Mental Forays Into the Radical Center
This week we look at antiscientific biases, how politics on both the left and the right can influence them, and why medical masks have become a political statement in America. Continue reading 07.13.20. Antiscience: The Truth Behind the Mask
As the media begins to speculate about the origins of the coronavirus outbreak, we analyze and compare contrasting views expressed by U.S. Intelligence and the scientific community. Continue reading 05.11.20. Spy Claims
This week, spy games ensue as intelligence agencies are pressed by American politicians to dig up information from foreign sources on the coronavirus. Continue reading 05.05.20. Spy vs. Sci
This week we look at doctors and medical professionals who are laying out a strategic plan to combat COVID-19, and the timescale for producing an effective vaccine. Continue reading 04.27.20. Project Manhattan
This week Bernie and Obama endorse Biden, while a controversial series of emails dubbed “Red Dawn” illustrates America’s slow response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading 04.13.20. Red Dawn
This week we look at U.S. intelligence reports indicating that China is concealing information on the coronavirus, ever-changing reports about the use of medical masks, and other bad or conflicting information in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading 04.06.20. Deadly Nonsense
As Washington passes the CARES Act, buying time for Americans who are out of work and stuck at home, we look at the economic effects of the pandemic situation, and the usual partisan spin presented by politicians and the media. Continue reading 03.31.20: Buying Time
As the coronavirus pandemic situation continues we look at “flattening the curve” and speak with people in affected areas like New York, and look at partisanship in Washington that could be harmful to Americans in need. Continue reading 03.23.20. Flattening the Curve
As the 2020 COVI-19 pandemic continues, we look at human psychology in response to the spread of the coronavirus and “social distancing.” Continue reading 03.18.20. Social Distancing
On this edition we look at the latest developments with the COVID-19 coronavirus, as the World Health Organization announces the virus has reached pandemic scale. Continue reading 03.10.20. Infodemic: COVID-19
As Election 2020 continues, former President Obama is keeping quiet as an increasingly divisive group of Democratic candidates fight for the nomination. Continue reading 02.25.20. Silence is Golden
This week, political hijinks in advance of the Iowa Caucus leads to a Democratic Debacle, and Double Trouble as the New York Times endorses two candidates. Continue reading 01.23.20. Two’s Company