Show Notes
This week on Freethought Radio, a look at how the Trump administration is whitewashing American history in Philadelphia. Then, federal Judge John E. Jones tells the behind-the-scenes story of the 2005 trial leading to his landmark decision barring so-called "intelligent design" from being taught in public school science classes.
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After we report our challenges and victories regarding Christian nationalism, we hear Ron Reagan – son of the former president – talk about how a once unthinkable theocracy is now threatening democracy, and about what we can do to defend freedom of thought.
We listen to highlights of FFRF's "Great American Freethought Songbook" concert series. Then, Dr. Bradley B. Onishi describes his new book "American Caesar: How Theocrats and Tech Lords are Turning America Into a Monarchy."
FFRF Action Fund's legislative team gives us a rundown on the Nov. 3 ballot initiatives around the country, both good and bad. Then, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten describes her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
After announcing the "Secularist of the Week" and the "Theocrat of the Week," we speak with Maryam Namazie, president of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Great Britain, about the campaign to release Ibtissame Betty Lachgar from a Moroccan prison for the "crime" of wearing a T-shirt that insults Islam.
After reporting the good and the bad news about Christian nationalist antics, we remember the life and legacy of well-known feminist and atheist activist Robin Morgan, who died earlier this month.