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Brother Sam Singleton Atheist Evangelist: July 5, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:53:36 +0100

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Greg Laden: "Missionaries in Africa" on Atheists Talk #0076, Sunday, June 28, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:25:07 +0100

Missionaries tell us that they are saving the world, traveling to foreign lands to help the natives. Of course, saving the world means something a little different to those of us who don't believe there's a Satan who needs to be battled at every turn. We usually mean saving lives and bettering...

"Towing Jehovah:" James Morrow on Atheists Talk #0075, Sunday June 21, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:38:03 +0100

First, let's suppose that Jehovah God is real. Good News for the religious, right? Then, let's twist it a bit and see what happens should Jehovah die. This would cause a major problem for at least the Abrahamic religions. After all, how could we hope for eternal...

Massimo Pigliucci: "Politics, Philosophy and Atheism. ...

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:08:00 +0100

Is there a direct correlaton between atheism and liberalism? Why do so many atheists lean towards the left of the poltical spectrum? Many of our past shows have focused on the Conservative Christian influence over American politics, but does that necessarily mean that one needs to oppose their...

Carrie Iwan: Skepchickcon/Convergence, Skeptics Track 2009 Atheists Talk #0073 Sunday June 7, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:26:39 +0100

Skepchick is a group of female (and one deserving male) bloggers dedicated to the idea that skepticism and fun can and should coexist. They turn sharp wit and sharper intellect on subjects such as religion, UFOs, medical quackery, and credulous and sensational reporting. At the same time, they dismantle the idea of...

Bart Ehrman: God's Problem. Athests Talk #0072, Sunday May 31, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:16:40 +0100

Bart Ehrman is a scholar of The Bible and has published popular works at a rapid clip on the subjects of theodicy and the literary history of the books some refer to as Scripture. He was an evangelical who believed that The Episcopalian Church in which he...

John W Loftus: Why I am an Atheist. Atheists Talk #0071. Sunday, May 24, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:17:00 +0100

Do former preachers and theologians carry more weight as atheists than those who were born without belief? John W. Loftus carries a great deal of credibility as an atheist because he has studied the philosophical debate over the extistence of the Christian God as a sincere believer and then...

Secular Bible Study and CASH. Atheists Talk #0070, Sunday May17th 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 16 May 2009 21:25:48 +0100

Minnesota Atheists and Trinity United Methodist Church jointly participate in The Secular Bible Study. Grant Steves and Chester O'Gorman co-host this venture and today will be on the radio to explain the point and purpose of theists and atheists looking at the bible together. No blood is reported...

Debunking Jesus, and Camp Quest on Atheists Talk #0069, Sunday May 10th 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 09 May 2009 19:11:23 +0100

Chris Hallquist's book UFO's, Ghosts and A Rising God is a tour through skepticism and applited to Christian apologetics. Chris is just finishing his undergrad degree in philosophy at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and is all set to take on the world of grad school philosophy. He...

NCSE: Genie Scott and Greg Laden on Atheists Talk #0068, Sunday May 3, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:40:47 +0100

Lynn Fellman (http://fellmanstudio.com/blog/) will be quizzing anthropologists Genie Scott of the National Center for Science Education and Greg Laden of the University of Minnesota on the subject of creationist attempts to weaken science education in K-12 education. Dr. Scott testified before the Texas State Board of Education as the board...

Away With All Gods: Sunsara Taylor on Atheists Talk Radio #0067, April 26, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:05:37 +0100

Sunsara Taylor's approach to freedom and liberty of thought includes a logical progression moving humanity from theocratic oppression to a socialist atheism. She has been touring campuses in support of Revolutionary Communist Party USA chair Bob Avakian's book Away With All Gods! Unchaining the Mind and Radically Changing the...

AHA Annual Convention: Roy Speckhardt on Atheists Talk #0066, April 19th 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:33:39 +0100

Scott Lohman, the President of the Humanists of Minnesota will be talking to American Humanists Association Executive Director Roy Speckardt. The AHA's 68th annual conference will be in Phoenix from June 5th to June 7th. A member of the Minnesota Atheists will be presented with a special honor at this conference, but we don't want to spoil...

"Atheism Advanced: David Eller on Atheists Talk #0065, Sunday April 12th, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:34:34 +0100

Dr.David Eller, anthropologist, is an atheist. He has written text books on violence and culture, religion and culture and culture and culture, He has also written very well received pop press books on atheism. He will be our guest on Sunday to talk to Dr. Grant Steves...

"Final Exit Network:" Jerry Dincin on Atheists Talk #064 April 5, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:46:39 +0100

The mission of the Final Exit Network is to servepeople who are suffering intolerably from irreversible conditions whichhave become more than they can bear. The Network was recently raidedand their funds confiscated by the State of Georgia under the falseaccusation that they have been assisting suicide, and this is...

"Remarkable Creatures." Sean B. Carroll on Atheists Talk # 063 March 29, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:33:06 +0100

Have you heard of the new science of Evo Devo? If so, then you've probably read Endless Forms Most Beautiful by Dr. Sean B. Carroll. It is a captivating book describing the genetic tool kit that humans and animals share. His engaging narrative style and clear explanation for how developmental...

"Denialism and the Whitecoat Underground" Atheists Talk #062 March 22, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:58:16 +0100

Skepticism is generally a healthy thing. Requiring evidence and questioning other people's claims can help us avoid falling prey to quacks and con artists of all stripes. It can keep us from throwing our time, money and hope into a pit from which we can never get it back. However, the tools of skepticism, like...

"America Losing Religion - And Morality?" - Atheists Talk #061 - March 15, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:52:25 +0100

On this week’s show we’re going to try something different. We’ll have a discussion between an atheist and a Christian about the current state of morality in this country. Is the decline of religion really leading to a loss of moral values, as the Religious Right claims?...

The Humanism of Star Trek, Atheists Talk #0060, Sunday March 8, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:51:16 +0100

Gene Roddenberry convinced the executives at Desilu Studios that a show about exploring space would appeal to a mass audience. They funded a weekly series for three beautiful years, and it turns out he was partially right. The show was not a ratings giant until it went into syndication and cartoons some five years after it...

The Difference Between Science And Bunk: Massimo Pigliucci on Atheists Talk #059, March 1, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:20:55 +0100

Prof. Massimo Pigliucci, of the Stonybrook Institute in New York,is a biologist and a philosopher who has published about a hundred technical papers and several books on evolutionary biology. He is a fellow of the American Associationfor the Advancement of Science, selected “for fundamental studies of genotype by environmental...

The Atheist's Way: Eric Maisel on Atheists Talk Radio, #058, February 22, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:20:55 +0100

Atheists who grew up without religion understand how to lead rich, ethical and fulfilling lives without appealing to gods or religious autority. Many atheists who have discarded religion are often left with an empty feeling and wonder “Okay, what now?” Eric Maisel, a noted author of 30 books on life coaching and guidance, offers a grounding in...

The Changing of the Guard. Atheists Talk Radio #057 February 15, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:09:31 +0100

Minnesota Atheists has reached an important milestone. The new elections today will mark the changeover from the founding members who will be leaving the board but remaining active, and turning over in democratic fashion the leadership to new and enthusiastic talent. Minnesota Atheists' goal was to create an organization that fosters and...

"Celebrating Darwin and Evolution at the Bell Museum" Atheists Talk #056 February 8, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:13:39 +0100

2009 is the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and 150th year of this book On the Origin of Species . We're celebrating by talking with Dr. Greg Laden, biological anthropologist, U of M. If you haven't met Dr. Laden, you can get to know him through his Mike Haubrich (http://www.tuibguy.com/) . Host...

"Science Online 2009 with Bora Zivkovic" Atheists Talk #055, February 1, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:00:27 +0100

Science is moving onto the internet. Collection of data, collaboration between researchers, communication and critique of results, teaching and learning--all are increasingly being done online. ScienceOnline, held January 16 - 18 in 2009, is a conference dedicated to discussing the intersection of science and online technologies. Bora Zivkovic (http://scienceblogs.com/clock/), one of the founders and organizers...

"Dialogue With A Christian Sympathizer" Atheists Talk #054, January 25, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0100

What if the Christian god really existed? That's the premise that author Todd Allen Gates takes in his book Dialogue with a Christian Proselytizer. What conclusions can we reach about this Christian god? One of the book's main themes is: If you understand why you reject all the...

Dan Barker: "Godless" - Atheists Talk #053 - Jan. 18, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:24:38 +0100

Dan Barker is the co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), based in Madison, Wisconsin. (FFRF has 14,000 members.) He recently authored Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists. It is an update of his previous work Losing Faith...

Michael Newdow & Inauguration Lawsuit - Atheists Talk #052 - Jan. 4, 2009

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:39:43 +0100

On Dec. 30, 2008, Michael Newdow filed suit in U.S. District Court to stop prayers and religious invocations at Barack Obama's Jan. 20, 2009 presidential inauguration. The U.S. Constitution (http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html) itself establishes the oath of office for the president (Article II, Section 1) and it properly contains no religious references....

Secular Coalition for America: 2008 & 2009 - Atheists Talk #050 - Dec. 21, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:19:18 +0100

With Democrats soon to be in control of both the U.S. Congress and the Presidency, can we afford to relax our vigilance regarding Separation of State and Church? Hardly. The presidential candidates fell all over themselves trying to out-Christian each other. President-elect Obama has promised to expand...

AHA: Winter Solstice, Bus Advertising, $1 Million Match Grant - Atheists Talk #049 - Dec. 14, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:10:55 +0100

Maggie Ardiente of the American Humanist Association (AHA) joins us to discuss the Winter Solstice, AHA's “Just be good for goodness sake” advertising campaign on buses in Washington D.C., and the $1,000,000 Louis Appignani matching grant. Produced by Minnesota Atheists. Directed by August Berkshire. Hosted by Stephanie Zvan....

Austin Dacey: "The Islamic Threat to Secular Government" - Atheists Talk #048 - Dec. ...

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:58:35 +0100

The two fastest growing groups of people in the world are atheists and Muslims. Most atheists support religious freedom and separation of state and church. Do most Muslims support Islamic theocracy? Our guest, Austin Dacey, will discuss The Islamic Threat to Secular Government. Dacey...

Robert M. Price: "Inerrant the Wind" - Atheists Talk #047 - Nov. 30, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:31:11 +0100

What has been the modern history of viewing the Bible as inerrant - that is, literally true in all its details? Prolific author Robert M. Price joins us to discuss his new book Inerrant the Wind: The Evangelical Crisis in Biblical Authority. Produced by Minnesota Atheists....

"Finding Your Family" - Atheists Talk #046 - Nov. 23, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:11:29 +0100

Do you have questions about your ancestry before written time? When you've sent your DNA to a lab to find out about your ancient ancestors, are you curious about how they get the data? National Geographic was one of the first organizations to answer these questions. The...

"Dialogue with a Christian Proselytizer" and "Fundamentalisms" - Atheists ...

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:18:06 +0100

"Atheists in the Military" - Atheists Talk #044 - Nov. 9, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:40:10 +0100

This week we have a Veteran's Day Special. Yes, there are atheists in foxholes, who serve bravely and honorably along side their religious colleagues. ( God and Country is a false union.) What is it like to be an atheist in the military? There have...

"The State of Science Education in Minnesota" - Atheists Talk #043 - Nov. 2, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:03:48 +0100

The Science Standards for the state of Minnesota for grades K-12 are coming up for review by the Minnesota State Legislature. The current Science Standards support evolution and exclude creationism, and we want to keep it that way. (Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has expressed support for intelligent design....

"Ghosts of Minnesota" and "American Atheists" - Atheists Talk #042 - Oct. ...

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:55:32 +0100

Just in time for Halloween, we interview John Funk about his website Ghosts of Minnesota. John says, I'm fascinated with stories of ghosts and hauntings despite my skepticism, both as cultural phenomena and as compelling works of living fiction superimposed onto real geographic locations....

"Cosmology & The Origins Initiative" with Lawrence M. ...

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:46:09 +0100

Cosmology The Origins Initiative with Lawrence M. Krauss, interviewed by Lynn Fellman. World-renowned astrophysicist Lawrence M. Krauss joins us for the entire hour to discuss cosmology and the new Origins Initiative that he is heading at Arizona State University. Also a discussion about the upcoming...

"How to Fight I.D. and Win" & "Humanists of Minnesota" - Atheists Talk ...

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:23:51 +0100

How to Fight Intelligent Design and Win with Hector Avalos, interviewed by Cynthia Egli. (Hector Avalos will speak to Minnesota Atheists on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, 2 p.m., Roseville Library, Co. Rd. B Hamline Ave., Roseville. The event is free and open to the public.) Produced...

"Theistic Evolution" & "Islamic Threat to Secular Government" - ...

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:39:39 +0100

This week we have Stephen Matheson on Defending Theistic Evolution, interviewed by Mike Haubrich and Fred Whitehead on The Islamic Threat to Secular Government, interviewed by George Kane. Produced by Minnesota Atheists. Directed by August Berkshire. Hosted by Mike Haubrich....

Physics on the Air - Atheists Talk #038 - Sept 28, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:55:32 +0100

Dr. Keith Olive is a distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota. His research areas are high energy physics and properties of matter. Joining us from Princeton University is Professor James Peebles, theoretical cosmologist. Professor Peebles has made many important contributions to the big bang model. With Robert Dicke he predicted the cosmic microwave...

Secular Weddings and Atheism & Humanism - Atheists Talk #037 - Sept. 21, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:55:01 +0100

Produced by Minnesota Atheists. Directed by August Berkshire. Hosted by Mike Haubrich. Secular Weddings with recently married atheist couple Bjorn and Jeannette Watland. Bjorn and Jeannette's wedding ceremony, including vows (http://bjornisageek.blogspot.com/2008/08/humanist-wedding-ceremony.html) Photos of a secular wedding (http://bjornandjeannette.shutterfly.com/) Find a Humanist Celebrant (http://www.humanist-society.org/celebrants/celebrant.html) Rev. Dr. Rebecca Armstrong's...

Freedom From Religion Foundation Convention 2008 - Atheists Talk #036 - Sept 14, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:10:28 +0100

Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), discusses FFRF’s upcoming national convention in Chicago, Oct. 10-12, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago. Produced by Minnesota Atheists. Directed by August Berkshire. Hosted by Mike Haubrich. Interviewed by Cynthia Egli. Annie Laurie Gaylor on the FFRF Convention 2008 Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) (http://ffrf.org/) FFRF’s Annual Convention (http://ffrf.org/events/2008) FFRF Convention Schedule...

PZ Myers Goes to the Galapagos - Atheists Talk #035 - Sept 7, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:03:16 +0100

PZ Myers visited the famed islands visited by Charles Darwin which inspired On the Origin of Species. Rather than fuming with jealously, let us try to learn a bit about the unique environment and interesting biology which can be found on the Galápagos Islands. Produced by Minnesota Atheists. Directed...

All About Humanism - Atheists Talk #034 Aug 31, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:21:41 +0100

Humanism is something many atheists are familiar with, but may not know enough about. This week at the Minnesota State Fair, we ask the Humanists of Minnesota to answer the touch questions about humanism from fairgoers. Produced by Minnesota Atheists. Directed by August Berkshire. Hosted by Mike Haubrich. A Discussion about Humanism...

All About Atheism - Atheists Talk #033 Aug 24, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:40:32 +0100

Since you're listening to a show called Atheists Talk, you probably have an idea what atheism is. In case you don't, or you have no idea what the difference is between strong and weak atheism is, it's time to go to school with August Berkshire, Cynthia Egli, and George...

Greg Laden on Food and Evolution and John Coy on Box Out - Atheists Talk #032 Aug 17, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:09:45 +0100

Few things connect atheists better then reading and food. This week, Lynn Fellman interviews anthropologist blogger Greg Laden who talks to us about how human food has impacted human evolution. Later, Grant Steves speaks with John Coy on Box Out. Coy has written a novel targets to adolescent boys, an audience...

Lori Lipman Brown and Louis Appignani - Atheists Talk #031 Aug 10, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:14:19 +0100

Lori Lipman Brown, Director, Secular Coalition for America, discusses the past legislative session. • Secular Coalition for America (SCA) (http://secular.org/) • Signup for SCA action e-alerts (http://action.secular.org/signUp.jsp) • Lori Lipman Brown (http://www.secular.org/bios/Lori_Lipman_Brown.html) Louis Appignani, Humanist Philanthropist • Wikipedia: Louis Appignani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Appignani) • Appignani Foundation (http://www.appignanifoundation.org/) • Appignani Humanist Center for Bioethics (http://www.humanistbioethics.org/index.html) • Appignani Humanist Legal Center (http://www.humanistlegalcenter.org/ahlcpeople.html) • $1,000,000 American Humanist Association Challenge...

Christian/Atheist Dialog With August Berkshire and Jeff and Lee - Atheists Talk #030 Aug 3, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:47:17 +0100

Jeff Shell and Lee Michaels step into our studio this week for a conversation with President of Minnesota Atheists, August Berkshire. Why Jeff and Lee? They host a Christian talk radio show, KKMS Live with Jeff and Lee, and have featured August as a guest on their...

PZ Myers On Bat Wings and C.L. Hanson from Ex Mormon - Atheists Talk #029 Jul 27, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:38:57 +0100

This week, Lynn Fellman sits down with Professor PZ Myers to discuss evolutionary science, including what a bat wing and a mouse paw have in common. C.L. Hanson is stateside to talk about her blog, Letters from a Broad and her novel, Exmormon. PZ Myers talks about evolutionary science. •...

Erin Davies on Fagbug and Hector Avalos on Biblical Studies - Atheists Talk #028 Jul 20, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:12:57 +0100

You have a rainbow sticker on your car. Someone spray paints, fAg and u r gay onto your car. What do you do? If you're Erin Davies you leave the grafitti on your car and use it to promote tolerence and understanding for...

Robert M. Price on "Top Secret" - Atheists Talk #027 Jul 13, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:41:36 +0100

Minnesota Atheist board member Grant Steves has invited Dr. Robert M. Price, author of Top Secret: The Truth Behind Today's Pop Mysticisms, among many other works into the studio to talk about pop mysticisms, such as The Secret. Robert M. Price discusses his new book “Top Secret: The...

Eddie Tabash from Americans United - Atheists Talk #026 Jul 06, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:31:56 +0100

For Independence Day, we're proud ot bring you Eddie Tabash of American's United to speak with us about the Founding Father's views on the seperation of Church and State. If you've ever felt like the Founder's would not approve of our government's actions regarding the entanglment of church and...

Wayne Bensen from Truth Wins Out and Jane Bowman from Project 515 - Atheists Talk #025 Jun 29, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:16:05 +0100

In honor of Gay Pride events going on world-wide, Minnesota Atheists are proud to present Wayne Bensen of Truth Wins Out, an organization which exposes the lies of ex-gay ministries. Next, we bring you Jane Bowman who has researched 515 Minnesota laws which discriminate against gay couples...

Michael Estes on African American Freethinkers and on Religion Atheists Talk #024 Jun 22, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:38:46 +0100

Michael Estes and Steve Petersen talk in our first half hour about African American Freethinkers throughout history, such as Ella Baker, W.E.B.Du Bois and A. Philip Randolph. Next, we have Eric Harmon talking with Michael Estes about how religion affects the African American community. MICHAEL ESTES DISCUSSES “AFRICAN AMERICAN...

Mark Borrello on the History of Science - Atheists Talk #023 Jun 15, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:45:43 +0100

Be sure to check out Evolution 2008 at the University of Minnesota this year from June 20-24. If you need convincing, just listen to Mark Borrello, Assistant Professor in History of Science at the University of Minnesota speak with Minnesota Atheists Member Lynn Fellman. Author George Erickson steps...

James Kakalios on The Physics of Superheros and August Berkshire on Evil - Atheists Talk #022 6/8/08

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:03:23 +0100

This week, we bring you author James Kakalios who wrote The Physics of Superheros. Look for him later this summer at CONvergence in Bloomington, MN on July 3-6. Later in the show, President of Minnesota Atheists, August Berkshire, speaks with George Kane about the problem of evil....

Mark Decker on More Than Darwin and Laura Hutt on Freethought Toastmasters Atheists Talk #021 6/1/08

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:42:18 +0100

Minnesota Atheists Talk is proud to bring you Lynn Fellman talking with Mark Decker, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Minnesota and co-author of More Than Darwin. Also on the show, we have Geroge Kane and Laura Hutt talking about Freethought Toastmasters, a great way to...

Matt Cherry on IHS and Blair Scott on Operation Foxhole Atheists - Atheists Talk #020 May 25, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 24 May 2008 22:05:08 +0100

We have a special Memorial Day show for you featuring Matt Cherry from the Insitute for Humanist Studies speaking about religious and non religious rights and humanism, and from Operation Foxhole Atheists, Blair Scott, talking about descrimination atheists and other freethinkers face in the military. INTERVIEW OF MATT CHERRY,...

Bonnie Leroy on Genetic Counseling and Rich Roher on Camp Quest - Atheists Talk #019 May 18, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 17 May 2008 23:02:17 +0100

Bonnie LeRoy from the University of Minnesota's Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling speaks with Lynn Fellman about genetics and ethics. Later in the show, Rick Rohrer, president of Camp Quest of Minnesota and campers Sanjeev and Laura sit down to talk about Camp Quest, a secular summer camp for...

Annie Laurie Gaylor on Women and FFRF - Atheists Talk #018 May 11, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:12:54 +0100

It's Mother's Day today in the US. To honor women, Annie Laurie Gaylor talks about women in the Bible with Grant Steves. Later, August Berkshire learns all about the founding mothers of freethought. We hope you enjoy Annie Laurie Gaylor. If you do, please support the...

lois Shadewald on Pseudoscience and Greg Laden on Academic Freedom - Atheists Talk #017 May 4, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:16:26 +0100

Cynthia Egli talks with Lois Shadewald about pseudo science, including perpetual motion machines, and the Flat Earth Society which are mentioned in Worlds of Their Own. Greg Laden steps in to talk with Mike Haubrich about legislation which is hoping around the country, proposing Academic Freedom,...

Rob Boston from Americans United on Tax Earmarks for Religion - Atheists Talk #016 Apr 27, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:58:29 +0100

Hold onto your Consitutional Rights, people! Rob Boston exposes the slippery slope of providing federal funds to religious organizations. Steve Petersen and August Berkshire discuss the National Day of Prayer and the National Day of Reason. Both events will be celebrated locally at the Capitol in Saint...

Lee Salisbury on Biblical Literalism and Bjorn Mastiaux on Atheists Atheists Talk #015 Apr 20, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:10:59 +0100

Lee Salisbury gives us a lesson on living Biblically, and examines passages which most Christians, if not all, either do not take literally, or choose not to follow. Coming up after Lee is Bjorn Mastiaux who is here from Germany to research members of atheist organizations. INTERVIEW OF...

PZ Myers on Expelled and Lynn Fellman on Science Inspired Art - Atheists Talk #014 Apr 13, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:39:42 +0100

PZ Myers talks about his experience with the producer for Expelled and explains some misconceptions about evolution which are made in the film. Lynn Fellman also stops by to describe her passion for science and art with her unique portraits called The DNA Project....

Peter McGrath and Karen James from The Beagle Project - Atheists Talk #013 Apr 6, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:37:38 +0100

Peter McGrath and Karen James from The Beagle Project call in to keep us informed about the upcoming attempt to recreate the historic voyage of the Beagle to the Galapagos. THE HMS BEAGLE PROJECT INTERVIEW: Peter McGrath Karen James • The Beagle Project (http://www.thebeagleproject.com/) • The Beagle Project Blog (http://thebeagleproject.blogspot.com/) • Charles Darwin’s Beagle...

Rob Boston from Americans United and Fred Edwords from the AHA - Atheists Talk #012 Mar 30, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:37:33 +0100

Today, George Kane interviews Rob Boston of Americans United for Separation of Church and State about the importance of our First Amendment right. Scott Lohman, president of the Humanists of Minnesota speaks with Fred Edwords of the American Humanist Association about the history of humanism. INTERVIEW: ROB...

Bill Van Druten on the MergerWatch Project - Atheists Talk #011 Mar 23, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:18:09 +0100

Even though the American Atheists National Conference is in town, our radio staff gave their time to talk about the dangers of religious dogma being imposed on medical staff and how that can affect patients. Cynthia Egli talks with Bill van Druten of the Lake Superior Freethinkers on the...

Susan Jacoby on Freethinkers and The Age of American Unreason - Atheists Talk #010 Mar 16, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:21:46 +0100

Minnesota Atheists are proud to bring you an interview with Susan Jacoby, author of Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism and The Age of American Unreason. She speaks with Scott Lohman about freethinkers in the past, like Thomas Paine and Robert Ingersoll as well as...

Frank Zindler on the American Atheists Press and Ellen Johnson Atheists Talk #009 Mar 9, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:36:39 +0100

This week, we speak with Frank Zindler about the American Atheists Press and exciting new books being published. Ellen Johnson, president of American Atheists talks with us about the upcoming American Atheists Conference in Minneapolis from March 21-23. We hope to see you there! INTERVIEW: FRANK ZINDLER AMERICAN ATHEISTS PRESS •...

Hemant Mehta - I Sold My Soul on eBay and PZ Myers on Unintelligent Design Atheists Talk #008 3/2/08

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:16:12 +0100

This week we spoke with Hemant Mehta about friendly atheism, his book, I Sold My Soul on eBay, and the Secular Student Alliance. PZ Myers educated us on the topic of Unintelligent Design, by examining physiology which would have been poorly designed, that is, if...

Lori Lipman Brown from the SCA and Scott Forchler on Secular Ethics Atheists Talk #007 Feb 24, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:50:44 +0100

This week, we feature an interview with the Director of the Secular Coalition for America, Lori Lipman Brown. Scott Lohman, President of the Humanists of Minnesota asks her about discrimination in the military, as well as in the Boy Scouts of America. The second interview is with Scott...

Dale McGowan on Parenting Beyond Beliefand Lori Lipman Brown on the SCA Atheists Talk #006 2/17/2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:40:53 +0100

We interview Dale McGowan, editor of parenting Beyond Belief about his upcoming seminars being held around the country, and online about secular parenting. Also featured is Lori Lipman Brown, Director of the Secular Coalition for America, giving us an update on the SCA, and teaching us how we can...

August Berkshire and Steve Petersen on the American Atheists Conference Atheists Talk #005 2/10/2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:02:25 +0100

We hear form August Berkshire and Steve Petersen about the upcoming American Atheists Conference in Minneapolis happening March 21-23. American Atheists Conference • American Atheists (http://www.atheists.org/) • American Atheists Conference in Minneapolis, March 20-23, 2008 (http://www.atheists.org/conference) • American Atheists Conference 2008 Registration (https://lightning.he.net/~atheists/conference/c2008registration.php) • American Atheists Update 02-05-08: “Courting the Secular Vote” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHHAeKVgGKs) •...

Annie Laurie Gaylor on the FFRF and Grant Steves on Cults - Atheists Talk #004 Feb 3, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:34:34 +0100

We are proud to interview Annie Laurie Gaylor of the Freedom From Religion Foundation about FFRF's upcoming activities. Also featured is George Kane as he interviews Grant Steves on the subject of cults. INTERVIEW: ANNIE LAURIE GAYLOR Co-founder and co-president, Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) • Freedom From Religion Foundation (http://ffrf.org/) • “Freethought...

PZ Myers on Evolution and Robert M. Price on The Reason-Driven Life Atheists Talk #003 Jan 27, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:31:52 +0100

Mike Huckabee proposes a God-Centered US Constitution. National Academy of Sciences produces Science, Evolution and Creationism. Robert M. Price talks about The Reason Driven Life. NEWS: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MIKE HUCKABEE PROPOSES BIBLE-BASED U.S. CONSTITUTION Speaking about proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitutional to ban abortion and same-sex marriage, Huckabee stated: “I have...

What is Atheism? Jennifer Tuder on Sex Across the Curriculum Atheists Talk #002 Jan 20, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:53:44 +0100

What is atheism? How many atheists are there? What does the public think about atheists? How are Christians viewed by non Christians? Also featuring a special interview with Jennifer Tuder of Sex Across the Curriculum. ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS STORY – JAN. 14, 2008 “New Sunday...

Richard Dawkins - Atheists Talk #001 Jan 13, 2008

podcast@mnatheists.org (Produced by Minnesota Atheists) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:19:10 +0100

In our first show, we discussed House Resolution 888, Robert G. Ingersoll, the discovery of a transitional fossil, and an interview with Richard Dawkins. NEWS HOUSE RESOLUTION 888 (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:H.RES.888:) Rebuttals to House Resolution 888 (http://www.talk2action.org/story/2008/1/4/24725/53989) Liars for Jesus (http://www.liarsforjesus.com/) Contact U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (http://www.mccollum.house.gov/index.asp?Type=NONE SEC=) Secular Coalition for America (http://action.secular.org/t/5367/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=22206 t=) ATHEIST HISTORY ROBERT G....