Harvard University is taking legal action after the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal grants, citing failure to address antisemitism and comply with vague new rules about “merit-based” practices and “viewpoint diversity.”

The panel discusses the implications for academic freedom, student activism, and how terms like antisemitism may be misused to silence dissent. Is this a crackdown on hate or a political power play? 

News Source
AP News by Michael Casey, April 14, 2025

https://apnews.com/article/harvard-trump-administration-federal-cuts-antisemitism-0a1fb70a2c1055bda7c4c5a5c476e18d

The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.17.2 featuring Jimmy Jr., Rob, Tracy Wilbert and The Ejector Seat

Trump Freezes $2.2B in Harvard Grants Over Campus Protests 🧊
Harvard Sues Trump Admin After Antisemitism Accusation ⚖️
What Does “Viewpoint Diversity” Really Mean? 🧐
Is Freezing Harvard’s Funding an Attack on Academic Freedom? 🎓
Trump Targets Ivy League Schools in Funding Crackdown 🎯
Harvard Hits Back: We Won’t Bow to Political Pressure 💥
Merit-Based Hiring or Political Witch Hunt? 🧹
Title VI or Political Spin? The Harvard Funding Controversy 🧾
Harvard to Trump: Hands Off Our Classrooms 🛑
Trump Admin Demands Student Data, Harvard Fights Back 📂
Antisemitism or Censorship? The Harvard Funding Freeze 🔍
Trump Admin Wants Your Race, Grades, and Beliefs 📋
$2.2 Billion Frozen—Is Higher Ed Under Political Attack? 🧊
Academic Freedom vs. Government Control: The Harvard Lawsuit ⚔️
Harvard Refuses to Play Along with Trump’s Campus Crackdown 🚫

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When an Iowa couple sued MercyOne and Catholic Health Initiative for the death of their unborn child, the Catholic hospital initially argued the fetus wasn't a person—despite Catholic doctrine claiming life begins at conception. Only after public backlash did the hospital walk back its legal argument. The panel explores the church’s double standards, financial motivations, and what this case reveals about its moral authority in public health.

News Source:
The Friendly Atheist by Hemant Mehta, September 2, 1120 (likely intended as 2025)
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/catholic-hospital-ditches-pro-life

The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.17.1 featuring Jimmy Jr., Rob, Tracy Wilbert and The Ejector Seat

Catholic Hospital Says Fetus Isn’t a Baby—to Dodge Lawsuit 💸
Pro-Life Until It’s Expensive: The Church’s Legal Hypocrisy ⚖️
MercyOne Denies Life Begins at Conception—In Court 🏥
The Catholic Church Bends Doctrine to Save Money 💰
Fetus or Not? Depends on the Lawsuit Apparently 👀
MercyOne Backpedals on Pro-Life Rhetoric After Backlash 🔁
Church Doctrine Meets the Courtroom—and It’s a Mess ⚖️
Pro-Life Values on Trial: Catholic Health System Flinches 🫣
Do Catholic Hospitals Really Believe Life Begins at Conception? ❓
MercyOne’s Legal Strategy: Deny the Baby to Deny Damages 🙄
Lawsuit Exposes Catholic Double Standards on Abortion 🚨
Catholic Health System Argues Fetus Isn’t a Person—Really? 🤯
Church Doctrine Crumbles in Face of $250K Lawsuit 💸
Catholic Lawyers Say the Quiet Part Out Loud 📢
Pro-Life When Convenient: MercyOne’s Legal Flip-Flop 🤹

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A legal dispute between Freedom From Religion Foundation and American Atheists over a donor’s estate raised eyebrows—but the reality was far less dramatic. After questions emerged over a handwritten memo altering distribution plans, the parties sought transparency, not a fight. The case was settled amicably, with all organizations receiving more than expected. The panel unpacks lessons in ethics, optics, and legacy.

News Source: Friendly Atheist by Hemant Mehta, April 8, 2025

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/two-influential-atheist-groups-have?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true

The Non-Prophets 24.16.3 with Scott Dickie, Jonathan Roudabush and Eli Slack Two Atheist Groups Settle Estate Dispute Peacefully 🤝

Lawsuit or Miscommunication? Atheist Org Drama Explained ⚖️
Donor Dispute Ends with Bigger Payouts for All 💰
FFRF and AA Avoid Fallout in Legacy Settlement 🕊️
How a Handwritten Memo Sparked Legal Confusion ✍️
Atheists Settle the Score—Amicably 🏛️
Executor, Ethics, and Estate Law: A Secular Case Study 📜
More Money, More Misunderstandings? 💸
Donor’s Wishes Honored After Legal Review ✅
Lessons in Legacy Giving from Atheist Orgs 💡
Dispute Over? Now Back to Fighting Religion 🔔
Behind the Lawsuit: Just Following Procedure 📂
When Skepticism Meets Estate Law 🧠
Even Nonprofits Need Probate Advice 📊
No Gods, No Drama—Eventually 😌

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A $250K grant intended to install LGBTQ+ historical markers in Ohio was abruptly canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), sparking backlash from advocacy groups and lawmakers. The panel examines why commemorating LGBTQ+ history is being politicized and what this says about state-level efforts to erase marginalized voices from public memory.

News Source: Central Ohio News by David Rees, April 8, 2025
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/central-ohio-news/doge-cancels-250000-ohio-grant-installing-lgbtq-historical-markers/

The Non-Prophets 24.16.2 with Scott Dickie, Jonathan Roudabush and Eli Slack
DOGE Withdraws $250K from LGBTQ+ History Project 💸
Ohio LGBTQ+ Markers Defunded—Here’s Why 😠
Historical Erasure or Budget Excuse? 🏳️‍🌈🗑️
When Remembering Becomes Radical 📜🌈
State Cancels Grant Honoring LGBTQ+ History ❌🏳️‍⚧️
Who’s Afraid of Rainbow Markers? 🌈😨
Another Attack on LGBTQ+ Visibility 👁️‍🗨️
Ohio Turns Its Back on LGBTQ+ Legacy 🛑
Erasing Queer History, One Marker at a Time 🧽
Public Funds Denied for Public Memory 💔
Celebrating Diversity? Not in Ohio 🏳️‍🌈🚫
Grant Pulled, Voices Silenced 📢🔇
$250K Vanishes—and So Might LGBTQ+ Stories 🫥
The Fight to Remember What Others Want Forgotten 🧠⚔️
DOGE’s Disgrace: Defunding Pride in Ohio 😡🏳️‍🌈

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The Supreme Court sided with the Department of Education, pausing a lower court ruling that would have restored grants for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The panel explores what’s at stake—not just for education, but for democracy itself. Are DEI efforts under threat because they aim to level the playing field? Or is ignorance becoming policy by design?

News Source: CBS News by Melissa Quinn, April 4, 2025
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-trump-administration-to-cancel-education-grants-for-now/

The Non-Prophets 24.16.1 with Scott Dickie, Jonathan Roudabush and Eli Slack Supreme Court Halts DEI Education Grants 🛑📚

A Blow to Diversity in Higher Education ⚖️🎓
When Equal Opportunity Gets Put on Pause ⏸️✊
Privilege Isn’t Persecution—DEI Under Attack 🎯
The Supreme Court’s War on Inclusion 🔥🏛️
Cutting Teacher Grants to ‘Own the Libs’? 🤦‍♀️
DEI Doesn’t Mean You’re Left Out 🤷‍♂️
Educating the Next Generation? Not So Fast 📵
Privilege Feels Like Oppression When Equality Shows Up ⚖️
Destroying DEI One Grant at a Time 💸
Teaching Isn’t Woke—It’s Essential 🧠🍎
Is the Court Helping Cancel Equity? 👨‍⚖️❌
From Grants to Gaps: DEI in Jeopardy 💔📚
Ignorance Is Bliss… and Policy Now? 😶
Supporting Educators Shouldn’t Be Controversial 🤝

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Major win for abortion rights in US after new ruling

Metro by Sarah Hooper on April 1, 2025

https://www.smartnews.com/en-us/article/4797808326211539939

The Non-Prophets 24.15.4 with Cynthia McDonald, AJ, Kelley Laughlin and Rob

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Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters wants to bring Bibles into classrooms—and silence the watchdogs. But is it religious freedom or unconstitutional overreach?

In this episode, The Non-Prophets take aim at Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters, who is suing the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) for doing what it does best: upholding the Constitution. After the FFRF blocked Walters from using $3 million in public funds to buy Trump Bibles for every classroom, Walters retaliated by accusing the organization of "attacking teachers and students."

 The panel breaks down how this lawsuit isn't just legally flimsy—it’s part of a wider Christian nationalist strategy to chip away at the wall between church and state. We also explore what this means for educators, indigenous communities, and anyone fighting for a secular government.

The Non-Prophets 24.15.3 with Cynthia McDonald, AJ, Kelley Laughlin and Rob

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Texas Pastor Says Bible Has 'No' Grounds for Being Anti-Transgender 

NewsBreak by Nick Mordowanec, on March 31, 2025

https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3943600104434-texas-pastor-says-bible-has-no-grounds-for-being-anti-transgender

The Non-Prophets 24.15.2 with Cynthia McDonald, AJ, Kelley Laughlin and Rob

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On April 1st, 2025, a bipartisan proposal to let members of Congress vote by proxy while on parental leave sparked unexpected chaos in the U.S. House. Co-sponsored by Rep. Ana Paulina Luna (R) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D), the measure aimed to support working parents in government.

But GOP leaders attempted to quietly kill the bill using a procedural trick—only to face rebellion from their own side. Nine Republicans joined Democrats to derail the legislative agenda, exposing the hypocrisy in so-called “pro-family” rhetoric.

The Non-Prophets panel explores how this battle reflects the broader national tension between parental rights, representation, and political gamesmanship.Watch as the crew breaks down the contradictions in Congress’ stance on family leave and why proxy voting for parents turned into such a hot-button issue.

Read the full story here:Metro, by Sarah Hooper, April 1, 2025👉 https://www.smartnews.com/en-us/article/4797808326211539939

The Non-Prophets 24.15.4 with Cynthia McDonald, AJ, Kelley Laughlin and Rob“Pro-Family… Until It’s Time to Act

 🤷‍♂️”“Parental Leave Showdown in Congress 👶⚖️”“Blocked from Voting for Being a Parent? 🤯”“Proxy Vote Drama: Who’s Really Pro-Family? 🧐”“House GOP Caught in the Family Values Trap 🔥”“Let Parents Vote—What’s the Problem? 🗳️👨‍👩‍👧”“Do As We Say, Not As We Do 🙄”“Congress: Parenting Optional, Loyalty Required 🏛️🚫”“Birth, Bills & Backlash on Capitol Hill 🍼📜”“Proxies, Politics & Hypocrisy 🎭”“Why Helping Parents Became a Political Minefield 🚼💣”“Congressional Chaos Over Common Sense 🤦”“Power, Privilege, and the Parenting Paradox 🧠”“Vote by Proxy? Only If You’re Not a Parent 🙃”“Lawmakers vs. Life: The Parental Leave Scandal 😡”

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CIA found the Ark of the Covenant by using psychics, declassified files claim NewsBreak

The Independent, By James Liddell, on March 28, 2025

https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3939128610325-cia-found-the-ark-of-the-covenant-by-using-psychics-declassified-files-claim


The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.14.4 featuring Scott Dickie, , Jimmy Jr. and Helen Greene

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