Author Archives: John C. Snider

Podcast #151 – Obama FINALLY Supports Gay Marriage

Finally! President Barack Obama goes on the record in support of gay marriage–but only a day after North Carolina voters approved a state constitutional amendment banning it. And speaking of North Carolina, pastor Sean Harris of Fayetteville’s Berean Baptist Church … Continue reading

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Podcast #150 – Dark Day at Sunrise Rock

The long-contested case of Salazar v Buono may soon be at an end.  For full show notes click here. To listen to the show click here.

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Hitch remembered at Cooper Union

A collection of notables including Salman Rushdie and Stephen Fry celebrated the life of Christopher Hitchens at Cooper Union in NYC. Wish I could have been there. My favorite quote from the event, from Stephen Fry: “Hitch thought the four … Continue reading

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Sarasota: Meet the Atheists

Heads-up! If you’re going to be in Sarasota, Florida on April 23rd, take note of this announcement from David Williamson: The local Atheists of Florida chapter in the Sarasota/Bradenton area is hosting a ‘Meet the Atheists’ event on Monday, April … Continue reading

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Meet Charlie’s Exorcists

A con artist with 30 years of “experience” is now teaching his daughter and two of her friends to perpetuate the fraud. Behold!

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It’s Easter

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Podcast #149 – Matthew Bowman (The Mormon People)

We interview Matthew Bowman, author of The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith. Also: David wraps up his account from the Reason Rally, and John discusses Richard Dawkins’ recent appearance in Atlanta. To read the full show notes … Continue reading

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Dawkins at the Reason Rally

If you (like me) were not able to attend Saturday’s Reason Rally, here’s one of the highlights: Professor Richard Dawkins.

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Podcast #148 – Live at the Reason Rally

David Driscoll reports live from the Reason Rally on the National Mall. Listen to this episode here. Also: Giveaway! Richard Dawkins will be speaking in metro Atlanta on Tuesday, March 27th. “An Evening with Richard Dawkins” is sold out, but we have … Continue reading

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Reason Rally tomorrow

Ok, kids, this is it!  The much-anticipated Reason Rally on the National Mall is tomorrow, Saturday, March 24th.  It’s totally free, and all the details can be found at ReasonRally.com.  Top names include Richard Dawkins, PZ Myers and Tim Minchin! … Continue reading

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