The sexual assault allegations against actor/comedian Danny Masterson are bringing to light maneuverings by the Church of Scientology. We discuss the case, the courts, and the cult with ex-Scientologist Chris Shelton and investigative reporter Tony Ortega.

Chris Shelton: https://bit.ly/2TKmjz9
Tony Ortega/Underground Bunker: https://tonyortega.org

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Atheists often speak about the contradictions and atrocities rampant throughout the Bible, but they often enter those conversations without all of the information. Assyriologist Dr. Joshua Bowen is author of the new book, "The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume One" (https://amzn.to/3xcdVqM), and he joins us for some prime examples of how we can know more and be better when talking about the Christian scriptures.

VIDEO of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yNMa6kGOEZQ
Dr. Josh on Twitter: @DJHammurabi1
Website: https://www.digitalhammurabi.com/who-are-digital-hammurabi

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A few thoughts at the close of a personal chapter.

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Dr. Andy Thomson is a psychiatrist and author of "Why We Believe in God(s): A Concise Guide to the Science of Faith. Dr. John Wathey is a computational biologist, neuroscientist, and author of "The Illusion of God's Presence: The Biological Origins of Spiritual Longing."

Both men discuss how human evolution so often informs religious beliefs.

Dr. Thomson's book: https://amzn.to/32m06J6
Dr. Wathey's book: https://amzn.to/3eapMhe

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Have you ever noticed how devout believers claiming safety and victory are ALWAYS freaking out about Satan, dark forces, and evil conspiracy? We explore this contradiction.

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In this caller-driven show, we get philosophical about life, the end of life, and how we choose to be remembered.

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The Epix Network just released the new 4-part docuseries, "Fall River," which chronicles the murders of 3 women against the backdrop of the Satanic Panic. Director/Producer James Buddy Day joins Seth Andrews for a conversation about the series, the story, and how fears of Satanism fueled public perception (and the eventual conviction) over forty years ago.

OFFICIAL SITE FOR "FALL RIVER:" https://press.epix.com/programs/fall-river

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Sasha Sagan is the daughter of the late (and legendary) cosmologist, Carl Sagan. A producer and author of the new book, "For Small Creatures Such As We," Sasha explores and explains how/why rituals can be so important for making the most of the human experience.

Sasha's book (autographed for you): https://www.sashasagan.com/signed-copies

Sasha's website: http://www.sashasagan.com

VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/Vb6OQAWlsI8

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Rachel Laser, attorney, human rights activist, and President of www.au.org, speaks with Seth Andrews about the critical fight(s) to protect the United States from fundamentalism and unamerican Christian Nationalism.

VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/ixIEcbcuCt0

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Dr. Nina Shapiro is a renowned physician and author of "Hype," a terrific and practical guide for separating medical fact from fiction.

Get the book at http://drninashapiro.com/hype

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