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Streamathon - September 24 DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE - Religion and Reproduction THIS DAY IN HISTORY - * 1920 - Liz Carpenter was born * 1938 - Lilly Tomlin was born * 1958 - Iceland expands its fishing zone, putting it into conflict with the United Kingdom, beginning the Cod Wars POLITICS AND RELIGION * Pastor who thinks Pulse victims got what they deserved arrested for molestation | Via Raw Story * Federal judge rejects injunction against California’s new vaccine law | Via Addicting Info * Pediatricians are beginning to reject patients who reject vaccines * Catholic Doctor turned away patient with a dislodged IUD * Georgia parents going to prison for the death of their daughter | Via Friendly Atheist * Christy Perry is being investigated * Top French court suspended burkini ban SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * CPAPs may not help with cardiac and cerebrovascular issues * Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation completed * Welcome to the Anthropocene Tasmanian devils are recovering FEEDBACK * The Watcher via

We are joined by Robert M Laurence to talk about his recent departure from religion as he was studying to be an apologist, how this went over with his family, how the atheist community helped him out, and more. Twitter Facebook This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor - >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Frank * Darryl Goossen Platinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month * Virginia Dawn * Paul Burkey * BT Motley * George Gold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month * The Flying Skeptic * Renee Davis-Pelt * Mark * Mike * LaTonya * Duncan * Jaded Zappa * Alex * Will * Henry * Alan * Rachel * Bumboclaat * Inciting Incident Bronze Sponsor - < US$4.00 per month * Peter * Heather * Shawn * Al from South Carolina * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check the

We're back home now and here's an update on how the past two days have gone.

Another update on Dustin's search for information about his late father. It was a day of dead ends, no pun intended, but there was a little progress. 

My father who I have not seen in 22 years died last month and I found out on Friday. I'm in LA now, where he died and want to share the experience. 

DUSTIN' OFF THE DEGREE - The Weirdos: Mormons, Adventists, and JWs THIS DAY IN HISTORY - August 18 * 1920 - The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women's suffrage * 1963 - American civil rights movement: James Meredith becomes the first black person to graduate from the University of Mississippi US News * Kennedy sues Bremerton School District * Beck claims Barton has a Doctorate in Education * Trump says that Obama founded ISIS * Idaho Legislative committee investigating faith healing exemption | Statesman | Spokesman World News * Priest who was been working for Mother Teresa’s canonization explains her miracles | Via Friendly Atheist * Rabbis are raising money to keep kids with their religious parents | Via WWJTD * Swedish Church to drop Bibles over ISIS controlled areas SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * The Stubby Squid FEEDBACK * jaded zappa @XshinhonSoma via Twitter Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPORTERS This episode is

We are joined by Moe Spencer a marijuana lawyer in Everett, Washington and former Adventist of Afro-Caribbean decent. We talk about his background, experience as a black Adventist in Texas, and of course drug laws. Website Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor - >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Frank * Darryl Goossen Platinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month * Virginia Dawn * Paul Burkey * BT Motley * George Gold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month * The Flying Skeptic * Renee Davis-Pelt * Mark * Mike * LaTonya * Duncan * Jaded Zappa * Alex * Will * Henry * Alan * Rachel * Bumboclaat * Inciting Incident * Nate * Willow * Grant Bronze Sponsor - < US$4.00 per month * Peter * Heather * Shawn * Al from South Carolina * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You ge

YouTube - Cutting down on video, sorry Light the Night Streamathon September 24 | Donate DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Conscientious Objection | Desmond Doss THIS DAY IN HISTORY - August 4 * 1958 - The Billboard Hot 100 is published for the first time * 1987 - The Federal Communications Commission rescinds the Fairness Doctrine which had required radio and television stations to present controversial issues "fairly" * 1993 - A federal judge sentences Los Angeles Police Department officers Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell to 30 months in prison for violating motorist Rodney King's civil rights POLITICS AND RELIGION * DNC officer wanted to use religion against Sanders | Not an atheist | email text | Resignations * Trump wants to allow pastors to endorse candidates | Pledge | Full speech * Trump doubles down against the Khan family | Khan | Huckabee | Nose Dive * Jim Bakker fears his show would be shut down if Trump loses * Phil Robertson will go into hiding if Trump loses * Dr. Jill Stein questions vaccines and wa

We are joined by Nate and discuss his fundamentalist home church, home school upbringing and his escape from fundamentalism. Nate's Blog @formerfundie on Twitter Nate also wanted us to share a link to Homeschoolers Anonymous for anyone who needs a place to chat with others who were home schooled. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor - >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Frank * Darryl Goossen Platinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month * Virginia Dawn * Paul Burkey * BT Motley * George Gold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month * The Flying Skeptic * Renee Davis-Pelt * Mark * Mike * LaTonya * Duncan * Jaded Zappa * Alex * Will * Henry * Alan * Rachel * Bumboclaat * Inciting Incident * Alice Bronze Sponsor - < US$4.00 per month * Peter * Heather * Shawn * Al from South Carolina * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the

DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE - Religion and Tribalism THIS DAY IN HISTORY - July 21 1925 - Scopes Trial: In Dayton, Tennessee, high school biology teacher John T. Scopes is found guilty of teaching evolution in class and fined $100 POLITICS AND RELIGION LGBT Issues and the GOP Platform with Callie Wright of the Gaytheist Manifesto Cops killing black men and black men killing cops with Ishmael Brown of Angry Black Rant FEEDBACK Alice Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPORTERS New Patron - Alice This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor - >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Frank * Darryl Goossen Platinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month * Virginia Dawn * Paul Burkey * BT Motley * George Gold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month * The Flying Skeptic * Renee Davis-Pelt * Mark * Mike * LaTonya * Duncan * Jaded Zappa * Alex * Will * Henry * Alan * Rachel * Bumboclaat * Inci

We are joined by Hayley Stevens, a UK paranormal investigator and ghost hunter. We talk about her investigations, background, psychics, and more. Blog: Hayley is a Ghost Geek Podcast: The Spooktator This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor - >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Frank * Darryl Goossen Platinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month * Virginia Dawn * Paul Burkey * BT Motley * George Gold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month * The Flying Skeptic * Renee Davis-Pelt * Mark * Mike * LaTonya * Duncan * Jaded Zappa * Alex * Will * Henry * Alan * Rachel * Bumboclaat * Inciting Incident Bronze Sponsor - < US$4.00 per month * Peter * Heather * Shawn * Al from South Carolina * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com.

Sci-Fi Nomads has launched! DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE - Religious Liberty THIS DAY IN HISTORY - July 7 * 1928 – Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri * 1947 – The Roswell incident, the (supposed) crash of an alien spaceship near Roswell in New Mexico NATIONAL NEWS * Judge throws out Mississippi’s religious freedom law * Transgender service members can now serve openly * ChristianMingle must serve gay singles * Two members of congress accused for Muslim Brotherhood association WORLD NEWS * 28 killed in attack in Bangladesh * More than 200 killed in Baghdad bombing * At least 42 killed in Turkey airport attack * Three suicide attacks in Saudi Arabia SCIENCE * The ozone hole is healing * Juno has arrived at Jupitor FEEDBACK * Mark via Youtube * New Itunes Review 2 stars from Miss Ginger 58 Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPORTERS * Ralf Wallen - Uppsala, Sweden This episode

Shelley Segal is an Australian musician who has played both the 2012 and 2016 Reason Rallies and has toured to many atheist, humanist, and freethought conferences around the US and the world. At the end she plays two songs for us. She was previously on Atheist Nomads back on episode 17. You can find out more about her and her music on her website at www.shelleysegal.com/. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor - >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Frank * Darryl Goossen Platinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month * Virginia Dawn * Paul Burkey * BT Motley * George Gold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month * The Flying Skeptic * Renee Davis-Pelt * Mark * Mike * LaTonya * Duncan * Jaded Zappa * Alex * Will * Henry * Alan * Rachel * Bumboclaat * Inciting Incident Bronze Sponsor - < US$4.00 per month * Peter * Heather * Shawn * Al from South Carolina * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Awe of nature THIS DAY IN HISTORY - June 23 * 1960 - The United States Food and Drug Administration declares Enovid to be the first officially approved combined oral contraceptive pill in the world * 1972 - Title 9 of the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 is amended to prohibit sexual discrimination to any educational program receiving federal funds * 1964 - Joss Whedon, American director, producer, and screenwriter POLITICS AND RELIGION * The Pulse Shooting * Facebook removing Arab atheist groups and pages * North Carolina Dems are going to add protecting non-believers to their platform * Trump Questions whether or not Clinton is a Christian * Rumors of 5 year old girl raped by Syrian refugees found to be a hoax SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * A new moon has been found orbiting earth * Gliomas found to be more common for people who went to college * Genes found that activate after death FEEDBACK * Brian via email * William via Facebook * @RandyLaMonda via Twitter * Gerardo via Ema

We are joined by Shannon Low of the Order of Elijah experimental metal band. The band started with a Christian label, but moved to a secular label and now Shannon has come out as an atheist. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor - >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Frank * Darryl Goossen Platinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month * Virginia Dawn * Paul Burkey * BT Motley * George * Inciting Incident Gold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month * Mark * The Flying Skeptic * Renee Davis-Pelt * Mike Price * LaTonya * Duncan * Jaded Zappa * Alex * Will * Henry * Alan * Rachel * Bumboclaat Bronze Sponsor - < US$4.00 per month * Mark * Peter * Heather * Shawn * Al from South Carolina * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.c

Wesley was robbed, kick in some money to help him get a new laptop. THIS DAY IN HISTORY - June 9 * 1978 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE - Prayer NEWS * Idaho father forced his 14 year old daughter to marry her rapist | Via Raw Story * Utah dad punched for taking his daughter to the bathroom * Canadian parents on trial for murder for their 37 lb, 15 year old, diabetic child’s death * Judge sentences Catholic man to attend Baptist Church services * Brewster County, Texas settles with FFRF over crosses * Public swimming pool reinstates segregated hours SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * New asteroid mining company * The White House's microbiome initiative | Wired * The dragon eggs are hatching FEEDBACK * @jccford Google Play Store App Reviews * P Miller * Randy Wanat New iTunes Review * Sylia Gray 5 stars Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPOR

In this week's episode we are joined by Jesse Dollemore from the I Doubt It with Dollemore, Shujin Tribble from Holy Crap the Vlogcast, and Al Laiman from Inciting Incident. Jesse Dollemore I Doubt It with Dollemore YouTube Shujin Tribble Holy Crap the Vlogcast @ShujinTribble Roswell Park Cancer Institute The Ride For Roswell Al Laiman Inciting Incident Blog Talk Facebook Al Laiman This episode is brought to you by: Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Travis Megee * Frank * Darryl Goossen Platinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month * Virginia Dawn * Paul Burkey * BT Motley * George Gold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month * Mark * The Flying Skeptic * Renee Davis-Pelt * Mike Price * LaTonya * Duncan * Jaded Zappa * Alex * Will * Henry * Alan * Rachel * Bumboclaat Bronze Sponsor - < US$4.00 per month * Mark * Peter * Heather * Shawn * Al from South Carolina * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of tr

Save Vaping and keep Dustin from going back to cigarettes THIS DAY IN HISTORY - May 26 * 1857 - Dred Scott is emancipated by the Blow family, his original owners * 1948 - The U.S. Congress passes Public Law 80-557, which permanently establishes the Civil Air Patrol as an auxiliary of the United States Air Force DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE - Miracles US NEWS * Cardinal said trans people are killing God | Via Friendly Atheist * US House passes bill to protect atheists, ritualistic slaughter, and circumcision * Adventist Church’s Pacific Union College is allegedly firing a professor for inviting Ryan Bell to speak at the campus | Via Friendly Atheist WORLD NEWS * Mexican President is calling for marriage equality * Iran is cracking down on women not wearing head scarves * Pakistani trans activist shot and hospital couldn’t figure out what ward to put her in SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * A "Babel Fish" like product has been announced * Scientists figure out a way that the the pre-life ice ball earth may have warmed F

We are joined by Ed Brayton of the Dispatches From the Culture Wars blog and have a good time discussing his background, why atheism isn't enough, wine, constitutional law, and more! Blog YouTube This episode is brought to you by: Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Travis Megee * Frank * Darryl Goossen Platinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month * Virginia Dawn * Paul Burkey * BT Motley * George * Hugh Mann * Robert Ray from the Humanists of the North Puget Sound * Alex Gold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month * Mark * The Flying Skeptic * Renee Davis-Pelt * Mike Price * LaTonya * Duncan * Jaded Zappa * Will * Henry * Alan * Bumboclaat Bronze Sponsor - < US$4.00 per month * Mark * Peter * Heather * Shawn * Al from South Carolina * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at ar

* Get the App * Support for Jolene daughter of listener Kyle’s coworker THIS DAY IN HISTORY - May 12 * 1820 – Florence Nightingale, Italian-English nurse, social reformer, and statistician was born * 1935 – Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith (founders of Alcoholics Anonymous) meet for the first time in Akron, Ohio, at the home of Henrietta Siberling DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE - The Virgin of Guadalupe DOMESTIC NEWS * North Carolina sues over Justice Department complaint while the Justice Department sues as well * Roy Moore has been suspended * Mississippi mayor thought prayer would make the potholes go away INTERNATIONAL NEWS * Saudi girls demand PE class * Pakistani girl killed in honor killing * Couple appealing discrimination ruling over cake in Northern Ireland SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * NOAA is exploring the Mariana Trench | Okeanos Live Feed * NASA announces more Kepler planets FEEDBACK * Pat Miller via Facebook * iTunes Review - PeaceBuponHim Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-