This week, we dive into a series of contentious issues where religious freedom clashes with secular principles and public health. First, we examine Arizona’s controversial bill allowing volunteer chaplains in public schools, raising concerns about the replacement of trained counselors and potential harm to vulnerable students. Then, we shift to Illinois, where a diocese is suing the state over its amended Human Rights Act, claiming the right to discriminate based on religious beliefs regarding employee reproductive choices. We explore the West Virginia House of Delegates’ rejection of a religious exemption to vaccine mandates, highlighting the ongoing debate between individual liberties […]

In this episode we dive into the wild world of American politics. Montana’s “Christ is King” and 10 Commandments bills fail, while a golden “Mount Trumpmore” sculpture surfaces at Mar-a-Lago, reigniting controversy. Plus, GOP town halls erupt in chaos as veterans and constituents clash with representatives over budget cuts and policy. We examine the controversial “FURRIES Act” in Texas, questioning its necessity and potential harm. Finally, in our Bailey award we highlight a powerful moment of allyship as Rep. Bill Keating stands up against the misgendering of Rep. Sarah McBride in a House hearing. Tune in for a breakdown of […]

This week, we’re diving deep into some unsettling developments. First, a correction: that Trumperdinck-themed goat auction? It wasn’t for human trafficking victims, but a dog rescue with questionable practices and Trump family ties. Then, we’re tackling a new Montana bill that blatantly ignores the separation of church and state, pushing a Christian nationalist agenda that should alarm every citizen. We’ll explore how this echoes similar failed attempts and the dangers of blending religion with government. Plus, we can’t seem to escape the Trumperdinck vortex. We’ll dissect his recent explosive meeting with Zelensky, where diplomacy went out the window and US-Ukraine […]

In this episode we cover some more 10 commandments bills and how Trumperdink’s followers are breaking at least one of themWe finish with another Oklahoma Mr. Potter award.Follow us on Blusky. https://bsky.app/profile/secularyakking.com

In this episode we talk about Trumperdinks new office of faith and misuse of Montana resources for a prayer meeting. Then we get into Republicans trying to tell a pastor what she can say in her own church. We finish off the news with a story about bible readings in Idaho schools.All that and a George Bailey award Join us over on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/secularyakking.com

In this episode we talk about how a new bill in Montana that might end the clergy exemption. Then we yakk about how you can’t choose your beliefs, the Robert drops an actual F-bomb over a North Dakota bill. All that and a Mr. Potter Award Link to the article can be found here Join us over on Bluesky.

In this episode we continue where we left off at the ice wall last time.Then we break into the new slew of 10 Commandment laws and where they are coming from.Look for USAP jobs here.Check out Sparky On Ice Follow us on Bluesky

In today’s episode we discover the earth is not flat with The Final Experiment and talk about how Robert became the best DJ in Antarctica. Enjoy this longer than usual episode.Links to flat earth debunkers YouTube channelshttps://www.youtube.com/@MCToonhttps://www.youtube.com/@CreakyBlinderhttps://www.youtube.com/@SciManDanhttps://www.youtube.com/@The-Final-Experimenthttps://www.youtube.com/@DaveMcKeegan Link to my Sparky on Ice Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@sparkyonice1219 Join us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/secularyakking.com

'Tis the season for the annual war on Christmas.

We start with a new holiday display at the U S. Capital. Then we head to Iowa to determine if Herod was an atheist. We finish out the news with a broken Baphomet in New Hampshire.

All that and a new George Bailey award.

Secular Yakking is back from the freezer. After a 7 year hiatus, we have returned to Yakk at you.In this episode we talk about a regroup that is twisting civil rights laws to impose their religion in schools.Then we make an argument for keeping Bibles in churches not schools.We finish the news with trip to Texas for some down home Christian indoctrination.All that and a brand new Mr. Potter Award which includes the Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism. Submit your Potter or Bailey award nominees to our email Join us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/secularyakking.bsky.social