Episode 0004: I Hate Science
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Sam expresses his disdain for science, the failure rate for standardized testing in Texas is revealed, oral sex may be a problem, more shitty parent alerts, and a warning about squirrels and the Black Death.
Show notes Are We There Yet Podcast Episode 0004–I Hate Science
Total Run Time: 38:09
00:00
Introduction
00:15
Deadly microwave popcorn. Link to article.
02:00
Craigslist job opportunities…crime scene cleanup.
03:00
Vaccinations and suspected link to autism. Many parents nowadays choose not to vaccinate and we are starting to see a return of childhood ilnesses that haven’t been around for years. On the flip side, scientists are inconsistent in their findings and so contribute to parental confusion. Articles referenced: here and here.
05:30
Kim is a mutant.
06:40
HPV vaccination..new and untested in children. TX controversy as governor attempts to make it mandatory. Contradictory articles here and here.
09:00
HPV and oral sex risks.
10:23
Scientific study on falling.
10:30
Slight diversion as we discuss Kim’s broken pinkie toe.
13:15
Back on track to the study on falling.
15:39
Maybe scientists suck because we’re getting stupider. Alarming statistics from this year’s TAKS test. (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills)
18:30
Do the TAKS scores really mean anything in the long run? Are kids being allowed to graduate despite failing? Is the test really consistent and does it measure academic achievement accurately?
24:40
Stupid adults make a poor example for kids.
26:20
Anecdote on something stupid our very bright child did.
28:26
Blame it on Dad. Childhood obesity caused by father’s who are disengaged. See article here.
32:46
Squirrels..cute little fuzzy critters…are carrying and spreading the black plaque.
Antibiotics can treat it but parent’s are bad about abusing antibiotic use. So are we creating a superplague?
34:41
How to get rid of the squirrels.
36:00
We’re outta here..next episode is Rat Tales of Dooommm
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