Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
The Reality Check
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453 episodes
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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
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Publishing Since
3/29/2014
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
TRC #735: Why Is Superman Dressed Like That? + Europe Heat Deaths vs. US Gun Deaths
Host Adam discusses Superman's iconic costume evolution while guest Darren examines Europe's heat deaths versus US gun deaths.
June 15, 2026
TRC #734: AI Privacy Threats + Goodhart's Law and Fast Food Order Status Screens
Host Darren analyzes AI privacy threats and Adam explores why fast food order screens are inaccurate due to Goodhart's Law in this interview.
June 2, 2026
TRC #733: What Did Dinosaurs Sound Like? + Book Review: Chokepoints by Edward Fishman
Host Adam and guest Edward Fishman explore dinosaur vocalizations and the strategic use of economic sanctions in this insightful interview.
453 total episodes available with 29 transcripts
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This podcast updates weekly.
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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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