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Does Religion Poison Everything?
Christopher Hitchens is known for his famous book subtitle, "How Religion Poisons Everything." Is this a fair statement? Is religion always toxic? We discuss.
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Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
The Most Hated Woman in America
Netflix has a new film profiling Madalyn Murray O'Hair, founder of American Atheists and once called "The Most Hated Woman in America." But is the film fair and factual, and does the dramatized story…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
Addiction Recovery: 12 Steps and Beyond
Alcoholics Anonymous and other recovery programs often invoke (or require) a "Higher Power." How effective is this, and are there better alternatives for beating addiction and overcoming ? We explor…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
Jesus: Mything in Action (with David Fitzgerald)
More and more every day, the claims of a literal, historical Jesus are coming into question. Many atheists still think the Jesus-as-God story traces back to a literal person, but author Historical re…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
Satanic: a Conversation with Lucien Greaves
Lucien Greaves is co-founder of The Satanic Temple, an organization which has gained global attention with its attempts to have its Baphomet monument displayed next to Christian monuments (like the T…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
Jesus on a Fish Stick (and other "miracles")
From the Jesus fish stick, to weeping Mary statues, to the staged "cures" sold by self-acclaimed faith healers, this lighthearted show explores some of the bizarre (and often hysterically funny) mira…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
Let's Talk About Something Else
This is a previously unscheduled, totally off-topic, "bonus" show. Because sometimes, we just need to take a break and hang out.
Of course, this broadcast won't be for everyone, but if you're just lo…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
Ron Miscavige: Scientology and my Son
Ron Miscavige is father of David Miscavige, leader of the Church of Scientology. Ron tells the story of his son, Scientology, and his escape from the church's controlling grasp.
Ron's book, "Ruthless…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
Faking Your Memories (with Dr. Elizabeth Loftus)
How reliable is our memory? Can fake memories be planted through suggestion? Cognitive psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Loftus is an expert on memory who has served as an expert witness or consultant in hu…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
Seth Andrews: A Secular State of the Union Address
On the date which would traditionally see the U.S. President's annual State of the Union speech, Seth Andrews gives his own secular State of the Union address...a look at America through the eyes of …
Published on 8 years, 10 months ago