Friendly Atheist Podcast

Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion.

This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.

Religion & Spirituality
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Ep. 552 - Is Bluey's Dad Unbiblical?
This week, we talked about TradWives, the problem with eruvs, and more!
84 min
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BONUS - The Wisconsin Democrats, with John Blue...
Jessica discussed Wisconsin politics during a recent fundraising event
31 min
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Ep. 551 - Oklahoma's $6 Million Request for Pub...
This week, we talked about Christian Nationalism, Catholic hospitals, and more!
92 min
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Ep. 550 - Denver Churches Battle Free Pre-K Pro...
This week, we talked about pre-K programs, Satanic book readings, and more!
66 min
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Ep. 549 - Pope Francis: Both Candidates are "Ag...
This week, we talked about vouchers, “faith statements,” and more!
71 min
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Ep. 548 - Maine Churches Demand Tax Dollars Des...
This week, we talked about Satanic chaplains, Christians in public schools, and more!
77 min
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Ep. 547 - Florida Hits Satanic Snag in School C...
This week, we talked about teaching evolution, Satanic chaplains, and more!
81 min
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Ep. 546 - The Non-Religious Candidates on the B...
This week, we talked about non-religious candidates, respecting trans students, and more!
83 min
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Ep. 545 - The DNC and Evangelicals for Harris
This week, we talked about bad prophets, Ryan Walters’ latest problems, and more!
83 min
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Ep. 544 - Richard Dawkins Lies About the Algeri...
This week, we talked about bad ways to talk about racism, karma in Texas, and more!
96 min
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Ep. 543 - Louisiana Can't Defend Its Ten Comman...
This week, we talked about bad Ten Commandments posters, a LEGO-themed Bible, and more!
86 min
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Ep. 542 - Catholic Priest Sues Grindr for Outin...
This week, we talked about sexual priests, evolution, and more!
71 min
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Ep. 541 - Whiplash with the Southern Baptists
This week, we talked about Kamala Harris, the chaos with the Southern Baptists, and more!
80 min
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Ep. 540 - The Problems with J.D. Vance
This week, we talked about prayers for Trump’s ear, a disturbing deposition from a Southern Baptist leader, and more!
87 min
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Ep. 539 - Project 2025 and the GOP Platform
This week, we talked about Project 2025, God’s Not Dead 5, and more!
112 min
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Ep. 538 - An Interview with Actress Janie Hadda...
Janie and Jess discussed growing up Catholic in the south, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and what to do if someone calls you crazy.
56 min
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Ep. 537 - A Chat with Two Christian Hate-Preachers
I recently spoke with hate-preachers Jonathan Shelley and Aaron Thompson about all the awful things they've said
160 min
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Ep. 536 - Reporter Bob Smietana and the Souther...
I spoke with Bob about the big takeaways from the Southern Baptist Convention's recent gathering!
60 min
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Ep. 535 - Church Ejects Blind Woman and Service...
Hi, all -- This week, we talked about service dogs at church, right-wing medical groups, and more!
84 min
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Ep. 534 - Oklahoma's Bible Class "Released Time"
This week, we talked about voucher programs that benefit Christians, proselytizing at graduation, and more!
75 min
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Ep. 533 - Christian Missionaries Killed in Haiti
This week, we talked about Christian missionaries, how to shove the Bible into public schools, and more!
98 min
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Ep. 532 - Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools
This week, we talked about a megachurch kicking out a member for questioning the pastor, how the GOP is endangering atheists, and more!
96 min
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Ep. 531 - Harrison Butker's Commencement Address
This week, we talked about Christian colleges, Billy Graham, and more!
91 min
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Ep. 530 - Southern Baptist Membership Drops (Ag...
This week, we talked about artwork criticizing Christian bigotry, the Boy Scouts, and more!
75 min
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Ep. 529 - Liquor License in the Bible Belt
This week, we talked about the United Methodist Church, the disappearance of a lesbian principal, and more!
73 min