The podcast episodes provided discuss various aspects of scientific consensus, including challenges to achieving consensus, the role of misinformation and vested interests, and the importance of the scientific process in establishing reliable knowledge.

For example, the episode Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Isn't Going Away explores Kennedy's skepticism towards scientific consensus, particularly regarding COVID-19 vaccines. The episode 206 - Decentralized Science | Brian Armstrong & Patrick Joyce compares traditional and decentralized approaches to establishing scientific consensus, using blockchain technology as an analogy. The interview with Vincanne Adams discusses the challenges in determining the safety of the chemical glyphosate due to industry influence on scientific research.

These episodes highlight the complex and often contentious nature of scientific consensus, as well as the importance of maintaining public trust in scientific institutions and processes.