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Features an interview with Michelle Goldberg, the lively contributing writer of Salon.com, whose new book, Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, covers the threat of the ascendancy of the religious right. The show also includes an audio excerpt from Dawkins’ British TV documentary on religion, The Root of All Evil?” (MP3, 52 min, 23.5 MB) Photo by Brent Nicastro.“
Features an interview with distinguished British atheist and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, author of the just-released book, The God Delusion. Dawkins talks about his theory of religion as a virus-like cultural meme,” why he wrote “The God Delusion” and current events. The show includes a brief audio excerpt from Dawkins’ British TV documentary on religion, “The Root of All Evil?” (MP3, 48 min, 22 MB)”
Features an interview with Sam Harris, author of the New York Times bestseller, The End of Faith, whose new book is Letter to a Christian Nation. Music: Reincarnation, words by Wallace Macrae, music by Dan Barker. Freethinkers Almanac looks at H.L. Mencken and Lance Armstrong. Photo by Brent Nicastro (MP3, 48 min, 21.8 MB)
Reports legal developments in the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s major lawsuit against the Department of Veteran Affairs for intermingling faith with medical care. Annie Laurie Gaylor, author of Woe to the Women: The Bible Tells Me So and editor of the anthology Women Without Superstition, discusses the bible’s treatment of women, and its far-reaching effects today with the rise of the religious right. Margaret Sanger is featured in Freethinkers Alamanc, and Dan Barker’s tribute to Sanger, the song, No Gods – No Masters,” will be played. (MP3, 52 min, 24 MB)”
Features an interview with Mikey Weinstein, who is suing the U.S. Air Forces for out-of-control Christian proselytizing and who blew the whistle on abuses at the Colorado Springs Air Force Academy. Music includes the song, We, the People.” A brief Theocracy Alert sounds the alarm on U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris’ recent remarks. Freethinkers Almanac looks at a freethought heroine, Frances Wright. Photo by Brent Nicastro (MP3, 45 min, 20.4 MB)”
Features an interview with Prof. Lawrence Lerner, co-author of the Fordham Institute’s report grading science and evolution standards in the United States state-by-state. (Hint: Wisconsin was one of many states to flunk.) Timely developments on evolution are reported. Homage is paid to the 86th anniversary of Women’s Equality Day (Aug. 26, 1920) and the freethinking women who sparked the suffrage movement. For comic relief, enjoy Joe Hill’s classic song, The Preacher and the Slave,” performed memorably by Kristin Lems and Dan Barker, from the CD, “Friendly Neighborhood Atheist.” (MP3, 48 min, 22 MB)”
Features an in-depth interview with Philip Paulson, who courageously litigated a 29-foot cross on public property atop Mt. Soldedad in San Diego for 17 years. Pres. Bush signed into law a bill to seize federal control of the city land, in order to circumvent years of court rulings declaring city hosting of the crossto be unconstitutional. Phil talks about the many ins and outs of the case, and why he intends to prevail. Phil, who served in the military, also talks candidly about an atheist’s way of living and dying. Accompanying music: None of the Above,” written and performed by Dan Barker. (MP3, 48 min, 22.1 MB)”
Features a special look at the growing religion-based assault against gay rights around the country. Interviewed: former FFRF staff member Ellen Masters, a lesbian mom in a committed relationship who talks about what it’s like to be denied equal rights under the law. Her interview is a sneak preview of Ellen’s article, The Churches Have Legalized Discrimination in America,” appearing in the September issue of Freethought Today. Dan Barker’s Pagan Pulpit looks at the biblical roots of homophobia. Kristin Lems’ timely song, “How Nice!” continues the theme. Robert Green Ingersoll (born on August 11) is profiled in Freethinkers Almanac. Accompanying music: “The Time to Be Happy Is Now,” words by Robert G. Ingersoll, music by Dan Barker (with backup children’s choir). (MP3, 47 min, 21.4 MB)”
An interview with a public official recalled from office last year in Estes Park, Colo., simply for failure to recite the religious pledge of allegiance. David Habecker, who received an award at the 2005 FFRF convention, updates his case, in which FFRF is co-plaintiff, in a memorable interview. Also features Theocracy Alert” — tune in for news and commentary on some disturbing developments in Congress last week. Music includes the timely “With God on Our Side.” Providing artistic relief for a bad-news week: two atheist poets are featured in Freethinkers Almanac; Rupert Brooks’ whimsical poem, “Heaven” (from a fish’s perspective) is read. (MP3, 47 min, 21.4 MB)”
