Episode

Episode #453

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Skeptics with a K
Published
Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Alice looks at new press reports which claim ultra-processed foods may be driving an increase in bowel cancer in the under-50s. Meanwhile, Mike shouts into a microphone and Marsh goes to the Old Vic to watch Tom Stoppard's Arcadia. Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics . You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server . Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.