Skeptics in the Pub: Benjamin Radford March 27, 2006

Benjamin Radford is an investigator and managing editor of two science magazines, The Skeptical Inquirer and the Spanish-language Pensar. He has written over 300 articles on various topics, including urban legends, mass hysteria, mysterious creatures, and media criticism. He is author of three books: Hoaxes, Myths, and Manias: Why We Need Critical Thinking (co-authored with Bob Bartholomew); Media Mythmakers: How Journalists, Activists, and Advertisers Mislead Us; and Lake Monster Mysteries (co-authored with Joe Nickell). Radford has appeared on numerous programs including on The Discovery Channel, CNN, National Geographic Television, the Learning Channel, and MTV.

Applying Science to the Paranormal: The Case of Psychic Detectives
Some people absolutely believe in psychics, while others dismiss them as ridiculous. Yet basically these are empirical, testable claims: Either psychics have the powers they claim, or they do not. These are not matters of opinion or belief, but of fact and evidence. Success or failure of psychic powers is especially clear in the case of psychic detectives.