Wed, 25 June 2008  This month's Humanist Network News podcast
is modeled after the popular National Public Radio program StoryCorps.
In this program we hear the personal stories of humanists from
Scotland, Africa, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Brazil and the U.S.Segment 1: A Humanist Wedding and Funeral in Scotland Scotland made national headlines in 2005 when the country hosted the first legally recognized humanist wedding. Derek Young and Clare Marsh, members of Humanist Society Scotland, share their stories of participating in humanist weddings and funerals in Scotland. Clare also shares her story of being a humanist teacher at a Catholic school in Scotland. End: 15:05 Segment 2: Homosexuality and Humanist Activism in Africa When Asaba Lawrence of Uganda hosted a humanist event where gays and lesbians were of course welcome, he lost his job because homosexuality is punishable by death. Asaba shares that story with Gea Meijers of Belgium. Lawrence belongs to the Uganda Humanist Association. Meijers works for the International Humanist and Ethical Union. End: 25:07 Segment 3: Atheist Bloggers: Chicago & Malaysia The Friendly Atheist blogger Hemant Mehta, of Chicago, speaks with the Malaysian atheist blogger of the Evolved & Rational blog. Because she is so outspoken about atheism and her attitude toward theists, this young female blogger tells Hemant that it would not be safe for her to return to Malaysia if she were to reveal her identity on her blog or on this podcast. End: 35:50 Segment 4: Gender and Division of Labor in Brazil Prof. Geraldo Adriana Godoy de Campos speaks with Juliana Lago, both of Brazil, about the division of labor between the sexes in Brazil. Juliana says she hopes to raise a family in which housework is spread equally between the men and women, even though that was not the case in the family she was raised. End: 44:07 Segment 5: Listener Comments: Christian Death Metal Music A listener responds to our interview with punk rocker Greg Graffin of the band Bad Religion. Listeners review the Humanist Network News podcast. End: 51:51 Songs:  Another Sunny Day by Belle and Sebastian, from The Life Pursuit Revolution (BOP Remix), from Oskido’s Church Grooves 6Listen  Aline de Lima "Terra" (mp3) from "Arrebol" (Naive)  Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Rhapsody Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Napster Buy at Pure Tracks Buy at Amazon Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at mTraks Download More On This AlbumLinks: Humanist Society Scotland | Uganda Humanist Society | International Humanist and Ethical Youth Organization | Evolved & Rational | Friendly Atheist | No Gods, No Guilt Podcast Call the HNN listener Comment line: (877) 659-1515. Comments[1] |
Fri, 30 May 2008  Summary: This month's Humanist Network News podcast
is a special promotional show recorded for the World Humanist Congress
of the International Humanist and Ethical Union which will be held in
Washington DC from June 5-8, 2008. The program contains excerpts from
dozens previously released HNN interviews.Guests include:
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The Humanist Network News podcast is produced by the Institute for Humanist Studies and is the official podcast of the American Humanist Association. Call the HNN listener Comment line: (877) 659-1515. |
Wed, 30 April 2008  In this month's Humanist Network News audio podcast
we speak to Greg Graffin, Ph.D., lead singer of the punk rock band Bad
Religion and professor of life sciences at UCLA. This weekend at
Harvard, Graffin received the lifetime achievement award in cultural
humanism, given by the Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University.Segment 1: AHA Adopts HNN podcast Announcement: Starting this episode, the Humanist Network News audio podcast is now the official podcast of the American Humanist Association. The program will now be promoted to the more than 10,000 members of the AHA. End: 3:09 Segment 2: Punk Rock, Biology, and Humanism Song: "New Dark Ages" by Bad Religion. Album: Maps of Hell. Epitaph Records. Interview: Harvard Sophomore Dan Robinson, president of the Harvard Secular Society, speaks with Greg Graffin, lead singer of Bad Religion. The punk rock philosopher explains the origins of the name Bad Religion and his role as a biology professor. As musician and biology professor, Graffin says he aims to entertain. Graffin also talks about his humanistic worldview, which he describes as naturalism. Song: "Atheist Peace," by Bad Religion. Album: Empire Strikes First, Epitaph Records. End: 34:48 Segment 2: Paradise is Now? Listener Caller: A listener caller asks HNN co-hosts Jes and Duncan what their thoughts are on the concept of Paradise Now. End: 39:11 Segment 3: I Ain't Afraid Interview: Jes and Duncan reach into the HNN podcast vault to bring back an October 2006 interview with folk singer Holly Near, who wrote and performed the HNN podcast theme song, "I Ain't Afraid." Near is a human rights activist whose music carries a humanist message. End: 49:55 Links: Bad Religion Official Site | Epitaph Records | American Humanist Association | Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard | Harvard Secular Society | HollyNear.com Call the toll-free HNN listener Comment line: (877) 659-1515. |
Wed, 26 March 2008  In this month's Humanist Network News audio podcast
we explore the human mind. Dr. J. Anderson Thomson, Jr. explores the
psychological anatomy of a suicide bomber. Dr. Stephen Uhl shares his
story of transformation from a sincere Catholic priest to an atheist
psychologist.Segment 1: Genetic Origins of Suicide Bombing Dr. Andy Thomson explains the genetic origins of suicide bombing. In this segment we learn about the relationship between male bonded coalitions for violence, suicide, and religion. He also differentiates between male and female motivations for suicide terrorism. End: 17:45 Segment 2: History of Suicide Bombing Dr. Thomson tells the history of suicide terrorist attacks. Have there been any atheist suicide terrorist bombers? What is the antidote for suicide terrorism? End: 39:00 Segment 3: From Catholic Priest to Atheist Psychologist Dr. Stephen Frederick Uhl reads from No Gods, No Guilt the audio version of his book, Imagine No Superstition. Uhl reads an excerpt sharing the story of how he went from being a sincere Catholic Priest to an atheist psychologist. End: 53:44 Segment 4: A Bible for Humanism? Listener Comment: An HNN listener wants to know if atheism and humanism should be more organized and if there should be an atheist or humanist "bible." End: 58:00  I Ain't Afraid (mp3)* by Holly Near from "Edge" More about this song (HNN Theme Song).  lute "Sacred Flutes" (mp3) from "Journeys of the Flute" (Talking Taco Music) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Buy at Napster Buy at Rhapsody Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Amazon Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album"Beija-Flor" by Uma Floresta.  Pacifika "Me Cai" (mp3) from "Asunción" (Six Degrees Travel Series) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at mTraks Download More On This AlbumAline de Lima "Terra" (mp3) from "Arrebol" (Naive) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Buy at Rhapsody Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Amazon Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at mTraks Download More On This AlbumLinks: Richard Dawkins Foundation Video of Dr. Andy Thomson Presentation | Dr. Stephen Uhl Imagine No Superstition Website | Everything You Know about God is Wrong | Note: To sponsor Humanist Network News Podast Co-Host Jes Constantine in her effort to raise money for the American Lung Cancer Association, click here Call the HNN listener Comment line: 206-339-4168. |
Wed, 27 February 2008  8Segment 1: Introducing The Atheism TapesRichard Lorber is president and CEO of Lorber HT Digitial, a Manhattan production company that recently released Jonathan Miller's The Atheism Tapes on DVD under the Alive Mind Media label. The Atheism Tapes features interviews between Jonathan Miller and such notable thinkers as Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and the late Arthur Miller. Lorber presents Jonathan Miller's interview with Arthur Miller (no relation) for HNN listeners. End: 9:27 Segment 2: Arthur Miller on Religion and Disbelief Interview: In this rare interview with Arthur Miller, the distinguished playwright speaks with Jonathan Miller about his skepticism of the unholy alliance between religion and politics. Arthur Miller looks back to his own early experiences of growing up in a Christian and surprisingly anti-Semitic country. Arthur Miller said he believes that religious faith probably survives because people find it so hard to cope with the death of their loved ones. His own beloved wife had only recently died and he talks about his own difficulties coping with her absence. End: 37:15 Segment 3: The Business of Atheism Interview: Alive Mind Media, the production label under which The Atheism Tapes was released on DVD, is part of a for-profit media company dedicated to exploring philosophy and spirituality from a secular perspective. HNN co-host Duncan Crary asks Richard Lorber: "is atheism profitable?" End: 45:45 Segment 4: Listener Comments HNN listeners react to past shows and suggest areas to explore in future programs. End: 54:40 Songs: I Ain't Afraid (mp3)* by Holly Near from "Edge" More about this song (HNN Theme Song).  Ludwig van Beethoven "Pathetique Movement" (mp3) from "Classics for the Heart" (Domo Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Buy at Napster Buy at Amazon Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album Tina Dico "Count to Ten" (mp3) from "Count To Ten" (Defend Music Inc.)  Buy at iTunes Music Store (On the Run Single) More On This Album The Shanghai Restoration Project, Julie Ann Sgroi "Last Night of the Dynasty" (mp3) from "Story of a City" (Undercover Culture Music) Buy at Amazon.com Buy at iTunes Music Store Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Rhapsody Buy at Amazon Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at mTraks Download More On This AlbumLinks: Alive Mind Media | Secular Philosophy | Lorber HT Digital | The Atheism Tapes | A Brief History of Disbelief Call the toll free HNN listener Comment line: (877) 659-1515. |
Wed, 30 January 2008  In this month's audio podcast
we gear up for the 199th anniversary of Charles Darwin, which is
celebrated around the world as Darwin Day on Feb. 12. Our first guest
is Matthew Chapman, writer, director producer and great great grandson
of Charles Darwin. Our second guest is anthropologist and songwriter
Richard Milner, creator and star of the musical Charles Darwin Live
& In Concert.Segment 1: The Descent of Darwin Interview: Matthew Chapman is a writer, director, film producer and the great great grandson of Charles Darwin. His book Trials of the Monkey: An Accidental Memoir tells of his experiences in Dayton, Tenn., where the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial" took place in 1925. Chapman's second book, 40 Days & 40 Nights is about his experience covering the 2005 Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial regarding the teaching of "intelligent design" in the public school classroom. HNN's Duncan Crary interviews Chapman by phone. Segment 2: Charles Darwin Live & in Concert Interview & Performance Recordings: Anthropologist-songwriter Richard Milner is the creator and star of the one-man musical: "Charles Darwin: Live & In Concert." Milner plays Darwin and many other characters as he follows the life of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in this hilarious production. HNN's Jes Constantine interviews Milner by phone. Songs: "Somethin' to Decide" (Milner & Birnbaum)* Performed with "Mojo" Freddie Birnbaum and the Bluesblasters "Why Didn't I think of That?" (Milner & Semmelman)* "Darwin's Nightmare" (Milner, Woram, & Sullivan)* * From Charles Darwin Live & In Concert "Charles Robert Darwin" by The Artichoke Band "I Ain't Afraid", by Holly Near Links: http://matthewchapman.us | http://www.sciencedebate2008.com | http://www.darwinlive.com | http://darwinday.org Call the HNN listener Comment line: (877) 659-1515. |
Wed, 19 December 2007  Summary: In HNN #26 we travel to Yale University to speak to former
surgeon and author Dr. Richard Selzer about humanism and healing.
Selzer's vivid autobiographical essays give us a rare glimpse into a
surgeon's world. Selzer's literature marries the harsh realities of
blood, broken bones and death with the compassionate reflections of a
humanist and a healer. His books include: Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, Confessions of a Knife, and Letters to a Young Doctor.Segment 1: Faith, Atheism & Healing Interview: Dr. Richard Selzer reads an excerpt from his memoir, Down From Troy: A Doctor Comes of Age. He speaks with HNN co-host Duncan Crary about his relationship to faith as a surgeon, an author and a humanist. End: 19:30 Segment 2: The Surgeon as Priest Interview: Selzer reads an excerpt of "The Surgeon As Priest" from Mortal Lessons. He talks about his decision to donate his body to science and shares his views on the religious controversies regarding stem-cell research and physician assisted suicide. End: 33:15 Segment 3: Humanism & The Art of Surgery Interview: Selzer reads another excerpt of "The Surgeon As Priest" from Mortal Lessons. He explains why he infuses humanistic ideas into his writing about surgery. Dr. Selzer also shows Duncan the Gutenberg Bible on display at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. End: 43:35 Segment 4: On Suburban Mega Churches Listener Comment: In response to last month's interview with suburban sprawl critic James Howard Kunstler, HNN listener Charles Sontag points out that rise of suburban mega churches has had a negative impact on politics, social relations and religion. End: 48:30 Segment 5: Answering to the Swedes Interview:Swedish physicist Sören Holst visited the Institute for Humanist Studies to learn about humanism in the United States. This is an excerpt from his conversation with IHS President Larry Jones regarding the separation of religion and government. End: 58:00 Songs: I Ain't Afraid (mp3)* by Holly Near from "Edge" More about this song (HNN Theme Song).  SIRSY"Fireflies" from "Revolution" Buy at iTunes  John Parkes "Darkness" (mp3) from "Faithlessnessless" (AAZ Records) More On This Album Keller Williams "Breathe" (mp3) from "12" (SCI Fidelity Records) More On This Album The London Symphony Orchestra "Nutcracker Ballet Suite" (mp3) from "Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite / 1812 Overture" (Everest Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Buy at Napster Buy at Amazon Buy at GroupieTunes More On This AlbumCall the toll-free HNN listener Comment line: (877) 659-1515. |
Wed, 28 November 2007  In this month's audio podcast Humanist Network News interviews author Philip Pullman about the religious protest of The Golden Compass,
a new film based on his fantasy novel. Also, suburban sprawl critic
James Howard Kunstler speaks to HNN about how and why Americans need to
re-think the spaces they inhabit.Segment 1: Author Philip Pullman on The Golden Compass as an atheist film Interview: Matt Cherry speaks by phone with British author Philip Pullman, whose book The Golden Compass recently premiered as a film starring Nicole Kidman. Christian organizations are boycotting the film because they claim it teaches children anti-religious values. Cherry speaks with Pullman about the author's non-religious worldview, the controversy surrounding the film and the humanist values that may be contained within Pullman's fantasy books for children. End: 24:19 Listener Comment: An HNN listener shares his families concerns about coming out as an atheist in a small town. End: 25:28 Segment 2: Author James Howard Kunstler on the human habitat Interview: Duncan Crary interviews James Howard Kunstler, author of The Geography of Nowhere and The Long Emergency, about "the human habitat." Kunstler is one of the loudest critics of suburban sprawl and the damage that poorly designed communities are doing to the human spirit, the American economy and the planet. Kunstler predicts the end of the cheap oil fiasco is near and that humans -- especially Americans -- will need to re-think how and where they live. This interview was recorded in Kunstler's home near Saratoga Springs, N.Y. End: 59:42 Songs: I Ain't Afraid (mp3)* by Holly Near from "Edge" More about this song (HNN Theme).  Carly Comando "Everyday" (mp3) from "Everyday" (Deep Elm) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Napster Buy at Rhapsody Buy at GroupieTunes Buy at DownloadPunk More On This Album Broken Social Scene Presents: Kevin Drew "Tbtf" (mp3) from "Spirit If..." (Arts & Crafts) Buy at Rhapsody Buy at Napster Stream from Rhapsody More On This AlbumLinks: Philip Pullman | The Golden Compass Movie | James Howard Kunstler | TED: Kunstler | HNN Podcast Page | TIME: Sunday School for Atheists Call the HNN listener Comment line: 206-339-4168. Comments[2] |
Wed, 24 October 2007  In this month's audio podcast we celebrate our program's two-year anniversary by interviewing Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Christopher Hitchens. HNN's Duncan Crary interviewed these best-selling authors, a.k.a. "The New Atheists", at the Atheist Alliance International annual conference in September. At the conference, Harris, author of "The End of Faith," told the crowd that they should not identify with the atheist label. Dawkins, Dennett and Hitchens react. So does the Rational Response Squad and Pastor Deacon Fred of the Landover Baptist Church. Also, Sweet Reason gives advice on "coming out" as an atheist. Segment 1: Sam Harris on "The Problem of Atheism" Interview: Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith explains why people should not identify as atheists, humanists or Brights. Harris also says that religion testifies (more or less) to the possibility of extraordinary self-transformation, which is why he feels that we must develop a scientific language for talking about "mysticism" or "spirituality." (End: 14:06) Interview: Daniel Dennett, author of Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon responds to Harris. Dennett recognizes the problems of the atheist label, but thinks it needs to be reclaimed and not discarded. He says religion cannot be exterminated, but it can be encouraged to be more socially benign. (End: 16:55) Interview: Prof. Richard Dawkins, author of The God Delusion responds to Harris. He also speaks about The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Science and Reason and his newest idea to write a children's book. (End: 27:39) Interview: Christopher Hitchens, author of God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, responds to Harris and explains why avoiding the term atheist is inescapable. Hitchens also shares his thoughts on atheist organizations. (End: 32:23) Interview: Brian "Sapient" and Kelly M. of the Rational Response Squad react to Sam Harris's "seditious proposal" and offer a new challenge to humanists. (End: 43:54) Interview: Pastor Deacon Fred of the Landover Baptist Church responds to Harris, blasts Harry Potter and prays for Humanist Network News listeners. (End: 47:32) Segment 2: Sweet Reason on Coming Out as an Atheist Audio Advice Column: Molleen Matsumura, the voice of "Sweet Reason" responds to a question from Tom about coming out to his family as an atheist. End: 55:52 Segment 3: Please Support the HNN Podcast Message: Did you know that Americans donated $97 billion to religion in 2006? What can you do to help humanists make our voice of reason and compassion heard? Nancy Buxton, development coordinator of the Institute for Humanist Studies, has a special message to Humanist Network News listeners. End: 58:30 Songs:  Public Enemy Featuring Paris "Hell No, We Aint Alright" (mp3) from "Remix of a Nation" (Guerrilla Funk Recordings) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Rhapsody Buy at Napster Stream from Rhapsody More On This Album Pieces of Peace "Pollution" (mp3) from "Pieces of Peace" (Quannum Projects) Buy at Amazon.com Buy at Other Music Buy at Amazon.com Buy at Other Music Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster More On This Album The Czech Nonet "Octet-Serenade / Dvorjak Op. 22" (mp3) from "Dedicated To The Czech Nonet" (Campion) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster More On This Album"Oh! Billy," from Revolution, by Sirsy www.sirsy.com Links: Atheist Alliance International | Sam Harris Official Website | Richard Dawkins Foundation for Science and Reason | The Official Richard Dawkins Website | Daniel Dennett | Rational Response Squad | Landover Baptist Church | Sweet Reason, the Humanist Advice Column Comments[5] |
Wed, 26 September 2007  Summary: In this month's audio podcast
we interview U.S. Representative Pete Stark, the highest elected
official in the United States to openly acknowledge that he does not
believe in a supreme being. We hear from Tom, an atheist volunteer
working to make the world a better place. Some humanist university
students in Edinburgh, Scotland tell us about their new campus group.
Norwegian journalist Evan Gran observed us recording this show for an
article in Fri Tanke Magazine. Gran tell us a little about humanism in the media in Norway.Segment 1: U.S. Rep. Pete Stark, Nontheist Interview: Rep. Pete Stark (D-California) is the highest elected official in the United States to acknowledge openly that he is a nontheist. Congressman Stark is a Unitarian who does not believe in a supreme being. Duncan Crary interviews Rep. Stark at Harvard University, where the congressman was honored as the "Harvard Humanist of the Year" Lincoln Lecturer. The event was sponsored by the Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard. This segment also includes excerpts from Stark's talk and interview reactions from Woody Kaplan, chair of the Secular Coalition for America Advisory board, and Amanda Philips, third year law student at Harvard and co-founder of the Harvard Law School Heathen Society. End 23:34 Segment 2: Atheist Volunteers Interview: Though atheists are the most distrusted minority group in the U.S., many atheists are moral upstanding citizens willing and eager to help the community. This segment features a young man who organized a project called AtheistVolunteers.org. His name is Tom, but he asked not to use his last name in our show because he has not come out fully about his atheism. End: 37:55 Humanist Students in Scotland Interview: Brendan Dieffenbach, intern of the Secular Student Alliance, interviews Roger Redondo and Stuart Ritchie, members of the The Edinburgh University Humanist Society. This is a newly formed humanist student organization in Scotland. End: 52:19 Segment 4: The Norwegian Press Interview: Even Gran, journalist for the Norwegian magazine Fri Tanke, joins Jes and Duncan in the recording room. Even is writing a story about the HNN podcast, but we won't know what he has to say unless someone helps us translate the article from Norwegian to English! End: 58:58 Songs:  Cannonball Jane "Such Is the Score" (mp3) from "Street Vernacular" (Gaddycat Records)  Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album Build An Ark "Dawn" (mp3) from "Dawn" (Shaman Work) Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album Frightened Rabbit "Be Less Rude" (mp3) from "Sing the Greys" (Fat Cat Records) More On This AlbumLinks: Harvard Law School Heathens Society | Secular Coalition for America | U.S. Rep. Pete Stark | Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard | Jesse "The Body" Ventura | Atheist Volunteers | Edinburgh University Humanist Society | Fri Tanke Magazine NOW TOLL FREE! Call the HNN listener Comment line: 1-877-659-1515. |
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