Episode 340: Alternative Facts

Cognitive Dissonance - En podkast av Atheist and Skeptical News

Thanks to Andre, from for stopping by the studio. The Atheist Candidate Project is designed to connect people who are thinking about running for office as an atheist with individuals who can offer mentorship, guidance, and web skills. How can you help? Contribute. Donate at  Share online Sign up to volunteer - Need skilled volunteers to help with data analyzation and various ways of marketing online Facebook: Twitter: In this episode, Cecil and Tom talk about the Women's Marches throughout the U.S.  During the Women's March, Nazi Richard Spencer was punched in the face on air. Cecil and Tom discuss the problem with using violence and how we can't give up our moral high ground. Donald Trump has been busy during his first week in office. Trump signed a number of executive orders including The Sanctity of Human Life Act that declares the right to life is guaranteed in the constitution, and it begins at fertilization aka "Make America get coat hangers again" - Cecil. They also discuss a story about how some creationists are claiming Beowulf proves humans and dinosaurs coexisted. Stories we covered in episode: Extra Stories: Are scientists going to march on Washington? Inauguration Live Show:  A shout out to Camp Quest! Registration is now open for our mid-west listeners.  Register at: Not from the Michigan area? Find your local Camp Quest at

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