Surprise Guest Adam Savage! #25

September 18, 2009

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

Adam Savage, co-host of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters will be on the show this week, to discuss skepticism, celebrity advocacy, and of course, the wildly popular TV show and its role in skepticism. And Derek Bartholomaus, creator of The Jenny McCarthy Body Count will discuss anti-vaccination advocates and the recent rise in treatable illnesses.

Guests:

  • Adam Savage
  • Derek Bartholomaus
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