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This is the official podcast of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy. Our mission is to continue the distinguished legacy and lifetime work of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to advance American democracy through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement.
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The Non-Prophets

Atheist Community of Austin

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And we are The Non-Prophets!... airing on the first and third Sunday of every month, starting at 3:00 PM Central (01:30-03:00 UTC) on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thenonprophetsaca. The Non-Prophets focuses on atheism and the separation of church and state. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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Beyond the Bench

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Beyond the Bench is a podcast series produced by the Florida Supreme Court. These podcasts will give you a better understanding of how Florida's courts work and how they work for you. Shows cover a broad range of topics and are meant to be informational, educational, and entertaining.
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A podcast about women of color who are stepping outside the bounds of the American caste system we were relegated to. Today in every genre a record number of black women are accomplishing tasks we were believed impossible for us in spite of walls built to keep us out.
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HERE'S THERESA! with host Theresa E. Keves, is here to inspire and educate her listening audience with heart warming stories and informative conversations from a national and global perspective.
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Texas pastor fined after illegally using church donations to boost his city council campaign Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on JULY 11, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-pastor-fined-after-illegally In an unprecedented move, a Texas pastor and two churches have been fined by the Texas Ethics Commission for violating state election la…
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Floresville ISD debates random drug testing for middle, high school extracurriculars San Antonio Express News, By Melissa Manno, on June 24, 2024 https://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/floresville-isd-considers-random-drug-testing-19508797.php?sid=6628c885020c5168ed00c05 The debate over implementing random drug testing for approximately…
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Oklahoma orders schools to teach the Bible 'immediately' BBC News, By Bernd Debusmann Jr, on June 29, 2024 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjk35vv2ryjo In this segment discussing Oklahoma's recent educational policy changes, the focus is on Ryan Walters, the school superintendent, who has mandated integrating Bible studies into the state's classr…
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Religious leader wants to display Indian scriptures in Louisiana public classrooms WGNO ABC, By Keymonte Avery, on June 24, 2024 https://wgno.com/news/politics/louisiana-politics/religious-leader-wants-to-display-indian-scriptures-in-louisiana-public-classrooms/ Indians seek display of Gita verses along with Ten Commandments in Louisiana schools - …
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Civil religion as a gateway to Christian nationalism Religion News Service, By Beau Underwood and Brian Kaylor, on June 25, 2024 https://religionnews.com/2024/06/25/civil-religion-as-a-gateway-to-christian-nationalism/ The discussion begins by questioning the significance of Christianity in American life. Historically, politics and Christianity wer…
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How a Network of Nonprofits Enriches Fundraisers While Spending Almost Nothing on Its Stated Causes ProPublica, By Ellis Simani, on June 18, 2024 https://www.propublica.org/article/political-nonprofits-fundraising-ftc-irs-527s-pacs A network of connected political nonprofits, such as the American Breast Cancer Coalition and National Coalition for D…
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Robert Morris warned sex abuse accuser she could be prosecuted for seeking compensation, emails show NBC News, By Mike Hixenbaugh, on June 21,2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/robert-morris-gateway-church-sex-abuse-emails-rcna158349 In a recent episode of unsettling church misconduct, Robert Morris, a prominent church leader, has been accus…
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They took part in Apache ceremonies. Their schools expelled them for satanic activities The Guardian, By Nicolle Okoren, on June 24, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2024/jun/24/apache-students-school-reservation The podcast episode delves into the persistent and evolving issues surrounding the treatment of Indigenous people …
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Empty office buildings. Workforce changes allow for more remote work. American downtowns are struggling. The pandemic-led changes in where and how we work and live have weakened and withered many urban cores. The office vacancy rate in Houston is some 26 percent; in Phoenix it is above 20 percent. This shift means fewer workers, fewer businesses to…
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The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims AP NEWS, By Mark Sherman, on June 21, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-guns-domestic-violence-d63ee828e51911cc5e5a01780820f224 In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court upheld a federal gun control law designed to protect victims of domestic viole…
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19% of U.S. adults report frequently or always feeling lonely, new Yahoo/YouGov poll finds. Here's why — and which age group is affected most. Yahoo Life, By Erica L. Green, on May 20, 2024 https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/19-of-us-adults-report-frequently-or-always-feeling-lonely-new-yahooyougov-poll-finds-heres-why--and-which-age-group-is-affected…
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Justice Alito Caught on Tape Discussing How Battle for America ‘Can’t Be Compromised’ Rolling Stone, By Tessa Stuart and Tim Dickinson , on June 10, 2024 https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/samuel-alito-supreme-court-justice-recording-tape-battle-1235036470/ The recent Rolling Stone article featuring a recording of Supreme Court…
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Senate GOP blocks bill to guarantee access to IVF nationwide CNN Politics, By Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, on June 13, 2024 https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/13/politics/senate-ivf-bill-vote/index.html The recent Senate vote blocking a bill to secure nationwide access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) has sparked a heated debate, exposing deep political an…
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We are excited to revisit this fascinating discussion with Judge Douglas Ginsburg as he delves into past, present, and future struggles for liberty through the lens of the US Constitution - just in time for the 4th of July and the celebration of our Country’s independence. Judge Ginsburg is the author of Voices of Our Republic, the companion to the…
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New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments AP News, By Sara Cline, on June 19, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-ten-commandments-displayed-classrooms-571a2447906f7bbd5a166d53db005a62 In a foolish move that has reignited the perennial debate between church and state, Louisiana has mandated that t…
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The story behind Poland's EU-protected croissant RTE, By Charlotte Ryan, on June 11, 2024 https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2024/0611/1454133-the-story-behind-polands-eu-protected-croissant/ In a picturesque recounting of St. Martin's Croissant, the narrative unfolds in Pnan, Poland, a city not merely dubbed "Potato Land" but also celebrated for …
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A blind woman was kicked out of a Texas church for bringing a service dog with her The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on June 10, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-blind-woman-was-kicked-out-of-a In a recent incident in Texas, a Christian church's decision to deny entry to a blind woman accompanied by her service dog has sparked controve…
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The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy presents a conversation with author and historian Claire Rydell Arcenas and Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. In her book America's Philosopher: John Locke in American Intellectual Life, Rydell Arcenas seeks to better understand and illuminate the cr…
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Bible-Infused Curriculum Sparks Texas-Sized Controversy Over Christianity in the Classroom The 74, By Linda Jacobson , on June 7, 2024 https://www.the74million.org/article/bible-infused-curriculum-sparks-texas-sized-controversy-over-christianity-in-the-classroom/ In a controversial move, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has introduced a new…
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Southern Baptists are poised to ban churches with women pastors. Some are urging them to reconsider AP News, By Peter Smith, on June 6, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/religion-southern-baptists-women-pastors-saddleback-3b40fd925377a9e3aa2ecb4a4072a4a6 The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has stirred controversy by reinforcing its ban on women ser…
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If Oklahoma allows Bible class 'released time,' Satanists are eager to pounce The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on June 6th, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/if-oklahoma-allows-bible-class-released In the latest episode of "The Non-Prophets," the discussion focuses on the implications of Oklahoma House Bill 1425. This bill mandates publi…
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Idaho Graduate Gives Superintendent Copy of 'The Handmaid's Tale' After Book Censorship People, By Carly Tagen-Dye, on May 31, 2024 https://people.com/idaho-graduate-gives-superintendent-copy-of-the-handmaid-s-tale-after-book-censorship-8656592 In Idaho's West Ada School District, a recent high school graduate sparked significant controversy by ope…
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Mark Driscoll Is Praying For Rapture Before Election Day Patheos, By Shawn Paul Wood, on June 5, 2024 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/closetohome/2024/06/mark-driscoll-is-praying-for-rapture-before-election-day/ In a provocative move, Pastor Mark Driscoll of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, has resorted to a dramatic plea: praying for Armageddo…
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How many churches use background checks? Baptist Standard, By Bob Smietana, on May 20, 2024 https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/faith-culture/how-many-churches-use-background-checks/ SBC abuse reform task force ends its work with no names on database and no long-term planReligion News Service, By Bob Smietana, on June 4, 2024 https://religionnews.…
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Catholic bishop blesses newly out trans man who serves as a church “hermit” LGBTQ Nation, By John Russell , on May 26, 2024 https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/05/catholic-bishop-blesses-newly-out-trans-man-who-serves-as-a-church-hermit/ In this segment we delve into the paradoxical plight faced by individuals straddling their LGBTQ identity and their…
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Opinion: I’m a Catholic bishop who has found an ally in Bill Maher CNN, By Bishop Robert Barron, on May 28, 2024 https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/28/opinions/catholic-bishop-found-an-ally-in-bill-maher-barron/index.html In this segment, the hosts delve into an op-ed discussing the intriguing shift in comedian Bill Maher's comedic focus over the years. I…
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Florida civics teachers are still being indoctrinated with Christian Nationalism Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on MAY 29, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/florida-civics-teachers-are-still?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true Governor DeSantis' program is part of a broader effort to reshape the educational lands…
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Texas’ governor is spending millions & using anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric to defund public education LGBTQ Nation, By Daniel Villarreal , on May 24, 2024 https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/05/texas-governor-is-spending-millions-using-anti-lgbtq-rhetoric-to-defund-public-education/ In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott is promoting a school voucher program to redire…
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Florida lab-grown meat ban: DeSantis says it protects beef industry USA Today, By Ana Goñi-Lessan, Dan Rorabaugh and Mike Snider, on May 5, 2024 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/05/05/florida-lab-grown-meat-ban/73569976007/ Today's spotlight falls on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a figure who seems to have a knack for stirring up co…
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Harrison Butker speech: The biggest mistake he made in his controversial commencement comments CNN, By AJ Willingham, on May 17, 2024 https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/16/sport/harrison-butker-commencement-speech-analysis-cec/index.html In this episode we confront the unsettling reality of misogyny through the lens of one individual: Harrison Butker. Ami…
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MN lawmaker: Public schools engage in 'censorship' by not teaching Creationism The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on May 07, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mn-lawmaker-public-schools-engage In this episode the hosts discuss a heated debate over an education bill in Minnesota, introduced by Republican State Senator Glenn Grunhagen. The b…
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There is broad scholarly agreement that our current political world owes much to what Thomas Paine was the first to call the "age of revolutions"—that is, the several late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century decades during which revolutions rocked the globe. But what gave rise to the age of revolutions? Why, suddenly, were era-spanning monarch…
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A GOP school board member tried to ban a student's art for being 'offensive' to Christians The Advocate Mag, By Ryan Adamczeski, on May 9, 2024 https://www.advocate.com/news/virginia-augusta-school-board-gay-art The panel delved into the story of Abby Driscoll, a queer student at Fort Defiance High School in Virginia, whose artwork sparked signific…
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What do assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia mean and what is the law? BBC.com, By BBC News, on March 24, 2024 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-47158287 Assisted dying, a deeply sensitive and contentious topic, has been gaining attention as several regions in the UK consider legal changes that would allow terminally ill individuals to end the…
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Texas superintendent resigns after trans student’s removal from ‘Oklahoma!’ NBC News, By Jo Yurcaba, on May 2, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/texas-superintendent-resigns-trans-students-removal-oklahoma-rcna150479 In a significant turn of events at the Sherman Independent School District in Texas, Superintendent Tyson Bennett resigne…
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Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools San Antonio News, By James P. Van Overschelde, on May 6, 2024 https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/unlicensed-teachers-now-dominate-new-teacher-19441399.php In recent developments, Texas schools have increasingly turned to unlicensed teachers to address the growing short…
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Justice Alito warns of declining support for freedom of speech on college campuses NBC News, By Lawrence Hurley, on May 11, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/justice-alito-warns-declining-support-freedom-speech-college-campuses-rcna151817 In a recent commencement speech at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Justice Samuel Alit…
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Pastor John MacArthur says there is no such thing as mental illness, calls PTSD ‘grief’ The Christian Post, By Leonardo Blair, on May 01, 2024 https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthur-says-there-is-no-such-thing-as-mental-illness.html In this segment, the speakers delve into a controversial statement made by John MacArthur regarding mental…
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Dozens of deaths reveal risks of sedating people restrained by police AP News, By RYAN J. FOLEY, CARLA K. JOHNSON and SHELBY LUM, on April 26, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/investigation-police-use-of-force-sedation-injections-demetrio-jackson-621909ba7491abc2af8ad2e33ba3415b The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.20.3 featuring Phoebe Rose, Eli Slack, Sco…
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Priest accused by cops of spending over $40,000 of church funds on Candy Crush and Pokémon Go, says it might have happened because he's not a 'details guy' PC Gamer, By Joshua Wolens, on May 1, 2024 https://www.pcgamer.com/games/priest-accused-by-cops-of-spending-over-dollar40000-of-church-funds-on-candy-crush-and-pokemon-go-says-it-might-have-happ…
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This Pastor Won’t Let His Wife Read Unless He Approves The Reading Materials carymommy.com, By Katie Garrity, on April 5, 2024 https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting/pastor-wont-let-wife-read-books The conversation begins with a TikTok video featuring Pastor Joel Webon from the Covenant Bible Church, who openly admits to controlling his wife's readin…
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How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one NPR, By Greg Rosalsky, on April 30, 2024 https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2024/04/30/1247565565/how-do-you-counter-misinformation-critical-thinking-is-step-one In the segment, Jimmy Jr, Jason, and Kelley discuss the implications of misinformation on society, particularly in light of…
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The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on APR 25, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-lawmaker-says-teachers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true The conversation centers on the proposed legislation in Oklahoma that would grant teachers the authority to physically discipline students, including those with disa…
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Russell Brand Reflects on ‘Profound Experience’ of Getting Baptized After Sexual Assault Allegations US Magazine, By Mike Vulpo , on April 29, 2024 https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/russell-brand-reflects-on-profound-experience-of-getting-baptized/ In this segment, the hosts discuss Russell Brand's recent controversies and his attempt …
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Faith Leaders Say Taylor Swift’s New Album ‘Mocks Christianity’ Beliefnet, By Lauren McKeithen, on April 29, 2024 https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/idolchatter/2024/04/faith-leaders-say-taylor-swifts-new-album-mocks-christianity.html The discussion delved into the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's latest album, "Revelations," which has spar…
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The Church That Hired a Former Male Stripper to Perform at a Men's Conference The Stream, By Michael Brown, on April 16, 2024 https://stream.org/the-church-that-hired-a-former-male-stripper-to-perform-at-a-mens-conference/ The discussion delves into a rather bizarre incident that occurred at a men's conference involving a former male stripper who p…
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Ron DeSantis invites lawsuit after saying Satanists can't be chaplains in FL schools The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on April 19, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ron-desantis-invites-lawsuit-after The panel engages in a spirited discussion dissecting Governor Ron DeSantis' recent controversial actions in Florida, particularly the sign…
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‘How sick do they have to get?’ Doctors brace for US supreme court hearing on emergency abortions The Guardian, By Carter Sherman, on April 23, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/supreme-court-verdict-emergency-abortions-patients-doctors The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.18.2 featuring Phoebe Rose, Emma Thorne, Infidel64 and Helen Gree…
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High court upholds top London school’s ban on prayer rituals The Guardian, By Sally Weale, on April 16, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/apr/16/london-school-katharine-birbalsingh-prayer-rituals-ban-not-unlawful-high-court The discussion begins with an overview of a contentious situation involving a student in a UK school, Michaela's…
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RECIPE FOR depression: Atheism and a smartphone FarmersForum.com, By Patrick Meagher, on April 10, 2024 https://farmersforum.com/recipe-for-depression-atheism-and-a-smart-phone/ In a discussion about an article penned by a Catholic bishop on mental health issues among youth, the participants dissect various aspects of his argument. The bishop attri…
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