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Freethought Radio

Freedom From Religion Foundation

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.

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  • Jul 12, 2010 · 43 min

    Guest: Jason Hagen, author, Atheist Pocket Debater, an App for iPhones

    News clips include excerpts of Sen. Diane Feinstein's quizzing of Supreme Court nominee (now justice) Elena Kagin over the Hein v. FFRF Supreme Court decision, a clip on the National Day of Prayer issue from the Keith Olbermann Show, and news excerpts about the outcry over Iran's plan to stone an "adulteress" to death (now in abeyance). The cohosts also debunk U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert's portrayal of July 4 as a religious event!

  • Jul 6, 2010 · 43 min

    Guests: Prof. Mark Silk, Roger Nygard

    The show includes clips of Australia's new atheist prime minister. Guests include: Prof. Mark Silk, an expert on the topic of religion in America, who questions a new Gallup poll on church attendence, and lighthearted filmmaker Roger Nygard, whose new documentary takes on the "Nature of Existence."

  • Jun 30, 2010 · 42 min

    GUEST: NATE PHELPS

    The estranged son of notorious anti-homosexual pastor Fred Phelps explains why he left his dad's church and religion. Dan and Annie Laurie discuss reasons to "Sleep in on Sundays," the add campaign that hit Chicago.

  • Jun 21, 2010 · 33 min

    GUEST: PROFESSOR ERWIN CHEMERINSKY

    Legal scholar Prof. Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the University of California-Irvine School of Law, will be the special guest. Prof. Chemerinsky will discuss his role in exposing the unconstitutionality of the IRS parish exemption benefiting clergy, which FFRF is now challenging in federal court.

  • Jun 14, 2010 · 43 min

    GUEST: DANNEL MCCOLLUM "THE LORD WAS NOT ON TRIAL"

    Guest: Dannel McCollum, author of The Lord Was Not on Trial: The Inside Story of the Supreme Court's Precedent-Setting McCollum ruling, will talk about his new book: about his mother Vashti McCollum's landmark lawsuit. The hosts will also talk briefly about nontheistic musicians born in June and Ayaan Hirsi Ali's new book, Nomad.

  • Jun 7, 2010 · 43 min

    Guest: Barbara G. Walker

    Dan and Annie Laurie discuss the harm religion has done to women, historically and in the present, with author Barbara G. Walker​

  • Jun 2, 2010 · 43 min

    Guest: Prof. Hector Avalos

    Co-hosts Dan and Annie Laurie discuss developments in Parson's exemption lawsuit filed against Timothy Geithner. Prof. Hector Avalos shares why he thinks Yahweh is a moral monster.

  • May 24, 2010 · 42 min

    Guest: Betty Brogaard, author of The Homemade Atheist

    First, a recap of the week's news regarding religious hypocrisy and state/church separation. Then an interview with author (and FFRF member) Betty Brogaard, whose new book, The Homemade Atheist, has just been released by Ulysses Press.

  • May 17, 2010 · 42 min

    Guest: Patrick Elliot, FFRF Legal Assistant

    First, a recap on FFRF's National Day of Prayer court victory and how it panned out during the National Day of Prayer -- including lots of media clips and an ode to Lena Horne. Then FFRF's newest staff attorney, Patrick Elliott, a new law school grad and an atheist, will discuss what it's been like working at FFRF and the many state/church violations he has been untangling.

  • May 8, 2010 · 42 min

    Guest: Matt Rothschild

    Progressive editor Matt Rothschild discusses FFRF's National Day of Prayer victory with the cohosts, including his research into the disturbing hate mail Judge Barbara Crabb has received since issuing her decision declaring the federal prayer date unconstitutional.

  • May 1, 2010 · 45 min

    GUEST: GORE VIDAL

    The legendary writer, Gore Vidal, discusses his godlessness with co-hosts Dan and Annie Laurie. The victory over the National Day of Prayer is celebrated.

  • Apr 17, 2010 · 42 min

    GUEST: WILLIAM LOBDELL "LOSING MY RELIGION"

    Should the pope be arrested for covering up crimes against humanity? Hitchens and Dawkins think so. Investigative reporter William Lobdell speaks about his experiences interviewing hundreds of abuse victims while covering the religion beat.

  • Apr 10, 2010 · 43 min

    Guest: Prof Daniel C Dennett, Preachers Who Don't Believe

    Philosophy great Daniel C. Dennett will be the guest, to discuss his new study, "Preachers Who Are Not Believers," just published and posted by In Faith at the Washington Post Web site. The hosts will also discuss the religious composition of the Supreme Court, a timely topic with the announced resignation of John Paul Stevens. Famous freethinkers born in April will be highlighted, with the bonus of a rendition of Tom Lehrer singing his "Vatican Rag."

  • Apr 7, 2010 · 43 min

    Guest: John Loftus, The Christian Delusion

    Guest John Loftus discusses his new book, the Christian Delusion. Dan and Annie Laurie discuss the Catholic Church's long history of sexual abuse and cover up, including the Pope's involvement. Easter's origins and resurrection evidence are explored

  • Mar 29, 2010 · 45 min

    Guest: Ryan Valentine, Texas Freedom Network: Dumbing Down, "Fundying Up" Texas Textbooks

    Highlights from Dan Barker's historic debate on religion with Cardinal George Pell, archbishop of Sydney, Australia, will be featured. Dan, along with cohost Annie Laurie Gaylor, will talk a bit about freethought "Down Under" and then interview Ryan Valentine, deputy director of the Texas Freedom Network, about the latest fundamentalist incursions on textbooks in the State of Texas.

  • Mar 20, 2010 · 43 min

    Guest: Michael Newdow

    FFRF Staff Attorney will serve as Freethought Radio's special substitute host, joining Annie Laurie Gaylor while cohost Dan Barker is in Australia. Rebecca Markert will talk about her recent FFRF state/church victories, then First Amendment hero Michael Newdow will join the hosts to dissect the recent decision by the Ninth Circuit of his challenge of "under God in the Pledge of Allegiance, and the wonderful dissent in Mike's favor by Circuit Judge Stephen Reinhardt.

  • Mar 13, 2010 · 42 min

    Guest: Prof. Jay Wexler

    State/church separation and controversies will be discussed with Law School Prof. Jay Wexler, author of the entertaining new book, "Holy Hullabaloos — A Road Trip to the Battlegrounds of the Church/State Wars." Bonus: Excerpts of an ode to Wexler's book, written and performed by Mike Newdow.

  • Mar 6, 2010 · 42 min

    Guest Ayaan Hirsi Ali, author of "Infidel"

    Guest Ayaan Hirsi Ali, author of "Infidel," will talk about her escape from an arranged marriage in Somali, about becoming an atheist, and how religious terrorism has changed her life. The entire show will be devoted to the harm of religion to women, in honor of International Women's Day.

  • Feb 27, 2010 · 42 min

    Guest: Prof. James Coors

    This weekend's guest, Prof. James Coors, will talk about evolution in tribute to Charles Darwin, born in February. Jim is the Foundation's newest officer and a retired professor of agronomy. Also featured: A clip of Dan Barker's opening remarks in a recent debate, "Can you be good without God?"