Philosophy great Daniel C. Dennett will be the guest, to discuss his new study, "Preachers Who Are Not Believers," just published and posted by In Faith at the Washington Post Web site. The hosts will also discuss the religious composition of the Supreme Court, a timely topic with the announced resignation of John Paul Stevens. Famous freethinkers born in April will be highlighted, with the bonus of a rendition of Tom Lehrer singing his "Vatican Rag."

Guest John Loftus discusses his new book, the Christian Delusion. Dan and Annie Laurie discuss the Catholic Church's long history of sexual abuse and cover up, including the Pope's involvement. Easter's origins and resurrection evidence are explored

Highlights from Dan Barker's historic debate on religion with Cardinal George Pell, archbishop of Sydney, Australia, will be featured. Dan, along with cohost Annie Laurie Gaylor, will talk a bit about freethought "Down Under" and then interview Ryan Valentine, deputy director of the Texas Freedom Network, about the latest fundamentalist incursions on textbooks in the State of Texas.

FFRF Staff Attorney will serve as Freethought Radio's special substitute host, joining Annie Laurie Gaylor while cohost Dan Barker is in Australia. Rebecca Markert will talk about her recent FFRF state/church victories, then First Amendment hero Michael Newdow will join the hosts to dissect the recent decision by the Ninth Circuit of his challenge of "under God in the Pledge of Allegiance, and the wonderful dissent in Mike's favor by Circuit Judge Stephen Reinhardt.

State/church separation and controversies will be discussed with Law

School Prof. Jay Wexler, author of the entertaining new book, "Holy

Hullabaloos — A Road Trip to the Battlegrounds of the Church/State

Wars." Bonus: Excerpts of an ode to Wexler's book, written and performed

by Mike Newdow.

Guest Ayaan Hirsi Ali, author of "Infidel," will talk about her escape

from an arranged marriage in Somali, about becoming an atheist, and how

religious terrorism has changed her life. The entire show will be

devoted to the harm of religion to women, in honor of International

Women's Day.

This weekend's guest, Prof. James Coors, will talk about evolution in

tribute to Charles Darwin, born in February. Jim is the Foundation's

newest officer and a retired professor of agronomy. Also featured: A

clip of Dan Barker's opening remarks in a recent debate, "Can you be

good without God?"

A lively show dedicated to the contributions of African-American

freethinkers during Black History Month will include an interview with

Norm Allen, editor of "African-American Humanism: An Anthology," and

will feature music and movie clips.

TOPIC: WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AND A STAMP HONORING MOTHER TERESAJournalist Christopher Hitchens, author of "God Is Not Great" and an expose on Mother Teresa, "The Missionary Position," gives a sneak preview of his April Vanity Fair article about the Ten Commandments, and talks about the controversy over the Mother Teresa stamp, among other topical issues. The hosts also parse Pres. Obama's speech before the National Prayer Breakfast.

Professor Richard Dawkins discusses his latest book The Greatest Show on Earth.