Secular Left - Progressive Religion Free View of the News
There is a well organized and well funded effort to gut the Bill of Rights in this country and in the age of Trump, secular people seem to taking it on the chin more often. Secular Left is meant to be the light in the fog of Christian Nationalism supporting the idea that toxic religious belief is the root of most social justice issues today.
Episodes
127 episodes
Socialist Wins, GOP Spin, and the Fight Over Who Gets to Be Free
We look at Ohio politics, a federal religious-liberty commission, and the reaction to recent Democratic Socialist primary wins in New York City.Ohio Republicans repeat false claims about Dr. Amy Acton and COVID-era county fair restricti...
Ohio GOP's Last-Minute Manipulations to Save Ramaswamy's Campaign
Trump won Ohio three times with an 11 point win in 2024 so why is the GOP nominee for Governor Vivek Ramaswamy tied, in the polls, with the Democrat Dr. Amy Acton? The GOP super-majority in the Ohio legislature is worried too so they decided to...
Hold My Beer: Trump's Insurrectionist Slush Fund Makes Old-School Political Corruption Look Quaint
Of course there is corruption in US politics that some call campaign contributions but President Trump and family have said "hold our beer" with the just the latest being a slush fund to pay off people who attacked the capitol in 2021.T...
One Bigot Down, One Landmark Law Dead: Ohio's Primary and the Death of the Voting Rights Act
We highlight significant outcomes from the May primaries in Ohio, emphasizing how the ongoing struggles against Christian nationalism and extremist ideologies manifest in local politics. One standout event was the primary defeat of some vocal p...
Ohio Republicans - A Legacy of Denial, Tokenism, and Faith-Washing
Before Ohio holds its primary, the presumptuous GOP candidate for Governor Vivek Ramaswamy is running a negative ad against the presumptive Democrat candidate Dr. Amy Acton. Ramaswamy's ad attempts to gaslight voters about Acton's role as the D...
James Talarico Is A Unicorn For Secular Voters With Wil Jeudy
Our guest is Wil Jeudy an urgent care physician by day and a secular activist the rest of the time. He is the State Director (Texas) for the American Atheists where he helps keep the secular groups in Texas healthy and active. He is the chair o...
Fake Wars, Fake Claims: The GOP's November Panic Is Showing
We dissect the Trump administration's claims that the U.S. has been at war with Iran since 1979. Contrary to the administration's narrative, that the real issues at play are deeper than mere historical grievances, extending to vital distraction...
Misogyny Is Still A Cancer On The Atheist And Freethought Movement
The fight to prevent religious indoctrination in the public schools continue as the 5th circuit punts on the issue of posting the 10 commandments in Louisiana schools. Christian nationalists try to Santa Clause the obvious 1st amendment violati...
How Many ICE Goons Beating On You Counts As Having Complied With Law Enforcement?
In this episode, we start by looking at the political landscape in Ohio as we approach the 2026 gubernatorial election. With Mike DeWine term-limited, the race is heating up between Democrat Amy Acton and the wealthy tech entrepreneur, Vivek Ra...
Election Fraud Myths And Modern Gestapo Tactics Put Our Country's 250Th Year In Doubt
We look at the unique challenge faced by Republican candidates in states dominated by their party for over a decade, particularly how they navigate elections with only outdated talking points to rely on. We highlight the situation in Ohio, usin...
Dennis Prager's Attack On Secularism Is Christian Nationalist Smear Campaign
We look into a video series featuring conservative commentator Dennis Prager titled "The Consequences of Secularism." We take a critical look at Prager's claims, which often rely on misleading language and emotional rhetoric, aiming to push his...
Whiskey Pete and the American Taliban Reporting for Duty
As December temperatures plunge below freezing, it becomes painfully apparent that while churches often advocate for helping the underprivileged, their doors frequently remain closed when it matters most. A homeless man was found dead in Toledo...
Splitting Epstein's Hair & Antisemitism
We look at a concerning aspect of the LifeWise Academy's curriculum, which has been accused of promoting anti-Semitic teachings to children. We look at specific examples from the curriculum that seem to frame Jewish individuals as antagonists i...
Holy War on Public Schools: How Lifewise & "Off-School Property" Film Misleads on Religious Education
We take a close look at the infomercial/documentary titled "Off-School Property," produced by LifeWise Academy, which claims to present a solution around the separation of church and state in education to have kids learn the Holy Bible. Release...
The Trumpian Assault on Voting, Race, and Freedom of Religion
We discuss the resurgence of racism, particularly in this era of Trump’s rule. We start the journey talking about church-state separation in public schools, demonstrating the systematic violation of children’s rights when religious teachings ar...
Kirk's Corpse on Parade and Nestor's Progressive Truth
We start with the divisive legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose recent death has sparked a wave of controversy and hypocrisy from the far right. We begin by dissecting the blatant attempts to martyr Kirk, likening their efforts to a modern-day propaga...
Ramaswamy: Why Did Unions Back a "Tech Bro" Union-Buster?
We're calling out the blatant hypocrisy of Congressman Bob Latta and the GOP's latest con: rebranding Trump's tax cuts. They're trying to sell you a "Working Family Tax Cut," but the truth is, it's a handout to the rich that guts vital programs...
The Vanishing Voice of Liberty: Where Did the Libertarians Go?
We plunge headfirst into the alarming surge of authoritarianism gripping society, pointedly highlighting the conspicuous silence of self-proclaimed libertarians in the face of blatant governmental overreach. As federal troops patrol urban commu...
Politicians and MAHA Influencers: Masters of Science Misinformation
Congressman Mike Flood's recent town hall, promoting Medicaid work requirements, wasn't just a political event; it was a microcosm of the war on facts. Flood, while commendable for engaging directly with constituents, peddled a narrative ...
Donald Trump Is A Pedophile - Allegedly
The walls are closing in on Trump, and the Epstein files are the wrecking ball. The longer he hides those documents, the deeper he sinks into the muck of child sex abuse allegations. It's a delicious irony, isn't it? The self-procla...
The God of the Upside Down: Weaponizing Faith to Starve the Poor and Steal Our Rights
This isn't about policy; it's about power. A cabinet secretary's casual suggestion to replace deported farm-workers with able-bodied Medicaid recipients is a chilling glimpse into a heartless agenda. This isn't just incompetence; it's cru...
Trump's Religious Liberty Commission: An Obvious Trojan Horse for Christian Supremacy
The so-called "Religious Liberty Commission," born under Trump, isn't about freedom; it's a brazen power grab cloaked in piety. This Washington D.C. gathering, a veritable who's who of the Christian right, from Dan Patrick to Dr. Phil (?), conv...
Revenge on California: How Personal Grievances Creates Policy
We start with Doug's past as a member of the College Republicans, a segment of his life that seems almost distant now but also eerily relevant to the political climate we face today. His college experience at Ohio State in the mid-'80s was mark...
Biden’s Mind, Tapper’s Goldmine: The Ethical Collapse of Election-Year Journalism
In this episode, we look at the State of Utah’s Health Department-commissioned review, which confirmed the safety and mental health benefits of gender-affirming treatments for youth. Despite its clear findings, the review was dismissed by lawma...
Dark Money, Divine Lies: The Right-Wing Plot to Kill Democracy and Public Schools
We start by focusing on the ongoing debate around school vouchers in Ohio, particularly as the state legislature is poised to debate the new budget bill, which proposes cuts to public school funding while simultaneously increasing financial sup...
