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  • 564 - The "New Atheist" War on Trans People
    Jan 2 2025

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — FFRF, Jerry Coyne, and why the “New Atheists” have waged war against trans people. (1:45)

    — Taxpayers funded this trashy, failing Mormon-based private school in Arizona. (46:45)

    — Oklahoma's new social studies standards go all in on Christian Nationalism. (57:15)

    — Texas book ban backfires after school removes Bible over "sexually explicit" content. (1:06:27)

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    1 h et 17 min
  • 563 - Garbage Year in Review
    Dec 27 2024

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    Jessica and I recapped the past year in our extra-long year-end episode.

    — January (3:13)

    — February (16:00)

    — March (29:30)

    — April (33:12)

    — May (43:44)

    — June (1:09:04)

    — July (1:27:07)

    — August (1:44:40)

    — September (2:03:25)

    — October (2:21:34)

    — November (2:37:00)

    — December (2:45:49)

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    3 h et 3 min
  • 562 - Predictable Fury Over Satanic Displays
    Dec 19 2024

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — After vandalism, a new Satanic display is up outside the New Hampshire Capitol. (0:28)

    — Iowa officials ban Satanic event over made-up claim that it'd be "harmful to minors." (5:52)

    — California Bible college vows to remain open after state orders it to shut down. (15:30)

    — Democrats didn't "weaponize" the government to "target" Christian schools. (33:50)

    — Supreme Court to decide if Catholic-aligned group deserves tax exemption. (53:25)

    — Citing legal concerns, two Florida districts vote against allowing school chaplains. (1:02:22)

    — Catholic group unveils anti-atheist holiday billboard: "THIS IS OUR SEASON—NOT YOURS." (1:11:28)

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    1 h et 23 min
  • 561 - Who Wants to Buy Noah's Ark?
    Dec 12 2024

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — A Satanic display was destroyed outside the New Hampshire Capitol. (0:33)

    — A Dutch-made Noah's Ark "replica" is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. (16:08)

    — A California public school district may put the Ten Commandments in classrooms. (28:30)

    — Man sues Catholic school in battle over whose faith counts for vaccine mandates. (40:54)

    — A West Virginia mayor kicked a Pagan group out of a Christmas parade. (51:27)

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    1 h et 4 min
  • 560 - Ron DeSantis' War on Christmas
    Dec 5 2024

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — Thanks to Christians, kids in Ohio can take classes in Satanism during school hours. (0:28)

    — Christian Nationalist GOP lawmaker calls for making "gay marriage illegal again." (19:37)

    — Federal judge: Churches can receive "Historic Preservation Grants" in NJ county. (32:05)

    — New Humanist ad campaign targets Ron DeSantis' "War on Christmas." (47:15)

    — UK politicians advance assisted dying bill to ease suffering of terminally ill patients. (55:10)

    — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Christian ministry that helps the homeless. (1:04:52)

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    1 h et 19 min
  • 559 - A Pagan Invocation in Tulsa
    Nov 27 2024

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — Oklahoma Republicans are flipping out over a Pagan invocation in Tulsa. (0:44)

    Ryan Walters: We'll go after teachers who criticize the Bible in their classrooms. (22:17)

    — Scamvangelist Kenneth Copeland: Donald Trump's critics will spend eternity hearing aborted babies' names. (30:59)

    — In Ohio, one Christian group is using tax dollars to fuel a network of private schools. (42:05)

    — An Iowa pastor put an atheist trying to kill Jesus in his church's Nativity scene. (51:50)

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    1 h et 8 min
  • 558 - Texas Wants Jesus in Elementary Schools
    Nov 21 2024

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — Texas is about to push Bible lessons in public elementary schools. (0:30)

    — Christian ministry scion accuses mother of covering up sexual abuse. (19:40)

    — Purity Culture hurts women even after they get married, say researchers. (40:31)

    — Oklahoma's Ryan Walters bought 500 Trump Bibles for AP Government classes. (1:06:49)

    — Florida school district may revise ad policy after requests to put up "Satanology" sign. (1:14:40)

    Pete Hegseth's "Deus Vult" tattoo requires a better explanation. (1:26:25)

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    1 h et 33 min
  • 557 - How Non-Religious Candidates Fared in the Election
    Nov 14 2024

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — Oklahoma's Ryan Walters quietly cancels plan to buy Trump bibles with taxpayer dollars. (0:50)

    — How the 2024 elections went for openly non-religious candidates. (20:05)

    — Delusional Richard Dawkins thinks Elon Musk is a good guy. (38:27)

    — Scandal-prone Baptist pastor Mark Harris wins seat in Congress. (57:35)

    — Democrats nearly handed Trump a weapon to use against liberal non-profits. (1:10:00)

    — Federal judge strikes down Louisiana law forcing Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. (1:19:25)

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    1 h et 30 min