The Michael Shermer Show is a series of long-form conversations between Dr. Michael Shermer and leading scientists, philosophers, historians, scholars, writers and thinkers about the most important issues of our time.
The Michael Shermer Show
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The Michael Shermer Show is a series of long-form conversations between Dr. Michael Shermer and leading scientists, philosophers, historians, scholars, writers and thinkers about the most important issues of our time.
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Recent Episodes
September 15, 2026
Jared Diamond: How Much Can One Person Change History?
Michael Shermer interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond about how much history depends on specific individuals and their impact.
September 11, 2026
Why America Failed to Stop 9/11 | Gerald Posner & Michael Shermer
Journalist Gerald Posner and host Michael Shermer explore the critical security failures that allowed 9/11 to happen, revealing what the evidence shows about government secrecy and lessons learned.
September 9, 2026
Why Be Honest When Cheating Pays?
Philosopher Christian B. Miller discusses his book "The Honesty Crisis" with host Michael Shermer, exploring why people cheat when honesty is more rewarding.
949 total episodes available with 231 transcripts
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