Ask an Atheist with Sam Mulvey

Episode Guide

15.4

When Doves Cry

Original Air Date: January 26, 2014

Runtime: 00:56:43

This week Mike and Libbie join Sam as they catch up on news, emails, and maybe a call or two.   Pictures of the referenced joint bird attack on the Pope’s doves are available here and here.

15.3

The Kids are Alright

Original Air Date: January 19, 2014

Runtime: 00:56:54

Last year, I did what I think is some of my best work as a radio artist:  Four Days at Camp Quest.  This summer, after our tour, we helped out at the second year of Camp Quest Northwest, and again we interviewed the kids at the camp. Rather than [...]

15.2

Celebrant, Good Times

Original Air Date: January 12, 2014

Runtime: 00:53:49

This week Sam, Mike W, and Nick talk to Robert Ray of Humanists of North Puget Sound about his adventures in being a Humanist Celebrant.

15.1

Jewish … or just Atheist? (w/ David Silverman)

Original Air Date: January 5, 2014

Runtime: 00:55:37

Sam moderates a discussion between Becky and David Silverman on whether atheism and Jewish identity are desirable or even compatible. Dan joins to comment and present a moment of science. David Silverman has served as President of American Atheists [...]

14.13

Ecce Homo (Ray Comfort)

Original Air Date: December 29, 2013

Runtime: 01:14:44

For the last episode of 2013, Ask an Atheist takes a break to introduce our newest project: Professional Refutationalist Quarterly.   In our inaugural episode, Sam and Becky team up with Kent (our guest from the Orange, CA episode of our tour) to [...]

14.12

CFIV5: Eugenie Scott

Original Air Date: December 22, 2013

Runtime: 01:05:10

Sam talks science education with Becky and Eugenie Scott. Later, Mike Warbington joins in the studio for discussion of recent news and listener emails.   The column referenced in today’s show is avaiable here.

14.11

Person of the Year?

Original Air Date: December 15, 2013

Runtime: 00:56:55

This week, Dan, Mike and Sam catch up on news and emails, and discuss the awarding of Time’s “Person of the Year” award to Pope Francis and why, even with the storied history of the award, this is a bad idea.

14.10

Separation of Church and State 2

Original Air Date: December 8, 2013

Runtime: 00:57:10

Full Title: Separation of Church and State 2: The Jefferson After the events of last month, it might be time for a history lesson. Sam, Dave and Becky discuss just exactly what "separation of church and state" means from a historical [...]

14.9

CFI Variations 4: Leonard Mlodinow

Original Air Date: December 1, 2013

Runtime: 00:57:02

This week, Sam and Becky talk to physicist, screenwriter and author Leonard Mlodinow, who (in addition to writing for Star Trek and MacGyver) is the author of “Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior.”  In the second [...]

14.8

CFI Variations 3: Michael De Dora

Original Air Date: November 24, 2013

Runtime: 01:05:18

This week, our CFI interviews continue with Michael De Dora, the director for CFI’s Office of Public Policy and the organization’s representative to the United Nations.   In the second half of the show, Mike joins Sam and Becky to talk [...]