
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 | 1066 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ReligionReligion & Spirituality | |||

On Constitution Day, we celebrate a legislative win for a Washington, D.C., memorial to Forgotten Freethinking Founder Thomas Paine. Then, popular podcaster Jennifer Welch tells us about her new book, "Not Today, Fascists: The Lies That Got Us Here, ... more
We salute feminist freethinker Robin Morgan, and castigate Christian nationalist actions by various Cabinet members. Then, A.J. Surin, founder and president of Humanists Malaysia, tells us about the few brave freethinkers advocating for reason and to... more
After remembering the life of the great feminist and humanist Gloria Steinem, we speak with Professor Steven Nadler about his new bombshell book, "Spinoza, Atheist."
Margaret Downey, president of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association, tells us what you can do to help erect a memorial statue to America's forgotten Founder Thomas Paine in Washington, D.C.
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These guys have been fighting the good fight against the “good book” for a while now, and they do it the right way. Keep going, and we will keep listening!
And thanks for honoring my favorite journalist- Jamelle Bouie!
Thank you for your weekly program & all your hard work.
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
This pod is more important than ever! Thank you!
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A weekly show focused on separation of church and state, civil liberties, and secular critique of religious influence in politics, education, and culture. Episodes blend news, analysis, and interviews with activists, journalists, and policymakers, punctuated by music and audience calls. A standout angle is the sustained advocacy for secular governance through high-profile guest discussions, legal updates, and student perspectives, making the program both informational and mobilizing for listeners who want current events framed by freethought and constitutional principles.
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