What is Gnosticism?

It's an open secret that not everything is as it seems in the world of diplomacy -- a great many individuals operate with some degree of subterfuge and invisibility. So what happens when things go wrong, and these often disturbing, unseen things become visible? Tonight's story ta ... Show More

Make no mistake -- being a farmer is hard work. Farming outfits often have to carry a huge amount of risk from one season to the next, and any number of things may ruin their prospects, from unexpected weather, market volatility and so on. To mitigate these dangers, world governm ... Show More

Australia is astonished as a full one-third of all residents of Tuvalu apply for the new, limited 'climate visa,' sparking concerns about the future of islands nations amid the global sea level rising. Chinese manufacturers are in hot water over an international scheme to flood m ... Show More

There are lots of conspiracy theories about Freemasons, but how much do you really know about this secretive order? In this episode, Josh and Chuck take a comprehensive look at the origins, history, practices, beliefs and famous figures of Freemasonry. Learn more about your ad-ch ... Show More

The Freemasons' secretive nature tends to provoke speculation and conspiracy theories, but Molly and Cristen are more interested in the group's gender dynamics. Can women join this traditionally fraternal order? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www ... Show More

Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?Looking for a link we mentioned? Find it here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesIn this intimate interview, Michael Shermer explores how conspiracy theories undermine objective truth or the generally accepted scientific, material ... Show More

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The Church of the SubGenius is a religion, but really a parody of religion. Learn all about this group of weirdo outsiders in today's episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

H.P. Lovecraft's strange, elaborate stories and mythologies have inspired a devoted following. Join Josh and Chuck -- and a special guest -- as they discuss Lovecraft's most famous creation, the "Necronomicon," in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choi ... Show More

Thursday's A&G features Planned Assasination, Trying Testimony, McMuffin Squish, and Pig Nipples. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Hour 3 of A&G features Joe's rant on having honest scientific discussions. Plus, why the news cycle doesn't matter. And Ward Connerly talks about Prop16 and the Dreams TikTok guy talks to Mick Fleetwood. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee ... Show More

Something spooky was born on the American frontier in the mid-19th century: the idea that people’s personalities survive death and that some gifted individuals can communicate with them. It developed into a religion that some still practice today. Learn more about your ad-choices ... Show More

Cults are conventionally understood to be unestablished, non-mainstream religious groups that follow a single leader. So what does it take to be the leader? Tune in as Josh and Chuck take a closer look at cults. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork ... Show More