In this episode we are joined by Ali Rizvi, a writer, musician, and physician who is an ex-Muslim of Pakistani birth. We discuss his background and vision for the future of the Islamic world, among other things.TwitterHuffington PostDead Shyre

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY - November 13* 1850 - Robert Louis Stevenson is born* 1953 - Indiana Textbook Commission member charges that Robin Hood is communistic* 1974 - Karen Silkwood dies in mysterious one-car crashSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* USDA approves healthier GMO potato* Blood pressure drug cures diabetes in mice* New alternative to antibioticsPOLITICS AND RELIGION* Update on Oregon faith healing case* Humanism ruled to be a religion for establishment reasons* US Sixth Circuit Court upholds same sex marriage bans* Student punished for omitting “Under God”* Mars Hill has dissolved* Iran proposes lashes for having dogsFEEDBACK@jccford@travelclarkie@frankjcappEmail us at [email protected], call us at (541) 203-0666, or tweet us @AtheistNomadsThis episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 per month* Travis Megee* Christie Anderson* Renee Davis-Pelt* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & AgnosticsPlatinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month* Jason* Virginia DawnGold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month* Mark* Vernware* Gary from Idaho AtheistsBronze Sponsor - US$10.00 per year* MarkKickass Patron - US$1.00 per episode* The Flying Skeptic* Kevin* Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com.You can find us online at www.htotw.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at [email protected], and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.Recorded for release on 2014-11-13

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Jen Chadbourne is an Iraq war veteran, military justice advocate, author, artist, ex-Wiccan, atheist, vegetarian, firearms enthusiast, and self-professed not an asshole. She blogs at Happy Heresy.You can find her at:@JL_ChadbournHappy Heresy BlogYouTubeShe also recommends Kevin McGil an advocate to stop sexual assualt in the military

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY October 30* 1918 - Ottoman Empire signs treaty with Allies* 1938 - Welles scares nation* 1953 - Eisenhower approves NSC 162/2SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Man with severed spine walks* Ebola litmus testPOLITICS AND RELIGION* The right wing backlash on same sex marriage- Hitching Post Lawsuit- Otter appeals again- Idaho state senator thinking about getting rid of marriage- NC Magistrate quits- Legislator wants to allow discrimination* Minnesota atheists sue to be able to officiate weddings* Oklahoma 10 Commandments statue destroyed* Maryland father angry his daughter is being taught about Islam* Woman says Jesus will pick up her tabFEEDBACK*Travis via Voicemail*Jennifer via the websiteEmail us at [email protected] or call us at (541) 203-0666.This episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 per month or US$10.00 per episode* Travis Megee* Christie Anderson* Renee Davis-Pelt* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* JasonPlatinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month or US$5.00 per episode* Virginia Dawn* MarkGold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month* Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound* Vernware* Gary from Idaho AtheistsBronze Sponsor - US$10.00 per year* MarkKickass Patron - US$1.00 per episode* The Flying Skeptic* Kevin* Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com.You can find us online at www.htotw.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at [email protected], and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.Recorded for release on 2014-10-30

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We are joined by Chase, a former Jehovah's Witness Pioneer who shares with us his story, JW history and doctrine, and his recovery.JWR

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY - October 16* 1793 - Marie-Antoinette is beheaded* 1814 ~ The Great London Beer Flood of 1814 | Fun London Tours |* 1964 - China joins A-bomb club* 1976 - "Disco Duck" hits the #1 spot on the U.S. pop chart | YouTubeSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Pentagon declares climate change an immediate national security threat* Orcas can learn dolphin languages* Brain/computer interface allows stroke victim to speakPOLITICS AND RELIGION* Major wins for marriage equality and the right wing goes wild! 30 states now, five soon to come, the rest on their way | Cruze | Huckabee | Butch Otter* Ark Encounter must hire atheists or lose tax perks* Satanic Temple preparing for Christmas* Atheist family in Louisiana get’s threatening messages* Alabama pastor had sex with members knowing he had AIDS* Mom tried to kill daughters because the world is ending* YOLO is an atheist conspiracyFEEDBACK* @jccford via Twitter* Travis Megee via emailThank you @NacyDrewPI, @SteveHayes, @tyranightmuse, @quranifyme, @hereticwoman, @JL_Charboume, and Wilson on FacebookEmail us at [email protected], tweet us @AtheistNomads, Facebook.com/AtheistNomads or call us at (541) 203-0666.SUPPORTERS* Jason goes nuclear - before we mentioned he’d become a patron* All episodes are now “paid”This episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 per month or US$5.00 per episode* Jason Ford* Mark* Travis Megee* Christie Anderson* Renee Davis-Pelt* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & AgnosticsPlatinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month or US$5.00 per episode* Virginia DawnGold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month* Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound* Vernware* Gary from Idaho AtheistsKickass Patron - US$1.00 per episode*The Flying Skeptic*KevinBronze Sponsor - US$10.00 per year*Mark* Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com.You can find us online at www.htotw.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at [email protected], and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.Recorded for release on 2014-10-16

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We are joined by Paul, host of the Quranify Me podcast, his satirical examination of the Quran and amazing interviews with ex-Muslims.

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY - October 2* 1789 - George Washington forwards parchments to states for ratification * 1836 - Darwin returns to England* 1919 ~ Woodrow Wilson suffers a stroke | History.com | Washington Post | Wikipedia* 1971 - Rod Stewart earns his first #1 hit with "Maggie May"SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Mt Ontake erupts, but not in a predictable fashion* E coli used to synthesize propane and diesel* National Institute of Health’s BRAIN Initiative releases awardsPOLITICS AND RELIGION* Texas judge refuses lesbian couple’s divorce request* County Commissioner walks out over pagan invocation* Clergy on patrol in Rochester | HuffingtonPost | Friendly Atheist* Archbishop arrested and found to have over 100,000 child images* Priest arrested for “mission” trip activities* Another Muslim beheading, in Oklahoma* Stephen Hawking came out as an atheistFEEDBACK* Susan Gerbic via email Monterey County Skeptics: Operation Bumblebee* @jccford via Twitter* @AngryTxn via Twitter* @quranifyme via TwitterEmail us at [email protected], call us at (541) 203-0666, tweet us @AtheistNomads or contact us on Facebook.SUPPORTERSNew Kickass Patron - JasonNew Equipment - Your support at workThis episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 per month or US$10.00 per episode* Travis Megee* Christie Anderson* Renee Davis-Pelt* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & AgnosticsPlatinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month or US$5.00 per episode* Virginia Dawn* MarkGold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month* Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound* Vernware* Gary from Idaho AtheistsBronze Sponsor - US$10.00 per year* MarkKickass Patron - US$1.00 per episode* Jason* The Flying Skeptic* Kevin* Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com.You can find us online at www.htotw.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at [email protected], and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.Recorded for release on 2014-10-02

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We are joined by Mike Aus, Executive Director of the Houston Oasis. He is also a former pastor who came out as an atheist on MSNBC in March 2012.Houston OasisKansas City OasisThis episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 per month or US$10.00 per episode* Travis Megee* Christie Anderson* Renee Davis-Pelt* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & AgnosticsPlatinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month or US$5.00 per episode* Virginia Dawn* MarkGold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month* Vernware* Gary from Idaho Atheists* Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget SoundBronze Sponsor - US$10.00 per year* MarkKickass Patron - US$1.00 per episode* The Flying Skeptic* Kevin* Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com.You can find us online at www.htotw.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at [email protected], and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.Recorded for release on 2014-09-25

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INTRO*Change in formatTHIS DAY IN HISTORY* Federal Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was passed* Fidel Castro comes to New YorkSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Artificial spleen cleans pathogens from blood* The government is finally taking on agricultural antibiotic use* Prayer increases risk of complications after surgeryPOLITICS AND RELIGION* Dress codes violating religious freedom of students | Rastafarian | Navajo* Hobby Lobby get’s FLDS member out of testifying* According to Bryan Fischer Bacon proves we’re a Christian Nation* Airman denied reenlistment over oath***UPDATE - The policy has been change and reenlistment processed****Tenn Supreme Court takes on Faith Healing CaseFEEDBACK* Miisa via Facebook* @puneit via Twitter* From Travis via emailEmail us at [email protected] or call us at (541) 203-0666.Sponsor Dustin for:* Light the Night* See Spot WalkThis episode is brought to you by:Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 per month or US$10.00 per episode* Travis Megee* Christie Anderson* Renee Davis-Pelt* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & AgnosticsPlatinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month or US$5.00 per episode* Virginia Dawn* MarkGold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month* Vernware* Gary from Idaho Atheists* Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget SoundBronze Sponsor - US$10.00 per year* MarkKickass Patron - US$1.00 per episode* The Flying Skeptic* Kevin* Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com.You can find us online at www.htotw.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at [email protected], and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.Recorded for release on 2014-09-14

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