Freethought Radio
by Freedom From Religion Foundation
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A weekly show, broadcast live from Madison, Wis., on 92.1 FM, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Hosted by Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-presidents, Freedom From Religion Foundation. Slightly irreverent views, news, music and interviews.
Episodes
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- Hurriya! · 49 minFFRF Legal Director Patrick Elliott tells us about an alarming U.S. Supreme Court case out of Colorado dealing with public money to religious schools that discriminate against…
- Catching a Wave · 50 minAfter the midterm elections, we have "caught a wave, and are sittin' on top of the world"! We report many state/church victories, then columnist Kate Cohen, author of We of…
- I've Had It! · 49 minWe hear from two teachers who object to Texas' law requiring the posting of Ten Commandments in public schools, and from two students denouncing Christian nationalism. Then…
- Unthinkable · 50 minAfter we report our challenges and victories regarding Christian nationalism, we hear Ron Reagan – son of the former president – talk about how a once unthinkable theocracy is…
- American Caesar · 49 minWe listen to highlights of FFRF's "Great American Freethought Songbook" concert series. Then, Dr. Bradley B. Onishi describes his new book "American Caesar: How Theocrats and…
- Why Fascists Fear Teachers · 50 minFFRF Action Fund's legislative team gives us a rundown on the Nov. 3 ballot initiatives around the country, both good and bad. Then, American Federation of Teachers President…
- Free Betty · 49 minAfter announcing the "Secularist of the Week" and the "Theocrat of the Week," we speak with Maryam Namazie, president of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Great Britain, about the…
- Sisterhood Is Global · 50 minAfter reporting the good and the bad news about Christian nationalist antics, we remember the life and legacy of well-known feminist and atheist activist Robin Morgan, who died…
- Not Today, Fascists! · 49 minOn Constitution Day, we celebrate a legislative win for a Washington, D.C., memorial to Forgotten Freethinking Founder Thomas Paine. Then, popular podcaster Jennifer Welch tells…
- Southeast Asian Freethinkers · 50 minWe salute feminist freethinker Robin Morgan, and castigate Christian nationalist actions by various Cabinet members. Then, A.J. Surin, founder and president of Humanists…
- Was Spinoza an atheist? · 50 minAfter remembering the life of the great feminist and humanist Gloria Steinem, we speak with Professor Steven Nadler about his new bombshell book, "Spinoza, Atheist."
- Common Sense · 48 minMargaret Downey, president of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association, tells us what you can do to help erect a memorial statue to America's forgotten Founder Thomas Paine in…
- No Prophets · 50 minAfter announcing that we have asked the Supreme Court to rule that the Texas law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools is unconstitutional, we hear Ron…
- Hitchens vs. The Church · 49 minWe hear the brilliant late journalist/intellectual Christopher Hitchens debate an archbishop on the topic "Is the Catholic Church a force for good in the world?" and FFRF…
- Congressional Reason! · 50 minAfter reporting problems created by — as well as victories against — Christian nationalism, we hear the co-chairs of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, Reps. Jared Huffman…
- Uncommon Sense · 49 minFFRF co-sponsored the Reason Reception in Washington, D.C., in honor of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. We hear remarks by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Sean Casten, D-Ill…
- "Intelligent Design" on Trial · 49 minThis week on Freethought Radio, a look at how the Trump administration is whitewashing American history in Philadelphia. Then, federal Judge John E. Jones tells the…
- Astrology and Science · 50 minAfter reporting national Christian-nationalist news and local state/church victories in the schools, we talk with journalist Carlos Orsi, author of the new book, "What Science…
- State/Church Advocacy · 49 minAfter reporting a slew of Christian Nationalist nonsense from pastors, government officials and our President, FFRF Action Fund's Senior Policy Counsel Ryan Jayne and State…
- Student Voices on Christian Nationalism · 50 minWe look at a new federal "religious liberty" report that could significantly reshape church-state separation in the United States, along with a Supreme Court ruling allowing…
- A Liberating Journey · 49 minWe first get the lowdown on the back and forth that Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., has gotten into with the Freedom From Religion Foundation regarding our objection to the Auburn…
- Brain Surgery · 49 minNeurosurgeon Dr. Vivekanand Palavali joins us to examine how science unravels near-death and out-of-body experiences. Then, we hear from members of the Congressional Freethought…
- American Infidels · 49 minHistorian Steven K. Green's new book, "American Infidelity: The Gilded Age Battle Over Freethought, Free Love and Feminism," describes how 19th-century freethinkers fought…
- Revival of Reason · 50 minFounder and President of Black Nonbelievers Mandisa Thomas tells us about the June 12–14 "Revival of Reason" in Atlanta, celebrating the lives and views of Black Americans who…
- Religion on Campus · 50 minWhat to do about religion at graduation ceremonies? FFRF State Policy Manager Ryan Dudley gives a roundup of state legislative actions this past spring. Then, Harvard student Ash…
- License to Discriminate · 49 minWe report on Trump's Christian-nationalist "Rededicate 250" rally in Washington, D.C., last Sunday. Then, Hope Pisoni of Uncloseted Media and John Washington of Lookout tell us…
- Killers of Roe · 50 minAfter reporting alarming Christian nationalist news, we talk with Amy Littlefield, author of "Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights."
- Buddhist nationalism · 50 minFFRF Director of Communications Amitabh Pal joins us as we interview journalist and author Sonia Faleiro about her book "The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism is Shaping…
- Happy 20th Anniversary! · 49 minWe hear excerpts of some of our favorite shows from the past two decades, including Gore Vidal, Christopher Hitchens, Ron Reagan, Ursula K. Le Guin, Sara Paretsky, Julia Sweeney…
- The Edited Commandments · 50 minFFRF Legal Director Patrick Elliott tells us about the disappointing 5th-Circuit appeals decision allowing Ten Commandments in Texas public schools. Then, author and columnist…
- Texas Courage · 49 minAfter offering a fresh perspective on President Trump masquerading as Jesus and other news of the week, we interview Johnnie Cotton, a Texas band director who resigned rather…
- First Amendment hero · 50 minTheocrats are active in our federal government and also from beyond the moon! After FFRF staff attorney Sammi Lawrence describes recent state/church victories, we honor the life…
- Conversion Therapy · 50 minAttorney Sam Grover describes FFRF's court victory demanding the removal of the Ten Commandments from the Arkansas capitol. Then, activist Lucas F. W. Wilson, a survivor of…
- Hi, I'm an Atheist! · 49 minAfter reporting on a deluge of Christian nationalist rhetoric from Congress, the White House and the Pentagon, we talk with David G. McAfee, author of the book "Hi, I'm an…
- Permanent Injunction · 50 minAfter we cover state/church news in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Maryland, FFRF attorney Chris Line dissects the so-called "Religious Liberty Commission" and FFRF attorney…
- Christian Nationalist Zionists · 49 minWe talk about the Iran war with Mother Jones national correspondent Kiera Butler, author of the article: "Trump's Holy Warriors Finally Got the Apocalypse They've Prayed For."
- Free Betty · 50 minMoroccan feminist/activist/freethinker Ibtissame ("Betty") Lachgar is in prison for wearing a T-shirt that insulted Islam. Hear about her harrowing story and about how you can…
- A Teacher's Dilemma · 49 minAfter reporting state/church news, we talk with Texas schoolteacher Gigi Cervantes who tells us why she quit her job rather than force the Ten Commandments on students.
- Black Secularism and the Scopes Trial: A Century of Freethought · 50 minFFRF Communications Director Amit Pal and FFRF Multimedia Producer Leo Costello break down the latest state-church headlines, including troubling rhetoric at the National…
- The Future of the Freethought Caucus · 49 minFFRF Staff Attorney Sammi Lawrence reports about a high school softball team in Missouri that had religion pushed on it, and how FFRF was able to put a stop to this. Then, U.S…
- The Feminist Skeptic · 50 minFFRF Legal Director Patrick Elliott reports on FFRF's exciting new legal developments to protect state/church separation. Then as a memorial tribute, we play an interview of…
- The end of a cult · 49 minPeruvian journalist Paola Ugaz tells us how her investigation (with colleague Pedro Salinas) led to the downfall of the Sodalitium, a Catholic cult that was sexually, physically…
- From Myths to Science · 50 minWhat is a "godman"? Tune in to find out. FFRF Senior Attorney Sam Grover gives an eyewitness account of oral arguments over Ten Commandments-in-schools court challenges. Next…
- The Soul Delusion · 49 minBefore talking with David P. Barash about his provocative new book, "The Soul Delusion," Freethought Radio comments on timely national news and this week's major FFRF victories!
- Haram Doodles · 50 minAn ex-Muslim "artivist" — that's artist combined with activist — called Haram Doodles uses art to express dissent against the strictures of Islam.
- Separate Church and Hate · 49 minActor, comedian and broadcaster John Fugelsang describes his new book, Separation of Church and Hate. FFRF's Legal Director Patrick Elliott sums up our many accomplishments in…
- The Good Trump · 50 minDonald Trump's niece, Mary L. Trump, explains why her uncle is the real Grinch.
- The Solstice Is the Reason · 50 minCelebrating with music and readings, we explain why the Winter Solstice is the true "Reason for the Season."
- The Solstice Is the Reason · 50 minCelebrating with music and readings, we explain why the Winter Solstice is the true "Reason for the Season."
- Nigerian human rights activist tells it like it is · 49 minDr. Leo Igwe, who is a noted human rights activist in Nigeria, talks about the religious violence in Nigeria and explains why Trump's saber-rattling isn't helping. The video…
