The Phil Ferguson Show

Interview with Matt Wilbourn. He tried to give $100 to a childrens home. They said that they cannot accept dirty atheist money. So, he offered $250 and then started a go fund me that raised almost $30,000! Most of the money will now go to Camp Quest! Investing Skeptically: "Mary" will tell us about here experience with an awful Broker / Dealer. She lost 2% while the market went up 14%. We will go...

Dan Arel is the author of the blog Danthropology. He also has two books "Parenting Without God" and "The Secular Activist". He discusses his new book, the highly successful ARK PARK protest, Ken Ham and his opinions on Jill Stein. Investing Skeptically segment. General discussion on a Broker Dealer and Wrap Fees.

Interview with Robert H. Frank. His book is "Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy". We discuss the effect of luck on success and the merits of progressive consumption tax. Investing Skeptically: SEC & Mutual fund share class, Can past performance help you buy good mutual funds?

Nicole Niebler is the President of AHA (Atheists, Humanists & Agnostics) at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She explains why the SSA (Secular Student Alliance) is so important and how it has improved her life. Investing Skeptically: Market Predictions & Simple IRAs. https://secularstudents.org/civicrm/pcp/info?reset=1&id=40

Trump did a 2 minute interview on Fox Business and it takes me 20 minutes to explain why it is all wrong and self conflicting. He thinks he will become President, "Make America Great" and of course the stock market will go up, up up.... However, he has pulled out of the stock market. You may never guess why. Special Guest is John Flanagan. We discuss his time in the US Military, The effects of rel...

We are joined by an attorney that specializes in finance law. He helps us understand the new Department of Labor rule about the need for investment advisors to be fiduciary. Investing Skeptically: GOLD! Should you own gold???

Our special guest is author James A. Linday. He explains why Everybody is wrong about god. His book helps us think about how we should think about god. He discusses the psychological reasons people believe in god. Investing Skeptically - Tactical investing. How to use data to predict the future! Also, discussed the first brilliant investing idea by the Motley fools - The foolish 4!

Special guest is Abby Hafer. Her book is "The Not-So-Intelligent Designer: Why Evolution Explains the Human Body and Design Does Not". We start with testicles, the Birth Canal and The Wedge Strategy. I also review all of the fun I had at the "ARK Park" protest. Investing Skeptically : Update on MLP - Master Limited Partnerships and a discussion based on a listeners question about the Baby Boom Bub...

Anthony Magnabosco explains how you can use a few simple techniques to talk to random strangers and get them to lose their faith. He uses ideas from Peter Boghossian's book "A Manual for Creating Atheists". Investing Skeptically segment: Market returns as of 6/30/16. Learn what did well and what did not.

Amanda Knief joins us to discuss recent Supreme Court Rulings. (via American Atheists page) "Amanda Knief is a public policy and constitutional expert on religious freedom and civil liberties. She is the author of The Citizen Lobbyist: A How-to Manual for Making Your Voice Heard in Government. " Heather Henderson (Via Wiki) "Henderson is the co-host of two podcasts with Emery Emery, Ardent Atheist...

Larry Decker, the Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America joins us. We talk about the success of Advocacy Day (before the Reason Rally) and all of the important work they are doing. Investing Skeptically: The effect of high turnover funds in a taxable account. Whole life - personal example!

There are clear signs that John Oliver or someone on his staff listens to The Phil Ferguson Show. Listen as we compare what was said on his show with what I have been saying for years! James Croft joins us to talk about the Orlando shooting that has killed 49 people in Pulse nightclub.

My commentary on the Reason Rally. Investing Skeptically - Changing from "A" shares to "C" shares.

Interview with Casper Rigsby. He is the author of several atheist books including: Holy Shit, The bible in a Nutshell & Where's your god now? Investing Skeptically topics: Target date fund performance in retirement and Edward Jones. http://www.ibtimes.com/obamas-conflict-interest-rule-could-rattle-edward-jones-investment-giant-2348134

I got a voice mail from the guy selling the child beating stick - you will not believe what he said. Three Special guests from the show "Mythicist Milwaukee". Investing Skeptically segment: The Pros and Cons of Target date funds.

Jim Helton tells us about an upcoming ark protest and Jennifer tell us where to buy a virtually indestructible stick to beat you kids. Investing Skeptically: How to use the cushion to protect your retirement savings. https://www.facebook.com/ThePhilFergusonShow/

Ian Dodd the founder of Sunday Assembly Los Angeles joins us to discuss Sunday Assembly. https://www.sundayassembly.com/ Investing Skeptically - I am going to retire, should I take a lump sum or an annuity.

Reason Rally Executive Director Lyz Liddell tells us about the Reason Rally. Speakers, Bands, After Parties, Dinners, VIP events, The Day after convention, Hotels, Buses, Sponsors and much much more! Investing Skeptically, Variable Universal Life

Interview with Matt Dillahunty. He talks about his new book "If I Were God", cats, philosophy, and really bad arguments for god. Investing Skeptically, complaint email & The Cushion!

Guest Don Ford joins me to talk about drug prices. Also, the treasury department blocks Pfizer's plans to pay less tax by creating an inversion. Finally, a discussion about bond index funds. http://www.fiercehealthpayer.com/antifraud/story/agents-raid-compounding-pharmacies-multi-state-fraud-investigation/2016-01-26 https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/pfizer-allergan-call-off-160-billi...

Dan Barker tells us all about The Freedom From Religion Foundation. Discussion of The Panama Papers and questions about 401(k)s

Special double investing episode. Part one - Why I bough a new car and not used. Why you should use Index Funds.

Special episode all about Dave Ramsey. We talk about his ideas of debt, the poor and how to invest.

Guest - Mark B. White is the bassist for The Spin Doctors. He is also a secular activist and speaker at the 2016 Reason Rally! We talk about music, atheism and shoes! Investing Skeptically Segment - Why you should NOT save for college!

Guy P. Harrison is the author of "50 reasons people give for believing in god", "50 simple questions for every christian", "Good Thinking" and several other books. Investing Skeptically topic - Do I need Life Insurance