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  1. Stacie (and her Mom) Have Got It Going On

    2 januari 2024 · 41 min

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    Ex-vangelical Stacie Grahn hosts (with her mom) the Stacie's Mom Podcast. She joins us to talk about her escape from fundie Christianity. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/s6rM2We5x6A

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  2. A Piece of Asteroid

    29 december 2023 · 8 min

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    Just a 7-minute crossover podcast with some cool science and an even cooler twist. Lees meer

    http://www.truestoriespodcast.com

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  3. Whitewash: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy (with Dr. Robert P. Jones)

    26 december 2023 · 43 min

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    Dr. Robert P. Jones is founder and president of Public Religion Research Institute. He has a Ph.D in religion and a bachelors in computing science in mathmatics. His new book explores the long and sordid backstory of American racism, which was - and is - often cloaked in the banner of Christianity. Lees meer

    Dr. Jones' book: https://amzn.to/3uWYw1C

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/VehbwjrXTuw

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  4. A Day-Before-The-Day-Before-Christmas-Eve BONUS SHOW!

    22 december 2023 · 1 uur 33 min

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    Just some extra stuff to listen to. Happy holidays! Lees meer

    VIDEO of this stream: https://youtube.com/live/SRTfl8bGn7U

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  5. It's Beginning to Cost a Lot Like Christmas: with Forrest Valkai

    19 december 2023 · 1 uur 6 min

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    Science educator Forrest Valkai fields random questions on the holiday. Trust us...it ain't boring. Lees meer

    His site: https://www.valkailabs.com

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/VKDo0BUuH6M

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  6. The Edge of the Sword: Exploits of a Bad (Bad!) God

    15 december 2023 · 40 min

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    In this show, we (re) cover some of the greatest/worst hits in the supposed Good Book, and it's not pretty. Lees meer

    If you're interested in the entire book "Deconverted," it's available in print, digital print, and audiobook: https://shorturl.at/HSVX6

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  7. Hell for the Holidays? Dealing with Religious Families on Christmas

    12 december 2023 · 1 uur 3 min

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    How do you handle holidays with religious families? Or do you even bother? Callers discuss, and we speak with psychologist and religious trauma counselor Dr. Marlene Winell. Lees meer

    Dr. Winell's website: http://www.journeyfree.org

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/0N2i47eFS4M

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  8. Nude Fire Ninjas!

    8 december 2023 · 3 min

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    Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/sethandrewstta Lees meer

    Dr. Hafer's book: https://adbl.co/3GtZxko

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  9. You Can't Get to Heaven in a Miniskirt

    5 december 2023 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Sarah and Jessica host the "You Can't Get to Heaven in a Miniskirt" podcast. They join us to talk about skirts, sex, purity culture, and more! Lees meer

    PODCAST PAGE: https://www.heaveninaminiskirt.com

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/ozTVxAZfnBo

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  10. Cold Hands, Warm Podcast

    1 december 2023 · 57 min

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    It's a bonus show! Host ramblings and your calls. Enjoy. Lees meer

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  11. On This Day in History, Sh!t Went Down: with "Sweary Historian" James Fell

    28 november 2023 · 53 min

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    James Fell is a historian and author who combines fascinating true tales with f-bombs and razor sarcasm. In other words...he's a perfect guest for this week's show. Lees meer

    His book: https://amzn.to/4723J6v

    His website: http://www.jamesfell.com

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/mVBb3BAVFfc

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  12. Markwayne Mullin wants to fight somebody!

    21 november 2023 · 57 min

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    Self-professed Christian and "family values" crusader Markwayne Mullin just tried to turn a Senate hearing into a round of Nintendo Punch-Out! What the hell is going on? Lees meer

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  13. No Longer Atheist: an analysis of Ayaan Hirsi Ali

    17 november 2023 · 58 min

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    Longtime public atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali just announced that she is a Christian. Her "reasons" are...interesting. We examine the life of this ex-Muslim turned ex-atheist. Lees meer

    Ayaan's Article "Why I Am Now a Christian:"
    https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/

    Jonathan MS Pearce's response:
    https://onlysky.media/jpearce/ayaan-hirsi-ali-former-atheist-becomes-christian/

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  14. My Casket is Not Your Soapbox

    14 november 2023 · 56 min

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    This show explores how funerals are often hijacked by sermonizers. Instead of honoring the dead, preachers (and families) turn memorials into religious crusades, often against the wishes of the deceased. Lees meer

    Physicist eulogy text: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4675953

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  15. "Florida Man" Headlines (as Filtered Through the Bible)

    10 november 2023 · 1 uur 3 min

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    "Florida Man" is an internet reference which began in 2013. It refers to an alleged prevalence of Floridians doing bizarre things. In this show, we attach "Florida Man" to Christianity. Lees meer

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  16. American Idolatry: A Christian Against Christian Nationalism (with Andrew Whitehead)

    7 november 2023 · 44 min

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    Sociologist Dr. Andrew Whitehead is a Christian. He's also a strong opponent of Christian Nationalism and far-right attempts to install an American theocracy. He joins us to talk about his new book on the subject. Lees meer

    BOOK: American Idolatry

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/hRMwnXSn4Cw

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  17. Nanny Software: Surveilling People "Straight"

    31 oktober 2023 · 48 min

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    We dive down the rabbit hole into the dysfunctional world of "morality" web services which track online browsing and block specific content. Of course, almost all of these programs are run by the religious. Lees meer

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  18. Show #700: with Drew McCoy of Genetically Modified Skeptic

    24 oktober 2023 · 50 min

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    Drew McCoy hosts the Genetically Modified Skeptic channel. He joins Seth to mark a milestone. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/2pPzxnYD4Jg

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  19. Ghost Stories 2023

    17 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 18 min

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    The Ghost Stories podcast is an annual tradition, a celebration of imagination, and a journey into compelling legends about the strange, the unexplained, and the creepy. Lees meer

    Happy Halloween!

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  20. We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (with Kate Cohen)

    10 oktober 2023 · 31 min

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    Today's guest Kate Cohen is a columnist for the Washington Post and author of the new book "We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (and Maybe You Should Too)." Lees meer

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/P6Mf2xVJ_g8

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  21. Shaken Loose: A Journey into Hell (with author Ilana DeBare)

    6 oktober 2023 · 20 min

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    Ilana DeBare's new novel "Shaken Loose" follows fictional characters into a biblical Hell. It's an interesting tale with plenty of subtext/criticism on the Creator of eternal torture. Lees meer

    GET THE BOOK:

    VIDEO of this conversation:

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  22. Larry and Seth Have a Request

    5 oktober 2023 · 8 min

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    Your support will help me "reset" for the rest of 2023 and will kick 2024 in with momentum. The PayPal link and Patreon link are here. (You can PayPal directly to editor@thethinkingatheist.com) Lees meer

    https://www.thethinkingatheist.com/become-a-patron

    Thank you!

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  23. The Ghost Hunter

    3 oktober 2023 · 43 min

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    Kenny Biddle is an actual ghost hunter. He's also Chief Investigator at The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He's got some stories. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/-x8OcpN4dUI

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  24. Humanity Will Die of Stupid: Aliens, AntiChrists, the Boebert Boob, and More!

    26 september 2023 · 53 min

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    Once again, we're talking about the jaw-droppingly hypocritical and ridiculous behavior of Colorado's 3rd District congresswoman. Plus...plenty of your calls on any subject. Lees meer

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  25. The Banjo Player

    22 september 2023 · 6 min

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    Here's a bonus for you. Runs 7 minutes. From my second podcast True Stories with Seth Andrews. Enjoy! Lees meer

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  26. Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery? (with Dr. Joshua Bowen)

    19 september 2023 · 49 min

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    Those familiar with the Bible might shrug away this question with a dismissive "Yes," but Dr. Joshua Bowen has much more to say about Old Testament slavery. Lees meer

    Get the book: Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery?

    Audiobook at: https://shorturl.at/rGU05

    Dr. Josh's website: http://www.digitalhammurabi.com.

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/6BirjOAEUqk

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  27. God Likes to Watch: The Blaming and Shaming of Purity Culture

    12 september 2023 · 54 min

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    Inside and outside of dogmatic religions, people are shamed and controlled by moralists crying "sin!" Why and how are the puritans attacking the natural, sexual person? Lees meer

    Seth Andrews gave a recent speech on Purity Culture.

    VIDEO of this speech: https://youtu.be/q_DHYGPIH9Q

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  28. Flying Toward the Light: and Other Stuff We Should Already Know

    5 september 2023 · 48 min

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    This is a fun one, as we expand our knowlede about random stuff we (often) do and say without thinking. We explore why bugs are attracted to light, how soap works, why we "toast" champagne glasses, the origin of treadmills, and more! Lees meer

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  29. The Most Remarkable American Most People Have Never Heard Of

    29 augustus 2023 · 37 min

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    He remains one of the most powerful writers and speakers of the past several hundred years. His work changed my life. Yet many don't even know his name. Take a few moments, and allow me to introduce you. - Seth Lees meer

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  30. Assaulted for my Atheism (and other listener calls)

    22 augustus 2023 · 38 min

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    One of our callers talks about his apostasy and the domestic violence he faced when telling his family. We hear his story and talk to other listeners about whatever is on their minds. Lees meer

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  31. A World without Borders: Reflections on Humanity's Dividing Lines

    15 augustus 2023 · 59 min

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    Join Seth Andrews as he goes full John Lennon about the tribal lines which divide us, and how the world might look without them. Lees meer

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  32. Faces After Suicide: with Author/Producer Lindsey Doolittle

    8 augustus 2023 · 36 min

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    In this broadcast, we talk about the taboo: suicide. Author/Producer Lindsey Doolittle has directed two short films on the subject based on her own experience with the loss of a partner. Lees meer

    This won't always be an easy conversation, but it remains a critical one, with plenty of suggested resources for navigating grief.

    ABOVE THE RUG: https://abovetherug.com
    FACES AFTER SUICIDE FILM: https://bit.ly/3CUSIXi
    VAN GOGH FILM: https://bit.ly/3Nu5XmJ
    GOFUNDME LINK TO DONATE: https://rb.gy/0bqof
    RFR: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org
    GRIEVING BILL OF RIGHTS: https://bit.ly/3NTpNJh
    SUICIDE AND CRISIS HELPLINE: dial 988

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/GexAlSVagjs

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  33. Debunking the Funk: with Molecular Biologist Dr. Dan Wilson

    1 augustus 2023 · 34 min

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    What happens when a real scientist tackles the conspiracists? Dr. Dan Wilson is debunking the funk out there, and he joins us this week. Lees meer

    Dan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebunktheFunkwithDrWilson
    Dan on Twitter: @Debunk_the_Funk

    VIDEO of this conversation on YouTube: (coming soon)

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  34. How "Sound of Freedom" Cheats the Children: with Damion Moore and Lynn Packer of American Crime Journal

    25 juli 2023 · 1 uur 2 min

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    On this podcast, we take a second (and much deeper) dive into the hot-button issue of child sex trafficking as presented by the box office smash, "Sound of Freedom." What's real? What's not? And how can we support legitimate efforts to protect children? Lees meer

    ACJ website: http://www.americancrimejournal.com

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  35. Kidnapping President Lincoln

    20 juli 2023 · 8 min

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    A 6-minute bonus release from Seth Andrews' second podcast, "True Stories with Seth Andrews." Subscribe on all major podcast apps. Lees meer

    http://www.truestoriespodcast.com

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  36. Can I Hear Cremated People in My Spirit Box? (and more listener calls)

    18 juli 2023 · 47 min

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    It's random heathenry and shenanigans this week! Enjoy. Lees meer

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  37. A Suspicious "Sound of Freedom"

    14 juli 2023 · 31 min

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    The child-sex-trafficking thriller film "Sound of Freedom" has exploded onto the scene, especially among right-wing conservatives. But there's reason to suspect the producers and star are using a legitimate human rights horror to fuel Q conspiracies. Lees meer

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  38. ALIEN JESUS: Cosmic Challenges to Earthly Religions

    11 juli 2023 · 52 min

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    Join us for a conversation with philosopher Jonathan M.S. Pierce and physicist Aaron Adair about extraterrestrials and gods. Lees meer

    Get the book: "Aliens and Religion: When Two Worlds Collide"

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/UP_ogEgY92w

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  39. Don't Debate? Rogan, Reality, & Science Theater

    4 juli 2023 · 48 min

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    Joe Rogan recently challenged vaccine scientist Dr. Peter Hotez to debate conspiracy crank RFK Jr. on his podcast. Lees meer

    Educator Melanie Trecek-King of ThinkingIsPower.com joins me to discuss debate, science, and the best way(s) to change minds...even our own.

    VIDEO of this discussion: (coming soon)

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  40. I Didn't Choose to Be Born (and More Deep Existential Stuff)

    27 juni 2023 · 1 uur 6 min

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    Plenty of rants and calls on this one, including an interesting conversation about whether being involuntarily born is a tresspass on one's right to never exist. Hmm. Lees meer

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  41. Strange Allies: The Atheist and the Baptist (with Amanda Tyler)

    20 juni 2023 · 47 min

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    Amanda Tyler is Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Commission for Religious Liberty and lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. She (and many Christians) are on the frontline fight against Christian Nationalism. Lees meer

    VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/VP7S5BH73Qs

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  42. Gothard's God: Reflections on the Amazon Documentary "Shiny Happy People"

    13 juni 2023 · 1 uur 11 min

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    A new Amazon docuseries is highlighting the destructive Quiverfull cult developed under the leadership of Bill Gothard. We continue the discussion this week. Lees meer

    Divorcing Religion: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/
    Heresy in the Heartland blog: http://heresyintheheartland.blogspot.com/

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  43. Dogs Cats A.I. (oh my!)

    6 juni 2023 · 58 min

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    Seth apologizes to his dogs...and asks CHAT GPT to help out! Plus your calls! Lees meer

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  44. Murder on Super 8

    2 juni 2023 · 8 min

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    Here's a bonus clip (runs 7 minutes) from True Stories with Seth Andrews. Subscribe on all major podcast apps, and share with your people! :) Lees meer

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  45. Talking Nerdy: with Cara Santa Maria

    30 mei 2023 · 56 min

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    Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator and television host. She's been seen on everything from NetGeo to Brain Games to Netflix's "Bill Nye Saves the World." Lees meer

    We talk life, death, science, religion, politics, sexism, skepticism, and more!

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  46. What the Hell is Wrong with Texas?

    23 mei 2023 · 49 min

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    Three Texas atheists join us to talk about the evangelical attack on our secular democracy in the second-largest state of the "union." It's a conversation with Aron Ra, Wil Jeudy, and Michelle Palmer. Lees meer

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  47. DeSantis vs Disney: The Man Against the Mouse

    16 mei 2023 · 1 uur 2 min

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    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is waging a Christian nationalist, authoritarian, cruel, and unconstitutional war on citizens, democracy, and Disney. Lees meer

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  48. The Trouble with Tucker Carlson

    9 mei 2023 · 53 min

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    Tucker Carlson was fired from Fox News, but he isn't going away. This show is a rapid-fire chronicle of some of Carlson's worst moments, and a warning about the millions who still love him. Lees meer

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  49. If I Was the Intelligent Designer (PART TWO: with Dr. Abby Hafer)

    2 mei 2023 · 49 min

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    Evolutionary biologist Dr. Abby Hafer is author of the book, "The Not So Intelligent Designer." She thinks a Creator could have done much better. Lees meer

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  50. If I Was the Intelligent Designer (PART ONE)

    25 april 2023 · 56 min

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    The Intelligent Design crowd keeps insisting that all things have been divinely fine-tuned just for us. In this show, we suggest some better ideas. Lees meer

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