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No Prophets

20 Aug 2026 · 49 min

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After announcing that we have asked the Supreme Court to rule that the Texas law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools is unconstitutional, we hear Ron Reagan interview Rep. Jared Huffman about his new book " No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism."

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Freethought Radio

Freedom From Religion Foundation · Devotional & Spiritual · English

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.

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