health products and...
21 Okt 201625min
TRC #419: Are Bees Endangered? + Peanut Butter Deadly To Dogs? + Transcendental Meditation
This week, Darren delves into all the buzz around headlines citing bees are endangered. Cristina digs into why peanut butter containing xylitol may be deadly to dogs. Finally, Adam enlightens us with ...
15 Okt 201628min
