Michael Shermer
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Michael Shermer is an American science writer, historian of science, and founder of the Skeptics Society. He is known for examining extraordinary claims through scientific skepticism and evidence-based reasoning.
4 episodes featuring Michael Shermer
DarkHorse Podcast
Why good science starts with questions others resist
The episode examines how inquiry survives political pressure, incomplete evidence, and the limits of what researchers can initially imagine.
Sep 16, 2026 · 1h 30m
American Alchemy with Jesse Michels
Retired admiral probes the ocean’s UAP frontier
The conversation tests what Navy encounters, classified programs, and unexplored seas can—and cannot—establish about unknown activity underwater.
Aug 24, 2026 · 2h 2m
American Alchemy with Jesse Michels
A parapsychologist tests the boundaries of consciousness
The conversation asks whether anomalous experiences deserve scientific investigation without confusing compelling stories with established evidence.
Aug 13, 2026 · 2h 50m
American Alchemy with Jesse Michels
Whistleblower links Langley sighting to hidden UFO programs
Dylan Borland’s account connects a reported military encounter to disputed claims about classified technology, retaliation, oversight, and support for whistleblowers.
Aug 5, 2026 · 3h 19m