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Podcast #73 ? War on Christmas Special
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Nov 23, 2009
Okay, no War on Christmas per se, but… the festive season approaches, and it’s time for us to share our Top Five suggestions for holiday gifts for nonbelievers! It’s your opportunity to warm the cockles of the family atheist and/or make pious relatives squirm as you share presents around the pagan tree.
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Podcast #72 ? Jennifer Burns (Goddess of the Market)
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Nov 09, 2009
We interview Jennifer Burns, assistant professor of history at the University of Virginia and author of the new biography Goddess of the Market: Ayn Rand and the American Right. It’s a timely book considering the recent resurgence of Rand’s works (especially her novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged) as a reaction to the country’s current [...]
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Podcast #71 ? Eye of Sauron Edition
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Nov 03, 2009
We look at three recent TV programs that have attracted the attention of the Eye of Sauron, a.k.a. Catholic League president Bill Donohue, whose job it is to manufacture outrage anytime anyone makes fun of the Church or offers sharp criticism of it. Sarah Silverman’s video “Sell the Vatican, Feed the World” appeared on the [...]
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Podcast #70 ? Randy Olson
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Oct 12, 2009
We interview Randy Olson, marine biologist turned filmmaker, and author of the new book Don’t Be Such a Scientist: Talking Substance in an Age of Style. Randy is best known for the 2006 documentary Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus and his 2008 global warming comedy Sizzle. Don’t Be Such a Scientist is part [...]
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Podcast #69 ? (Almost) Live from AAI 2009, Pt. 2
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Oct 05, 2009
David gives us his second and final report from the Atheist Alliance International 2009 Convention, October 2-4 in Los Angeles (Burbank, actually), CA. Another great line-up of speakers, including Lawrence Krauss, Carolyn Porco, Daniel Dennett and Richard Dawkins. Plus: Find out which city will be host to AAI 2010!
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Podcast #68 ? (Almost) Live from AAI 2009
Author: American Freethought
Sat, Oct 03, 2009
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David reports on Day One of the Atheist Alliance International 2009 Convention, October 2-4 in Los Angeles (Burbank, actually), CA. It’s an A-list of celebrity speakers. And there’s a minor controversy over the awarding of this year’s Richard Dawkins Award to comedian Bill Maher. Bill’s on the same page with most atheists on the problems [...]
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Podcast #67 ? Jeff Sharlet (The Family)
Author: American Freethought
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
We interview Jeff Sharlet, author of The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power. The Family is both an investigation into the organization that has influenced presidents from Eisenhower to Obama, and a history of American fundamentalism from colonial times to the present. If you don’t read any other book this year [...]
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Podcast #66 ? Freethought in Mexico
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Sep 28, 2009
We interview Danny Zepeda, a skeptical blogger living in Morelia, a city in central Mexico. He talks about the state of freethought South of the Border, the prevalence of superstition and alt-medicine quackery in Mexican society, and the challenges of raising children to be critical thinkers. Visit Danny’s Spanish-language blog Un Papá Escéptico (A Skeptical [...]
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Podcast #65 ? Live at Dragon*Con
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Here’s a recording of our live show, presented September 5th on the Dragon*Con Skeptics Track. Among the topics discussed:
Homeopathic beer (with a tip o’ the hat to That Mitchell and Webb Look)
The CieAura Patch of Woo
Are skepticism and science fiction fandom compatible?
Holey Scripture (with a tip o’ the hat to TheBrickTestament.com)
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Podcast #64 ? Dragon*Con Wrap-Up
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
We’ll post the live episode we recorded on September 5th as soon as it’s available; meanwhile, we look back at our experience at Dragon*Con in general and the Skeptics Track in particular. Kudos to:
Derek & Swoopy of Skepticality for all their hard work in making the Skeptics Track and the Podcasting Track so successful.
Mark Distler [...]
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Podcast #63 ? Efficacy of Prayer
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Aug 25, 2009
It’s the p-p-p-p-power of prayer! Or not. We look at several anecdotes that point toward the efficacy (or inefficacy) of intercessory prayer, including:
The tragic cases of two teenage girls (one in TN, one in KY), both of whom suffered terrible injuries. One recovered (more or less), the other is maimed for life. Both were the [...]
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Podcast #62 ? Freethought and Power Pop
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Aug 14, 2009
We talk to James Deem, organizer of Charlotte Pop Fest (Sep 24-25), a power pop music festival in North Carolina. Why should freethinkers care about a pop music fest? Because in an unprecedented partnership, proceeds from CPF will benefit the Richard Dawkins Foundation. In fact, Richard Dawkins himself will speak in Charlotte in October.
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Podcast #61 ? Adventures in Cobb County
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Aug 03, 2009
“Ufologist” and Young Earth Creationist Gary Bates of Creation Ministries International presented “Aliens, UFOs and the Bible” on July 18th at the Sewell Mill Baptist Church in Marietta, GA. We (John and Allison) were there, but the building did not spontaneously burst into flame, nor were there any clear-skies lightning strikes to manifest the ire [...]
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Podcast #60 ? 40th anniv. of Apollo 11 with Seth Shostak
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Jul 19, 2009
We celebrate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11! On July 20, 1969 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first human beings to set foot on another world. Our special guest this time is Seth Shostak, senior astronomer with the SETI Institute, co-host of the Are We Alone? radio show, and author of the [...]
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Podcast #59 ? Bill Maher Stand-up Tour
Author: American Freethought
Thu, Jul 16, 2009
David gives us a report on Bill Maher’s stand-up tour; specifically, Maher’s recent appearance at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta.
We also give listeners a heads-up on several upcoming events, including:
Atheist Alliance International 2009 Convention (Oct 2-4 in Los Angeles) featuring Bill Maher, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Brian Keith Dalton (”Mr. Deity”), Lawrence [...]
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Podcast #58 ? Robert Wright
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Jul 03, 2009
We interview Robert Wright, author of The Evolution of God and one of the founders of the pundit-driven website bloggingheads.tv. In The Evolution of God, Wright lays out a convincing case that the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) are “illusions” shaped by completely natural forces like commerce, warfare and social instability. At the same [...]
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Podcast #57 ? Bruce M. Hood
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
We interview Bruce M. Hood, author of SuperSense, which theorizes a genetic predisposition toward religious belief, superstition, and other irrational behaviors (and that includes you, too, atheists!).
Read John’s review of SuperSense, or buy your very own copy (highly recommended) at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.
Visit Bruce M. Hood’s Official Website.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Podcast #56 ? Tim Farley (WhatstheHarm.net)
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Jun 19, 2009
We interview Tim Farley, creator of the website WhatstheHarm.net (an invaluable database of death and destruction caused by alternative medicine, superstition, lack of critical thinking, etc.). Tim has also given talks and organized seminars to teach skeptics how to be better communicators–check out Skeptical Software Tools.
Look for Tim at Dragon*Con in September, but first! he’ll [...]
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Podcast #55 ? Assassination of George Tiller
Author: American Freethought
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
We look at the reactions of various anti-abortion groups to the assassination on May 31st of Dr. George Tiller in Wichita, Kansas. Wikipedia has a good summary of the fast-changing developments in the case, including statements from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Family Research Council, the National Right to Life Committee and Operation [...]
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Podcast #54 ? When Religion Kills Children
Author: American Freethought
Sat, May 30, 2009
We look at two tragic cases in the news in which religion and child welfare conflict (to say the least). First, a Minnesota court has ordered 13-year-old Daniel Hauser to undergo chemo to treat his cancer, but he and his parents object, preferring to use “natural” remedies based on supposed Native American teachings. Second, a [...]
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Podcast #53 ? Gay Marriage in the News
Author: American Freethought
Mon, May 18, 2009
You can’t turn on the news lately without hearing multiple items involving gay marriage: Maine’s legislature passes (and its governor signs) a bill legalizing same-sex marriage; former NYC mayor and failed Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani skips the wedding of the gay couple who put him up (and put up with him) during his messy [...]
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Podcast #52 ? Feedback
Author: American Freethought
Thu, May 07, 2009
We read and respond to lots of feedback we’ve gotten from listeners to the show. We talk about (among other things) Christian opinions on the Creation Museum, Christian license plates in North Carolina and Florida, urotherapy, one-star iTunes feedback and the problem of confirmation bias, our communist boosterism(?), our racist tendencies(!), whether or not atheism [...]
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Podcast #51 ? Bart Ehrman
Author: American Freethought
Wed, Apr 22, 2009
We interview Bart Ehrman, Biblical scholar and author of the new book Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don’t Know About Them). Dr. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.  He has [...]
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Podcast #50 ? American Atheists Convention
Author: American Freethought
Thu, Apr 16, 2009
We discuss our experience at the recent America Atheists National Convention, which was held at the beautiful Emory Conference Center Hotel in Decatur, Georgia. How did the impressive slate of presenters (including activist and retired evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins) do? What’s “the vibe” at AA nowadays? And what is it with atheists and microphones?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Podcast #49 ? James Morrow
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Apr 06, 2009
We interview science fiction and fantasy writer– and scientific rationalist extraordinaire– James Morrow. He takes a break from his usual religiously-themed satire in his latest novel Shambling Towards Hiroshima, a WWII rollick in which, instead of atomic bombs, the US military mulls the use of genetically-engineered, building-sized, fire-breathing iguanas to stomp and scorch the cities [...]
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Podcast #48 ? Morality without Gods
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Mar 30, 2009
We present a recording of “Morality without Gods,” a debate held on the campus of Georgia State University on March 16th, 2009. Sponsored by GSU’s Revolution Club (which is affiliated with the Revolutionary Communist Party USA), the event was moderated by Associate Professor of Sociology Jim Ainsworth, and featured communist activist and journalist Sunsara Taylor, [...]
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Podcast #47 ? Freethought in NZ
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Mar 23, 2009
It’s our first “international” episode! We talk to Ross Eddington, a self-described atheist from Christchurch, New Zealand. Ross gives us the low-down on freethought Down Under, the influence of religion on Kiwi politics, and how New Zealanders view us Bible-crazed Yanks. (Ross was the winner of our recent “suggest an improvement to the podcast” contest, [...]
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Podcast #46 ? Supreme Court on Summum
Author: American Freethought
Thu, Mar 12, 2009
We analyze three recent developments nationwide that affect the integrity of church-state separation: an Oklahoma legislator condemns evolution; an Arkansas legislator seeks to end discrimination against atheists in his state constitution; and the Supreme Court rules against an obscure New Age sect called the Summum.
Oklahoma legislator Todd Thomsen (member of the House Education Committee and [...]
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Podcast #45 ? Mr. Deity
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Mar 06, 2009
We interview Brian Keith Dalton, the writer, director, and star of the hit web series Mr. Deity, a wry, dry send-up of religious themes. We also hear from Amy Rohren, who plays Lucifer (aka “Lucy”), Mr. Deity’s ex. And Brian shares some exciting news about Mr. Deity Season Three!
For more about Mr. Deity visit MrDeity.com.
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Podcast #44 ? Urotherapy
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Feb 24, 2009
It’s our TMI edition! First, we respond to recent listener feedback, and revisit our analysis of Joshua 10:12-13. What would really happen if God made the sun “stand still” in the sky for a whole day? Next, we tell you more than you ever wanted to know about urotherapy. What is it? What benefits do [...]
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Podcast #43 ? Phil Plait
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Feb 17, 2009
We interview Phil Plait, Bad Astronomy blogger, new president of the James Randi Educational Foundation, booster for the International Year of Astronomy, and author of the pop-science book Death from the Skies. Yes, he is busy. [Late-breaking news: Bad Astronomy was just named as one of the Top 25 blogs in the world by Time magazine!]
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Podcast #42 ? Ken Miller on Darwin Day
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Feb 10, 2009
Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Darwin! To celebrate, we interview Ken Miller (a.k.a. Dr. Kenneth R. Miller), Professor of Biology at Brown University and co-author (with Joseph S. Levine) of Prentice-Hall’s Biology, one of the most-used and most-respected high school textbooks in the world. Ken strikes a thoughtful balance between his Roman Catholicism and a deep appreciation of the [...]
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Podcast #41 ? Neil deGrasse Tyson
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Feb 03, 2009
We interview Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, science advocate, and author of The Pluto Files, a look at the cosmic dust-up that resulted from the demotion of the planet Pluto to “dwarf planet” by the International Astronomical Union. Dr. Tyson occupies the Frederick P. Rose Directorship of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of National History in [...]
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Podcast #40 ? The Galapagos Mountain Boys
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Jan 27, 2009
We interview Dr. Stephen Baird, frontman for the Galapagos Mountain Boys, a (mostly) bluegrass band based in the San Diego area.  Dr. Baird talks about the term “scientific gospel,” the GMBs’ new album Darwin, Darn It!, and their upcoming gigs celebrating Darwin Day 2009. For details visit ScientificGospel.com.
Plus: The fallout from President Obama’s nod to “non-believers” in his inaugural address, and lots [...]
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Podcast #39 ? Tellus Museum
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Jan 20, 2009
We discuss our recent visit to the brand new Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum with Tellus marketeer Joe Schulman. Tellus is just 45 miles north of Atlanta, with an extensive mineral collection, impressive dino-displays, a planetarium, a 20-inch telescope, and more. For details visit TellusMuseum.org.
Plus: How many preachers does it take to inaugurate a president? US Airways [...]
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Podcast #38 ? YouTuber Laci ?gogreen18?
Author: American Freethought
Sat, Jan 10, 2009
We interview Laci, a.k.a. “gogreen18″ of YouTube fame. In just a few short months, Laci’s intelligent commentary on religion and rationalism (not to mention her charm and good looks) have attracted a legion of likeminded fans. Her bluntness has also raised the hackles of religionists, who succeeded in getting her suspended from the ‘Tube for two weeks in [...]
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Podcast #37 ? Year-End Wrap-Up
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Dec 28, 2008
As we look forward to 2009, we take a moment to review the success and progress of the American Freethought Podcast in 2008. What was our best episode? What could we have done better?
We also unveil a new contest for our listeners with an impressive stack of cool prizes. Tune in to find out how YOU could be [...]
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Podcast #36 ? Roy Zimmerman
Author: American Freethought
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Interview with singer/songwriter and sociopolitical satirist Roy Zimmerman. Find out whether or not Roy succeeded in playing gigs in all 50 States before Election Day 2008! Roy follows in the long tradition of socially progressive troubadour activists like Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.
Roy’s lyrics are viciously clever and laugh-out-loud hilarious – and his [...]
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Podcast #35 ? War on Christmas
Author: American Freethought
Sat, Dec 06, 2008
We take a look at the (alleged) War on Christmas and the various over-reactions to it.
But first…some Thanksgiving leftovers! Columnist Jim Griffith of the Newnan (Georgia) Times-Herald paints a bleak picture for atheists on Turkey Day.
Lest you think it’s only small town news hounds who blame everything on the infidels, get a load of the [...]
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Podcast #34 ? Mel Lipman
Author: American Freethought
Sat, Nov 22, 2008
Interview with Mel Lipman (approx. 42 minutes into the show), president of the American Humanist Association (and, incidentally, the father of Lori Lipman Brown, lobbyist for the Secular Coalition for American, whom we talked to in podcast #23). We talk to Mel about the AHA’s holiday ad campaign, which puts the message “Why believe in [...]
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Podcast #33 ? Election 2008
Author: American Freethought
Sat, Nov 08, 2008
Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama! The possible ramifications of an Obama presidency will be shaking out for weeks and months to come, but freethinkers are particularly interested in the effect it will have on separation of church and state, the integrity of government-funded science, gay rights, women’s rights, etc. We’ll also take a look at various [...]
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Podcast #32 ? Potpourri and Feedback
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Oct 27, 2008
In this episode we throw in a potpourri of items in the news or random events we think our subscribers will find interesting, plus we discuss some interesting listener feedback.
Religulous Kicks Expelled’s Ass – Comedian Bill Maher’s anti-religion documentary Religulous has earned $10.6M in four weeks on roughly 500 screens. Compare that to Ben Stein’s [...]
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Podcast #31 ? Eugenie Scott
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Oct 24, 2008
We talk to Dr. Eugenie Scott, executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) about the recent action by the Texas Board of Education [www.tea.state.tx.us/sboe] that places three creationists on the six-member committee that reviews science standards [link]. How damaging could this move be to the rest of the country?
For more about NCSE [...]
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Podcast #30 ? Religulous
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Oct 05, 2008
We discuss Religulous, the new documentary starring comedian Bill Maher (best known for his politically-oriented roundtable talk shows Politically Incorrect and Real Time with Bill Maher). The early box office returns show Religulous making $3.5 million its first weekend on 500 screens (compare this to Ben Stein’s Expelled, which made $3 million on 1,000 screens).
Our recommendation:Â [...]
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Podcast #29 ? Report #2 on AAI Convention 2008
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Sep 30, 2008
David Driscoll gives a wrap-up on the 14th annual Atheist Alliance International convention in Long Beach, California, including his descriptions of presentations by Julia Sweeney, PZ Myers, Eddie Tabash, Michael Shermer and Michael Newdow. Details on the convention can be found here [link].
Announcements
A reminder that we post new material (news, commentary, links of interest) every [...]
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Podcast #28 ? Report from AAI Convention 2008
Author: American Freethought
Sat, Sep 27, 2008
David Driscoll reports (almost) live from the 14th annual Atheist Alliance International convention in Long Beach, California. Details on the convention – including the opportunity to watch it from home via live streaming – can be found here [link].
Announcements
A reminder that we post new material (news, commentary, links of interest) every day at AmericanFreethought.com.
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Podcast #27 ? Ed Buckner
Author: American Freethought
Sat, Sep 20, 2008
Interview with Ed Buckner, the newly appointed president of American Atheists. Ed was formerly an executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism, and at the time of his appointment to this new post was the Treasurer of the Atlanta Freethought Society.
For more about American Atheists, visit Atheists.org.
Announcements
A call for listener input! We’re thinking of [...]
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Podcast #26 ? Sarah Palin
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Sep 09, 2008
First up, what does the selection of Sarah Palin for the Republican presidential ticket mean for the cause of secular government in America? (Spoiler Alert: It won’t be good.)
Next, we offer a wrap-up of the extremely successful Skeptics Track at this year’s Dragon*Con. If you were in attendance, send an email to dragoncon@dragoncon.org and let [...]
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Podcast #25 ? Live at Dragon*Con
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Sep 05, 2008
[Apologies for the sound glitch at the very beginning. The theme music overpowers the voice track, but it only lasts a few seconds.]
Presenting our first-ever live episode, recorded August 30th at Dragon*Con as part of the Skeptics programming track, directed by Derek Colanduno of Skepticality fame. (Derek’s pod-partner Swoopy directed Dragon*Con’s Podcasting track.)
In the segment “The [...]
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Podcast #24 ? Saddleback Forum
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Aug 25, 2008
Saddleback Civil Forum – On August 16, presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain appeared on stage together at Saddleback Church to be questioned by Pastor Rick “Purpose Driven” Warren. We analyze their performance, especially on matters of church-and-state. But really, is it so much to ask our candidates to please please please stop the [...]
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Podcast #23 ? Lori Lipman Brown
Author: American Freethought
Wed, Aug 06, 2008
We talk to Lori Lipman Brown, director and lobbyist for the Secular Coalition for America [secular.org]. Until recently, Lori was the only full-time lobbyist working with Congress on behalf of non-theistic citizens. She recently got an assistant.
Announcements
We’ll be at Dragon*Con [dragoncon.org] August 29-September 1 in Atlanta, Georgia, participating in both the Skeptics track and the [...]
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Podcast #22 ? PZ Myers
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Jul 20, 2008
PZ Myers – We talk to the University of Minnesota Morris biologist and author of the popular science blog Pharyngula [scienceblogs.com/pharyngula]. Dr. Myers is an atheist whose outspokenness often raises the hackles of fundamentalists. His recent missives on the controversy centering on University of Central Florida student Webster Cook’s “stealing” of a Eucharist wafer has [...]
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Podcast #21 ? Science Debate 2008
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Jul 08, 2008
Science Debate 2008 – We take a look at the grassroots movement aimed at getting the presidential candidates to talk about issues relating to science and technology, including their “14 Questions”. For more visit ScienceDebate2008.com.
Announcements
We’ll be at Dragon*Con [dragoncon.org] August 29-September 1 in Atlanta, Georgia, participating in both the Skeptics track and the Podcasting track. [...]
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Podcast #20 ? Barbara Forrest
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Jun 29, 2008
Barbara Forrest - We talk to Dr. Barbara Forrest about SB 733 [link], the so-called Louisiana Science Education Act, a piece of legislation sitting on the desk of Governor Bobby Jindal that, if signed, would enable teachers and administrators in state schools to sneak Creationism/Intelligent Design in under the radar. Dr. Forrest is a professor of philosophy at [...]
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Podcast #19 ? Herb Silverman
Author: American Freethought
Thu, Jun 19, 2008
South Carolina Approves I Believe License Plates – The SC legislature just approved specialty license plates that include the words “I Believe” along with a Christian cross and a stained glass window. Florida tried the same trick and failed. We’ll talk to Herb Silverman, longtime SC resident and president of the Secular Coalition for America (www.secular.org), [...]
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Podcast #18 ? The Catholic Church
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Jun 01, 2008
The Catholic Church – We provide an overview on the good, the bad and the crazy aspects of the Roman Catholic Church. Purgatory. Limbo. Whatever.
Ben Stein – The frontman for the anti-science documentary Expelled opens his mouth and removes all doubt. He appeared on Trinity Broadcasting Network on April 21, 2008 and made some outrageous [...]
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Podcast #17 ? Jeremiah Wright
Author: American Freethought
Mon, May 12, 2008
Controversies Galore – We take a look at the ongoing feud between Senator Barack Obama and his former pastor Reverend Jeremiah Wright. To see Wright’s National Press Club appearance start here [link].
Not only is John McCain kowtowing to the worst elements of the Religious Right, he’s also a superstitious nut [link].
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Podcast #16 ? Expelled
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Apr 21, 2008
Expelled – We discuss Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, the new crock-umentary starring Ben Stein. For a thorough critique of Expelled, visit Expelled Exposed.
Also mentioned in the podcast:
A follow-up regarding our report of the Creation Museum, including info on The Unicorn Museum and the YouTube sensation Charlie the Unicorn Goes to Candy Mountain. As penance for blowing [...]
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Podcast #15 ? Creation Museum
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Apr 04, 2008
Creation Museum – We discuss a recent expedition to the Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky. You can read more about it in John Snider’s report titled “The Creation Museum Is Full of Sh!t”. We’ll also talk about “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the Separation of Church and State but Were Afraid to Ask”, a [...]
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Podcast #14 ? Pi Day
Author: American Freethought
Thu, Mar 13, 2008
Pi Day - March 14 is Pi Day, a celebration of that irrational and transcendental number.  Pi Day has grown to become a celebration of all things mathematical. For more check out Mike Keith’s cool page, including a mnemonic poem which captures nearly 4,000 digits of pi. March 14 also happens to be Albert Einstein’s birthday.
We also [...]
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Podcast #13 ? The Grassley Hearings
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Mar 10, 2008
The Grassley Hearings – We look at the six megaministries under investigation by Senator Charles Grassley, including Atlanta’s Creflo Dollar (hear an interview with “Doctor” Dollar here). This story is still in its early stages, so we will keep you posted as things develop. Plus – people say the strangest things when God smites them [...]
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Podcast #12 ? John McCain
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Feb 24, 2008
John McCain – We talk about Senator John McCain’s likely stance on church-state issues. We also interview Steve Yothment, president of the Atlanta Freethought Society (www.atlantafreethought.org), about AFS’s new permanent facility. Plus a discussion of Calvin Wayne Inman, a Texas youth minister who recently confessed to a murder committed 14 years ago.
Announcements:Â John C. Snider has [...]
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Podcast #11 ? Massimo Pigliucci on Darwin Day
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Feb 10, 2008
Darwin Day 2008 – Charles Darwin’s birthday is February 12, which is as good a day as any to celebrate his achievements and those of science in general. We talk to evolutionary biologist, philosopher and popular science writer Massimo Pigliucci of the State University of New York in Stony Brook, the organizer of SUNY’s Darwin Day [...]
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Podcast #10 ? Susan Werner
Author: American Freethought
Wed, Feb 06, 2008
Susan Werner – We interview the talented singer/songwriter whose latest album - The Gospel Truth – she describes as “agnostic gospel”, combining the music of faith with the lyrics of doubt. Also worth a listen is her I Can’t Be New, which pays homage to classic songbook tunes by composers like Cole Porter. Susan also appears in [...]
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Podcast #9 ? Galileo
Author: American Freethought
Sat, Feb 02, 2008
Galileo Galilei - An exploration of his life and influence, including an interview with UNLV professor Dr. Maurice A. Finocchiaro (author of Retrying Galileo); a discussion of the recent controversy involving Pope Benedict XVI (whose 1990 speech defending the Inquisition has come back to bite him in the cassock); and a special musical contribution by [...]
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Podcast #8 ? News Item Potpourri
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Jan 25, 2008
News Item Potpourri
- Mike Huckabee wants to amend the Constitution to conform with God’s laws. Archbishop Earl Paulk fined and given 10 years’ probation for perjury. Colorado lawmaker Douglas Bruce kicks a photographer during a prayer service. A Muslim teen athlete’s uniform violate’s track federation rules. The Kite Runner movie is banned in Afghanistan. And Matthew [...]
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Podcast #7 ? Religion and Insanity
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Jan 20, 2008
Religion and Insanity
- Recent, tragic cases in the news involving filicide and/or suicide by insane and possibly religiously motivated people (Banita Jacks, John Violette and Marcelle Thibault).
- A look back at the sad story of Andrea Yates, who infamously drowned all five of her children.
- An academic study investigates the link between religious fundamentalism and mental [...]
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Podcast #6 ? The Portable Atheist
Author: American Freethought
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
The Portable Atheist by Christopher Hitchens – We take a look at the latest collection of writing selected and introduced by the Bad Boy of Unbelievers!
Links of interest:
Christopher Hitchens: An Online Directory
(official website?)
Christopher Hitchens Web (links to articles, interviews, etc.)
Christopher Hitchens Watch (critical blog)
Send us feedback at contact@americanfreethought.com
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Podcast #5 ? Presidential Candidates on Faith
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Jan 01, 2008
Recorded 12/31/2007. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.
Politics and Faith: The Presidential Candidates and how their religious beliefs will affect the race for the White House. We’ll listen to and comment on excerpts from several speechs and debates, including: John F. Kennedy’s 1960 speech, Mitt Romney’s “Faith in America” Speech, Mike Huckabee’s Christmas [...]
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Podcast #4 ? War on Christmas Special
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Dec 18, 2007
Recorded 12/15/2007. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.
Show Notes:
Our “War on Christmas” Special! - We look at the myths and misconceptions surrounding the holiday season.
Gifts for Non-Believers- We countdown our Top Five suggestions for gifts for non-believers.
Driscoll’s List:
5. Flying Spaghetti Monster decal
4. The God Who Wasn’t There (DVD)
3. An all-expenses-paid trip to Cincinnati, including [...]
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Podcast #3 ? The Golden Compass
Author: American Freethought
Sun, Dec 16, 2007
Recorded 12/15/2007. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.
Show Notes:
The Golden Compass – We discuss Philip Pullman’s novel The Golden Compass (the first volume of the trilogy His Dark Materials), the feature film adaptation starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, and the controversy surrounding the story’s content. We’ll analyze the protest organized by the [...]
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Podcast #2 ? Flock of Dodos
Author: American Freethought
Mon, Dec 03, 2007
Recorded 12/01/2007. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.
Show Notes:
Flock of Dodos – We discuss the independent documentary film Flock of Dodos, which explores the tactics used by both sides of the Intelligent Design/Evolution debate. Read our review here. Look for the film on Showtime and at film festivals, or purchase the DVD. Visit [...]
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Podcast #1 ? Introductions
Author: American Freethought
Tue, Nov 27, 2007
Recorded 11/24/2007. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.
Show Notes:
Introductions – Who are we and what’s this podcast all about?
The Sam Harris “Problem with Atheism” Controversy – Author Sam Harris raised a ruckus with his October 2007 essay “The Problem with Atheism”. Self-identified atheists, particularly members of organizations with the A-word in their title, [...]
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