Witch Trials 101

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

Treefort Media & Touchy Feely Films

History, Society & Culture, Science

4.9 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2024

⏱️ 20 minutes

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🧙‍♀️🐈‍⬛🧪 What kind of mischief were the Windsor witches into? Were they shapeshifters? And what’s the deal with black cats? Professor Asma dives into the infamous stories of witchcraft and witch trials, exploring the dark, mysterious history behind them. The Professor sheds light on the use of Voodoo dolls within witchcraft, while also breaking down real-world, practical theories about the Salem Witch Trials—could lead poisoning have driven some of the hysteria? Plus, we tackle the big questions: Why do witch scares keep surfacing? Why are witches such easy scapegoats throughout history? Come by for a spellbinding discussion, and get ready to be bewitched! Paul Giamatti is a Golden Globe award winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. 🧙‍♀️🐈‍⬛🧪 ========= Make sure to follow us @chinwagpod 👉🏼 IG: https://www.instagram.com/chinwagpod/ Tik: https://www.tiktok.com/@chinwagpod Website: http://chinwagpod.fm YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chinwagpod Send your stories, Qs, or thoughts to 📧 questions [at] chinwagpod [dot] fm ========= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:16.7	Tickets in the basket.
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0:19.7	Sent.
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0:33.0	Thoughtful driving tips from Eso, number 16.
0:37.0	James is off to work.
0:38.0	As a qualified advanced driver, he's a stickler for good behavior on the road. So it's a bit odd that he's one of the 90% of people who drive to work on their own,
0:47.0	when he could easily car share with his colleague, Dave.
0:51.0	Think how many helpful hints. you could give Dave on his driving, James.
0:57.0	Car sharing with a colleague. That's thoughtful driving.
1:00.3	Eso.
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