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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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In June of this year, the Jamaican parliament tabled legislation under the Criminal Justice Act (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) which made it a criminal offence to be associated with gangs. The most controversial portion of the... more
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The team of Yardie Skeptics Radio will tackles the issue of LGBT advocacy in Jamaica head on and iry to answer the question of whether Jamaican LGBT advocacy has a guiding philosophy and how well that guiding philosophy is... more
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Does a "good man" necessarily have to be a "God-fearing" man? Why do conventional notions of masculinity in the Caribbean depend so heavily on "divine" ordinance? Is there any way to define the "role" of a man without any appeal... more
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Do you know someone who is in a cult? Were you ever in a cult once? Are you in a cult right now? Well, don't accept any Kool Aid until you've listened to this episode as we delve into the harmful effects of cult membership on the... more
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Is there a connection between skepticism, critical thinking, and economic development? Can Jamaica pray its way out of economic stagnation? How does religion/superstition enhance or hinder economic progress, and what is the... more
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Special guest: Dr. Karen Carpenter, clinical psychologist and sexologist. Also featuring in this episode: a chat with Mandisa Thomas on the recently held Blackout Secular Rally in NY; and also a chat with David Ince and Joy... more
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Why hasn't Jamaican Creole been offically recognized as a language in Jamaica? Why do many Jamaicans continue to dismiss the idea of bilingual instruction in our schools, as a means of mastering BOTH Jamaican Creole and... more
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Special guests will be Taitu Heron and Lloyd D'Aguilar. This show is hosted by two of Jamaica's most outspoken secular humanists - Clive Forrester, linguist and professor at York University in Toronto, and Hilaire Sobers, human rights lawyer... more
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Main topic: Religion and Misogyny; exploring the intersectionalities of religion, homophobia, and misogyny Special guests: Alison Irvine-Sobers, Yvonne McCalla Sobers, Sharon Smith and Damien Marcus Williams This show is hosted by two... more
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Special guests - married couples: Maurice Tomlinson & Tom Decker and Asa DeMatteo & Thom Brady Also to appear on this episode: Shirley Anderson Fletcher, author of The Dance of Difference: http://www.danceofdifference.com/... more
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