
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1052 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ReligionReligion & Spirituality | |||

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We report on Trump's Christian-nationalist "Rededicate 250" rally in Washington, D.C., last Sunday. Then, Hope Pisoni of Uncloseted Media and John Washington of Lookout tell us about their joint report, "Your License Plate Might Be Funding an Anti-LG... more
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A weekly program blending news, interviews, and musical interludes focused on church-state separation, secularism, and civil liberties. Episodes commonly cover legal battles surrounding public displays of religion, abortion rights, Christian nationalism, and related policy shifts, often weaving investigative reporting with advocacy and guest discussions from journalists, activists, and scholars. A notable strength is the steady mix of rigorous legal analysis, human-interest survivor perspectives, and timely political commentary, which can help listeners understand how secular principles intersect with current events. The show frequently features prominent activists and experts who illuminate the practical implications of court decisions and... more
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