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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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Theocrats are active in our federal government and also from beyond the moon! After FFRF staff attorney Sammi Lawrence describes recent state/church victories, we honor the life, words and legacy of Ishmael Jaffree, whose 1985 Supreme Court victory r... more

Attorney Sam Grover describes FFRF's court victory demanding the removal of the Ten Commandments from the Arkansas capitol. Then, activist Lucas F. W. Wilson, a survivor of "conversion therapy," discusses his book "Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors' St... more

After reporting on a deluge of Christian nationalist rhetoric from Congress, the White House and the Pentagon, we talk with David G. McAfee, author of the book "Hi, I'm an Atheist! What That Means and How to Talk About It with Others."

After we cover state/church news in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Maryland, FFRF attorney Chris Line dissects the so-called "Religious Liberty Commission" and FFRF attorney Nancy Noet tells us about this week's decision by an Arkansas court permanen... more

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Recent Guests

David G. McAfee
Author of Hi, I'm an Atheist! What That Means and How to Talk About It with Others
Author; Hypatia Press (editorial connection mentioned)
Episode: Hi, I'm an Atheist!
Nancy Noet
FFRF staff attorney
Freedom From Religion Foundation
Episode: Permanent Injunction
Chris Line
FFRF rapid legal counsel
Freedom From Religion Foundation
Episode: Permanent Injunction
Kiera Butler
National correspondent at Mother Jones, expert on Christian nationalism
Mother Jones
Episode: Christian Nationalist Zionists
Betty Lachgar
Moroccan feminist activist and clinical psychologist
Mali Movement; Moroccan atheist and activist
Episode: Free Betty
Ghislaine Mamouni
Attorney representing Betty Lachgar
Mamouni Law Office / Betty Lachgar case
Episode: Free Betty
Gigi Cervantes
Texas high school teacher who quit rather than post Ten Commandments in her classroom
Texas high school and FFRF activist
Episode: A Teacher's Dilemma
Chris Cameron
History professor and author focusing on African-American religious and intellectual history
University of North Carolina
Episode: Black Secularism and the Scopes Trial: A Century of Freethought
Barbara G. Walker
Author of The Women's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets and a prominent feminist skeptic
Episode: The Feminist Skeptic

Hosts

Dan Barker
Co-host and co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation; prolific speaker and musician with a focus on secularism and church-state separation.
Annie Laurie Gaylor
Co-host and co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation; prominent feminist skeptic and author with a long-running role in freethought advocacy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 681 ratings
  • Awesome!

    And thanks for honoring my favorite journalist- Jamelle Bouie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    herbify
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you for your weekly program & all your hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CB098765555
    United States5 months ago
  • Woe to the Women

    I’m a 70- year-old woman who has just become a feminist freethinker. I’m reading all I can. Annie Laurie talked about how religions persecute women. That is where I am in my journey to understand misogyny. I ordered your book, Woe to the Women. Hope to learn more.

    Your podcast is my go-to for hope! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cherifire
    United States10 months ago
  • Great info & important support

    This pod is more important than ever! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skleban
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic organization

    They do valuable work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diego Pakman
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise timely, informative coverage of church-state issues and the engaging, respectful guest interviews.
Fans appreciate practical calls to action and updates on FFRF initiatives and legal milestones.
Some critique the music breaks as heavy or lengthy, but overall audience sentiment remains highly positive toward advocacy and clarity of messaging.
Many value the mix of legal updates, activism, and music, noting it as both educational and entertaining.

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Hi, I'm an Atheist!
Q: What would it take to change your mind?
Scientific evidence could change his mind, though he doubts such evidence would appear; he remains open to the possibility of a deity but expects no interference from any such being.
Hi, I'm an Atheist!
Q: How can you be good without God?
Morality is not dependent on a deity; people can base ethics on harms to others and empathetic reasoning, recognizing that religion's morality is not objective and can be arbitrary.
Hi, I'm an Atheist!
Q: Do you know there is no God?
He explains that he does not claim to know there is no God; he identifies as an agnostic atheist and argues that the burden of proof lies with the theist, not the atheist.
Permanent Injunction
Q: What is the broader significance of Kennedy and Lemon test discussions after this ruling?
Kennedy and Lemon discussions are used to illustrate the shift away from Lemon toward coercion-based standards, with the judge underscoring that coercive religious displays in schools are not allowed even post-Lemon.
Permanent Injunction
Q: Nancy, where does this Arkansas ruling apply, statewide or to the named districts?
The ruling applies to the named districts and plaintiffs in the lawsuit, with hopeful implications for other districts to follow suit, though time will tell.

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The show centers on church-state separation, secularism, and civil rights, blending news updates with interviews and activist storytelling. Episodes frequently cover legal battles around the First Amendment, religious influence in public life, and spotlighted activists, educators, and scholars who argue for secular governance and humanist values. Music and commentary provide a distinctive, approachable rhythm to complex topics, and the format often weaves in calls to action, promoting legal advocacy and community involvement. A noteworthy aspect is the consistent emphasis on real-world impact through case updates, high-profile interviews, and behind-the-scenes looks at organizing within a national freethought movement.

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5. Betty Lachgar
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