Roots of Reality Podcast
1) #230 Exploring the Belief in Ghosts with Ben Radford
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann talks with Ben Radford, Deputy Editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine and Research Fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. ...Show More
2) #229 Should You Believe in the Supernatural?
From ancient ghost stories to modern UFO sightings, historian Ben Baumann explores humanity’s enduring fascination with the supernatural, why people believe, how those beliefs reflect our fear of deat...Show More
3) #228 The Future of Freedom in America with Sabrina Schaeffer
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann talks with Sabrina Schaeffer, Vice President of Public Affairs at the R Street Institute about how freedom in America has changed...Show More
4) #227 What Does It Mean to Be Free?
From roaming hunter-gatherers to modern democracies, historian Ben Baumann traces how freedom has evolved across thousands of years of human history and why knowledge and critical thinking are key to ...Show More
5) #226 Music for the Animals with Plumes
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann talks with musician Plumes about his experiences playing music for animals, the connection between humans and animals, and why pe...Show More
6) #225 How Will History Remember Our Treatment of Animals?
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical relationship between humans and animals, as well as the modern risks animals face.
7) #224 Working Across the Aisle with Rep. Don Bacon
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Rep. Don Bacon about his approach to crafting bipartisan legislation, the challenges he’s faced in a divided Congress...Show More
8) #223 Is Bipartisanship Still Possible in America?
Historian Ben Baumann examines whether bipartisanship is still possible in America, tracing America’s history of compromise from its founding to today’s era of deep political polarization.
9) #222 The Early Universe with Dr. Ethan Siegel
In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann speaks with astrophysicist Dr. Ethan Siegel about the origins of the universe, why scientific skepticism matters, and how our und...Show More
10) #221 Does Anyone Know Why the Universe Exists?
Historian Ben Baumann explores the timeless question of why the universe exists, challenging the belief in certainties, and encouraging listeners to embrace the unknown by creating their own meaning i...Show More