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Podcast #125 – Sex and Secularism

We interview researchers Dr. Darrel Ray and Amanda Brown about “Sex and Secularism,” their recently released survey of the sex lives of thousands of non-theists. Some of the answers may surprise you.  To download the survey visit IPCPress.com. Also, be … Continue reading

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Podcast #122 – Robert M. Price on the Book of Revelation

We wrap up our extended look at the Book of Revelation with an interview with Dr. Robert M. Price, theologian and author of (among other books) The Reason Driven Life. For more about Dr. Price visit his official website: robertmprice.mindvendor.com. … Continue reading

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Katy Perry’s evangelical upbringing

Katy Perry’s parents were (and still are) evangelical nutjobs.  Who knew?  The “I Kissed a Girl” singer reveals in a new interview that her parents were so hardcore they banned the terms “deviled eggs” and “Dirt Devil” from being spoken. … Continue reading

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Podcast #118 – Dave Silverman (President, American Atheists)

Tide goes in.  Tide goes out.  Never a miscommunication with Dave Silverman, president of American Atheists.  We talk to Dave about the upcoming American Atheists national convention in Des Moines, Iowa (April 21-24), as well as recent court cases that … Continue reading

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Regarding bizarre coincidences

Several weeks ago Allison and I decided we should write a letter of encouragement to Christopher Hitchens, who, you probably know, is currently dealing with Stage Four esophageal cancer. Being the schlub that I am, I would have typed it … Continue reading

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Podcast #117 – Andrea Steele (International Freethought Film Fest)

We interview Andrea Steele, founder and executive director of the Freethought Film Festival Foundation.  Their first event–the International Freethought Film Festival–is May 13th-15th in Tampa, Florida.  TICKETS GO ON SALE March 3rd! In other movie news, Paul Bettany (The Da … Continue reading

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Q&A with Christopher Hitchens

In case you missed it last weekend, here’s C-SPAN’s Brian Lamb interviewing Christopher Hitchens.  They talk mostly about Hitch’s battle with cancer, which he probably gets tired of talking about.  Still, it’s an interesting conversation and encouraging to see that … Continue reading

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AA Prez David Silverman on O’Reilly tonight!

Freethinkers, set your DVRs!  American Atheists president Dave Silverman will appear on tonight’s episode of The O’Reilly Factor (8PM Eastern) to talk about AA’s new “You KNOW they’re all SCAMS” billboard campaign.  I predict Dave will have O’Reilly’s falafel for … Continue reading

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The Year in Religion

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The Sam Harris Nightline Interview

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