The Phil Ferguson Show

I join the Tom & Cecil in their pot filled studio in Chicago. We promptly solve all of the worlds problems and crush religion. Lyz Liddell the Executive Director of the Reason Rally joins us for some amazing announcements! Investing Skeptically topic - The long term effects of under performance.

Helaine Olen is the author of "Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry" and "The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated" We talk about many secrets of the investment world. Investing skeptically segment - Back door ROTH IRA.

Guest Dan Fincke author of the blog Camels with Hammers. We talk about philosophy, religion and finding your way out. The investing skeptically segment covers BDC's - Business Development Companies. You can lose 11% or more just to buy in!

Special guest is Leighann Lord. She has been doing stand up comedy for many years and has been seen on: ABC, Lifetime, Comedy Central, HBO, VH1 and many more channels. She talks about her book and her TV show with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Investing Skeptically - Free stock picks, the value of stock analysts and phone scams.

We have two guests today. Cory Johnston tells us about his conference in Regina Canada (fyi... The unholy trinity will be there). We also have Gayle Jordan the new Executive Director for Recovering From Religion. Investing Skeptically - China part 2 and non traded REITs. Look out for large broker fees!

Bryce Blankenagel Joins the show to talk about his podcast "Naked Mormonism". We learn secrets about the one true religion. Investing Skeptically, discussion on Target Date Funds. Also, special song from Darlene McBride!

Interview with Dan Arel. He is the author of the new book "Parenting Without God". He also has a blog called "Danthropology". Investing Skeptically: Lotteries and Mutual Fund Performance.

Guest Ed Brayton tells us about his blog "Dispatches From the Culture Wars" and his recent trip to a Donald Trump rally! Investing Skeptically - performance of bonds and the S&P 500 for 2015. Also, market performance for 1, 3, 5, and 10 years!

Today's guest is Baba Brinkman. He combines Hip Hop and science. His new album is "The Rap Guide to Evolution". Investing Skeptically segmant - 50% commission on your investments? and Newly proposed Fiduciary rule that can change the industry.

Lyz Liddell joins us to talk about the Secular Student Alliance, The Secular Media Group Fundraiser and Her new job as Executive Director of The Reason Rally! Investing Skeptically segment - The FED increases The Federal Funds Rate by 0.25.

Rebecca survived a tornado that destroyed her house and then outed herself as an atheist on national TV via a Wolf Blitzer interview. Investing Skeptically - Long term stock market investing. Data since 1928. ROTH IRA vs. Traditional IRA.

Ellery Schempp joins us to discuss the famous 1963 US Supreme Court ruling in "Abington School District v. Schempp". The court decided 8-1 that public school sponsored bible reading was unconstitutional. Investing Skeptically - IRA and ROTH IRA 2015 contribution limits.

Lance Dodes joins us to discuss the history and success rate of Alcoholics Anonymous. His new book is called "The Sober Truth". Investing Skeptically - Annuity Kickbacks cost investors $17 Billion a year according to a new report issued by Elizabeth Warren. Listen and learn how it works.

Our guest is Jonny Zavant and he tells us all about being a mentalist and his time working with The Amazing James Randi. Investing Skeptically topic - Reverse Mortgages explained.

Guest - Jeffrey Tayler. A regular writer for The Atlantic http://www.theatlantic.com/author/jeffrey-tayler/ and Salon http://www.salon.com/writer/jeffrey_tayler/ Author of several books http://www.amazon.com/Jeffrey-Tayler/e/B000APU276/ref =sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1447090383&sr=1-2 Talks about his newest... Topless Jihadis http://www.amazon.com/Topless-Jihadis-Inside-Provocative-Activist-ebook/dp/B0...

Peter Boghossian joins us and explains how you can use street epistemology to help free people from the delusion of faith. http://peterboghossian.com/ @peterboghossian Investing Skeptically - Should I keep my pension or take the lump sum! http://polarisfinancialplanning.com/

Shelley Segal joins us and plays a new song live! She also tells us about upcoming show dates. You can get here music here.... http://shelleysegal.bandcamp.com/ or on Amazon. This is here home page http://www.shelleysegal.com/ You can follow here on Twitter @ShelleySegal Investing Skeptically topic - What percent do I need to save per year?

Jon Collins joins us from the buckle of the bible belt. He set up a table at a local festival and tells us what happens next! Investing Skeptically - 2015 q3 Market update. Information about performance and the results you could be getting.

Cara Santa Maria joins us to talk about all the work she is doing. Good discussion on GMO and science. Also discussed the rise of the 'Nones". Investing Skeptically topic - New mutual fund that pays 1% cash per month.

Investing Skeptically topic - The Power of Gold. We talk to Rosco from "The Rosco Show". Also, Gleb Tsipursky. Gleb in an Assistant Professor of History at The Ohio State University and he runs the organization Intentional insights.

Pulitzer prize nominee Gerald Posner talks about the Vatican Bank. Murder, mystery and scandals that will amaze you.

Welcome Pat and Cristina from the podcast "The Reality Check". It is one of my favorite shows and they will discuss the show and the shroud of Turin. Investing Skeptically - Donald Trump vs. the S&P 500 Index. Did the Donald beat the market?

Seth Andrews is the creator of "The Thinking Atheist" podcast, website and YouTube Channel. We talk about those projects and his time as a christian. We also discuss his new book "Sacred Cows". Investing Skeptically Topic - "The Cushion". How to protect assets and cash flow in retirement.

Guest is Armin Navabi. He is the founder of Atheist Republic and author of the book "Why There is No God". Investing Skeptically topic - The value of a used car!

Jim Helton joins us to discuss the fun he has had with the Gideons in the past and now with Abstinence-Only Sex Education in the state of Kentucky. Wait until you hear about the top 10 ways to avoid pregnancy. Investing Skeptically topic - Long Term Care Insurance.