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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Miss North Carolina USA said she lost her crown due to her faith. Then the racist posts surfaced. (1:34)
— Virginia school district sued after repeatedly changing rules to block LGBTQ student club. (10:55)
— School officials face charges after trans wrestler controversy fueled by the religious right. (23:10)
— An anti-trans Christian activist is furious that a reporter quoted her accurately. (35:15)
— Trump is trying to change childhood vaccine recommendations. (43:00)
— Oklahoma candidate James Taylor has turned his classroom into a Christian campaign studio. (54:30)
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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Annoying "Sky Evangelist" kicked off airline after scaring everyone with her preaching. (0:55)
— West Virginia pastor rejects food over LGBTQ support. Now his food bank is empty. (13:03)
— Missouri Republicans threaten to defund library over books about a rainbow dinosaur and a wig. (24:46)
— Florida AG threatens to defund Catholic schools unless they loosen vaccination rules. (34:48)
— Three Texas moms cite "religious freedom" to strike down state's Ten Commandments law. (46:20)
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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— NaNoCon is happening in Nashville, TN July 31-August 2. The atheist lineup is incredible! Tickets are still available! Come!
— Nearly half of Gen Z says Trump makes them less likely to attend church. (1:20)
— Christian preachers are turning airplanes into unwanted worship services. (15:45)
— Kim Davis still owes $565,000. A new lawsuit says she hid her inheritance to avoid paying it. (22:51)
— A Trump judge redefined "diversity" to excuse an almost entirely Christian "religious liberty" panel. (30:30)
— The Justice Dept's new “religious liberty” memo gives Christians more power to discriminate. (40:45)
— In 2026, atheists make up only 0.066% of the federal prison population. (50:53)
— New survey suggests Australia's Census may dramatically undercount the non-religious. (57:45)
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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Arapaho tribe tells pastor to leave reservation after she trashes their sacred traditions. (1:07)
— Mylie Biggs, who believes women shouldn’t vote, is now on the ballot to become an Arizona State Senator. (16:00)
— Hospital rejects Christian pregnancy center's anti-LGBTQ doctor pledge. (23:12)
— Focus on the Family has advice for estranged parents. An apology isn’t part of it. (40:05)
— Arkansas won a fake "religious liberty" contest. Sarah Huckabee Sanders wants praise for it. (59:15)
— An LGBTQ arts venue opened in a former church in Australia. Christians shut it down. (1:11:25)
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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Christian influencer brags that she had six kids to "help the white race." (0:41)
— Lindsey Graham was an opponent of church/state separation. (16:28)
— Pastor files discrimination lawsuit after losing library job over pronouns. (21:51)
— A pro-Trump activist is raising money to install a giant Christian cross on the moon. (33:45)
— Indiana's Lt. Gov. says Muslims shouldn't be allowed to have "public calls to prayer." (45:35)
— Evangelical GOP candidate Rod Joseph: "You cannot be born gay. That’s impossible." (53:27)
— Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Monty Fritts is trying to out-Christian Marsha Blackburn. (1:03:59)
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