Freethought Radio

Freedom From Religion Foundation

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.

  • 49 minutes 42 seconds
    Black Secularism and the Scopes Trial: A Century of Freethought

    FFRF Communications Director Amit Pal and FFRF Multimedia Producer Leo Costello break down the latest state-church headlines, including troubling rhetoric at the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance led by House Speaker Mike Johnson. Then, historian Chris Cameron explores the freethinkers of color who helped build a powerful tradition of Black secularism in America.

    19 February 2026, 7:01 pm
  • 49 minutes 24 seconds
    The Future of the Freethought Caucus

    FFRF Staff Attorney Sammi Lawrence reports about a high school softball team in Missouri that had religion pushed on it, and how FFRF was able to put a stop to this. 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.

    12 February 2026, 9:06 pm
  • 49 minutes 44 seconds
    The Feminist Skeptic

    FFRF Legal Director Patrick Elliott reports on FFRF's exciting new legal developments to protect state/church separation. Then as a memorial tribute, we play an interview of Barbara G. Walker, a provocative bestselling skeptic and feminist who died recently.

    5 February 2026, 8:37 pm
  • 49 minutes 24 seconds
    The end of a cult

    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.

    29 January 2026, 8:33 pm
  • 49 minutes 43 seconds
    From Myths to Science

    What is a "godman"? Tune in to find out. FFRF Senior Attorney Sam Grover gives an eyewitness account of oral arguments over Ten Commandments-in-schools court challenges. Next, Gauhar Raza, an Indian scientist, poet and social activist, tells us about his latest book, "From Myths to Science."

    22 January 2026, 8:20 pm
  • 49 minutes 24 seconds
    The Soul Delusion

    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!

    15 January 2026, 7:32 pm
  • 49 minutes 44 seconds
    Haram Doodles

    An ex-Muslim "artivist" — that's artist combined with activist — called Haram Doodles uses art to express dissent against the strictures of Islam.

    8 January 2026, 9:03 pm
  • 49 minutes 24 seconds
    Separate Church and Hate

    Actor, comedian and broadcaster John Fugelsang describes his new book, Separation of Church and Hate. FFRF's Legal Director Patrick Elliott sums up our many accomplishments in 2025.

    31 December 2025, 3:03 pm
  • 49 minutes 44 seconds
    The Good Trump

    Donald Trump's niece, Mary L. Trump, explains why her uncle is the real Grinch.

    24 December 2025, 3:41 pm
  • 49 minutes 43 seconds
    The Solstice Is the Reason

    Celebrating with music and readings, we explain why the Winter Solstice is the true "Reason for the Season."

    19 December 2025, 8:11 pm
  • 49 minutes 43 seconds
    The Solstice Is the Reason

    Celebrating with music and readings, we explain why the Winter Solstice is the true "Reason for the Season."

    18 December 2025, 4:36 pm
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