Happy New Year! We kick off 2010 by interviewing Stuart Bechman, president of Atheist Alliance International (AtheistAlliance.org). AAI is planning its first-ever Australian convention in Melbourne on March 12-14, 2010. For details visit AtheistConvention.org.au–tickets are going fast!
Podcast #76 - Stuart Bechman (Pres. of Atheist Alliance Intl) [45:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3791)
David gives us his second and final report from the Atheist Alliance International 2009 Convention, October 2-4 in Los Angeles (Burbank, actually), CA. Another great line-up of speakers, including Lawrence Krauss, Carolyn Porco, Daniel Dennett and Richard Dawkins. Plus: Find out which city will be host to AAI 2010!
Podcast #69 - (Almost) Live from AAI 2009, Pt. 2 [22:22m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3237)David reports on Day One of the Atheist Alliance International 2009 Convention, October 2-4 in Los Angeles (Burbank, actually), CA. It’s an A-list of celebrity speakers. And there’s a minor controversy over the awarding of this year’s Richard Dawkins Award to comedian Bill Maher. Bill’s on the same page with most atheists on the problems with religion, but he occasionally raises eyebrows with his offhanded statements about the effectiveness of modern medicine and the safety of everyday food. Will the atheists storm the stage with pitchforks and torches? Or will Bill emerge with his skin–and his reputation–intact? Listen in and find out!
David gives us a report on Bill Maher’s stand-up tour; specifically, Maher’s recent appearance at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta.
We also give listeners a heads-up on several upcoming events, including:
Atheist Alliance International 2009 Convention (Oct 2-4 in Los Angeles) featuring Bill Maher, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Brian Keith Dalton (”Mr. Deity”), Lawrence Krauss, Eugenie Scott and more. (Say “hi” to David Driscoll, since he’ll be in attendance as well.)
HuffPo covers AAI 2009!
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009We like to rag on Huffington Post over their fetish for complementary and alternative medicine, but let’s give credit where credit’s due. HuffPo’s Landon Ross was at the recent Atheist Alliance International convention in Burbank, CA. He provides a good summary of the event, and offers some thoughts of his own on the plight of nonbelievers in 21st century America. Check out Ross’s report “The God Crisis.”
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