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The Jordan Harbinger Show

854: Fireworks | Skeptical Sunday

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Jordan Harbinger

Education, Science, Business

4.812.3K Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Fireworks cause pollution and health risks while disturbing veterans and pets. On this Skeptical Sunday with David C. Smalley, can we find alternatives?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and comedian and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:
  • Studies have shown that fireworks have negative effects on human health and the environment as they release toxic metals and contribute to air and water pollution.
  • The noise from fireworks can be extremely distressing for combat veterans, individuals with PTSD, and pets, leading to anxiety, panic attacks, and even running away.
  • Fireworks-related fires cause significant property damage and pose a risk to both people and wildlife.
  • Fireworks regulations are fragmented and challenging to enforce, and there are political and monetary pushbacks against stricter regulations thanks to moneyed interests (like fireworks manufacturers) lobbying lawmakers.
  • One 21st-century solution to overcome these negatives is the use of drones for aerial displays, which are quieter, more environmentally friendly, and can still provide a visually stunning experience.
  • Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!
  • Connect with David at his website, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and make sure to check out The David C. Smalley Podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts! If you like to get out of your house and catch live comedy, keep an eye on David's tour dates here and text David directly at (424) 306-0798 for tickets when he comes to your town!

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0:21.7

Welcome to the show, I'm Jordan Harbinger. And this is Skeptical Sunday,

0:25.2

a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where fact checker and comedian David C. Smolley and I

0:30.1

break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up and debunk common

0:34.4

misconceptions. Topics such as why the Olympics are kind of a sham, why food,

0:38.4

expiration dates are total nonsense, why tipping makes absolutely no sense, recycling,

0:43.0

band foods, toothpaste, chemtrails, and a whole lot more. Normally on The Jordan Harbinger Show,

0:47.4

we decode the stories, secrets, and skills of the world's most fascinating people and turn

0:51.1

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

0:55.6

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0:59.7

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