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Squawk Global is a podcast giving parrots a global voice.As parrots have risen in online fame, we’ve all seen the beauty and the joy, but we’ve also seen the crisis it can fuel. Impulse buying, misinformation, overwhelmed rescues, and birds paying the price.This show is our commitment to do better.We sit down with rescues, vets, educators, and creators for real conversations about parrot health, behavior, enrichment, and responsible ownership. No fluff. No fantasy. Just the truth, the lessons, and the stories that help birds live safer, happier lives.If you love parrots and want to be part...

Emily Unleashed: A Critical Thinking Show for The Broken Science Initiative Critical thinking is in the toilet. Americans, lacking the will to challenge conventional wisdom, are blindly deferring more and more autonomy to perceived authorities. Curiosity and a healthy rebellious attitude, once a mainstay in the American zeitgeist, are now perceived as dangerous traits. Individuals who challenge authority face dire consequences including public humiliation, private isolation, job loss, and excommunication from their peer-groups. If we're to have any hope of returning to a nation of innovators, ...