Humanists Take on the World

INTRONational Day of Reason in BoiseTHIS DAY IN HISTORY* 1803 - Louisiana Purchase Finished* 1927 - First female federal prison* 1945 - Hitler Commits Suicide (Maybe)SCIENCE AND SKEPTICISM* Chinese scientists genetically modified human embryos* Australian wellness blogger admits she never had cancer* UPDATE: Australia to drop religious exemptions for vaccination* Teen smoking rate at record low, y...

We are joined by David Michael of the My Book of Mormon podcast. We discussed his podcast, the attention he's gotten from the ex-Mormon and liberal Mormon communities, his upbringing as a missionary pastor's kid in the USSR, geopolitics, drinking games, etc. WebsiteFacebookTwitterThis episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Athei...

INTRO* Changes to the Audio Setup* We were on the Imaginary Friends ShowTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - April 16* 1889 - Charlie Chaplin was born* 1947 - Grandcamp explosion kills hundreds* 1972 - Apollo 16 departs for moon This is the 5th of 6 lunar landings* 2007 - Virginia Tech MassacreSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* The bird phylogenetic tree get’s a needed makeover* Brontosaurus is back!* California Senate vac...

We are joined by Bill and Suzy Robbins of the Bar Room Atheist podcast. WebsiteFacebookShow TwitterBill on TwitterSuzy on TwitterFEEDBACKEmail us at contact@htotw.com or call us at (541) 203-0666.SUPPORTERSThe $100 by 100 challenge - Currently at $38This episode is brought to you by:Antimatter Sponsor - US$40.00 - US$50.00 per month* SallyNuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from...

Recorded from Ask An Atheist Studios in Tacoma, WA with:* Sam from Ask an Atheist* Paul from Quranify Me* Rich from Living After FaithSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Young cape fur seal caught eating shark guts* Curiosity finds nitrogen on Mars* Chemists come one step closer to solving abiogenesisPOLITICS AND RELIGION* Phil Robertson's sadistic atheist fantasy* Ted Cruz's wife is an Adventist* A...

We are joined again by Australian comedian and frequent Imaginary Friend Show participant. Twitter @nickmorganmooreFacebook pageImaginary Friend ShowThis episode is brought to you by:Antimatter Sponsor - US$40.00 - US$50.00 per month* SallyNuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* Renee Davis-Pelt* Travis Megee* Vernware* LaTonyaPlatinum Sponso...

INTRO* It’s an adult podcast so a parental advisory will be added* Update on Ada County’s InvocationsTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - March 19* 1916 - First plane missions flown* 1931 - Nevada legalizes gambling* 2003 - Iraq War BeginsSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Ted Cruz vs. NASA* Florida’s ban on climate change* California’s dwindling water supply* Measles skeptic ordered to pay up* Seven year old get’s an Iron...

We are joined by Australian comedian and frequent Imaginary Friend Show participant. Twitter @nickmorganmooreFacebook pageImaginary Friend ShowThis episode is brought to you by:Antimatter Sponsor - US$40.00 - US$50.00 per month* SallyNuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* Renee Davis-Pelt* Travis Megee* Vernware* LaTonyaPlatinum Sponsor - US...

INTRO* Dustin was on Zachrilege Cast #7* Dr. Robin Allen is doing a sociology survey on atheists and other non-believers and relationshipsTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - March 4 - Idaho Edition* 1863 - Formation of the Idaho TerritorySCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Micron, HP Laser Jets, Simplot, INL* Trying to find cancer treatments from Sagebrush* 8th grader made fifth attempt to get the Idaho Giant Salamander na...

We are joined by Ash Pryce, UK actor, magician, and skeptic. We talk about the paranormal, religion and politics in the UK, food, tea, and all have all around jolly good time. If you're in the UK check out his "How to Talk to the Dead" tour in May and June 2015 at a skeptic group near youWebsiteTwitterFacebookWe also heard from the Unbuckling the Bible Belt PodcastThis episode is br...

* Promo courtesy of Atheists in the Trailer Park* We also mentioned Quranify Me relaunch campaignTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - February 19* 1473 - Nicolaus Copernicus born | Library theft* 1957 - Falco born* 2002 - NASA's Mars Odyssey space probe begins mappingSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* NASA plans a Titan submarine* National Academy of Sciences says we should look into geoengineering* “Deuce Bigalow” st...

Karl Mamer is best known in the skeptic community for his Conspiracy Skeptic podcast. Conspiracy SkepticAsk a CanadianTwitterSUPPORTERS* New platinum patron PaulThis episode is brought to you by:Dark Matter Sponsor - US$40.00 - US$50.00 per month* SallyNuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$25.00 per month* Vernware* Travis Megee* Renee Davis-Pelt* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & AgnosticsPlatinum Sp...

THIS DAY IN HISTORY - February 5* 1994 - Byron De La Beckwith convicted 30 years late* 2012 - The day the mormon stopped smilingSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Measles outbreak update* The President speaks out* So do the GOP Presidential hopefuls* California considering removing personal belief exemption* NY cracks down on herbal supplementsPOLITICS AND RELIGION* Oklahoma GOP wants to restrict marriage to...

Dr. Steve was ordered by a UK judge to take his children to Catholic mass. He joins us to discuss the court order, appeals, and a whole lot more. News ArticleChange.org PetitionSkepticule PodcastSkepticule Facebook GroupThis episode is brought to you by:Dark Matter Sponsor - US$40.00 - US$50.00 per month* SallyNuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$25.00 per month* Vernware* Travis Megee* Renee Davis-Pel...

THIS DAY IN HISTORY - January 22- 1973 - Federal legalization of abortion in Roe V Wade- 1998 - Ted Kaczynski pleads guilty to bombingsSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY- Disney Land Measles http://goo.gl/PZQbKJ- Two types of female ejaculation found http://goo.gl/DGgYRw- Making tiny things bigger http://goo.gl/uO8525POLITICS AND RELIGIONCharlie Hebdo- The attack http://goo.gl/UGPmUW- Protests against the att...

We are joined by Jonathan Tindell and discuss grieving as an atheist, fracking, and regulation among other topics. This episode is brought to you by:Dark Matter Sponsor - US$40.00 - US$50.00 per month* SallyNuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 per month* Travis Megee* Renee Davis-Pelt* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & AgnosticsPlatinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month* Virginia Dawn* Robert Ray from the Huma...

THIS DAY IN HISTORY January 8* 1835 – The United States national debt is zero for the only time.* 1867 – African American men are granted the right to vote in Washington, D.C.* 1982 – The break up of AT&T: AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions.* 2005 – The nuclear sub USS San Francisco collides at full speed with an undersea mountain south of Guam. One man is killed, but...

We are joined by Linda Martin, a survivor of the Followers of Christ Church, to discuss what it was like growing up in a "faith healing" cult, their hypocrisies, and their sacrifice of their children through medical neglect. We also discuss the work she is doing to raise awareness to this issue and her effort to get Idaho's religious shield laws repealed. Facebook Group - Silent Cri...

THIS DAY IN HISTORY - December 25* Year 1 Anno Domini - Jesus is born and the first Christmas! History.com | Wikipedia | (and a bit about “Did Coke invent the modern St Nick?” Hint: no)* 1996 - Jon Benet Ramsey murderedSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* The roboworm* Unexpected methane findings on Mars* Double amputee gets two mind controlled prosthetics* Calgary child tooth decay up since ending fluoridatio...

Former Adventist Pastor Ryan Bell returns to give us an update on his year without God. We discuss what he's seen from the atheist movement, both the good and his critiques, how his family has taken it, and the work he is doing with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH).Year Without GodYear Without God FilmPATHImaginary FeastThis episode is brought to you by:Super Patrol - US$40.00 per month*...

NTRO* Police brutality, racism, etc* Cop breaks handcuffed woman's eye, faces no local chargesTHIS DAY IN HISTORY* 1941 - Germany declares war on the United States* 1969 - Soviets declare nudity a sign of "western decadence" | Oh! Calcutta! (NSFW)* 2005 - Cronulla riots, New South Wales, Australia* 2009 - Tiger Woods announced an indefinite leave from professional golf to focus on h...

Stephanie Guttormson is the Operations Director for the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science. She also works to educate people about transgendered people, the challenges they face and how cis people can be better allies. On her YouTube channel, Think Stephtically, she ttacklesall manners of woo. Openly SecularYouTube@thematheistFacebookQ&A she did on WWJTDThis episode is brought...

INTRO* Furguson | NY Times | NBCTHIS DAY IN HISTORY November 27* 1095 - Pope Urban II orders first Crusade* 1942 - The French practice giving up* 2005 - Aerosmith and 50 Cent headline a $10 million bat mitzvah | FBI Press ReleaseSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Philae* CERN finds two new subatomic particles* El Nino stunted height of Peruvian childrenPOLITICS AND RELIGION* Boise transwoman’s memory not hon...

In this episode we are joined by Ali Rizvi, a writer, musician, and physician who is an ex-Muslim of Pakistani birth. We discuss his background and vision for the future of the Islamic world, among other things. TwitterHuffington PostDead Shyre Support the show

THIS DAY IN HISTORY - November 13* 1850 - Robert Louis Stevenson is born* 1953 - Indiana Textbook Commission member charges that Robin Hood is communistic* 1974 - Karen Silkwood dies in mysterious one-car crashSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* USDA approves healthier GMO potato* Blood pressure drug cures diabetes in mice* New alternative to antibioticsPOLITICS AND RELIGION* Update on Oregon faith healing ca...