Humanists Take on the World

We are joined by film director and screenwriter Chris Matheson to discuss his new book, The Story of God: A Biblical Comedy about Love (and Hate). He is best known for co-writing Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey.* IMDB* The Story of God: A Biblical Comedy about Love (and Hate)This episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per mo...

INTRO* Show notes can be found at htotw.com/114* Light the Night* Hi Mom and Dad! The Early AdventistsTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - October 1* 1964 – Japanese Shinkansen ("bullet trains") begin high-speed rail service from Tokyo to Osaka* 1989 – Denmark introduces the world's first legal modern same-sex civil union called "registered partnership"* 2013 – The U.S. federal governmen...

We are joined by Jamila and Chris Randall. Chris was raised in an Baptist African American home in Chicago and is now an atheist and aerospace engineer. Jamila was raised in an immigrant Indian Adventist home and was a classmate of Dustin. She's now also an atheist and is a blogger, author, speaker, and activist. We discuss their backgrounds, how their families have taken their deconversions,...

INTROLight the NightWilliam Miller and 1844THIS DAY IN HISTORY - September 17* 1884 - California judge sets a record for trying criminal cases* 1916 - Manfred von Richthofen shoots down his first plane* 1976 - The first Space Shuttle, Enterprise, is unveiled by NASA* 1996 - Oprah launches book clubSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* New Hominid Species Found in South Africa* California Snowpack at 500 year lo...

Alix Jules is president of Black Nonbelievers of Dallas, on the board of Secular Avenue, was the first atheist featured in Ebony Magazine and international news outlets, blogs at Graffiti Wall on Patheos and is the funny guy on Dogma Debate. Secular AvenueBlack NonbelieversBlogDogma DebateThe discussion continued after the official close and is available to patrons only. SUPPORTERSNew Patrons - $5...

INTROThe End is ComingTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - September 3* 1783 - Treaty of Paris signed* 1812 - Pigeon Roost Massacre* 1914 - Dixy Lee Ray was born* 1991 - Director Frank Capra DiesSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Three Category 4 hurricanes are in the eastern Pacific* Carbon dating says the Qu’ran could predate MuhammadPOLITICS AND RELIGION* Kim Davis is facing a contempt hearing for failure to comply with...

We are joined by science communicator Amber Sherwood K and talk about her work communicating science about genetic engineering and your food among other things. TwitterKitsap Atheists and AgnosticsKitsap County SkepticsThis episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* Travis Megee* Vernware* Frank* Darryl Goossen* Robe...

INTROThe FloodTHIS DAY IN HISTORY August 20* 1911 - First around the world telegram sent* 1977 - Voyager II Launched* 2004 - Record-setting tow-truck parade held in Washington StateSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Octopus genome surprises scientists | Gene Family* Spaghetti Monster from 4000 feet under the sea! POLITICS AND RELIGION* Fourth Bangladeshi blogger murdered, police have a solution* 11 year old...

We are joined by Zachary Moore. He holds a PhD in molecular biology, was the host of the Apologia and Evolution 101 podcasts, the Executive Director and a founder of the Fellowship of Freethought in Dallas, Coordinator of the Dallas/Fort Worth Coalition of Reason, Treasurer of Camp Quest Texas, and on the Board of the Foundation Beyond Beleif. Gospel of DoubtThe Doubting ThomasesFellowship of Free...

INTRO* Windows 10* Archway HostingThe Antediluvian PeriodTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - August 6* 1945 - Enola Gay drops "Little Boy" on Hiroshima* 1965 - Voting Rights Act of 1965 took effect* 2012 - Nasa's Curiosity rover lands on MarsSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 40:24* Ebola vaccine trial shows it to be 100% effective* Scientists develop first new Lager yeast in centuries* First ever new specie...

We are joined by Zachary Moore. He holds a PhD in molecular biology, was the host of the Apologia and Evolution 101 podcasts, the Executive Director and a founder of the Fellowship of Freethought in Dallas, Coordinator of the Dallas/Fort Worth Coalition of Reason, Treasurer of Camp Quest Texas, and on the Board of the Foundation Beyond Beleif. Gospel of DoubtThe Doubting ThomasesFellowship of Free...

INTROCreation “Science”THIS DAY IN HISTORY - July 23* 1982 - The International Whaling Commission decides to end commercial whaling by 1985-86* 1995 - Comet Hale-Bopp is discoveredSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Deep Space Climate Observatory returns first picture of whole Earth* Pluto has a tail like a comet!* Single cell organism with a complex eyeball?!?POLITICS AND RELIGION* EEOC rules that workplace...

We are joined by Callie Wright, the host of the Gaytheist Manifesto podcast, a trans activist, and a rising star in the atheist community. WebsiteTwitterPodcast FacebookPersonal FacebookThis episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* Travis Megee* Vernware* Frank* Darryl Goossen* Robert Ray from the Humanists of the...

INTRO* USA USA USA wins Women’s World Cup!!!ANTHROPOCENTRISMTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - July 9* 1955 - Presidential Candidate Lindsey Graham born* 1976 - Female cadets enrolled at West Point* 1981 - Donkey Kong released* 1986 - The Parliament of New Zealand passes the Homosexual Law Reform Act legalising homosexuality in New ZealandSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Celebrating summer when we are the farthest away...

We are joined by blogger and public speaker Danielle MuscatoFacebookTwitterWebsiteThis episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* Travis Megee* Vernware* Frank* Darryl GoossenPlatinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month* Virginia Dawn* Paul BurkeyGold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month* Mark* Gary from Idaho At...

Marriage equality is the law of the land! For the interviews we have:Lisa Perry, Chair of Add the Words IdahoCherie Buckner-Web, State Senator, BoiseElijah AndersonJonesyJohn WinnTrish WinnGretchen Bates Support the show

INTROThe Immortal SoulTHIS DAY IN HISTORY* 1947 - Diary of Anne Franke is published* 1910 - Mann Act passed* 1961 - Ricky Gervais Born* 1976 - Missouri Mormon Extermination Order recinded* 1978 - LGBT Rainbow Pride flag first flownSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* The Philae lander is awake!* American Chemical Society Debunks Aspartame fears* Medical Marijuana isn’t necessarily as effective as you may belie...

We are joined once again by Rebecca Vitsmun. We talked to her in August 2013, in Episode 33, about her home being destroyed by a tornado and for telling Wolf Blitzer that she was actually an atheist. Rebecca is now the Humanist Disaster Recovery Teams Development Coordinator with the Foundation Beyond Belief and they have officially launched this new program. Humanist Disaster Response TeamsAsk an...

INTROPUTTING THE DEGREE TO WORK - Creation and SalvationTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - June 11* 1837 - The Broad Street Riot occurs in Boston, fueled by ethnic tensions between Yankees and Irish* 1963 - John F. Kennedy addresses Americans from the Oval Office proposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964* 1982 - E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial released* 1986 - “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” released* 2001 - Timothy McVei...

We are joined by Susan Herrington and discuss the founding and history of Idaho Atheists, what atheists groups were like before Meetup and Facebook, the fight to hold the first National Day of Reason rally on the Idaho capitol steps in 2005, her work with the Idaho science curriculum, among other things. This episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from t...

INTRO* Lauren filling in for Wesley* Three years down* Episode 100 coming* Break coming up* Adam Miller has dropped his lawsuit again Stephanie GuttormsonNEW SEGMENT - Putting that damn degree to better useTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - May 30* 1432 - Joan of Arch executedSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* New hominid species found* LightSail is in orbit, frozen* First century fragment of Mark foundPOLITICS AND RELIG...

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INTRO* National Day of Reason in Boise- Audio in the feed- Video on our YouTube page* Greta Christina will be in Richland, WA June 16* Stephanie Guttormson (e71) is getting sued by a faith healer she called outTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - May 14*1796 - Jenner Tests Smallpox Vaccine*1973 - Skylab LaunchedSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Andromeda's far-reaching halo* Newly discovered galaxy is farthest and on...

On May 7, 2015 the Treasure Valley Coalition of Reason hosted a National Day of Reason rally on the front steps of the Idaho State Capitol building in Boise, Idaho. About 40 people gathered in the middle of a Thursday in the rain. The speakers, in order of appearance were: Dustin Williams, Coordinator, TVCoR Colin Fenello, Boise State University Secular Student Alliance Rabbi Dan Fink, Congregatio...

We are joined by Lucien Greaves of the Satanic Temple and discuss Satanism, atheistic religion, and their legal battles, among other things. Indiegogo campaignFacebook PageWebsiteThis episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* Travis Megee* Vernware* LaTonya* FrankPlatinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month* Virg...