<description>&lt;div&gt;In this week’s episode, that's head of health and human services brain worm to you, the Department of Defense is gonna be run by a very special proud boy, and the New Testament will finally stop edging.&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Guest Links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Check out more from Cecil on &lt;a href="https://dissonancepod.com/"&gt;Cognitive Dissonance&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.lawfulpod.com/"&gt;Lawful Assembly&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SeasonLiberally/featured"&gt;Season Liberally&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Headlines:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Review of the health related ideas of RFK Jr: &lt;a href="https://www.wonkette.com/p/here-are-10-absolutely-bananapants"&gt;https://www.wonkette.com/p/here-are-10-absolutely-bananapants&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Latest on Ryan Walters:  &lt;a href="https://oklahomavoice.com/2024/11/15/oklahoma-superintendent-has-no-power-to-make-schools-show-trump-prayer-video-ags-office-says/"&gt;https://oklahomavoice.com/2024/11/15/oklahoma-superintendent-has-no-power-to-make-schools-show-trump-prayer-video-ags-office-says/&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahomas-ryan-walters-bought-500"&gt;https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahomas-ryan-walters-bought-500&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
University refuses union recognition on religious grounds: &lt;a href="https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/11/15/marquette-university-refuses-union-recognition-on-religious-grounds/#google_vignette"&gt;https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/11/15/marquette-university-refuses-union-recognition-on-religious-grounds/#google_vignette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Ohio Senate passes “cruel” transgender bathroom ban: &lt;a href="https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/11/ohio-state-senate-passes-transgender-bathroom-ban/"&gt;https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/11/ohio-state-senate-passes-transgender-bathroom-ban/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Pete Hegseth's "Deus Vult" tattoo requires a better explanation: &lt;a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseths-deus-vult-tattoo-requires"&gt;https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseths-deus-vult-tattoo-requires&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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In this week’s episode, that's head of health and human services brain worm to you, the Department of Defense is gonna be run by a very special proud boy, and the New Testament will finally stop edging.

614: Matt-a-tat-tat Edition

<description>&lt;div&gt;In this week’s episode, we’ll see how believing in reality did at the polls, the Church of England come clean about a scandal Justin the nick of time, and we’ll learn that apparently we were playing Minecraft wrong.&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Guest Links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Check out more from Marsh on &lt;a href="http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/category/podcast/be-reasonable-podcast/"&gt;Be Reasonable&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/category/podcast/skeptics-with-a-k/"&gt;Skeptics with a K&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Check out the Bibliowrecks podcast here: &lt;a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bibliowrecks/id1702968867"&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bibliowrecks/id1702968867&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7ICdAsxUvIfNuboh6Jpk8Q"&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/7ICdAsxUvIfNuboh6Jpk8Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Headlines:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Atheist election roundup: &lt;a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/how-the-2024-elections-went-for-openly"&gt;https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/how-the-2024-elections-went-for-openly&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The Satanic Temple introduces 'Hellion Academy' at Bristol Tennessee Middle School&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://newschannel9.com/news/local/satanic-temple-introduces-hellion-academy-in-response-to-tennessee-religious-bill"&gt;https://newschannel9.com/news/local/satanic-temple-introduces-hellion-academy-in-response-to-tennessee-religious-bill&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://newschannel9.com/news/local/satanic-temple-introduces-hellion-academy-in-response-to-tennessee-religious-bill"&gt;The Satanic Temple introduces 'Hellion Academy' at Bristol Tennessee Middle School&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje0y3gqw1po"&gt;https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje0y3gqw1po&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over Church abuse scandal&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj505ygdp17t"&gt;https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj505ygdp17t&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Dems try on irrational “stolen election” conspiracy theories: &lt;a href="https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/nov/12/threads-posts/no-elon-musks-starlink-wasnt-used-to-rig-the-2024/"&gt;https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/nov/12/threads-posts/no-elon-musks-starlink-wasnt-used-to-rig-the-2024/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
One million mom’s freaks out over Pandora ad&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://onemillionmoms.com/current-campaigns/pandora-be-love-ad-sparks-controversy/"&gt;https://onemillionmoms.com/current-campaigns/pandora-be-love-ad-sparks-controversy/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Scientology-linked UK rehab centre falls foul of charity regulator&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/20/scientology-linked-uk-rehab-centre-falls-foul-of-charity-regulator"&gt;https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/20/scientology-linked-uk-rehab-centre-falls-foul-of-charity-regulator&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;
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In this week’s episode, we’ll see how believing in reality did at the polls, the Church of England come clean about a scandal Justin the nick of time, and we’ll learn that apparently we were playing Minecraft wrong.

613: Dear Waaabby Edition

<description>&lt;div&gt;In this week’s episode, sane America clenches for four more years, Tucker Carlson grapples with his outer demons, and we’ll read some more of the upcoming Oklahoma science curriculum.&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Headlines:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Election results: &lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/us/politics/trump-wins-presidency.html"&gt;https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/us/politics/trump-wins-presidency.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Lieutenant Governor of Florida tells people not to “vote like an atheist”: &lt;a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/at-anti-abortion-rally-florida-lt?r=2uh8q4&amp;amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;amp;utm_medium=web"&gt;https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/at-anti-abortion-rally-florida-lt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Thanks to RFK Jr, Trump is considering a ban on vaccines, water fluoridation, and Cheez-Its: &lt;a href="https://www.wonkette.com/p/trump-may-end-water-fluoridation"&gt;https://www.wonkette.com/p/trump-may-end-water-fluoridation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The video Heath was talking about: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_OjKe4BuDE"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_OjKe4BuDE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Afghan women barred from speaking to one another: &lt;a href="https://www.the-independent.com/asia/south-asia/afghanistan-taliban-bans-women-voices-education-b2641453.html"&gt;https://www.the-independent.com/asia/south-asia/afghanistan-taliban-bans-women-voices-education-b2641453.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Tucker Carlson claims a 'demon' attack left him bleeding in bed: &lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/01/tucker-carlson-demon-attack"&gt;https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/01/tucker-carlson-demon-attack&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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</description>

In this week’s episode, sane America clenches for four more years, Tucker Carlson grapples with his outer demons, and we’ll read some more of the upcoming Oklahoma science curriculum.

612: Recrudescent Edition

<description>&lt;div&gt;In this week’s episode, JD Vance defends cringey losers who everyone laughs at,, Chick-fil-A becomes a DISRUPTOR in the homophobic sandwich multimedia sector, and we’ll finally learn our master plan.&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Guest Links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Check out the Books That Burn blog: &lt;a href="https://reviews.booksthatburn.com/"&gt;https://reviews.booksthatburn.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Headlines:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
JD Vance responds to Christian students mocked at Harris rally; protester warns about 'spiritual warfare':&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.christianpost.com/news/jd-vance-responds-to-christian-students-mocked-at-harris-rally.html"&gt;https://www.christianpost.com/news/jd-vance-responds-to-christian-students-mocked-at-harris-rally.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Vatican unveils new anime mascot: &lt;a href="https://comicbook.com/anime/news/anime-character-the-vatican-catholic-japan/"&gt;https://comicbook.com/anime/news/anime-character-the-vatican-catholic-japan/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Milwaukee man injured by fallen Eruv: &lt;a href="https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/10/04/after-fallen-wire-injures-milwaukee-cyclist-orthodox-jewish-group-apologizes/75473960007/"&gt;https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/10/04/after-fallen-wire-injures-milwaukee-cyclist-orthodox-jewish-group-apologizes/75473960007/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Chick-fil-A isn’t just launching a streaming service — it’s a whole entertainment app: &lt;a href="https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/chick-fil-a-play-app-streaming-service-rcna176578"&gt;https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/chick-fil-a-play-app-streaming-service-rcna176578&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;This Week in Misogyny:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Vatican calls for more lady stuff, but only a little more: &lt;a href="https://religionnews.com/2024/10/26/in-vatican-summits-final-document-delegates-call-for-more-lay-and-female-church-leaders/"&gt;https://religionnews.com/2024/10/26/in-vatican-summits-final-document-delegates-call-for-more-lay-and-female-church-leaders/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Pastor suggests publicly executing women to combat false rape allegations: &lt;a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pastor-if-we-publicly-execute-a-few"&gt;https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pastor-if-we-publicly-execute-a-few&lt;/a&gt;
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In this week’s episode, JD Vance defends cringey losers who everyone laughs at,, Chick-fil-A becomes a DISRUPTOR in the homophobic sandwich multimedia sector, and we’ll finally learn our master plan.

611: Politic or Treat Edition

<description>&lt;div&gt;In this week’s episode, the Catholic Church gives a whole new meaning to Powerball Lotto, somebody finally connects the dots between hurricanes and eating babies, and we’ll open the trunk Eli keeps Don Ford in once again.&lt;br&gt;
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See us &lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-nashville-tennessee-tickets-997264413707"&gt;live in Nashville, Tennessee&lt;/a&gt; on December 7th!&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Headlines:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Archdiocese of LA settles child sex abuse claims for $880 million: &lt;a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/catholic-archdiocese-of-los-angeles"&gt;https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/catholic-archdiocese-of-los-angeles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Satanic Temple opens 'religious' abortion clinic, promotes 'abortion ritual': &lt;a href="https://www.christianpost.com/news/satanic-temple-opens-religious-abortion-clinic.html?utm_source=ICYMI&amp;amp;utm_campaign=ICYMI&amp;amp;utm_medium=newsletter"&gt;https://www.christianpost.com/news/satanic-temple-opens-religious-abortion-clinic.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Catholics claim "bigotry" after Gretchen Whitmer feeds podcast host a chip: &lt;a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/catholics-claim-bigotry-after-gretchen"&gt;https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/catholics-claim-bigotry-after-gretchen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Mormons testing out sleeveless magic underwear: &lt;a href="https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=864e15ad-a865-440a-bd1f-697cd569689d&amp;amp;appcode=SAL693&amp;amp;eguid=7e9bfb7b-45e7-48e2-ad04-01ca2e7a8524&amp;amp;pnum=1#"&gt;https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
QAnon Idiots Are Pizzagating Hurricanes Now: &lt;a href="https://www.wonkette.com/p/qanon-idiots-are-pizzagating-hurricanes"&gt;https://www.wonkette.com/p/qanon-idiots-are-pizzagating-hurricanes&lt;/a&gt;
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</description>

In this week’s episode, the Catholic Church gives a whole new meaning to Powerball Lotto, somebody finally connects the dots between hurricanes and eating babies, and we’ll open the trunk Eli keeps Don Ford in once again.

610: First Last Supper Edition

A weekly look at religion and the stupidity that breeds it. Hosts Noah Lugeons, Heath Enwright, and Eli Bosnick delve into theistic attempts to intrude on the secular world in an unflinching expose on just how juvenile the whole god thing is.

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