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''Point of Inquiry'' is the radio show and flagship podcast of the Center for Inquiry, "a think tank promoting science, reason, and secular values in public policy and at the grass roots".〔This description appears at the beginning of most episodes.〕 Started in 2005, ''Point of Inquiry'' has consistently been ranked among the best science podcasts available in iTunes.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Top 50 Rated Podcasts 6/2010 - Society & Culture | Podcast Alley )〕 It has been celebrated for its guests and for the quality of its interviews.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Hot Needle of Inquiry )〕 Former guests include leading scientists, writers and public intellectuals such as Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Paul Krugman, Lisa Randall, Brian Greene, Oliver Sacks, Susan Jacoby, David Brin and Temple Grandin. ==Format== ''Point of Inquiry'' is recorded at the Center for Inquiry headquarters in Amherst, NY.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=About the Program | Center for Inquiry )〕 iTunes features over 200 free episodes of ''Point of Inquiry'', averaging 30 to 35 minutes in length, with each consisting of a long form interview with a high-profile guest from the worlds of scientific skepticism, science, academia, and philosophy. The show focuses on traditional topics in scientific skepticism, such as psychic investigations, alternative medicine, alleged extraterrestrial visitations, ghosts, and cryptozoology. It also covers current events and public policy. The inaugural episode featured an interview with CFI founder Paul Kurtz, who spoke about the incompatibility of science and religion. In July 2012, ''Point of Inquiry'' produced their first video episode featuring Michael De Dora, Ed Brayton, Jessica Ahlquist, and Jamie Kilstein.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title= Point of Inquiry In Studio: Chris Mooney Talks to Jamie Kilstein, Ed Brayton, and More.| Center for Inquiry )〕 Previously, Chris Mooney hosted half of the shows with the balance split between the other hosts.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Center for Inquiry Announces Three New Hosts for its Popular Podcast, ‘Point of Inquiry’ | Center for Inquiry )〕 17 October 2013 Center for Inquiry announced the "new team who will take ''Point of Inquiry'' into its next exciting phase", Lindsay Beyerstein, Josh Zepps and producer Joshua Billingsley.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.centerforinquiry.net/news/the_wait_is_over_cfi_unveils_new_point_of_inquiry_team/ )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Point of Inquiry」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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