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The Reality Check

Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.

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TRC #407: Panelists Disagreeing Mashup - Geeks and glasses + 0.9999 = 1? + Bike Helmet Safety

TRC #407: Panelists Disagreeing Mashup - Geeks and glasses + 0.9999 = 1? + Bike Helmet Safety

4 Jul 2016

47mins

Ranked #2

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TRC #392: Is 4K TV Worth It? + Is Trump Really A Good Businessman?

TRC #392: Is 4K TV Worth It? + Is Trump Really A Good Businessman?

This week, Adam takes an in-depth look into 4K resolution TVs and whether taking the plunge is worth it. Next, Darren ex... Read more

12 Mar 2016

27mins

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TRC #428: Truffle Oil + The Science Of Idiocracy + Paid Sick Leave

TRC #428: Truffle Oil + The Science Of Idiocracy + Paid Sick Leave

Pat starts things off by digging for the truth about truffle oil. Next, Adam looks into the science behind the movie ‘Id... Read more

16 Dec 2016

27mins

Ranked #4

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TRC #454: Gas Pump Icon + Himalayan Salt Lamps + Why Do We Cook At 350 Degrees?

TRC #454: Gas Pump Icon + Himalayan Salt Lamps + Why Do We Cook At 350 Degrees?

On this week’s show, Darren takes a closer look at the fuel icon on your car’s dashboard. Adam channels his skepticism i... Read more

17 Jun 2017

23mins

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TRC #500: Segments That Were True + Name That: Spot The Fake

TRC #500: Segments That Were True + Name That: Spot The Fake

The Reality Check celebrates its 500th episode in style! First the crew looks back on segment topics that sounded fishy ... Read more

25 May 2018

38mins

Ranked #6

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TRC #286: Review Of 'Moral Tribes' + Bribing Kids and Grades + Three Felonies A Day?

TRC #286: Review Of 'Moral Tribes' + Bribing Kids and Grades + Three Felonies A Day?

Episode 286 is here!    First the gang discusses the book 'Moral Tribes' by Joshua Greene.   Next Elan looks into whethe... Read more

1 Mar 2014

44mins

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TRC #456: Anonymous vs NASA + The Matilda Effect + Wonder Woman Pay Gap?

TRC #456: Anonymous vs NASA + The Matilda Effect + Wonder Woman Pay Gap?

Happy Canada Day Checkers! This week, Adam looks into a claim by Anonymous making headlines that NASA is about to announ... Read more

1 Jul 2017

29mins

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TRC #499: Yanny vs Laurel + Video Compression ft Dr. Stuart Robbins + Do You Have Genghis Khan DNA?

TRC #499: Yanny vs Laurel + Video Compression ft Dr. Stuart Robbins + Do You Have Genghis Khan DNA?

This week, the crew (minus Adam) come at you live from TRC Studio in Toronto! Cristina takes a poll of Checkers ahead of... Read more

19 May 2018

36mins

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TRC #469: Can A Computer Program Tell If Someone Is Gay? + Name That: World’s Largest + Nuclear Myths

TRC #469: Can A Computer Program Tell If Someone Is Gay? + Name That: World’s Largest + Nuclear Myths

On this week’s show, Adam looks into an article suggesting that deep neural networks are more accurate than humans at de... Read more

7 Oct 2017

30mins

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TRC #435: Do We Live In A Black Hole + The Drake Equation + Solar Flares Vs Earth’s Magnetic Field With Dr. Stuart Robbins

TRC #435: Do We Live In A Black Hole + The Drake Equation + Solar Flares Vs Earth’s Magnetic Field With Dr. Stuart Robbins

The Reality Check crew joins forces with Exposing PseudoAstronomy for a special crossover show this week! First up, Darr... Read more

3 Feb 2017

26mins

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TRC #464: Glyphosate In Food? + Average Female & Male Interests Differ? + Is Laughter The Best Medicine?

TRC #464: Glyphosate In Food? + Average Female & Male Interests Differ? + Is Laughter The Best Medicine?

Pat digs into a listener request about a report that found ‘ALARMING’ amounts of the herbicide glyphosate in food. Next,... Read more

26 Aug 2017

27mins

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TRC #436: Applied Kinesiology + Japanese Tourists & Northern Lights? + Coconut Oil

TRC #436: Applied Kinesiology + Japanese Tourists & Northern Lights? + Coconut Oil

On this week’s show, Adam gives us the rub on whether applied kinesiology is a legitimate practice. Cristina takes a clo... Read more

11 Feb 2017

24mins

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TRC #386: Planet 9 with Dr. Stuart Robbins + Lettuce Worse Than Bacon? + Cats vs Cucumbers

TRC #386: Planet 9 with Dr. Stuart Robbins + Lettuce Worse Than Bacon? + Cats vs Cucumbers

Ahoy, Checkers! With all the hype about a potential new planet discovery named “Planet 9”, we thought it would be good t... Read more

30 Jan 2016

46mins

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TRC #433: Fingerprint Theft From Selfies? + Revisiting Celebrity Death Stats + The Birthday Paradox

TRC #433: Fingerprint Theft From Selfies? + Revisiting Celebrity Death Stats + The Birthday Paradox

Pat kicks off this week’s show with a touchy news item making the rounds claiming hackers can steal our fingerprints fro... Read more

21 Jan 2017

27mins

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TRC #459: Mashup: High Fidelity Music Players + Puff The Magic Dragon Vs Pot + Perfect Pitch

TRC #459: Mashup: High Fidelity Music Players + Puff The Magic Dragon Vs Pot + Perfect Pitch

Pat and Cristina bring you a music themed mashup! First Pat sets the tone with a segment on high fidelity audio players ... Read more

21 Jul 2017

36mins

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TRC #457: Perception Of Force + Name That: Food Edition + Does It Always Rain On Canada Day?

TRC #457: Perception Of Force + Name That: Food Edition + Does It Always Rain On Canada Day?

This week the crew is joined once again by ‘Physics Commando’ Barry Panas who challenges us to think about the labels we... Read more

8 Jul 2017

37mins

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TRC #387: Zika Virus + Wisdom Teeth Removal A Racket? + Battery Charging Myths

TRC #387: Zika Virus + Wisdom Teeth Removal A Racket? + Battery Charging Myths

With Adam and his antics enjoying the warmth of St. Lucia, the show must still go on! Darren breaks down the Zika virus ... Read more

6 Feb 2016

34mins

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TRC #467: Truth In Advertising Vs Goop + Boil Hot Or Cold Water? + Cuba And Classic Cars

TRC #467: Truth In Advertising Vs Goop + Boil Hot Or Cold Water? + Cuba And Classic Cars

This week Cristina tells us about a nonprofit called Truth in Advertising who have conducted an investigation into Gwyne... Read more

16 Sep 2017

25mins

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TRC #395: Tribeca vs Vaxxed + Double-Dipping + Tay: Microsoft’s AI “Racist” Chatbot + Energy-Infused Beauty Products

TRC #395: Tribeca vs Vaxxed + Double-Dipping + Tay: Microsoft’s AI “Racist” Chatbot + Energy-Infused Beauty Products

Darren kicks off the show with a quick panel discussion about Tribeca Film Festival’s decision to pull a controversial d... Read more

2 Apr 2016

32mins

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TRC #429: Is Barter The Origin Of Money? + More Trees Than Stars? + Snowflakes

TRC #429: Is Barter The Origin Of Money? + More Trees Than Stars? + Snowflakes

Special guest, Lars, gets things started by examining whether barter is the origin of money. Next, Pat looks into whethe... Read more

23 Dec 2016

25mins

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