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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here!

— Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are "against life." (3:15)

— Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans "conversion therapy" on minors. (14:08)

— Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats. (26:05)

— In Ohio, taxpayer dollars are being used to expand Christian schools. (36:56)

— South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down voucher scheme giving tax dollars to private schools. (47:40)

— Atheists to court: It's okay to ban "faith statements" in taxpayer-funded Minnesota program. (55:31)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here!

— A discussion about the presidential debate. (1:00)

— After Satanists and Humanists speak up, Florida district rejects school chaplains. (5:38)

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— Evangelical writer faces backlash after saying public schools might be worthwhile. (22:19)

— Maine churches continue legal fight to maintain taxpayer-funding bigotry. (49:30)

— Christian school goes back to court after facing consequences for anti-trans bigotry. (58:15)

— Researchers say Christian Nationalism fuels violence against non-Christians. (1:08:55)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Mark Robinson's hypocrisy about sex shops and abortion should be disqualifying. (2:05)

— Iowa officials tried to block a Satanic event. They hurt homeless veterans instead. (18:25)

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— Evangelical broadcasters sue IRS for right to endorse candidates without penalty. (30:18)

— Florida district rejects school chaplains (for now) after Satanists pledge to participate. (47:33)

— Federal judge dismisses Christians' lawsuit to stop teaching evolution in Indiana schools. (1:03:32)

— The American Humanist Association's new leader has a unique history with the group. (1:11:20)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Why I didn't publish a story I worked on. (0:25)

— Tulsa mayoral candidate who wished all public officials were Christians loses race. (7:20)

— If Amendment 2 passes, Kentucky would waste taxpayer dollars on religious schools. (19:33)

— Christian pastors were told to start private schools since taxpayers would foot the bill. (32:03)

— Here are the openly non-religious candidates for state/federal office in 2024. (44:55)

— Teacher sues school district after getting fired for refusing to respect trans students. (1:02:24)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— The Democratic National Convention held a panel on the threat of Christian Nationalism. (0:30)

— Even Oklahoma Republicans are getting fed up with Ryan Walters. (19:55)

— Conservative Christians can't handle the potential impact of "Evangelicals for Harris." (43:48)

— Brother of Christian "prophet" Jeremiah Johnson blows the whistle on his lies. (1:00:15)

— A Florida man wants to force prayer in every South Dakota school. Step one is complete. (1:13:05)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Hemant got into a beef with 80s TV-star-turned-evangelist Kirk Cameron. (0:35)

— Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him. (16:10)

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— Ignoring racism won't fix racism: A response to Robyn Blumner's misguided essay. (36:53)

— Texas Governor Greg Abbott censored atheists' display. He just paid out $358,000+ in legal fees. (1:13:06)

— Christian "prophet": Tim Walz fits in with the "wicked overlord lizard mafia." (1:22:04)

— Oklahoma (finally) rescinds contract with taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school. (1:29:32)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— The selection of Gov. Tim Walz. (1:40)

— Allie Beth Stuckey can't handle a LEGO-themed Bible made by an atheist. (9:25)

— Louisiana found the worst ways to defend its Ten Commandments-in-classrooms law. (33:24)

— Anti-trans Texas pastor arrested after paying undercover cop for sex. (1:07:01)

— 98% of evangelical leaders say pastors shouldn't endorse candidates in the pulpit. (1:16:18)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Everything wrong with Candace Owens' conspiracy-laden anti-evolution rant. (1:10)

— Catholic priest outed for using Grindr sues app for not maintaining his privacy. (21:04)

— Tulsa mayoral candidate longs to go back to when public officials "had to be Christians." (46:49)

— Why is an Arizona school district letting a church rent space for next to nothing? (55:37)

— More Oklahoma school districts are rejecting Ryan Walters' forced Bible mandate. (1:04:07)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— What it means to have Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (0:30)

— A Southern Baptist leader praised Biden's "selfless" act. Then he was fired. Then he was unfired. (8:35)

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— New Zealand report finds 200,000 abuse victims in care of state, faith-based groups. (35:57)

— A Texas public school superintendent won't stop promoting Christianity at work. (50:17)

— Tennessee district owes over $15,000 after illegally thwarting After School Satan Club. (1:06:40)

— Survey: 37% of Americans are Creationists (but a record-high 24% accept reality). (1:12:16)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Vice presidential pick J.D. Vance is just Trumpism rebranded. (0:30)

— Televangelist Kenneth Copeland's family prayed for Donald Trump's ear. (15:44)

— "The left is godless": Why a MAGA spokeswoman's attack makes no sense. (21:25)

— Former Southern Baptist leader accused of sexual assault: At least it wasn't "adultery." (28:02)

— Democrats to IRS: Investigate right-wing groups that pretend to be "churches." (1:01:15)

— Oklahoma superintendent rejects Bibles in schools despite Ryan Walters' demands. (1:13:59)

— Kentucky church shuts down after pastor charged with child sex abuse. (1:20:01)

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