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An Atheist Insomniac: Musings of the Monkey Mind Feb 27, 2018

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Seth Andrews talks about those long nights of sleep-starved contemplation, and he speaks with callers about their own musings and observations.
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Alpha God: The Psychology of Religious Violence and Oppression Feb 20, 2018

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Hector Garcia joins Seth Andrews for a candid (and potentially controversial) discussion about the origins and characteristics of man-made gods and the violence which so often defines them.
Dr. Garcia's book "Alpha God:" https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-God-Psychology-Religious-Oppression/dp/1633880206
Dr. Garcia's website: http://www.hector-garcia.com
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VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/DiNLUeZGOcI
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Tactics: How to Change Minds (including our own) Feb 13, 2018

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Activists Matt Dillahunty, Sarah Haider, Anthony Magnabosco and Kavin Senapathy join Seth Andrews for a conversation about how to best engage religious people in discussions about God, faith, facts, knowledge and atheism.
Matt Dillahunty: http://www.mattdillahunty.com
Sarah Haider: http://www.exmna.org
Anthony Magnabosco: http://www.streetepistemology.com
Kavin Senapathy: @ksenapathy on Twitter
VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/Mm7OLiiw5dQ
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The Brew City Benefit: Humanism and Healing in Milwaukee Feb 07, 2018

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The Brew City Benefit happens in Milwaukee, WI April 7th, 2018, benefiting RAINN (the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), and helping to create a new Milwaukee Humanists group.
DETAILS & DONATIONS: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-the-brew-city-benefit#/
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Confessions of a (former) Naturopathic Doctor Feb 06, 2018

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Britt Hermes once practiced "naturopathic medicine." Today, she is being sued for publicly criticizing a naturopathic doctor.
Britt speaks with Seth Andrews about her background in naturopathy, her 180-degree turn toward science-based medicine, the lawsuit she now faces, and how skeptics worldwide are rallying to help.
VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/aXAQRlWN0N0
Britt's blog: https://www.naturopathicdiaries.com
Dec 2016 article: https://www.naturopathicdiaries.com/dubious-cancer-doctor-colleen-huber-cybersquatting
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Religious Trauma Syndrome Jan 30, 2018

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Religion is often declared a positive force. This show explores the darker side of religious teaching and thinking, and the very real harm it so often causes, as Seth Andrews speaks with listeners, shares their stories, and speaks with Dr. Marlene Winell, the psychologist and author who coined the term, "Religious Trauma Syndrome."
Dr. Winell's website: http://www.marlenewinell.net
Journey Free: http://journeyfree.org
Dr. Winell's book, "Leaving the Fold:" http://marlenewinell.net/leaving-fold-former
Recovering From Religion: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org
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Humanism and the Challenge of Race: with Dr. Anthony Pinn Jan 23, 2018

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Dr. Anthony Pinn is a Harvard-educated author, professor, and expert on theology and religious studies. He speaks with Seth Andrews about atheism and humanism, race in relation to (and beyond) the church, black religious history, and the challenges and opportunities of Humanism in the 21st Century.
Dr. Pinn's website: https://www.anthonypinn.com
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VIDEO of this interview: (coming soon)
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What Dreams May Come Jan 19, 2018

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In this (extremely informal) commentary, Seth Andrews talks about weird dreams, cults and cultures, and the pitfalls of keeping others comfortable.
Video of this commentary here: https://youtu.be/ntECXMJx_v8
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NOprah 2020: The New Age Nonsense of Oprah Winfrey Jan 15, 2018

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After her inspiring Golden Globes speech, Oprah Winfrey has been touted as presidential material. But does her track record reveal someone rooted in science, evidence, and worthy ideas? Seth Andrews explains why Oprah's admirable success story doesn't translate to the U.S. Presidency.
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Slate article: https://slate.com/health-and-science/2018/01/oprah-winfrey-helped-create-our-irrational-pseudoscientific-american-fantasyland.html
Skeptical Inquirer article: https://www.csicop.org/si/show/oprah_winfrey_bright_but_gullible_billionaire
Interview with Diana Nyad: https://youtu.be/hla3ibhUuCU
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Skeptics on Star Wars: The Last Jedi Jan 09, 2018

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Seth Andrews recently invited a group of activists and listeners/viewers to talk about the (highly polarizing) latest entry in the Star Wars film series. The discussion - and disagreement - was lively.
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