Deanna, Keight and Mike discuss the interplay between the gay rights movement and the atheist visibility movement, and why equal rights and protection for gay people tends tends to be important to atheists.

This week, Mike, Rebecca and Sam will talk about the importance of an open mind, and the borders between openness and just being gullible.   Also, there are some important news stories.  

Libbie, Mike and Sam answer listener emails, take calls, and have a discussion with Mandisa Thomas of Black Nonbelievers of Atlanta.

Mike, Rich and Sam discuss some interesting things on the atheism front and the first year of Ask an Atheist.

Sam talks to Bob and Kyle of Seattle Atheists about their new Rapture Relief program, and answer some emails.