The Scathing Atheist

In this week’s episode, The Washington Post puts the edit in editorialize, Republicans at CPAC plan to destroy the left with their girthy rizz, and Michael Marshall will be here to give you new people to hate.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience---Headlines:Finnish Religious Freedom Case isn’t what Bezos seems to think: https://yle.fi/a/74-20217856 and https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/27/finland-free-speech-religion-paivi-rasanen/Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds 'fraudulent' responses: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwjxx5eyn1oJD Vance warns that extraterrestrials are demons: 'I'm going to get to the bottom of this'https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/jd-vance-warns-extraterrestrials-demons-030714971.htmlPope Leo hosts exorcist summit at the Vatican over fears of worldwide surge in Satanism: https://nypost.com/2026/03/24/world-news/pope-leo-hosts-exorcist-summit-at-the-vatican-over-fears-of-worldwide-surge-in-satanism/Minnesota Priests claim charging them with sexual assault is a violation of religious freedom: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/catholic-priests-say-charging-themBenny Johnson: MAGA Will “Outbreed Hideous Left”https://www.joemygod.com/2026/03/benny-johnson-maga-will-outbreed-hideous-left/

In this week’s episode, Pete Hegseth puts the A hole in “a holy war,” a top-level FEMA official makes up a lie about being the worst X-Man ever, and we’ll make sure our obituary skills are warmed up for when the big one happens.---To see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Mikey Weinstein’s full of shit, but Hegseth is still being WAY too Christian about killing Muslims: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/us/politics/hegseth-christianity-military.htmlChristian Right congresswoman wants you to put your abortion in a potty colander: https://www.wonkette.com/p/very-sane-congresswoman-wants-youRussel Brand baptized a guy in the penguin pool at a Christian zoo: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/article/russell-brand-baptism-penguin-enclosure-zoo-kvnd9pmb5Top FEMA official says he once teleported to a Waffle House: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/20/fema-gregg-phillips-waffle-house

In this week’s episode, Alabaman children make a much more depressing kind of wish, The Guardian is pretty sure AI witchcraft is on the rise thanks to Gemini of Newt, and Ross Douthat will hide little thoughts in big words again.---To see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out the New Books in Secularism podcast here: https://newbooksnetwork.com/category/religion-faith/secularismSee Noah’s Tarot talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRsYQFbOH3E---Headlines:Alabama House passes law requiring each school day start with student led prayer: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/alabama-house-passes-bill-forcingThiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away: https://apnews.com/article/italy-peter-thiel-paypal-pope-vatican-c3a6c7d2daba501caf8152558ac2d743https://ground.news/article/popes-ai-advisor-calls-thiels-rome-lectures-prolonged-act-of-heresy_a17f76Muslim parents, private schools sue Texas over exclusion of Islamic institutions in voucher program: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2026/03/12/545932/texas-lawsuit-school-vouchers-muslim-parent/Mike Johnson warns of encroaching Sharia law in US: 'Serious issue': https://www.christianpost.com/news/mike-johnson-warns-of-encroaching-sharia-law-in-us.htmlHouse GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/14/g-s1-113667/republicans-sharia-law-andy-ogles-mike-johnsonChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised and ritual abuse, UK experts say: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/08/chatgpt-driving-rise-in-reports-of-satanic-organised-ritual-abuse-uk-experts-say---This Week in Misogyny:Judge decides how US women give birth: https://www.propublica.org/article/florida-court-ordered-c-sectionsJudge dismisses divorce proceedings because “a few beatings won’t kill you.” https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/mar/12/a-few-beatings-wont-kill-you-judge-rejects-divorce-request-of-woman-abused-by-husband-in-afghanistan

In this week’s episode, Greg Locke’s dark web of satanist enemies forget to pay his parking tickets, Pope Bobby goes full jestermaxx and clowns hard on the looksmaxxing community, and Don will be here to put the “easy” in “Ephesian.”---To see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Greg Locke claims mug shot and police report about his arrest are fake: https://julieroys.com/despite-police-record-and-mug-shot-greg-locke-denies-march-3-arrest/Indiana Abortion Law Halted for Violating Non-Christians’ Rights: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/indiana-abortion-law-halted-for-violating-non-christians-rightsThe myth of evangelical persecution gets a new platform in the Washington Post: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-myth-of-evangelical-persecutionGeorgia looks to close clergy sex abuse loophole: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/georgia-is-finally-on-the-verge-ofTokyo High Court orders Unification Church to dissolve: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/04/japan/crime-legal/unification-church-ruling/Pope Bobby has thoughts about cosmetic surgery, looksmaxxing, AI, and cyber magic: https://www.allure.com/story/catholic-church-cosmetic-surgery---This Week in Misogyny:Share of female world leaders decreases 4%: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/press-release/2026/03/only-1-in-7-countries-is-led-by-a-woman-as-global-political-power-remains-dominated-by-menRight wing pastor urges women to model “joyful submission”: https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/right-wing-pastor-dale-partridge-instructs-women-his-congregation-model-joyfulRight wing pastor claims abortion keeps aborting all the disease cures: https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/right-wing-pastor-randy-caldwell-claims-abortion-aborted-cure-every-disease

On this week’s episode: America’s justification for war has some holeys in it ... Tucker Carlson ramps up his presidential aspirations with a meditation collab ... And we’ll watch the only rapture movie that might actually give us nightmares.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/---Marsh's article in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/03/joe-rogan-podcast-politics-trump---Headlines:U.S. troops were told war with Iran is for "armageddon" and "return of Jesus": https://jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/us-troops-were-told-iran-war-is-forHemant Mehta skeptical response:https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/before-you-share-that-story-aboutBible sales show sustainable Christian revival: https://www.thetimes.com/comment/register/article/bible-sales-show-sustainable-christian-revival-jdqn52q6p More Bible sales do not equal more Christians: https://humanists.uk/2026/02/25/more-bible-sales-do-not-equal-more-christians/ Transgender Kansans Sue After Driver’s Licenses Are Abruptly Canceled: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/us/transgender-kansas-drivers-licenses-lawsuit.htmlMike Huckabee's insane interview with Tucker Carlson about property deeds in the bible: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/world/middleeast/huckabee-israel-tucker-carlson.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/20/mike-huckabee-israel-middle-east-tucker-carlsonNew archbishop of Canterbury not fit for job, says alleged church abuse victim | Sarah Mullally | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/08/sarah-mullally-incoming-archbishop-of-canterbury-complaint-dismissed-allegation Gafcon leaders meet in Nigeria as splits widen in Anglican Church over Sarah Mullally - BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrz1rx0ejzo Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y5e32vwdwo Archbishop of York cleared of misconduct over handling of sexual abuse case: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/29/archbishop-of-york-cleared-of-misconduct-over-handling-of-sexual-abuse-caseHallow partners with Tucker Carlson: https://religionnews.com/2026/02/23/prayer-app-hallow-faces-backlash-over-lenten-partnership-with-tucker-carlson/

In this week’s episode, American Christians wonder if they can be Nazis with an S this time, a new reality competition show looks a lot like game night with Eli and his magic troupe, and we’ll put the “ain’t” back in “saint.”---To see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Learn more about Bahacon 2026 here: https://bahacon.com/---Headlines:PRRI Analysis shows just how much Christian Nationalism has taken over the Republican party: https://prri.org/research/mapping-christian-nationalism-across-the-50-states-insights-from-prris-2025-american-values-atlas/Church ‘prophetess’ indicted in $50M money laundering, forced labor scheme: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/church-prophetess-indicted-50m-money-174500311.htmlDisplay of St. Francis of Assisi's bones: https://www.ncronline.org/news/display-st-francis-assisis-bones-confirms-enduring-appeal-relics-christiansFormer atheist neurosurgeon gives ‘case for existence of the soul’ in talk at Cornell: https://www.thecollegefix.com/former-atheist-neurosurgeon-gives-case-for-existence-of-the-soul-in-talk-at-cornell/South Korea's "top 49 fate readers" battle for soothsaying supremacy on new Disney+ show: https://www.herworld.com/life/battle-of-fates-contestants-disney-plusTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmc7LYUaho0&t=3s---This Week in Misogyny:TN lawmakers introduce bill to allow death penalty for women who have abortions: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pro-life-tennessee-gop-pushes-amendmentScottish government runs ad campaign urging boys not to share sexist content: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9mxgldmp0oWomen’s Hockey team turns down White House invite: https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/25/sport/hilary-knight-president-trump-distasteful-joke

In this week’s episode, Trump’s Religious liberty commission finds itself 1 for 3, Christian Nationalists gather in DC to break the first and second rule of Smite Club, and we’ll be joined by the Epstein File’s own Michael Marshall.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience---Headlines:Trump’s religious liberty commission is not going awesome: https://apnews.com/article/trump-religious-liberty-commission-antisemtism-0cbdc1f1aa62286aa7688495555b0aa5 and https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trumps-religious-liberty-commissionMyPillow founder Mike Lindell spent majority of campaign funds buying his own book: https://julieroys.com/mypillow-founder-mike-lindell-spent-majority-campaign-funds-buying-his-own-book/GOP lawmaker asks God to cleanse government of non-believers at Christian Nationalist event: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/gop-lawmaker-asks-god-to-cleanse

In this week’s episode, measles put the skibidi in Ohio, TP-USA tries to get more young Republicans by airing Kid Rock against Bad Bunny, and Ross Douthat will enter the “don’t answer yet” phase of his Christianity sales pitch.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out the book “For You Have Sinned” here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1543997406?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_W839BDQYJJR9GWBXGC13---Headlines:RFK Jr. has succeeded in bringing back measles: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/well/dr-mehmet-oz-measles-vaccine.html, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5727570/, https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html and https://www.npr.org/2026/02/08/nx-s1-5705972/measles-march-for-life-dc-reagan-national-union-station-metro Donald Trumps speech at the national prayer breakfasthttps://rollcall.com/factbase/trump/transcript/donald-trump-remarks-national-prayer-breakfast-capitol-february-5-2026/One Million Moms is mad about a margarine ad with Gordon Ramsey: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/conservative-christian-group-disgusted-by-gordon-ramsays-funny-new-margarine-ad/The "He Gets Us" campaign has a PR problem no Super Bowl ad can solve: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-he-gets-us-campaign-has-a-prMalaysian Minister says work stress can make you gay: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3186750/malaysian-minister-claims-work-stress-can-turn-people-gayTPUSA tries to compete with Bad Bunny and airs preachy 'All-American Halftime Show':https://www.christianpost.com/news/3-highlights-from-tpusas-all-american-halftime-show.htmlAnd yes, Kid Rock was there with some gospel: https://www.christianpost.com/news/kid-rock-shares-gospel-message-during-tpusa-halftime-show.html

In this week’s episode, Texas crosses some flaming Ts, Christian schools in Australia teach about the arkaeopteryx, and Don Ford will be here for some more strongly worded letters.---To see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out Evan’s blog and podcast here:Washington Heights-Inwood Mask Bloc: bit.ly/whinymaskblocInconvenient Health Podcast: https://wahiinwoodmaskbloc.substack.com/podcast--- Headlines:Texas trying to force even more Bible into their public schools: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-texas-board-of-education-plans and https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/texas-education-curriculum-bible-errors-corrections/Republicans are panicking because James Talarico wants people to act more like Jesus: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/republicans-are-panicking-becauseN.J. church deletes controversial video showing Jewish man next to devil: https://www.nj.com/passaic-county/2026/01/nj-church-deletes-controversial-video-showing-jewish-man-next-to-devil.htmlIn a New Jersey church’s Christmas pageant, a Jewish caricature dances with the devil: https://www.jta.org/2026/01/16/united-states/jewish-caricature-in-ukrainian-christmas-tradition-resurfaces-at-new-jersey-church-drawing-criticismKanye West apologizes for antisemitic behavior with full page ad in the WSJ: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jan/26/kanye-west-takes-out-full-page-ad-apologising-for-antisemitic-behaviour-and-denying-he-is-a-nazi-yeJelly Roll is an asshole: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02/what-jelly-roll-said-in-acceptance-speech-at-the-grammy-awards-has-everyone-talking.htmlScience teachers from Queensland Open Brethren schools told to teach students about vegetarian dinosaurs on Noah’s Ark: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/25/science-teachers-from-queensland-open-brethren-schools-told-to-teach-students-about-vegetarian-dinosaurs-on-noahs-ark---This Week in Misogyny:North Carolina woman dies waiting for abortion: https://www.propublica.org/article/north-carolina-abortion-laws-ciji-grahamReport finds French nuns were basically tortured: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/01/16/benedictine-nuns-of-montmartre-under-duress-for-40-years-report-finds_6749480_7.htmlCinci pastor fired for filming women in gym: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/crossroads-church-fires-next-gen-program-director-for-secretly-recording-women-at-oakley-gym-church-says and https://www.fox19.com/2021/06/24/crossroads-use-horses-props-sunday-sermon-draws-criticism/ and https://www.cleveland19.com/story/9547748/cincinnati-performer-dies-after-christmas-show-fall/

In this week’s episode, Christians declare that he who is without boot should lick the first soul, JD Vance is NOT allowed to hold the fetus trophy at the March For Life rally, and we’ll find out that the Bibleman franchise could too be more cheaply made.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Christian responses to killing in Minneapolis: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/christian-conservative-leader-rages-at-presbyterian-church-for-honoring-obscene-renee-good/ and https://x.com/JoelWebbon/status/2015476133773414729, https://x.com/seanfeucht/status/2015201292847902815, and https://x.com/Riley_Gaines_/status/2015192318295290345 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_in_ICE_detentionScientist claims to have found the 'exact location of Heaven' in his open letter for Fox News:https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/is-heaven-real-science-may-reveal-where-gods-eternal-kingdom-existshttps://www.unilad.com/community/life/exact-location-heaven-michael-guillen-harvard-462097-20260122The scandal rocking Bethel Church and the world of charismatic Christians: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-scandal-rocking-bethel-churchJD Vance gives absurd speech at March For Life anti-choice rally: https://www.christianpost.com/news/jd-vance-abortion-debate-a-question-of-choosing-god-or-paganism.html

In this week’s episode, Christians demand NO shoving in line to the ovens, a Republican theocrat tries to confuse the globalists by starting a public JEWISH school, and “How Bullshit Is It?” will get meta.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Christians pissed about protest outside ICE-pastor’s church: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-anti-ice-protest-at-a-minnesotaGreg Locke used a real shooting to sell a fake Christian persecution story about himself: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/greg-locke-used-a-real-shooting-toScott Adams’ deathbed conversion to Christianity shouldn’t be taken seriously: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/scott-adams-deathbed-conversion-toCandace Owens pushes theory Charlie Kirk was 'time traveller' who went to 'X-Men school': https://www.wonkette.com/p/candace-owens-charlie-kirk-was-aTulsa’s Jewish community pushes back on Oklahoma Jewish charter school proposal: https://forward.com/fast-forward/797823/tulsas-jewish-community-pushes-back-on-oklahoma-jewish-charter-school-proposal/

In this week’s episode, Tucker Carlson is worried the horny woman in the area is his wife so he wants to ban porn, and Ross Douthat totally would’ve won that argument against Christopher Hitchens if he hadn’t been tired.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out James’ memes here: https://www.facebook.com/Pligmemes---Headlines:Court upholds $400,000 fine against lawyer who warned Catholic school about predator on staff: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/court-upholds-400000-fine-againstPaxton sues his own transportation department for not putting religious ads in official docs: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-attorney-general-sues-stateColorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ ordered to close building over safety concerns: https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/01/10/riverstone-academy-public-christian-school-ordered-to-close-building/Tucker Carlson warns that porn addiction is greater threat than Islam, exposes US to conquest:https://www.christianpost.com/news/tucker-carlson-warns-porn-addiction-exposes-us-to-conquest.html

In this week’s episode, America picks up an extra president, podcastiverse character Scottish abortion clinic lady gets conjured by the universe to murder satire, and Don Ford will be here because apparently he had no better place to be.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Learn more about the Institute for Secular Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585261806719---Headlines:Christian leaders on Madurohttps://www.christianpost.com/news/us-evangelical-leaders-react-to-trumps-capture-of-maduro.htmlZohran Mamdani's quran oath was perfectly legal and Christian nationalists can't handle it:https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/zohran-mamdanis-quran-oath-was-perfectlyhttps://www.christianpost.com/voices/mamdanis-inauguration-speech-rife-with-radical-rhetoric-troubli.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFYRkzznsc0&t=30sHealth Authorities Issue Measles Alert at Creationist Museum: https://www.thedailybeast.com/health-authorities-issue-measles-alert-at-creationist-museum/Trump auctions off Jesus painting for $2.75 million at Mar-a-Lago NYE revival event:https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-auctions-off-jesus-painting-for-275m-during-nye-party.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/01/trump-nye-mar-a-lago-auctionTrump administration issues changes to vaccine schedule: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/health/childhood-vaccine-schedule-overhaulGrandmother criminally charged for inviting people to chat outside hospital: https://www.christianpost.com/news/grandmother-criminally-charged-for-inviting-people-to-chat.html---This Week in Misogyny:Turns out the face-eating leopard party is filled with face-eating leopards: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/opinion/republican-women-misogyny-sexism.htmlGrok being used to make naked pictures of real women (and children): https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/07/grok-deepfake-images-sexualise-women-children-investigated-australia-esafetyKentucky woman charged with fetal homicide for abortion: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/02/kentucky-woman-arrest-abortionWyoming court blocks abortion pill ban: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5674918-wyoming-supreme-court-abortion-ruling/

In this week’s episode, Catholics still haven’t met their kid diddling deductible, we have a jance dance revolution party on the graves of our enemies, and Tom and Cecil will be here to see if we were gonna finish that. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Get your Girl Scout cookies from Clare! https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/clare846069 Hear more from Tom and Cecil on Cognitive Dissonance Learn more about the Creator Accountability Network’s fundraiser here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fhg1Pd8J5/ --- Headlines: Insurer to Catholic Archdiocese of New York: We don’t cover cover-ups: https://open.substack.com/pub/friendlyatheist/p/insurer-to-catholic-archdiocese-of Columbia offers Flat Earthers the keys to the company in new ad: https://www.creativereview.co.uk/columbia-flat-earthers-campaign/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxJOAsTMC6w Professor at Texas A&M remains fired for acknowledging more than two genders: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/us/texas-am-decline-reinstate-fired-faculty-member.html Oklahoma's Supreme Court overturns Ryan Walters' Bible-heavy Social Studies standards: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahomas-supreme-court-overturns 10 notable Christian leaders, influencers who died in 2025: https://www.christianpost.com/news/10-notable-christian-leaders-influencers-who-died-in-2025.html

In this week’s episode, Christianity will put the PR in CPR, Kirk Cameron gets eschatological and makes quite a mess, and president of American Atheists Nick Fish will be here to talk about serious stuff. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Learn more about the work Nick Fish is doing with American Atheists here: https://www.atheists.org/about/our-vision/ Learn more about the fundraiser Noah is doing for the Creator Accountability Network here: Canlivestream.org --- Headlines: Despite desperate religious claims, the US is NOT in the midst of a youth revival: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/12/08/religion-holds-steady-in-america/ Lauren Witzke claims God sent Noah's flood because angels gave humanity pharmaceuticals: https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/lauren-witzke-claims-god-sent-noahs-flood-because-angels-gave-humanity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Witzke Several major US retailers placed on 'Naughty List' for failure to embrace Christmas this year: https://www.christianpost.com/news/several-major-us-retailers-placed-on-naughty-list.html Kirk Cameron changes stance on doctrine of Hell: https://www.christianpost.com/news/kirk-cameron-changes-stance-on-doctrine-of-hell.html

In this week’s episode, the Maine Supreme Court considers the right to hide under your kid’s bed dressed like Satan, Joe Rogan thinks the ultimate AI god is gonna want his brain uploaded to the server, and we’ll warn you about the dangers of fantasy role playing adventures.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out Sacrifusion (of Farnsworth Quoting fame) on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sacrifusion.bsky.social---Headlines:Maine Supreme Court to decide if religious rights allow you to psychologically torture your kids: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/will-the-maine-supreme-court-allowMajority of pastors now using AI to prepare sermons amid rapid embrace of technology: https://www.christianpost.com/news/majority-of-pastors-using-ai-to-prepare-sermons-study.htmlMike Lindell is running for Minnesota governor: https://www.axios.com/2025/12/04/trump-mike-lindell-minnesota-ceo-governor-mypillowBC Humanists helped end anti-abortion billboards in Kelowna: https://www.bchumanist.ca/we_helped_end_anti_abortion_billboards_in_kelownaJoe Rogan says Jesus could come back as a robot: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15350107/Joe-Rogan-predicts-spark-Second-Coming-Jesus.html---The God Awful Mini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5CgSLC7smM

Now with 33% more vulgarity!---In this week’s episode, running our hospitals through a group of bigot virgins will yield less than stellar results, Quebec does obnoxious honky stuff in both their French accent and their politics, and Lydia and Thomas Smith will be here to hook us up with some West Coast vulgarity.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Hear more from Thomas and Lydia on Where There’s Woke and Gavel GavelIf you wanna check out Kranot’s stuff (as mentioned in the Farnsworth Quote, here are a couple links he sent me (some of the stuff is NSFW)https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xfbrxb7ssemijmxadqfkqidd/post/3m5cxpij5js2gLearn more about BAHACon here: https://bahacon.com/---Headlines:US Catholic Bishops codify rules against gender affirming surgery: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/us-catholic-bishops-double-down-onVatican warns against the rising danger of polyamory:https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/25/world/vatican-warning-rise-polyamory-monogamy-intlShe turned in a bible sermon instead of an essay and failed; now conservatives say she’s the victim: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/she-turned-in-a-bible-sermon-insteadPastor fixes spirits by farting on your face: https://boingboing.net/2025/11/27/farting-pastor-fixes-spirits-by-breaking-wind.html?fk_bbhttps://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/south-african-pastor-farts-on-peoples-faces-to-heal-them/739636New secularism bill to ban prayer in schools, restrict offering of religion-based meals: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/bill-21-expansion-quebec-9.6990951

Hey folks, just a reminder that we're taking the week off for American Thanksgiving, but we'll be back next week even more blasphemous than before. Happy Holidays.

In this week’s episode, we’re halfway through our atheist mission, you'll never guess what Jeffrey Epstein and the Catholic League have in common, and Michael Marshall will be here to sound chipper no matter how fucked up the stuff he’s talking about is.---To learn more about Vulgarity for Charity, click here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/vulgarity-fo---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience---Headlines:American drop in religiosity is among the largest ever recorded: https://news.gallup.com/poll/697676/drop-religiosity-among-largest-world.aspxSCOTUS declines case involving prayers over loud speakers at public school games: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/supreme-court-declines-case-involvingConservative radio host freaks out: 'Transgender crowd' will use magnets to suck God from your brain: https://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/conservative-radio-host-freaks-out-transgender-crowd-will-use-magnets-to-suck-god-from-your-brain/Bill Donohue writes essay explaining that Epstein was technically not a pedophile: https://www.catholicleague.org/megyn-kelly-is-right-about-epstein/

In this week’s episode, religion scores an F for Feeding hungry babies, Ne Millin Mms would like to buy a vowel and about 990,000 moms, and Don Ford will be here to help us go through Jesus’s mail some more.---To learn more about Vulgarity for Charity, click here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/vulgarity-for-charity---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:TikTokker goes viral for exposing how much charity churches don’t do: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-tiktoker-is-exposing-churches-thatChristians in the UK are building a big stupid mobius strip: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wllnlqgldoTucker provides more details on his alleged demonic attack: https://www.christianpost.com/news/tucker-carlson-draws-scorn-for-new-details-over-demon-attack.htmlChristian nationalists are in a full panic about Mamdani victory in NYC: https://baptistnews.com/article/christian-nationalists-and-some-jews-foresee-doom-in-mamdanis-win/Texas suing school district for not putting up ten commandments displays: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-sues-school-district-for-followingOne million momshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/one-million-moms-wheel-of-fortune-what-the-fun-boycott_n_690e0c21e4b0063dd27d98ab---This Week in Misogyny:Ross Douthat thinks women ruined the workplace: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/opinion/women-workplace-feminism-conservative.htmlChristian sues after hes fired for following the “Billy Graham rule” https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-hvac-tech-fired-after-invoking

In this week’s episode, JD Vance has a theory dumber than his face, he worries about Hinduism and reincarnation as a couch, and Tom and Cecil will be here to do some bad for good.---To learn more about Vulgarity for Charity, click here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/vulgarity-for-charity---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Hear more from Tom and Cecil on Cognitive Dissonance: https://www.dissonancepod.com/---Headlines:Our Vice President thinks UFOs could be fallen angels: https://www.christianpost.com/news/jd-vance-marjorie-taylor-greene-suggest-aliens-could-be-angels.htmlCalls to suicide OK hotline decline sharply after Ryan Walters resigns as education head: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/10/calls-to-hotline-decline-sharply-after-christian-conservative-resigns-as-education-head/Texas Supreme Court says faith-based bigotry by judges doesn't violate ethics rules: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-supreme-court-says-faith-basedFloridians realize that funding religious schools also means Muslims: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/florida-republicans-are-furious-thatChurch puts Auschwitz gate on their Halloween parade float: https://nypost.com/2025/11/01/us-news/pa-church-apologizes-for-halloween-float-featuring-phrase-from-auschwitz-gates-profoundly-offensive/https://www.facebook.com/groups/715414578632190/permalink/3110025155837775/JD Vance says he hopes his wife Usha embraces Christianity:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/us/politics/usha-jd-vance-christianity-religion-hindu.htmlhttps://substack.com/home/post/p-177493075

In this week’s episode, we’ll learn what the hell all those deadly Teslas were swerving out of the way of, Colorado takes the everybody out of PUBLIC schools, and we’ll sell you profanity even more directly than usual. --- Donate to Vulgarity for Charity here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ Learn more about Vulgarity for Charity here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/vulgarity-for-charity —- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Headlines: Ken Paxton to sue Tylenol’s manufacturer for giving kids autism: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9d3n1r08do Christian musician, who sang the national anthem for Trump at 2022 rally, is facing felony child pornography charges https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/jon-paul-sheptock-church-musician-arrested-b2849918.html Ex-Intel CEO seeks to create Christian AI and hasten the coming of Jesus: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/28/patrick-gelsinger-christian-ai-gloo-silicon-valley Tesla detects ghosts! https://insideevs.com/news/776769/tesla-ghost-detector/

In this week’s episode, some of us learn that it’s national “slap your irritating coworker day” the hard way, We learn that Ohio is round on the ends and fucking stupid in the middle, and Ross Douthat will go searching for a miracle example and pass right over his career as an intellectual. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Headlines: Wyoming senator cites American Atheism as proof the No Kings Protests were anti-American: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/sen-john-barrasso-targets-american Drummond orders investigative audit of State Department of Education: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2025/october/drummond-orders-investigative-audit-of-state-department-of-education.html Peruvian bishop accused of having 17 secret lovers: https://www.thetimes.com/world/latin-america/article/pope-leo-bishop-mistresses-x0xxpqv3r Candace Owens and Dinesh D’Souza are in an idiot fight: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-completely-bizarre-fight-thats Republicans try to sneak religious school release time into Narcan bill: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ohio-republicans-used-a-life-saving

In this week’s episode, we’ll hate on the wrong way to hate wrongness, One Million Moms tells NASCAR their language is a bit too racy, and Don Ford will be here to help take the pi$$ out of an epistle.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:In victory for free speech, UK court overturns Qur'an-burning convictionhttps://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/in-victory-for-free-speech-uk-courtOur favorite christofascist white rapper Michigan rep was allegedly looking for an orgy: https://www.wonkette.com/p/our-favorite-christofascist-whitehttps://twitter.com/repjoshschriver/status/1742959025434525703The pope condemns clickbait: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/10/you-wont-believe-what-degrading-practice-the-pope-just-condemnedPastor aims assault rifle at parishioners to make violent point about Christianity: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-christian-pastor-aimed-an-ar-15One Million Moms is mad at NASCAR: https://onemillionmoms.com/current-campaigns/urge-nascar-to-cancel-its-offensive-new-brand-spot/---This Week in Misogyny:South Carolina law would criminalize all abortion and some contraception: https://www.thestate.com/opinion/article312481224.htmlUN tries to do something for women in Afghanistan: https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/10/06/un-rights-council-creates-afghanistan-accountability-bodyAmerica is helping erode women’s rights worldwide: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/world/europe/athens-democracy-forum-womens-rights.html

In this week’s episode, the nones are emptier than we thought, a Trump video about med beds gets recognized as AI because of complete sentences, and Ross Douthat will ask how we explain all the alien abductions if Jesus isn’t our Lord and Savior.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Get your online tickets to watch in on the action at QED here: https://qedcon.org/ticketsLearn more about Skeptics in the Pub’s pre-QED Skepticamp here: https://sitp.online/---Headlines:Nonreligious Americans might not be as spiritual as previously reported: https://religionnews.com/2025/10/02/nonreligious-americans-might-not-be-as-spiritual-as-we-thought/Christian group deceived SCOTUS about LGBTQ research, cited scholars say: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/06/alliance-defending-freedom-supreme-court-conversion-therapySCOTUS term opens with docket full of theocracy building: https://religionclause.blogspot.com/2025/10/supreme-court-term-opens-monday-with.htmlTrump posts AI-generated video about "MedBeds For All":https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/28/politics/trump-ai-medbed-conspiracy-theory

In this week’s episode, Atheists find ourselves the only terrorists without a magical hat, a representative who represents himself has a fool for a client, and we’ll welcome in a pair of obsessive Joe Rogan listeners throughout the show. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Check out more from Cecil on Cognitive Dissonance, the Know Rogan Experience, and Season Liberally Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience --- Headlines: Presidential memorandum defines “anti-Christian” activity as domestic terrorism: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/countering-domestic-terrorism-and-organized-political-violence/ Trump accuses Mormon temple shooter of being “anti-Christian”: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/09/28/thomas-jacob-sanford-identified-michigan-church-shooting-suspect/86409758007/ and https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/church-shooting-fire-michigan-09-29-25 and https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/29/mormon-church-shooting-trump-sign Ryan Walters is resigning, ending his disastrous reign over Oklahoma's public schools https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ryan-walters-is-resigning-ending Yet another prominent anti-trans Republican turns out to be a pedophile: https://scdailygazette.com/2025/09/29/former-rep-rj-may-pleads-guilty-to-sending-disgusting-and-depraved-child-sex-abuse-videos/ And https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/09/gop-lawmaker-said-trans-people-harm-children-he-just-pled-guilty-to-child-charges/ Qanon shaman sues Trump for $40 trillion: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/qanon-shaman-trump-lawsuit-capitol-riots-b2835709.html Alex Jones raises eyebrows by growing ‘Hitler mustache’ - then says it makes him more attractive to women https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/alex-jones-mustache-conspiracy-infowars-b2834442.html

On this week's episode: The White House finds the connections between JC and CK ... Rumor has it that Ryan Walters fucked a pile of flour during a board of education zoom call? ... And Don Ford will be here to read Paul's homophobic letter to the Romans.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:At Kirk Service, an Extraordinary Fusion of Government and Christianity: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/us/politics/kirk-memorial-service-christianity-religion.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/21/us/politics/kirk-memorial-photos.htmlWhite House’s Karoline Leavitt appears to connect earthquake to Charlie Kirk’s death and Biblical prophecy: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/charlie-kirk-death-karoline-leavitt-prophecy-earthquake-b2828284.htmlTrump links autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy: https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/health/trump-autism-announcement-cause-tylenolhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/us/trump-tylenol-autism-vaccines-fact-check.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5550153/trump-rfk-autism-tylenol-leucovorin-pregnancyPope nixes 'virtual pope' idea, explains concerns about AI: https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/pope-nixes-virtual-pope-idea-explains-concerns-about-aiThe rapture was supposed to happen: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/us/rapture-tiktok-sept-23.htmlhttps://substack.com/home/post/p-174218365Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocks Ryan Walters' Bible-heavy Social Studies standards: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahomas-supreme-court-blocks-ryan

In this week’s episode, the nation casts our tiny face upwards towards the heavens, God continues having a mediocre .500 winning percentage at football, and we discover that random janitors often give the best psychiatric advice.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Appearance Links:Come see us live in New Orleans on September 27th!See Noah do a Tarot “reading” in Orlando on September 21st: https://www.facebook.com/share/16PQdQMqqp/---Headlines:Charlie Kirk was: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/15/jd-vance-charlie-kirk-podcastThe initial report from Trump’s Anti-Christian bias task force is a paranoid fever dream: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-initial-report-from-trumps-antiFirst millennial saint is official: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-catholic-church-has-a-millennialRelic of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint stolen from Venezuelan parish: https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-carlos-acutis-saint-relic-stolen-71a71f6adfd9011c21be35ab8bb7f907TN high school football coach suspended after pushing religion on kids during game:https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/tn-high-school-football-coach-suspended