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TRC #460: Sam Harris vs Scott Adams On Trump + Highway Signs + Consequences Of Animal Activism

Posted on 29 July, 2017 by Pat

This week Darren gives us an impassioned critical overview of a recent interview on Waking Up with Sam Harris featuring Dilbert creator Scott Adams who makes a case for Trump. Cristina looks into how businesses get their logos on those … Continue reading →

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TRC #438: Fossil Fuel Vs Dinosaurs + How Animals Survive Winter + Dry Cleaning Dry?

Posted on 24 February, 2017 by Pat

This week Pat kicks off the show with a look into the idea that fossil fuels are the remains of dead dinosaurs.  Next, Darren checks into many of the ways that animals stay warm during cold winter months.  Lastly Adam … Continue reading →

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TRC #432: Winter Insects + Miracle Cream & Free Trials + Star Wars’ Old Republic Women’s Healthcare

Posted on 13 January, 2017 by Pat

This week, Darren assures us that those tiny dark objects moving across the snow are not our imagination. A recent ad popping up on socials for “miracle cream” has Cristina asking if free skincare trials are really as advertised. Finally, … Continue reading →

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TRC #424: Harambe For President? + Moving To Canada + Trump Predictions

Posted on 19 November, 2016 by Pat

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 friends the 411 on how to move to Canada. … Continue reading →

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TRC #419: Are Bees Endangered? + Peanut Butter Deadly To Dogs? + Transcendental Meditation

Posted on 15 October, 2016 by Cristina

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 a look at transcendental meditation.   http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/TRC_419.mp3 Download … Continue reading →

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TRC #402: Helping Or Hurting Wildlife? + Is Uber A Scam? + Did A Teen Find A Lost Mayan City?

Posted on 20 May, 2016 by Pat

On this week’s show, Darren examines recent stories about people who put a baby bison in their car in Yellowstone National Park.  Next, Cristina does the math on how much Uber drivers really make.   Last, Adam fact checks headlines claiming … Continue reading →

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TRC 219: Can Men and Women be Friends + Foods With Animals + Van Halen M&Ms

Posted on 17 November, 2012 by Pat

They’ve done it again! The Reality Check episode 219 may just be the best episode yet. Darren leads off the show by exploring some recent research into whether men and woman can be platonic friends. Adam then provides a thorough … Continue reading →

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