Michael Marshall
@mrmmarsh.bsky.social
Project Director of Good Thinking Society
Editor of The Skeptic @skeptic.org.uk
President @merseyskeptics.bsky.social
Podcasts: The Know Rogan Experience, Skeptics with a K, Be Reasonable, a few of others.
Quasi journalist, sometime lecturer. He/Him.
Editor of The Skeptic @skeptic.org.uk
President @merseyskeptics.bsky.social
Podcasts: The Know Rogan Experience, Skeptics with a K, Be Reasonable, a few of others.
Quasi journalist, sometime lecturer. He/Him.
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Michael Marshall
@mrmmarsh.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Quick reminder for all the new folk, you can follow the events and podcasts and local community i co-run at @merseyskeptics.bsky.social, the UK’s finest skeptical conference over @qedcon.org, and regular original skeptical journalism where reason meets compassion at @skeptic.org.uk.
From the archives: Crop circle hoaxers on trial | Robin Allen
From the archives in 1992, Robin Allen delivers an on-the-spot report of a crop circle hoaxing competition.
From the archives in 1992, Robin Allen delivers an on-the-spot report of a crop circle hoaxing competition.
January 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM
From the archives: Crop circle hoaxers on trial | Robin Allen
From the archives in 1992, Robin Allen delivers an on-the-spot report of a crop circle hoaxing competition.
From the archives in 1992, Robin Allen delivers an on-the-spot report of a crop circle hoaxing competition.
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#0051 - Senator Rand Paul
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January 20, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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This episode is a perfect example of why @knowrogan.bsky.social exists. The media repeated the same story - 'Joe called ICE the Gestapo'. But they missed the point, because they didn't listen to the show. We listened, and it's clear that Joe is not "fully soured" on Trump - not remotely.
You've seen the headlines about Joe Rogan "blasting" Trump and ICE for their "Gestapo" tactics - but the media has it all wrong. Joe spent the majority of his interview with Rand Paul excusing and defending ICE and Trump.
Check out this weeks Know Rogan Experience for more.
Check out this weeks Know Rogan Experience for more.
January 20, 2026 at 11:01 AM
This episode is a perfect example of why @knowrogan.bsky.social exists. The media repeated the same story - 'Joe called ICE the Gestapo'. But they missed the point, because they didn't listen to the show. We listened, and it's clear that Joe is not "fully soured" on Trump - not remotely.
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My current position (open to persuasion) is that a ban is excessively restrictive and doesn't deal with the real issues that also affect over-16s. Products should be safe for everyone, with particular guardrails for groups of users if there are special circumstances.
I oppose a U-16 ban but I think a consultation is legitimate and far preferable to the kneejerk demands of Haidt-brained hysterics who want to copy a law Australia introduced literally last month
Downing St is poised to launch a consultation into social media restrictions on teenagers, here’s our scoop from Saturday’s FT:
www.ft.com/content/acbe...
www.ft.com/content/acbe...
January 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM
My current position (open to persuasion) is that a ban is excessively restrictive and doesn't deal with the real issues that also affect over-16s. Products should be safe for everyone, with particular guardrails for groups of users if there are special circumstances.
Controversy over Afro-Brazilian practices exposes the Brazilian alt-med glass ceiling | Carlos Orsi
Afro-Brazilian healing traditions are rightfully omitted from Brazilian healthcare systems - and other pseudoscientific treatments should be, too.
Afro-Brazilian healing traditions are rightfully omitted from Brazilian healthcare systems - and other pseudoscientific treatments should be, too.
January 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Controversy over Afro-Brazilian practices exposes the Brazilian alt-med glass ceiling | Carlos Orsi
Afro-Brazilian healing traditions are rightfully omitted from Brazilian healthcare systems - and other pseudoscientific treatments should be, too.
Afro-Brazilian healing traditions are rightfully omitted from Brazilian healthcare systems - and other pseudoscientific treatments should be, too.
Reposted by Michael Marshall
“Leave Greenland alone!”
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“Leave Greenland alone!”
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Man who has dinner with Nick Fuentes and whose government keeps using Nazi slogan or appointing people with Nazi tattoos pretends he cares about the safety of Jewish people.
January 18, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Man who has dinner with Nick Fuentes and whose government keeps using Nazi slogan or appointing people with Nazi tattoos pretends he cares about the safety of Jewish people.
This is an important episode, and one that shouldn’t be missed. Talk of Joe criticising ICE and Trump’s immigration enforcement completely miss the point, and the media repetition of that narrative does a disservice to their audience.
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Our analysis isn’t now for Patrons, and free from Tuesday.
The media this week was filled with reports Joe Rogan has departed from Trump over ICE acting as a modern Gestapo.
We looked at Joe’s whole conversation with Rand Paul, and found the media have it all wrong.
Check out the episode on Tuesday, or now for patrons.
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We looked at Joe’s whole conversation with Rand Paul, and found the media have it all wrong.
Check out the episode on Tuesday, or now for patrons.
www.patreon.com/posts/0051-r...
#0051 - Rand Paul [VIDEO] | The Know Rogan Experience Podcast
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January 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
This is an important episode, and one that shouldn’t be missed. Talk of Joe criticising ICE and Trump’s immigration enforcement completely miss the point, and the media repetition of that narrative does a disservice to their audience.
Our analysis isn’t now for Patrons, and free from Tuesday.
Our analysis isn’t now for Patrons, and free from Tuesday.
Honestly, it FIFA had any guts or backbone it would remove the US from this World Cup entirely, and restructure around more stadia in Mexico and Canada.
And, fuck it, Puerto Rico, since the US doesn’t recognise them as states.
But they won’t, as they just declared Trump their man of the year.
And, fuck it, Puerto Rico, since the US doesn’t recognise them as states.
But they won’t, as they just declared Trump their man of the year.
*whispers*
*hey, most of the world, you know we should boycott the Olympics and the World Cup, right*
*hey, most of the world, you know we should boycott the Olympics and the World Cup, right*
January 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Honestly, it FIFA had any guts or backbone it would remove the US from this World Cup entirely, and restructure around more stadia in Mexico and Canada.
And, fuck it, Puerto Rico, since the US doesn’t recognise them as states.
But they won’t, as they just declared Trump their man of the year.
And, fuck it, Puerto Rico, since the US doesn’t recognise them as states.
But they won’t, as they just declared Trump their man of the year.
Reposted by Michael Marshall
One half of the Special Relationship needs to go to the bookshop pronto
January 17, 2026 at 5:58 PM
One half of the Special Relationship needs to go to the bookshop pronto
The party that ran on protecting women in youth sports are killing women on the streets and cancelling youth sports.
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation has canceled youth sports because ICE is terrorizing our community
January 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The party that ran on protecting women in youth sports are killing women on the streets and cancelling youth sports.
The Skeptic Podcast – Episode 047
Featuring articles from Dave Hahn (August 2024), Deborah Hyde (June 2021), Aaron Rabinowitz (April 2022), and Mark Williams (July 2012).
Featuring articles from Dave Hahn (August 2024), Deborah Hyde (June 2021), Aaron Rabinowitz (April 2022), and Mark Williams (July 2012).
January 16, 2026 at 11:38 AM
The Skeptic Podcast – Episode 047
Featuring articles from Dave Hahn (August 2024), Deborah Hyde (June 2021), Aaron Rabinowitz (April 2022), and Mark Williams (July 2012).
Featuring articles from Dave Hahn (August 2024), Deborah Hyde (June 2021), Aaron Rabinowitz (April 2022), and Mark Williams (July 2012).
Reposted by Michael Marshall
Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 3: The value of adversarial collaborations | Chris French
Two small trials failed to prove precognitive dreaming was real – so why, when analysing their results together, did a significant result emerge?
www.skeptic.org.uk/2026/01/expl...
Two small trials failed to prove precognitive dreaming was real – so why, when analysing their results together, did a significant result emerge?
www.skeptic.org.uk/2026/01/expl...
Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 3: The value of adversarial collaborations - The Skeptic
Two small trials failed to prove lucid dreaming was real – so why, when analysing their results together, did a significant result emerge?
www.skeptic.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 3: The value of adversarial collaborations | Chris French
Two small trials failed to prove precognitive dreaming was real – so why, when analysing their results together, did a significant result emerge?
www.skeptic.org.uk/2026/01/expl...
Two small trials failed to prove precognitive dreaming was real – so why, when analysing their results together, did a significant result emerge?
www.skeptic.org.uk/2026/01/expl...
Reposted by Michael Marshall
Maybe it’s just my Jewish heritage but I think it’s morally acceptable to stop Nazis from taking people to death camps. It’s what I wish folks had done for my extended family.
SCOOP from Douglas Macmillan
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
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Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Maybe it’s just my Jewish heritage but I think it’s morally acceptable to stop Nazis from taking people to death camps. It’s what I wish folks had done for my extended family.
Reposted by Michael Marshall
🧵Another murder on Trump's hands.
The cause of death was asphyxia due to neck and chest compression.
They literally choked this Cuban man to death.
The cause of death was asphyxia due to neck and chest compression.
They literally choked this Cuban man to death.
ICE detainee's death will likely be ruled a homicide: report
The medical examiner's office of El Paso County, Texas, will likely rule the death of a 55-year-old Cuban Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee a homicide.According to The Washington Post, Gera...
www.rawstory.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:39 AM
🧵Another murder on Trump's hands.
The cause of death was asphyxia due to neck and chest compression.
They literally choked this Cuban man to death.
The cause of death was asphyxia due to neck and chest compression.
They literally choked this Cuban man to death.
Reposted by Michael Marshall
Who are the “two US officials” and why would CBS give them anonymity when they are just putting something out there that DHS and ICE obviously wants put out. Who are these “US officials” and why are they granted anonymity???
January 14, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Who are the “two US officials” and why would CBS give them anonymity when they are just putting something out there that DHS and ICE obviously wants put out. Who are these “US officials” and why are they granted anonymity???
The Daily Mail guide to twisting the facts on vehicle emissions | Brian Eggo
A recent study on vehicle emissions in London drove positive headlines in all, but the Daily Mail used all of their creativity to spin it into a political attack.
A recent study on vehicle emissions in London drove positive headlines in all, but the Daily Mail used all of their creativity to spin it into a political attack.
January 14, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The Daily Mail guide to twisting the facts on vehicle emissions | Brian Eggo
A recent study on vehicle emissions in London drove positive headlines in all, but the Daily Mail used all of their creativity to spin it into a political attack.
A recent study on vehicle emissions in London drove positive headlines in all, but the Daily Mail used all of their creativity to spin it into a political attack.
We are back for the third series! Kicking off with Joe's 2024 pre-election interview with JD Vance.
If you like the show, and if you think that analysing harmful misinformation from the world's biggest podcast platform is useful in 2026, consider supporting us - from as little as $1 per episode.
If you like the show, and if you think that analysing harmful misinformation from the world's biggest podcast platform is useful in 2026, consider supporting us - from as little as $1 per episode.
The Know Rogan Experience Podcast #0050 - JD Vance
Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello return for season three, to break down Joe's October 2024 interview with JD Vance during his run for Vice President.
AUDIO - www.knowrogan.com/0050-jd-vance/
VIDEO - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hitj...
Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello return for season three, to break down Joe's October 2024 interview with JD Vance during his run for Vice President.
AUDIO - www.knowrogan.com/0050-jd-vance/
VIDEO - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hitj...
#0050 - JD Vance
Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello break down Joe's October 2024 interview with JD Vance Main Toolbox Clips used under fair use from JRE show #2221 Listen to our …
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January 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
We are back for the third series! Kicking off with Joe's 2024 pre-election interview with JD Vance.
If you like the show, and if you think that analysing harmful misinformation from the world's biggest podcast platform is useful in 2026, consider supporting us - from as little as $1 per episode.
If you like the show, and if you think that analysing harmful misinformation from the world's biggest podcast platform is useful in 2026, consider supporting us - from as little as $1 per episode.
From the archives: The Science of Miracles and the many sides of nature | Eric Stockton
From the archives in 1992, Eric Stockton, former editor of The Scottish Humanist, looks at modern science, and what constitutes a miracle.
From the archives in 1992, Eric Stockton, former editor of The Scottish Humanist, looks at modern science, and what constitutes a miracle.
January 13, 2026 at 12:17 PM
From the archives: The Science of Miracles and the many sides of nature | Eric Stockton
From the archives in 1992, Eric Stockton, former editor of The Scottish Humanist, looks at modern science, and what constitutes a miracle.
From the archives in 1992, Eric Stockton, former editor of The Scottish Humanist, looks at modern science, and what constitutes a miracle.
Reposted by Michael Marshall
greatest steam update of all time, because of one unnecessary detail
January 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
greatest steam update of all time, because of one unnecessary detail
Reposted by Michael Marshall
“Deepfake child pornography is fine as long as only adults get to see it” is a curious place for the modern Conservative Party to find itself, but here we are
January 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
“Deepfake child pornography is fine as long as only adults get to see it” is a curious place for the modern Conservative Party to find itself, but here we are
I had to look this up to make sure it wasn’t a prank. Jesus Christ.
Ukip have submitted a new logo and slogan to the Electoral Commission, swapping the £ pound sterling symbol for a cross, that looks very much like it is modelled on the Iron Cross used by Prussia & Germany 1871-1918 and Hitler's Nazi regime from 1933-45
January 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
I had to look this up to make sure it wasn’t a prank. Jesus Christ.
The Humanist Enabling Life Project – supporting victims of sharia attacks | Leo Igwe
The Humanist Enabling Life Project is a compassionate response to sharia amputations, murder, and other faith-based abuses in Nigeria.
The Humanist Enabling Life Project is a compassionate response to sharia amputations, murder, and other faith-based abuses in Nigeria.
January 12, 2026 at 10:07 AM
The Humanist Enabling Life Project – supporting victims of sharia attacks | Leo Igwe
The Humanist Enabling Life Project is a compassionate response to sharia amputations, murder, and other faith-based abuses in Nigeria.
The Humanist Enabling Life Project is a compassionate response to sharia amputations, murder, and other faith-based abuses in Nigeria.
Reposted by Michael Marshall
Can the BBC please circulate this memo asap, word for word:
When populists talk about preserving culture, they mean race. They are talking about preserving white skin and "whiteness" as they define it. Stop being dumb.
When populists talk about preserving culture, they mean race. They are talking about preserving white skin and "whiteness" as they define it. Stop being dumb.
January 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Can the BBC please circulate this memo asap, word for word:
When populists talk about preserving culture, they mean race. They are talking about preserving white skin and "whiteness" as they define it. Stop being dumb.
When populists talk about preserving culture, they mean race. They are talking about preserving white skin and "whiteness" as they define it. Stop being dumb.