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We Dissent

Rebecca Markert
Christian Nationalism
Abortion Rights
Project 2025
Separation Of Church and State
LGBTQ Rights
Mifepristone
Abortion
Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Reproductive Rights
Anti-Abortion Movement
Supreme Court
Public Funding
Disinformation
Gender-Affirming Care
FDA
Religious Liberty
Reproductive Health
Healthcare Access
Federal Funding
Legal Challenges

We Dissent is a monthly law podcast hosted by two secular women, who are also attorneys at the Freedom From Religion Foundation and Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Join us as we discuss developments affecting the separation of church and state in the US Supreme Court and lower federal courts. We'll also explore other advocacy work we do to help atheists and other nonreligious ... more

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Rebecca, Liz, and Alison speak with Rachel Levinson-Waldman from the Brennan Center for Justice about the Trump administration and current Congress weaponizing the government to attack nonprofits and punish speech and viewpoints they don't like. They... more

Alison, Liz, and Rebecca welcome AU Public Policy Counsel Rachael Stryer to review what came out of the state legislative sessions this year. They survey the laws state legislatures passed to force religion into public schools, use religion to discri... more

Alison, Liz, and Rebecca take on the far-right pronatalism movement with guest Emily Martin, NWLC's Chief Program Officer. They explain the movement's history of racism, sexism, and eugenics, the alarming support it has in the Trump administration, a... more

We Dissent welcomes guest Shiwali Patel, Senior Director of Education Justice at National Women's Law Center, who walks us through the anti-trans sports ban cases currently before the Supreme Court, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. We disc... more

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Recent Guests

Dena Sher
Associate Vice President for Public Policy at Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Episode: Breaking Down Trump's Executive Orders with Dena Sher
Jenifer McKenna
Senior Advisor at Reproductive Health & Freedom Watch
Episode: The Crisis Pregnancy Center Crisis with Jenifer McKenna
Sarah Posner
Journalist and author, formerly a lawyer
Episode: Sarah Posner on Tyranny by a Minority
Kelda Helen Roys
Wisconsin State Senator and champion for women's rights
Wisconsin State Senate
Episode: A Conversation with Secular Legislator Sen. Kelda Roys
Maya Rupert
Nationally recognized lawyer and expert on reproductive rights, host of the When We Win podcast
Episode: Talking Reproductive Rights with Maya Rupert
Amanda Tyler
Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty
Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty
Episode: Christians Against Christian Nationalism

Hosts

Liz Cavell
Co-host and attorney with the Freedom From Religion Foundation, focusing on legal issues relating to secularism and civil rights.
Rebecca Markert
Co-host and attorney with Americans United for Separation of Church and State, specializing in legal matters regarding church-state separation and advocacy for secular governance.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Informational & Entertaining

    Love the explanations and the discussions. Great add to my legal pod roundup. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skleban
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast about the Supreme Court and it's cases. Gives a good overview of what's going on with the Supreme Court.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Midwest Mom
    7 months ago
  • Both Legal and Approachble

    They explain what they’re doing. It’s wonderful. The legal stuff is all there but they don’t turn it into gibberish that only they understand. On top of that, they strongly support the separation of church and state, a founding principle of the writers of the US Constitution.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3gaw
    United States2 years ago
  • Not too nerdy

    3 women lawyers bring the secular look at the law that the constitution demands without drowning the audience in case law trivia. Worth the time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrsMarci
    United States3 years ago
  • These well-informed lawyers break down the bad and the ugly from our dysfunctional Supreme Court. A+ for educational and fun banter

    Podcast Addict
    5
    SamGrover
    3 years ago

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Many find the hosts to be knowledgeable and relatable, creating a positive and engaging atmosphere.
Listeners appreciate the clear and accessible breakdown of complex legal issues surrounding church-state separation.
The podcast receives praise for addressing important social issues while avoiding overly technical jargon, making it approachable for a general audience.

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Christians Against Christian Nationalism
Q: What do you think is the best thing that an ordinary American could do to help fight in this movement?
Normalize speaking out against Christian nationalism and find others in the community to push back against it together.
Christians Against Christian Nationalism
Q: What was the catalyst for starting the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign and what is its mission?
The shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 was a key catalyst, highlighting the connection between Christian nationalism and violence, prompting a coalition to publicly oppose Christian nationalism.
Christians Against Christian Nationalism
Q: Amanda, could you please give us a little background on the Baptist Joint Committee for our listeners who may be new to this issue?
The Baptist Joint Committee is an 87-year-old education and advocacy organization focused on religious freedom and the separation of church and state, headquartered in Washington, DC.
The Crisis Pregnancy Center Crisis with Jenifer McKenna
Q: What strategies are being used to combat funding of CPCs?
Jenifer mentions investigations and advocacy aimed at state legislatures to cut off funding for CPCs, highlighting successful actions in Minnesota and Pennsylvania.
The Crisis Pregnancy Center Crisis with Jenifer McKenna
Q: Can you describe what Crisis Pregnancy Centers are and their history?
Jenifer explains that mostly they are religious organizations aimed at preventing access to abortion and contraception, often misrepresenting themselves as legitimate healthcare providers.

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What is We Dissent about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides insightful discussions centered around the separation of church and state and the legal implications of various contemporary issues in the United States. The hosts, who are female attorneys from notable secular organizations, address a range of topics from recent Supreme Court decisions to broader cultural discussions, focusing on how these elements impact the rights of nonreligious individuals and the integrity of secular governance. Unique for being a legal podcast created by and for women, it emphasizes advocacy and awareness regarding civil rights in the context of a rapidly changing political landscape. Active engagement in listener questions and responses adds an interactive dimension that strengthens community t... more

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