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America's Empathy Deficit and Trump vs. The Pope
We discuss the pressing themes of humanism and empathy as we prepare for the American Empathy Project, an initiative aimed at combating the widespread cruelty currently proliferating across our…
How the SAVE Act and Drag Bans Are Connected
We start this episode talking about the SAVE Act currently being debated in the Congress and how it is meant to make voter registration and voting harder for those who will have trouble getting the…
God, Laughs, and Hypocrites: How Stand-Up Comedy Became America's New Pulpit with Dr. Jerry Jaffe
Our guest is Dr. Jerry Jaffe, a Toledo native and professional stand up comic who has written a book titled "Religious Satire in the Era of New Atheism" He will introduce you to some of the ideas and…
Does Humanism Have A Jeffery Epstein Problem?
We start out by looking at the critical topic of empathy within the current socio-political landscape, highlighting the troubling viewpoint expressed by some Christian nationalists who deem empathy…
The Streets Of Minneapolis Are Knocking On Our Door
We start by looking at narratives, or stories, and their impact on societal issues, particularly within the realms of politics and human rights. We highlight a concerning a local incident with the…
How Irrational Bans and Education Policy Are Weaponizing Systemic Injustice Against Marginalized Communities
We start by talking about the recent US Supreme Court hearing on cases challenging the bans on Trans women from playing on women's sports teams. The conservative justices questioned if such bans were…
Refuting Dennis Prager's Consequences of Secularism Video
We examine the claims made in a two part video by conservative political commentator Dennis Prager. The video titled 'The Consequences of Secularism' includes Prager's vague and misleading claims…
What Humanism Means Today
The US Secretary of Defense, recently, released a memo with plans for severing of government ties with Scouting America, formerly known as Boy Scouts of America. Hegseth's reasoning stems from the…
The Exception of Me, Free Speech, and LifeWise's Antisemitism
We start by looking at the concept of "the exception of me," a phenomenon that often emerges among individuals with extreme political beliefs. This term describes how these individuals can hold…
Lifewise Film Taints The Public Schools With False Propaganda
We closely look at the recent documentary "Off School Property" produced by Lifewise Academy, an outsized Christian nationalist provider for Released Time Religious Instruction where children are…
The New Inquisition? Ohio's Church-State Bills & Trump's Memo
We analyze the current legislative landscape in Ohio with a focus on bills that intersect with church and state issues. We start with House Bill 485, the Baby Olivia Act, which aims to mandate the…
The Trump Memo: A Threat to Reason and Compassion
We look at the intriguing and often heated situation surrounding St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Once a church built for Polish immigrants, this historic building has been at the center of debate…
Reaching Consensus Can Break Some Eggs
Our host, Douglas, is a seasoned leader in the humanist movement, starting his third decade of experience navigating internal debates, schisms, and the challenges of maintaining unity.Discover the…
Revitalizing Humanism: A New Era of Community Empowerment with Jake Via
We're joined by Jake Via, the new Organizing Director for the American Humanist Association. Our conversation explores Jake's journey from his conservative Christian upbringing to his eventual…
How Will You Be Remembered?
Recognizing the finite nature of human existence, humanists are inspired to maximize their time and consider the lasting legacies they will leave behind. This reflection was particularly meaningful…
The Epstein Files & Religious Hypocrisy: Putting Politics Over People
We have a critical examination of the hypocrisy within the Christian nationalist movement, particularly concerning the lack of response to revelations from the Epstein files. We highlight the…
The Johnson Amendment Is Officially Dead — And Churches Are Becoming Political Machines
We address a recent editorial from the Toledo Blade that mischaracterizes the failed merger between Kroger and Albertsons. Contrary to the editorial’s claims, it was not the Federal Trade Commission…
Systemic Poverty Needs Systemic Solutions: A Response to Religious Conservatives
A recent ruling from Franklin County has called into question the constitutionality of the Ohio EdChoice voucher program, which has long been a point of debate for its impact on public school…
Trump's Religious Liberty Commission is SHAMTASTIC!
We look into the implications of the inaugural meeting of President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission. The makeup of this commission suggests that true religious liberty may not be its primary…
The Empathy Deficit: Why Religious Conservative Lawmakers Are Failing Their Constituents
We look into the pressing issues of compassion and empathy in political discourse, particularly among conservative politicians, and the importance of humanism in addressing these challenges. We…
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Glass City Humanist has published 122 episodes since January 2020, covering topics in Society & Culture.
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