Guest: Atheist high school teacher James Corbett

FromFreethought Radio

Start listening View podcast show

Guest: Atheist high school teacher James Corbett

FromFreethought Radio

ratings:

Length:

43 minutes

Released:

Aug 29, 2011

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Its our back to school special. We'll report on school/church entanglements that FFRF has already nipped in the bud. Then we will talk to atheist high school teacher, James Corbett, whose academic freedom was upheld this month by an appeals court.

Released:

Aug 29, 2011

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A weekly show by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Slightly irreverent views, news, music and interviews.

Skip carousel

Veteran Declares War Against Military Proselytizing: Features an interview with Mikey Weinstein, who is suing the U.S. Air Forces for out-of-control Christian proselytizing and who blew the whistle on abuses at the Colorado Springs Air Force Academy. Music includes the song, "We, the People."... by Freethought Radio
45 min listen
Somewhere Over the Rainbow . . . Rhymes for the Irreverent: Featuring interview with Ernie Harburg, president of the Yip Harburg Foundation, on the great American lyricist Yip Harburg ("Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?," "April in Paris"), a... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
"Let There Be Light": Philip Appleman, known as the "Poet Laureate" of the freethought and humanist movement, and a noted Darwin scholar, is the special guest. Phil talks about his freethought views, Darwin (as editor of the Norton Critical Edition of Darwin),... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
Onward, Christian Soldier: Featured guest is investigative reporter Bill Sizemore of the Virginian-Pilot daily (Norfolk), discussing his exposes and articles on the scandal-ridden Christian empire of the Rev. Pat Robertson. Includes sound bites of some of Robertson's... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Losing Faith in Faith: Dan Barker, author of Losing Faith in Faith: From Preacher to Atheist, talks about his journey from fundamentalist believer and minister to atheist. The former Christian songwriter's first two songs as an atheist, "You Can't Win with Original... by Freethought Radio
47 min listen
Nothing Fails Like Prayer: Featuring guest Richard Sloan, Ph.D., author of the forthcoming book, "Blind Faith," critiquing prayer and religion health studies. Music includes Dan Barker's "Beware of Dogma," Ask-an-Atheist tackles the myth that there are no... by Freethought Radio
47 min listen
Church referendum electioneering: Features an interview with Mike McCabe, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, who has filed a complaint to the State Election Board about electioneering by Bishop Morlino, Madison (Wis.) diocese, among other church electioneering concerns about upcoming... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Scopes II: Includes a timely Theocracy Alert, and features a lively interview with attorney Alvin Harris of Tennessee. Mr. Harris capably represented the Freedom From Religion Foundation in its "Scopes II" lawsuit in Dayton, Tenn.,... by Freethought Radio
46 min listen
Days of the Theocracy: Includes an interview with Lori Lipman Brown, the first fulltime secular lobbyist in D.C., working with the Secular Coalition for America, which the Freedom From Religion Foundation belongs to. Also a little commentary on religion in the news (Ken... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
"Gideons and Guantanamo": Timely commentary on the (bad) news of the week, a "Pagan Pulpit" on the biblical claims to Israel, and features as guest distinguished civil rights attorney George Daly, of North Carolina. Mr. Daly discusses state/church separation in... by Freethought Radio
47 min listen
"Letting Go of God": Comedian/actress Julia Sweeney is interviewed about her amazing and hilarious new monolog, "Letting Go of God," on Freethought Radio, FFRF's weekly production co-hosted by Foundation co-presidents Dan Barker & Annie Laurie Gaylor. The... by Freethought Radio
47 min listen
Special Guest: Author Barbara G. Walker: Barbara G. Walker, author of "The Skeptical Feminist" and the landmark "Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets", talks about what turned her into a skeptic and nonbeliever. The show includes updates on the Foundation's newest... by Freethought Radio
48 min listen
Fighting Creationism: Highlights ways in which creationism is being combated, including an innovative piece of legislation recently introduced in Wisconsin by State Rep. Terese Berceau. Also interviewed is a well-known national spokesperson for science education, Eugenie... by Freethought Radio
47 min listen
Fighting Words . . . Robin Morgan: Robin Morgan (Sisterhood Is Powerful) is an atheist whose new book Fighting Words is a counter to the religious right. Her novel The Burning Times is based on the true case of the first woman put to death as a witch by the Roman Catholic Church in... by Freethought Radio
45 min listen
Katha Pollitt: Freethought Radio's featured guest is The Nation's sparkling columnist, Katha Pollitt, whose latest book is Virginity or Death! The show also includes a legal update and a look at many fascinating freethinkers born in January. The show is cohosted... by Freethought Radio
57 min listen
Secular Nation: Susan Jacoby, a journalist and author of six books, is interviewed about her popular book, Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism. The show is co-hosted by Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-presidents of the Freedom From Religion... by Freethought Radio
46 min listen
"No Hurry to Die" - Y BSA: The May 27, 2006 broadcast of Freethought Radio features two timely interviews. The death penalty (a hot topic in Wisconsin) is discussed with humanist and attorney Arthur K. Thexton, of Madison, Wis. Also featured is an interview with Foundation... by Freethought Radio
47 min listen
Vashti McCollum: Champion of the First Amendment: Features an interview with attorney Jim McCollum, whose experiences as a 4th grader in his Champaign, Illinois, public classroom with illegal religious instruction caused his mother, Vashti Cromwell McCollum, to challenge the violation in court.... by Freethought Radio
54 min listen
The God Delusion: Features an interview with distinguished British atheist and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, author of the just-released book, The God Delusion. Dawkins will talk about his theory of religion as a virus-like cultural "meme," why... by Freethought Radio
48 min listen
An Atheist in a Foxhole: Features an in-depth interview with Philip Paulson, who courageously has been litigating a 29-foot cross on public property atop Mt. Soldedad in San Diego for 17 years. Last week, Pres. Bush signed into law a bill to seize federal control of the... by Freethought Radio
48 min listen
From priest to atheist: Features an interview with Tom Reed, formerly a Roman Catholic priest, now a longtime Freedom From Religion Foundation member and atheist. In his honor, the featured song will be Dan Barker's version of Tom Lehrer's "Vatican Rag." The... by Freethought Radio
47 min listen
Reason's Greetings!: The theme of Saturday's Freethought Radio is the Winter Solstice, and it will feature an interview with Tom Flynn, author of "The Trouble with Christmas," and the song, "Solstice Tribute," by Dan Barker. As Freethought Radio's... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Steven Pinker: Evolutionary psychologist and bestselling author Steven Pinker ("The Blank Slate") will talk about his atheism, hypothesize about why religion exists and discuss his books. The show includes a look at the unorthodox Robert Burns, author... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
One Nation, Indivisible: Guest: Mike Newdow, litigant of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. Music: Newdow's "Those Pledge of Allegiance Need Some Old Religion Blues." Freethinkers' Almanac: featuring Irving Berlin, the godless composer of... by Freethought Radio
52 min listen
Agnostic Recalled from Office over Pledge Issue: An interview with a public official recalled from office last year in Estes Park, Colo., simply for failure to recite the religious pledge of allegiance. David Habecker, who received an award at last year's FFRF convention, updates his case, in... by Freethought Radio
47 min listen
Sam Harris and the End of Faith: Features an interview with Sam Harris, author of the New York Times bestseller, The End of Faith, whose new book is Letter to a Christian Nation. Music: Reincarnation, words by Wallace Macrae, music by Dan Barker. Freethinkers Almanac looks at... by Freethought Radio
48 min listen
Rise of Christian Nationalism: Features an interview with Michelle Goldberg, the lively contributing writer of Salon.com, whose new book, Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, covers the threat of the ascendancy of the religious right. The show also includes an... by Freethought Radio
51 min listen
Matthew LaClair: Freethought Radio moves to an afternoon slot, 1-2 p.m. every Saturday. The show's guest is a 16-year-old state/church student activist, Matthew LaClair. Matthew has made the national news for protesting his history teacher's proselytizing remarks... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Religion's Harm to Women: Reports on legal developments in the Freedom From Religion Foundation's major lawsuit against the Department of Veteran Affairs for intermingling faith with medical care. Annie Laurie Gaylor, author of Woe to the Women: The Bible Tells Me So and... by Freethought Radio
53 min listen
State/Church Entanglement Prevented and Secular Reasons Against the Death Penalty: Features two guests: FFRF Life Member Jean Gams, an 87-year-old atheist, who will discuss how she and the Foundation averted a proposed state/church violation in Oshkosh, Wis. this fall; and Arthur Thexton, with the Wisconsin Coalition for the... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen

More Episodes from Freethought Radio

Skip carousel

Future of the World's Largest Secular Democracy: Guest host Amitabh Pal, FFRF Communications Director, begins by talking about the various ways the Freedom From Religion Foundation is making waves: at Capitol Hill receptions, during major conferences and in the media. Then, the show has an... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Rise of the Nones: FFRF attorney Sam Grover joins us to describe our newest amicus brief ("friend of the court") over an Arizona school board member who refuses to stop pushing her religion at the meetings. We announce FFRF's "Godless Gospel" musical show to be... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
Earth Day: "Christian nationalists are truly in la-la land," says Annie Laurie Gaylor. We cover state/church news in Tennessee, Arizona, Maine, Wisconsin and Louisiana. To honor Earth Day (April 22), after hearing satiric songwriter Roy Zimmerman perform his... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Reagan and the Media: We talk about Charlie Chaplin, the “Lucy” fossil, the eclipse, and state/church issues in Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, Arizona, Utah, Louisiana and Uganda. Then, we speak with journalism Professor Diane Winston about her new book Righting... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
Woman, Church and State: We talk about the eclipse, an intersex atheist, and a freethinking songwriter. We report on state/church complaints and victories. Then we speak with Danielle Nagle, director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Museum in upper New York State dedicated to the... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
Bodies Under Siege: Abortion is in the news this week. FFRF attorneys analyze oral arguments in the mifepristone (abortion pill) case before the Supreme Court that was taken by religious-right groups. Then, we speak with U.K. journalist Siân Norris about her book Bodies... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
FFRF Action: FFRF Senior Counsel Patrick Elliott tells us about FFRF's newest federal lawsuit challenging religious discrimination against the Satanic Temple's desire to host afterschool club meetings for children in Memphis, Tenn. Then, FFRF Director of... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
A Secular Coalition: Many FFRF victories and legal complaints to talk about this week. Since today is "Pi Day," and π is irrational, we hear the irreverent Joe Hill song about the irrational belief of "pie in the sky" called "The Preacher and the Slave." Then we speak... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
Atheist Public Official: After we report on state/church violations and victories in Illinois, California, Kentucky, Alabama, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, FFRF's Senior Policy Counsel Ryan Jayne tells us "everything you need to know about public school chaplain... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Flourishing Love: “Welcome to the end of democracy,” said a Christian nationalist leader. This week, we parse many of such anti-democratic comments made by evangelical leaders. After hearing a Spanish-language version of the love song “It's Only Natural,”... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
God or Country?: FFRF's Equal Justice Works Legal Fellow Kat Grant describes the amicus (friend-of-the-court) brief they wrote for FFRF in a case involving an Oregonian Christian who is challenging the law prohibiting her from discriminating against LGBTQ+ children in... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
Prohibited Books: This week we talk about Christian nationalism, leaving the Mormon Church, and religion in the classroom. After listening to part of our TV interview with Rep. Jared Huffman about the theocratic Speaker of the House, we talk with historian Robin Vose,... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
State-Church Watchdogs: Prayer is the target of this week's show: the National Prayer Breakfast and school-board prayer. For Valentine's Day, we hear Susan Hofer sing Dan Barker's freethought love song, "It's Only Natural." Then, we speak with FFRF attorneys Sammi Lawrence... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Tiny Titanic Acts: This week, we call out governmental prayer at the National Prayer Breakfast and an egregious Christian nationalist invocation before the House of Representatives. Then we hear Kate Cohen, Washington Post contributing columnist and author of the book... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
An Atheist Chaplain: FFRF Director of Communications Amit Pal describes how India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Hindu temple on the site of a demolished mosque in a political effort to establish Hindu nationalism in that country. Then we speak with... by Freethought Radio
51 min listen
Anti-Caste Activist: Margaret Downey, president of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association, tells us about an exciting celebration of the birth of the “Forgotten Founder" Thomas Paine on his Jan. 29 birthday. Then, FFRF Director of Communications Amit Pal speaks with the... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Disobedient Women: After we hear from atheists Ron Reagan and Richard Dawkins, we listen to U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan greet attendees at FFRF's annual convention. Then we speak with author and essayist Sarah Stankorb about her new book, Disobedient Women: How a... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Atheists in Africa: Emily Olson, a very brave member of the Owosso, Michigan city council, tells us what happened when she challenged prayer at board meetings. Then we speak with the founder and president of Atheists in Kenya Harrison Mumia about that group's... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Happy Secular New Year!: We report on FFRF state/church victories and complaints and honor the 2023 "Secularist of the Year." After welcoming the New Year by hearing the sparkling performance of Godless Gospel, we speak with FFRF contributing writer Barbara Alvarez about... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
Reason's Greetings: On this important date, we remind listeners of the real reason for the season: the Winter Solstice. After reporting on FFRF’s Solstice and “Bill of Rights nativity” scenes erected on public property to counter religious displays, we hear from... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
Secularism Is Growing: Secularism is growing around the world, and in the United States resistance to Christian nationalism is increasing. FFRF Legal Fellow Sammi Lawrence and FFRF Staff Attorney Chris Line join us to talk about some of the encouraging... by Freethought Radio
50 min listen
Making Activism Fun: FFRF Co-President Dan Barker discusses his recent debate at Oxford University on the topic "Is God a Delusion?" Then we have some fun hearing comedian, activist and political satirist Lizz Winstead, co-founder of "The Daily Show" and founder of... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
They Won't Back Down: We are asking Oklahoma's Superintendent of Education to resign for pushing religion in the schools and for verbally attacking FFRF. After honoring the life of freethinking TV correspondent Betty Rollin, we hear from two brave students — Marcus... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Give thanks . . . where it is due.: Our Thanksgiving 2023 show features Godless Gospel performing “Let’s All Give Thanks,” interviews FFRF Counsel Sam Grover on FFRF’s new brief against religious censorship of drag shows, and features law Professor Mary Ziegler warning... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Freedom From Fundamentalism: This week we announce a Triumphant Trifecta of legal victories, ending high-school proselytizing in West Virginia, eliminating a religious test for public office in New Jersey, and stopping $1.5 million of South Carolina state funds from going to a... by Freethought Radio
51 min listen
How Fascism and Nazism Influenced Hindu Nationalism: Guest host FFRF Communications Director Amitabh Pal first recounts the state/church watchdog's achievements over the past few days — and the resulting media coverage. Then, he talks with University of Turin Professor Marzia Casolari about her... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Students Win in West Virginia: FFRF Legal Director Rebecca Markert and FFRF Attorney Liz Cavell fill in as guest hosts this week. They discuss the alarming election of a Christian nationalism devotee to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. FFRF Senior Counsel Patrick... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
For Heaven's Sake: For a special themed show, FFRF co-presidents Annie Laurie Gaylor and Dan Barker discuss the harm of belief in heaven and hell. Songs include "Heaven" by Rupert Brooke, "Pack Up Your Sins (and Go to the Devil in Hades)" by Irving... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
We Won't Back Down: Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Education Ryan Walters is going after FFRF for complaining about that state's creation of a "public" religious charter school. FFRF Legal Fellow Sammi Lawrence tells us about the new amicus brief we filed in... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
What’s Wrong With the Ten Commandments?: FFRF Co-Presidents Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor energetically demolish the Ten Commandments, both as moral guides and as an influence on U.S. law. After hearing the Philip Appleman poem "Noah," read by Phil and his wife Marjorie, we listen to... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Give Me the Epstein!: Summer school is starting early in the faculty lounge. On this episode, Professors Epstein and Yoo have a full agenda: Are Minnesota prosecutors setting themselves up for a fall in the Derek Chauvin case? Should the Supreme Court have taken a case that c... by Law Talk With Epstein, Yoo & Senik
62 min listen
Are Religion and Science Compatible?: Guest: Jerry Coyne by Freethought Radio
42 min listen
Affirmative Action Faces Toughest Test in a Generation: In this new UnCommon Law series, we'll explore the biggest challenge to affirmative action in a generation. by UnCommon Law
37 min listen
KBJ, All the Way! by Strict Scrutiny
66 min listen
While the Iron is Hot: Summer school is in full-swing in the faculty lounge, where Professors Richard Epstein and John Yoo are breaking down the latest from the Supreme Court: Is college sports about to be turned on its head? Was the Court right to side with a foul-mouthed Pen... by Law Talk With Epstein, Yoo & Senik
58 min listen
Three Election Law Cases and What They Mean for Democracy: Discussing the issues at stake in a campaign finance case, a redistricting case, and a case involving the independent state legislature doctrine by We the People
54 min listen
Music Was His Religion: Johannes Brahms by Freethought Radio
43 min listen
Football, Faith, and the First Amendment – Part 2: Discussing the issues in the Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District by We the People
55 min listen
Early Criticism of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon Part 2: In this week’s podcast, we continue our discussion of the earliest criticisms of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. We talk about Eber Howe, Doctor Philastus Hurlbut, and the book Mormonism Unvailed. We also continue to look at how the criticisms o... by Standard of Truth
57 min listen
107.5 - School Boards and Banning Books: On this episode we preach to the choir and discuss why book banning is a bad thing. Next time we will be discussing by Torrey Peters. You can find it at your local library or bookstore and read along with us. Sources for this episode: ... by The Bookstore
34 min listen
Amanda Scott: Student Activism by Freethought Radio
43 min listen
Ellery's protest: Oklahoma Catholic charter school complaint; bibles banned in Utah schools; state/church complaints in Arizona and Georgia schools. After noting the death of televangelist Pat Robertson, we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the June 1963 Abington v.... by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Supreme Danger: Patrick Elliott and Ryan Jayne by Freethought Radio
48 min listen
Episode 461 IronRadio - Topic Gym Talk, News, Q and A by Iron Radio
20 min listen
Guest: Jim McCollum: Is the separation of church and state "absolute," as JFK said, or does it make you want to vomit (as Rick Santorum said)? This week we talk about FFRF's challenge of Alabama school board prayers, and then interview Jim McCollum, whose family's... by Freethought Radio
43 min listen
Moral Majorities: Benjamin Cowan by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
The Latest Big Decisions from the Supreme Court: Supreme Court correspondents Jess Bravin and Marcia Coyle join host Jeffrey Rosen to recap recent key decisions from the 2020-21 term. by We the People
67 min listen
Ep. 139 Mahanoy v. B.L. Supreme Court ruling analysis: This week, the United States Supreme Court vindicated the First Amendment rights of a high school cheerleader who was punished for a salty Snapchat she sent outside of school. It was a resounding victory for free speech advocates and the first time... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
46 min listen
Student Aid, Religious Education, and the First Amendment: Examining the Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and what it might mean for public funding and religious education by We the People
59 min listen
The First Amendment and Civil Rights: Guest: Liz Cavell by Freethought Radio
43 min listen
All Eyes on Breyer & Final Opinions of the Term by Cases and Controversies
15 min listen
150: Heresy, Schism, and Apostasy, with Gomer: Today we're joined around bar table by my good mate, Michael Gormley (Gomer) of Catching Foxes to discuss a wide range of topics through a Thomistic lens. We discuss: - Virtue ethics - Heresy, schism, and apostasy - The difference between material and... by Pints With Aquinas
73 min listen
See You In Court: Elizabeth Deal by Freethought Radio
49 min listen
Guest: Sawyer Frey: A "blasphemous student," Sawyer Frey of Ohio, will talk about why he decided to dress up like Jesus for "Fictional Character" day at his public school, and what the school made him change! Also discussed: why "under god" in the Pledge of Allegiance... by Freethought Radio
43 min listen
Charity Laundry by Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
73 min listen
Texas Abortion Case Decided, Mississippi Looms by Cases and Controversies
24 min listen
26 Most Anticipated Summer Movies Of 2014: This week we discuss the most anticipated films between April and June, Batman VS Superman rumours, Fox's new Wolverine and Fantastic Four sequels plus we answer listener questions. by The Weekly Planet
110 min listen
NS#144: Academies, America and achievable promises: This week, Helen and Stephen take a break from Brexit coverage to interview two special guests. Laura McInerney, editor of Schools Week, joins to talk about academisation and her FOI battle with the Department of Education. Then Ian Leslie discusses th... by The New Statesman Podcast
57 min listen
[BONUS] Is Mormonism Defensible Today? by Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
81 min listen
Snapchat and the Schoolhouse Gate: Can schools punish students for online speech? Experts discuss a pending Supreme Court case with Jeffrey Rosen. by We the People
42 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Guest: Atheist high school teacher James Corbett

Guest: Atheist high school teacher James Corbett

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Freethought Radio

Related podcast episodes