The Knowledge Parlorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlorBalogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) is an activist, businessman and scientist. enCopyright Gary Booker (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 22:45:00 GMTThu, 22 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMTScienceBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/12c9b9c4-4296-411f-ada6-25535d9d5fd9logo.jpgThe Knowledge Parlorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlorBalogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) is an activist, businessman and scientist. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comscience,pseudoscience,african,aids,american,black america,alternative,balogun,biofuel,blackGary C. BookernoBalogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) is an activist, businessman and scientist.episodicA Scientific Search for Wellness...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2009/01/22/a-scientific-search-for-wellnessSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2009/01/22/a-scientific-search-for-wellness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2009/01/22/a-scientific-search-for-wellnessThu, 22 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMTA Scientific Search for Wellness...It's 2009 and many people have made resolutions for achieving new wellness goals. Some people will get distracted. Some will stay persistent and achieve their goals. Then there are some that will fall victim to the flim flammers, con artists and quacks and become victims of health fraud. This episode is designed to prevent you from becomeing one of these victims. This episode will feature several guests that are credential-holding experts on health, wellness and fitness that will share information on the science of becoming fit, and what to look out for so that you won't get hoodwinked and bamboozled.02:00:00Gary C. Bookernofitness,wellness,science,workout,exerciseIt's 2009 and many people have made resolutions for achieving new wellness goals. Some people will get distracted. Some will stay persistent and achieve theirThe Best of 2008http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/12/25/the-best-of-2008-1Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/12/25/the-best-of-2008-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/12/25/the-best-of-2008-1Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:30:00 GMTThe Best of 2008The year 2008 brought some marvelous guests to the Knowledge Parlor to discuss a variety of topics, from hang gliding to AIDS Denialism. In addition to playing some snippits from previous shows, we will discuss some of the challenges that 2009 will bring that can be addressed with a community-based science literacy movement.02:00:00Gary C. Bookerno2008,science,reviewThe year 2008 brought some marvelous guests to the Knowledge Parlor to discuss a variety of topics, from hang gliding to AIDS Denialism. In addition to playingBiofuels - Anything Goeshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/12/11/biofuels-anything-goesSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/12/11/biofuels-anything-goes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/12/11/biofuels-anything-goesThu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMTBiofuels - Anything GoesTOnight, I will be giving you all a sneak peak at some of the things that I have learned as a newbie biodiesel producer, and invite others to come and talk and share advice.00:30:00Gary C. Bookernobiodiesel,biofuel,cars,gasTOnight, I will be giving you all a sneak peak at some of the things that I have learned as a newbie biodiesel producer, and invite others to come and talk andOccultic Fundamentalismhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/10/23/occultic-fundamentalismSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/10/23/occultic-fundamentalism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/10/23/occultic-fundamentalismThu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTOccultic FundamentalismReligious fundamentalists have historically included Judeo-Christian and Islamic characters, and they have a long history of interfering with science and reason. But now they aren't alone. Now, there is a circle of "New Age Spiritualists" that are equally as fundamentalist as any of the radical fundamentalists of the Judeo-Christian faith.01:00:00Gary C. Bookernoreligious fundamentals,occultic,fundamentalism,new age,scienceReligious fundamentalists have historically included Judeo-Christian and Islamic characters, and they have a long history of interfering with science and reasonPost-Debate Showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/10/16/post-debate-showPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/10/16/post-debate-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/10/16/post-debate-showThu, 16 Oct 2008 02:30:00 GMTPost-Debate ShowThis show covers the results of the last debate between Se. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain.00:30:00Gary C. BookernoJohn McCain,Barack Obama,President,Gary Booker,DebateThis show covers the results of the last debate between Se. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain.How junk science has sabatoged Black progress...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/23/how-junk-science-has-sabatoged-black-progressSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/23/how-junk-science-has-sabatoged-black-progress/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/23/how-junk-science-has-sabatoged-black-progressSat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMTHow junk science has sabatoged Black progress...This segment will define junk science, and will focus on how all of Black America's dead end movements can be traced back to an idea that was based on junk science.00:30:00Gary C. Bookernojunk science,pseudoscience,black america,spookism,superstitionThis segment will define junk science, and will focus on how all of Black America's dead end movements can be traced back to an idea that was based on junk scieDebunking Biomisogynic Pseudosciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/20/debunking-biomisogynic-pseudoscienceHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/20/debunking-biomisogynic-pseudoscience/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/20/debunking-biomisogynic-pseudoscienceWed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMTDebunking Biomisogynic PseudoscienceThere are several well-known characters within a group of deluded, pseudo-Afrocentric romantics that are destroying African-centered scholarship with Biomisogyny disguised as "Afrikan holistic health." Quackery against Black women has been on the rise, and it's time for it to stop. This radio show will shoot down all of their unsubstantiated claims, and provide everyone with a reality check on what legitimate science has to say about topics such as menstruation and fertility. Dr. Ngozi Anachebe of the Morehouse School of Medicine will join us. Dr. Anachebe is a board certivied OB/GYN and has many years of experience. She has also done extensive research regarding the disparities of reproductive health among women of different ethnicities.01:30:00Gary C. Bookernomisogyny,quackery,pseudoscience,black women,menstruationThere are several well-known characters within a group of deluded, pseudo-Afrocentric romantics that are destroying African-centered scholarship with BiomisogynPseudoscience and Black Americahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/16/pseudoscience-and-black-americaCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/16/pseudoscience-and-black-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/16/pseudoscience-and-black-americaSat, 16 Aug 2008 23:30:00 GMTPseudoscience and Black AmericaThis show will discuss the pseudoscience that is perverting the Black Consciousness movement.01:00:00Gary C. BookernoPseudoscience,Black AmericaThis show will discuss the pseudoscience that is perverting the Black Consciousness movement.AIDS in Black America - A Scientific Analysishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/14/aids-in-black-america-a-scientific-analysisHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/14/aids-in-black-america-a-scientific-analysis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/14/aids-in-black-america-a-scientific-analysisThu, 14 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMTAIDS in Black America - A Scientific AnalysisThe CDC has reccently released statistics on Black America and AIDS, and there has been media freny about the results. Message boards have been flooded with posts on the topic of Black Americans and HIV infections. This show will feature an interview with the following experts: - Jacqueline F. Hampton, Ph.D of Meharry College - Karmella Haynes, Ph.D of Harvard University - Cynthia Davis, MPH of Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science02:00:00Gary C. BookernoAIDS,Black America,African,American,epidemicThe CDC has reccently released statistics on Black America and AIDS, and there has been media freny about the results. Message boards have been flooded with poDebunking the Pseudoscience of AIDS Denialism, P.2http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/09/debunking-the-pseudoscience-of-aids-denialism-p2Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/09/debunking-the-pseudoscience-of-aids-denialism-p2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/08/09/debunking-the-pseudoscience-of-aids-denialism-p2Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMTDebunking the Pseudoscience of AIDS Denialism, P.2This segment of the Knowledge Parlor will feature Virologist Dr. Donald Alcendor of Meharry College of Medicine in Tennessee. The Knowledge Parlor will ask Dr. Alcendor more questions about the HIV virus this segment. Dr. Alcendor has done extensive research with the HIV virus and has submitted numerous peer-reviewed publications on the subject of HIV and AIDS.01:30:00Gary C. BookernoAIDS,denial,pseudoscience,science,educationThis segment of the Knowledge Parlor will feature Virologist Dr. Donald Alcendor of Meharry College of Medicine in Tennessee. The Knowledge Parlor will ask Dr.Debunking the AIDS Denialists, P.1http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/07/24/debunking-the-aids-denialists-p1Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/07/24/debunking-the-aids-denialists-p1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/07/24/debunking-the-aids-denialists-p1Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMTDebunking the AIDS Denialists, P.1Despite the fact that AIDS-Denial pseudoscience has been debunked on a repeated number on occassions, there is still a growing number of disillusioned people, following the lead of quacks, that think that AIDS is a hoax and that the HIV virus is harmless. This radio segment is the first of many radio segments to come to remind AIDS-denialists that their argument doesn't hold water.02:00:00Gary C. BookernoAIDS,dissent,denial,HIV,pseudoscienceDespite the fact that AIDS-Denial pseudoscience has been debunked on a repeated number on occassions, there is still a growing number of disillusioned people, fAlternative Energy: A Black Approachhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/06/29/alternative-energy-a-black-approachSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/06/29/alternative-energy-a-black-approach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/06/29/alternative-energy-a-black-approachSun, 29 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMTAlternative Energy: A Black ApproachGary C. Booker speaks about some of the caveats that the Black community should consider when engaging the alternative energy movement.00:30:00Gary C. Bookernoalternative energy,black community,biofuel,energy crisisGary C. Booker speaks about some of the caveats that the Black community should consider when engaging the alternative energy movement.The R. Kelly Verdict - Special Episodehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/06/14/the-r-kelly-verdict-special-episodeSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/06/14/the-r-kelly-verdict-special-episode/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/06/14/the-r-kelly-verdict-special-episodeSat, 14 Jun 2008 01:30:00 GMTThe R. Kelly Verdict - Special EpisodeGary C. Booker and guests will tackle the R.Kelly verdict. This episode will be simulcasted on BlogTalkRadio and BlogTV. 01:00:00Gary C. BookernoR Kelly,kelly,verdictGary C. Booker and guests will tackle the R.Kelly verdict. This episode will be simulcasted on BlogTalkRadio and BlogTV.The Knowledge Parlor - Sex Mis-Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/06/12/the-knowledge-parlor-sex-mis-educationSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/06/12/the-knowledge-parlor-sex-mis-education/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/06/12/the-knowledge-parlor-sex-mis-educationThu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Knowledge Parlor - Sex Mis-EducationBro. Balogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) of The Knowledge Parlor takes on some of the most common misconceptions about human sexuality.00:30:00Gary C. Bookernosexuality,education,mis-education,biologyBro. Balogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) of The Knowledge Parlor takes on some of the most common misconceptions about human sexuality.The Knowledge Parlor - Hang Gliding with Tiky Mashyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/05/29/the-knowledge-parlor-hang-gliding-with-tiky-mashyFunhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/05/29/the-knowledge-parlor-hang-gliding-with-tiky-mashy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/05/29/the-knowledge-parlor-hang-gliding-with-tiky-mashyThu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Knowledge Parlor - Hang Gliding with Tiky MashyIn this segment, Gary C. Booker will interview USHGA certified hang gliding instructor and world record setting hang glider pilot, Tiki Mashy. Ms. Mashy will discuss the many joys and benefits of hang gliding, as well as speculate into the future of hang gliding.00:45:00Gary C. Bookernohang,gliding,tiki,mashy,exerciseIn this segment, Gary C. Booker will interview USHGA certified hang gliding instructor and world record setting hang glider pilot, Tiki Mashy. Ms. Mashy will dThe Knowledge Parlor - Geriatric Care in Americahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/05/17/the-knowledge-parlor-geriatric-care-in-americaSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/05/17/the-knowledge-parlor-geriatric-care-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/05/17/the-knowledge-parlor-geriatric-care-in-americaSat, 17 May 2008 20:30:00 GMTThe Knowledge Parlor - Geriatric Care in AmericaBro. Balogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) discusses the state of Geriatric care in America with Certified Nursing Assistant Lillian Turner of Syracuse, new York00:30:00Gary C. Bookernogeriatric,care,elderly,nursing,homesBro. Balogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) discusses the state of Geriatric care in America with Certified Nursing Assistant Lillian Turner of Syracuse, new YorkThe Knowledge Parlor - The future of Homo Sapiens, P.1http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/05/12/the-knowledge-parlor-the-future-of-homo-sapiens-p1Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/05/12/the-knowledge-parlor-the-future-of-homo-sapiens-p1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/05/12/the-knowledge-parlor-the-future-of-homo-sapiens-p1Mon, 12 May 2008 01:30:00 GMTThe Knowledge Parlor - The future of Homo Sapiens, P.1In this Episode of The Knowledge Parlor, we will examine how current and recent health trends will affect our species as it either evolves or devolves.00:30:00Gary C. Bookernoevolution,homo,sapien,healthIn this Episode of The Knowledge Parlor, we will examine how current and recent health trends will affect our species as it either evolves or devolves.The Arinwaka Factor: Building Conscious Scientistshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/25/the-arinwaka-factor-building-conscious-scientistsSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/25/the-arinwaka-factor-building-conscious-scientists/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/25/the-arinwaka-factor-building-conscious-scientistsTue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Arinwaka Factor: Building Conscious ScientistsPeople have been talking about getting more Black scientists for years, and just about every discipline of science has seen an increase of Black Scientists. But is it changing our condition in America? Balogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) will Explore this topic.01:00:00Gary C. Bookernoscience,mathematics,scientist,black,africanPeople have been talking about getting more Black scientists for years, and just about every discipline of science has seen an increase of Black Scientists. BuThe Arinwaka Factor - Alternative Energy, P.2http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/21/the-arinwaka-factor-alternative-energy-p2Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/21/the-arinwaka-factor-alternative-energy-p2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/21/the-arinwaka-factor-alternative-energy-p2Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMTThe Arinwaka Factor - Alternative Energy, P.2This radio show will be the second segment on alternative energy usage inside of the Black community.02:00:00Gary C. Bookernoalternative,energy,black,community,balogunThis radio show will be the second segment on alternative energy usage inside of the Black community.The Arinwaka Factorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/20/the-arinwaka-factor-1Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/20/the-arinwaka-factor-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/20/the-arinwaka-factor-1Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMTThe Arinwaka FactorIn this segment, Brother Balogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) will discuss the true reasons behind why African American students are lagging behind in scientific and mathemathics in schools and what REALLY needs to be done about it. As with every show, students are welcome to call the show with math/science homework questions.01:00:00Gary C. Bookernomathematics,schools,science,scores,testIn this segment, Brother Balogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) will discuss the true reasons behind why African American students are lagging behind in scientific aThe Arinwaka Factorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/19/the-arinwaka-factor-1Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/19/the-arinwaka-factor-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-knowledge-parlor/2008/03/19/the-arinwaka-factor-1Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMTThe Arinwaka FactorIn this segment, Brother Balogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) Discusses the importance of Black organizations, Black Entrepreneurs and HBCU's to invest heavily in alternative fuel/energy sources. As with every show, students are welcome to call the show with math/science homework questions.01:00:00Gary C. Bookernoresearch,alternative,cell,ethanol,fuelIn this segment, Brother Balogun Arinwaka (Gary C. Booker) Discusses the importance of Black organizations, Black Entrepreneurs and HBCU's to invest heavily in