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Freethought Radio

by Freedom From Religion Foundation

A weekly show, broadcast live from Madison, Wis., on 92.1 FM, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Hosted by Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-presidents, Freedom From Religion Foundation. Slightly irreverent views, news, music and interviews.

Latest episodes

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Not Today, Fascists!

#9 trending · Religion

On Constitution Day, we celebrate a legislative win for a Washington, D.C., memorial to Forgotten Freethinking Founder Thomas Paine. Then, popular podcaster Jennifer Welc

Sep 17
49 min

Southeast Asian Freethinkers

We salute feminist freethinker Robin Morgan, and castigate Christian nationalist actions by various Cabinet members. Then, A.J. Surin, founder and president of Humanists

Sep 10
49 min

Was Spinoza an atheist?

After remembering the life of the great feminist and humanist Gloria Steinem, we speak with Professor Steven Nadler about his new bombshell book, "Spinoza, Atheist."

Sep 3
49 min

Common Sense

Margaret Downey, president of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association, tells us what you can do to help erect a memorial statue to America's forgotten Founder Thomas Paine

Aug 27
47 min

No Prophets

After announcing that we have asked the Supreme Court to rule that the Texas law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools is unconstitutional, we h

Aug 20
49 min

Hitchens vs. The Church

We hear the brilliant late journalist/intellectual Christopher Hitchens debate an archbishop on the topic "Is the Catholic Church a force for good in the world?" and FFRF

Aug 13
49 min

Congressional Reason!

After reporting problems created by — as well as victories against — Christian nationalism, we hear the co-chairs of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, Reps. Jared Huf

Aug 6
49 min

Uncommon Sense

FFRF co-sponsored the Reason Reception in Washington, D.C., in honor of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. We hear remarks by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Sean Casten,

Jul 30
49 min

"Intelligent Design" on Trial

This week on Freethought Radio, a look at how the Trump administration is whitewashing American history in Philadelphia. Then, federal Judge John E. Jones tells the behin

Jul 23
49 min

Astrology and Science

After reporting national Christian-nationalist news and local state/church victories in the schools, we talk with journalist Carlos Orsi, author of the new book, "What Sc

Jul 16
49 min

State/Church Advocacy

After reporting a slew of Christian Nationalist nonsense from pastors, government officials and our President, FFRF Action Fund's Senior Policy Counsel Ryan Jayne and Sta

Jul 9
49 min

Student Voices on Christian Nationalism

We look at a new federal "religious liberty" report that could significantly reshape church-state separation in the United States, along with a Supreme Court ruling allow

Jul 2
49 min

A Liberating Journey

We first get the lowdown on the back and forth that Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., has gotten into with the Freedom From Religion Foundation regarding our objection to th

Jun 25
49 min

Brain Surgery

Neurosurgeon Dr. Vivekanand Palavali joins us to examine how science unravels near-death and out-of-body experiences. Then, we hear from members of the Congressional Free

Jun 18
49 min

American Infidels

Historian Steven K. Green's new book, "American Infidelity: The Gilded Age Battle Over Freethought, Free Love and Feminism," describes how 19th-century freethinkers fough

Jun 11
49 min

Revival of Reason

Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers Mandisa Thomas tells us about the June 12–14 "Revival of Reason" in Atlanta, celebrating the lives and views of Black American

Jun 4
49 min

Religion on Campus

What to do about religion at graduation ceremonies? FFRF State Policy Manager Ryan Dudley gives a roundup of state legislative actions this past spring. Then, Harvard stu

May 28
49 min

License to Discriminate

We report on Trump's Christian-nationalist "Rededicate 250" rally in Washington, D.C., last Sunday. Then, Hope Pisoni of Uncloseted Media and John Washington of Lookout t

May 21
49 min

Killers of Roe

After reporting alarming Christian nationalist news, we talk with Amy Littlefield, author of "Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Right

May 14
49 min

Buddhist nationalism

FFRF Director of Communications Amitabh Pal joins us as we interview journalist and author Sonia Faleiro about her book "The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism is

May 7
49 min

Chart trend

Position in the Religion chart (US), last 90 days.

#13
all-time peak
592
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Freethought Radio ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 18, 2026).

#41 ▲ 13 Religion US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I’ve been n FFRF member for many years. The hosts, Dan and Annie Laurie, the timely topics and the music, including Dan’s masterful musical talents, all combine to entertain while informing. A solid show!

MacBernac · Dec 2023

What a relief to hear that sanity and intelligence still exist. I was raised and indoctrinated into a Baptist religion. Forced to go to church. Being told the Bible was reality . That is until I started thinking for myself and reading as many books as I could on the subject of religion. I have since joined ffrf and now believe there actually might be hope for the human race. Keep up the good work and thank you for lifting my spirits.

Terisays · Oct 2023

I resisted listening to this podcast because, although I’m aligned with the values of FFRF, I figured the show would be predictable and somewhat boring. I was wrong. The hosts (along with others who help to make the podcast) do a terrific job of keeping things interesting. I not only listened to the whole episode, it riveted my attention for the duration. Check it out!

CandaceSoVan · May 2023

FFRF podcast is a breath of fresh air giving me important information about current events affecting separation of church and state. I always learn something that is enriching about important historical free-thinkers, artists, and musicians. I am always surprised to hear of people who were rebels in their time and who have things to say that are relevant today. In the podcast I hear about legal actions that have been taken to help protect Americans who are being abused by religious organizations. I feel community with these people.

aberterry · Mar 2021

It’s a great podcast for atheists, but there is way too much music, like extensive classical musical numbers. Like I end up skipping over half of the podcast due to breaks and musical numbers. Worse yet, I feel like the music is not representative of the genres most enjoyed by the audience. Just because the hosts are musically inclined doesn’t mean this is the podcast to host the music, perhaps a second, music-focused podcast is in order. More news and interviews and less music please!

joeyx22lm · Jul 2021

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