Welcome to Skeptical Sunday. I'm your host, Jordan Harbinger. Today I'm here with Skeptical

Sunday co-host writer and researcher Mick Pell. On the Jordan Harbinger show, we decode the

stories, secrets, and skills of the world's most fascinating people and turn their wisdom into

practical advice that you can use to impact your own life and those around you.

Our mission is to help you become a better informed, more critical thinker.

During the week, we have long-form conversations with a variety of amazing folks,

from spies to CEOs, athletes, authors, thinkers, and performers.

On Sundays, though, we do Skeptical Sunday,

where a rotating guest co-host and I break down a topic you may have never thought about and debunk common misconceptions about that topic.

Topics like why the Olympics are kind of a sham, why tipping makes no sense, acupuncture,

astrology, recycling, diet pills, energy drinks, and more.

And if you're new to the show or you're looking for a handy way to tell your friends about it,

I suggest our episode starter packs.

These are a great place to tell your friends about it. I suggest our episode starter packs. These are a great

place to begin. There are collections of our favorite episodes on persuasion, negotiation,

psychology, disinformation, cyber warfare, crime and cults, and more to help new listeners get a

taste of everything we do here on the show. Just visit jordanharbinger.com slash start or search for us

in your Spotify app to get started. Today on the show, homeschooling.

Previously, the domain of creepy cults or super religious folks,

homeschooling has become a lot more mainstream over the past few decades,

especially as public schooling, namely here in the United States,

has gotten a pretty bad rap.

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