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Discovering Third Places and Astroturf Right-wing Misinformation

In this episode we learn about Third Places and they might be as close as your local Humanist group, then I do a deep dive on a recent Moms4Liberty online event attacking the Trans community so you don’t have to do it. They tie themselves in knots and red flags to justify their bigotry and outrage.

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Egg Prices: The Science Behind Rising Costs

We look at the science and facts surrounding high egg prices then we examine a recent bill introduced in the Ohio legislature that once again would try to force religion into classrooms in this case Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

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Using Our Humanist Values to Save Democracy

In this episode we look at how to respond to the current threat to democracy. Our humanist values demand we take direct action. In related news Humanist International released their latest Freedom of Thought Report

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Religious Freedom or Safety Concern? The Dad’s Place Church Shelter Debate

We look at an update in the case of Dad’s Place church in Bryan Ohio where the pastor is ignoring the city by running a homeless shelter in the church. Should religion trump health and safety regulations and why is the Ohio Attorney General David Yost sticking his nose in a local matter? Could it be pandering to the religious extremists in the state?

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Humanism in the Face of Change: Fish Stark Talks Future Directions for AHA

In this episode we talk to the new ececutive director of the American Humanist Association Fish Stark. We discover his origin story, his connection to a past AHA Humanist of the Year, assurances for Humanists and local chapters around the country especially with the upcoming Presidental administration, and we learn the facinating story about his first name, Fish.

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Grassroots Democracy: A Battle Over Highway Expansion with Peggy Daly-Masternak

One of the basic benefits we enjoy as citizens of a democracy like the United States is our right to address grievances to our elected officials if we feel they are not making appropriate decisions. The I-475 Neighborhoods Coalition is made up of citizens wanting to stop a planned widening of the freeway in Toledo. We talk to the coordinator Peggy Daly-Masternak.

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An Introduction to White Christian Nationalism

In this episode we focus on White Christian Nationalism and why it’s an existential threat not only to religious freedom for all but also a to democracy then we hear a keynote speech given by DR. ANTHEA BUTLER at the recent Summit for Religious Freedom

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The Humanist Take on DEI and Embryo Personhood

In this episode we take a deep dive on diversity, equity, and inclusion better known by bigoted people as DEI then we look at how In vitro fertilization is causing some ironic responses from the anti-abortion crowd.

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Religious Privilege Above The Law – Dad’s Place Church Bryan Ohio

Pastor Chris Avell was criminally charged for housing the homeless in his church. Where do we draw the legal line especially when the lives of those struggling is in the balance?

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Standing Up for Trans Kids and Secular Freedom in Ohio

Rev. Gary Click the Fremont Baptist preacher who pretends to be an Ohio represenative spikes the football, smiles, and laughs as the Ohio House overrides a Governor veto on Click’s gender affirming care and trans women in sports ban. Then we look at the recent release of the State of the Secular States report from American Atheists

Celebrating our 100th Episode Details Here
Celebrating our 100th Episode Details Here