Freethought Radio
Progressive Talk
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.
Location:
Sun Prairie, WI
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@ffrf
Language:
English
Contact:
Freedom From Religion Foundation PO Box 750 Madison WI 53701 608-256-8900
Email:
info@ffrf.org
Episodes
A Teacher's Dilemma
2/26/2026
After reporting state/church news, we talk with Texas schoolteacher Gigi Cervantes who tells us why she quit her job rather than force the Ten Commandments on students.
Duration:00:49:25
Black Secularism and the Scopes Trial: A Century of Freethought
2/19/2026
FFRF Editorial Communications Director Amit Pal and FFRF Producer Leo Costello break down the latest church-state headlines, including troubling rhetoric at the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance led by Mike Johnson. Then, historian Chris Cameron explores the freethinkers of color who helped build a powerful tradition of Black secularism in America.
Duration:00:49:42
The Future of the Freethought Caucus
2/12/2026
FFRF Staff Attorney Sammi Lawrence reports about a high school softball team in Missouri that had religion pushed on them, and how FFRF was able to put a stop to it. Then, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman reviews this year's National Prayer Breakfast in D.C. and provides some insight into future plans for the Congressional Freethought Caucus.
Duration:00:49:24
The Feminist Skeptic
2/5/2026
FFRF Legal Director reports on FFRF's exciting new legal developments to protect state/church separation. Then as a memorial tribute, we'll play an interview of Barbara G. Walker, a provocative bestselling skeptic and feminist, who died recently.
Duration:00:49:44
The end of a cult
1/29/2026
Peruvian journalist Paola Ugaz tells us how her investigation (with colleague Pedro Salinas) led to the downfall of the Sodalitium, a Catholic cult that was sexually, physically and psychologically abusing young people.
Duration:00:49:24
From Myths to Science
1/22/2026
What is a "godman"? Tune in to find out. FFRF Senior Attorney Sam Grover gives an eye-witness account of oral arguments over 10 Commandments-in-school court challenges. Next, Gauhar Raza, an Indian scientist, poet and social activist, tells us about his latest book, "From Myths to Science."
Duration:00:49:43
The Soul Delusion
1/15/2026
Before talking with David P. Barash about his provocative new book, "The Soul Delusion," Freethought Radio comments on timely national news and this week's major FFRF victories!
Duration:00:49:24
Haram Doodles
1/8/2026
An ex-Muslim "artivist" — that's artist combined with activist — called Haram Doodles uses her art to express dissent against the strictures of Islam.
Duration:00:49:44
Separate Church and Hate
12/31/2025
Actor, comedian and broadcaster John Fugelsang, describes his new book, Separation of Church and Hate.
Duration:00:49:24
The Good Trump
12/24/2025
Donald Trump's niece, Mary L. Trump, explains why her uncle is the real Grinch.
Duration:00:49:44
The Solstice Is the Reason
12/19/2025
Celebrating with music and readings, we explain why the Winter Solstice is the true "Reason for the Season."
Duration:00:49:43
The Solstice is the Reason
12/18/2025
Celebrating with music and readings, we explain why the Winter Solstice is the true "Reason for the Season."
Duration:00:49:43
Nigerian human rights activist tells it like it is
12/11/2025
Dr. Leo Igwe, who is a noted human rights activist in Nigeria, talks about the religious violence in Nigeria and explains why Trump's saber-rattling isn't helping. The video version of this interview is also available on YouTube.
Duration:00:49:24
Escape from Scientology
12/4/2025
Pamela Nickel Williams, author of the memoir Clearly Lies Are True, tells us what it was like growing up in Scientology, and how she escaped that abusive cult.
Duration:00:49:40
Let's All Give Thanks
11/26/2025
We are thankful for the many speakers and performers at FFRF's 48th annual convention. We listen to 20 clips from that entertaining and enlightening event.
Duration:00:49:43
Fighting for Freedom
11/20/2025
Herb Silverman tells us how he fought the state of South Carolina to allow atheists to run for public office, and Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, describes the state of abortion rights across the country.
Duration:00:49:24
Defending Democracy
11/13/2025
New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie tells us how we can defend democracy against the threat of Christian nationalism.
Duration:00:49:25
"So Help Me FFRF"
11/6/2025
After talking about warning labels on bibles and reporting on state/church news, we hear Brandi Carlile's new song "Church and State." FFRF Senior Litigation Counsel Sam Grover joins us to talk about our newest lawsuit with South Carolina plaintiff Jim Reel, who was denied becoming a poll worker because he could not swear "so help me God."
Duration:00:49:44
The Great Abdication
10/30/2025
Harvard Professor Steven Levitsky, author of How Democracies Die, tells us about "The Great Abdication: America's Descent into Authoritarianism."
Duration:00:49:24
Evangelical Zionists
10/23/2025
After reporting state/church victories and complaints in California, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Tennessee, Washington, Texas and Arkansas, we speak with Mother Jones national correspondent Kiera Butler about her article, God’s “Blank Check”: Christian Zionists Are Pouring Billions of Dollars Into Israeli Extremism.
Duration:00:49:42