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Yardie Skeptics

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A lively talk show dealing with themes of skepticism, critical thinking, science, secularism, and public affairs from the perspective of two Jamaican "Yardies": Clive Forrester and Hilaire Sobers.

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What does Jamaica have to lose from the decriminalization of marijuana/ganga for personal use? Why does ganga continue to be vilified despite the volumes of scientific research which have demonstrated its medicinal value? Are there any... more
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What's the deal with healthcare these days? Is Jamaican healthcare equipped to deal with the increasing rate of lifestyle illnesses such as diabetes and obesity caused from mimicking North American habits? Is free public healthcare a... more
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One the one hand, technology seems to have a fair amount of saturation in Jamaica - most persons have access to the internet, social networking is pervasive, and an astronomical amount of pings are sent each day. So why... more
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Why do we still believe in ghosts? How is it that today in the 21st century belief in a supernatural realm which runs parallel to our world still persist? Is it simply wilful ignorance, lack of education, or are we hard-wired for magical thinking? Is... more
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What is the status of HIV stigma in the Caribbean? Do myths and misconceptions still abound about the disease? Have there been any breakthroughs in terms of reversing the epidemic or a vaccination? How are things looking on the global... more
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How serious is domestic violence in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region? Does the idea that a victim of domestic violence somehow "deserves it" still linger? Do cultural assumptions like this serve to desensitize communities to the... more
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Can there be any REAL reparations for the Atlantic trading in enslaved Africans? If the enslaved Africans lost more than economic autonomy, why is reparations always framed in economic terms? Who exactly should be paying the... more
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Welcome to the new Yardie Skeptic feature this Sunday, September 29th, and every 5th Sunday when we Listen to Our Listeners! What do YOU want us to talk about this Sunday? Is there a topic in secularism, science, critical thought... more
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Episode 16: Is it Possible to be Gay and Christian? On the one hand there is the Christian stance which makes it clear that homosexuality is an abomination in the sight of God and on the other hand is another Christian stance which makes it... more
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What's the deal with "moderate" Christians? They distance themselves from the conservatives by claiming that they're not ideologically driven and instead support liberalism, but enable the fundamentalists by either keeping silent or failing to... more
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