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Hanukkah Bush

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Justin, Tom, and Becky review the legacy of GHW Bush, especially with respect to atheists and LGBTQ folks. We interview atheist, healthcare provider & advocate, and ACT UP participant Ingrid Nelson about her activism with the group against Bush in the 80s and 90s.

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Holidays Hurt My Feelings

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Becky, Luke, & Josh rip apart the ADF for supporting Christians’ assumed right to discriminate. We revisit the harm of anti-blasphemy laws, introduce our fear of Brazilian Hitler, and hope everyone has a Supercalifragialistic holiday season!

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The God of Petroleum

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Sam, Dave, and Tom weigh the stupidity and/or malice of colonial, religious, and biological warfare on isolated peoples.  They also weigh the stupidity and malice of “Western Chauvinism” (aka white supremacy), dissing on enjoyment, excluding Humanists, and Trump.

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Becky is George

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Ranjan returns after more than a year to yell with Sam about inane politics, the nature of relationships when spouses publicly disagree, and how to measure mass.  Sam asks Ranjan and his partner Myisha about their parenting perspectives regarding religion and authority.

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The Cats Are Alright

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Sam and Tom welcome newcomer Justin to the show to give some post-election perspective, celebrate secular moves in Greece and Scotland, and debunk some myths about kitties and Halloween.

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