Black Secularism and the Scopes Trial: A Century of Freethought
FFRF Editorial Communications Director Amit Pal and FFRF Producer Leo Costello break down the latest church-state headlines, including troubling rhetoric at the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance led by Mike Johnson. Then, historian Chris Cameron explores the freethinkers of color who helped build a powerful tradition of Black secularism in America.
The Future of the Freethought Caucus
FFRF Staff Attorney Sammi Lawrence reports about a high school softball team in Missouri that had religion pushed on them, and how FFRF was able to put a stop to it. Then, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman reviews this year's National Prayer Breakfast in D.C. and provides some insight into future plans for the Congressional Freethought Caucus.
The Feminist Skeptic
FFRF Legal Director reports on FFRF's exciting new legal developments to protect state/church separation. Then as a memorial tribute, we'll play an interview of Barbara G. Walker, a provocative bestselling skeptic and feminist, who died recently.
The end of a cult
Peruvian journalist Paola Ugaz tells us how her investigation (with colleague Pedro Salinas) led to the downfall of the Sodalitium, a Catholic cult that was sexually, physically and psychologically abusing young people.
From Myths to Science
What is a "godman"? Tune in to find out. FFRF Senior Attorney Sam Grover gives an eye-witness account of oral arguments over 10 Commandments-in-school court challenges. Next, Gauhar Raza, an Indian scientist, poet and social activist, tells us about his latest book, "From Myths to Science."