The Scathing Atheist

In this week’s episode, protesters get a rise out of Dan Patrick by not letting him get a rise out of them, Kristi Noem remains a puppy killer, and we’ll find a fresh grave in need of some aggressive urine therapy. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Live Events: Come see a live God Awful Movies record in New Orleans on September 27th! Come see Noah read tarot in Orlando on September 21st! --- Headlines: Texas Lt. Governor threatens to expel Texans who don’t stand for prayer: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-lt-gov-dan-patrick-demands The Jehovah's Witnesses now say college is OK... after decades of saying the opposite: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-jehovahs-witnesses-now-say-college Ryan Walters says Oklahoma will test some incoming teachers with 'America-first' exam: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/08/19/oklahoma-teachers-california-new-york-test/ Federal judge strikes down MN ban on state funding for schools with faith statements: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/federal-judge-strikes-down-minnesotas Christian pastors in Kentucky urge theft of LGBTQ books from Shelbyville public library: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-pastors-in-kentucky-urge DHS is using the Bible to promote ICE, claiming ‘righteous’ fight against immigrants: https://religionnews.com/2025/08/19/homeland-security-quotes-bible-in-messaging-on-immigration-enforcement/ https://x.com/DHSgov/status/1949913619644493930 --- This Week in Misogyny: Pete Hegseth attends Doug Wilson’s church: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/defense-secretary-praises-pastor Christian University chooses powerful men over abused women and girls again: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/faith-power-and-abuse-the-scandal Women groomed by priest outs him in a delightful way: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/hes-a-priest-she-was-a-17-year-old

In this week’s episode, Ryan Walters shows off his Oklahomophobia, a church-restaurant has to transubstantiate its bar inventory to keep its liquor license, and Marsh will talk the guys through the how-tos of canal sects. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Headlines: Trump-appointed judge rebukes Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters: https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/ryan-walters-oklahoma-judge-lawsuit-religious-freedom-rcna225290 Josef Fritzl case made me reject God, reveals Badenoch: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/kemi-badenoch-josef-fritzl-reject-god/ What’s even better than ‘cultural Christianity’?: https://christianconcern.com/comment/whats-even-better-than-cultural-christianity/  Texas megachurch pastor says scammers stole $18K pretending to work for Wells Fargo: https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-megachurch-pastor-alleges-scammers-stole-18k.html Utah school board member defends comments amid criticism of faith, Unabomber references: https://www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/utah-board-of-education-member-praises-unabomber-claims-mccarthy-was-right-in-bizarre-speech/ Archbishop backtracks after appointing convicted rapist as chancellor: https://thecatholicherald.com/article/archbishop-backtracks-after-appointing-convicted-rapist-as-chancellor  Denham Springs revokes liquor license for restaurant hosting church services: https://www.wafb.com/2025/08/12/denham-springs-city-council-revokes-liquor-license-restaurant-hosting-church-services/

In a lively discussion, the hosts tackle an array of absurd topics, from Ryan Walters' accusations against Big Roku to Dean Cain's quirky theories on reversing Earth’s rotation. They dive into a recent controversy involving a superintendent caught displaying explicit content, blending humor with critique. The backlash against casting decisions for Jesus ignites a satirical debate on social media, while anecdotes about biblical figures keep the laughs coming. The podcast balances comedy with commentary on religion's place in politics and personal identity.

In this week’s episode, Arkansas receives a stern talking to from…reality, the AG of Florida tells a drag show gestapo he's gonna get really mad, and we’ll watch a Mormon video that warns about the dangers of honesty. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Headlines: Pair of developments in public ten commandments displays: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/federal-judge-blocks-arkansas-law and https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/facing-lawsuit-illinois-county-removes Christian arranged marriage site is a thing now: https://www.wonkette.com/p/are-you-ready-to-find-true-love-on Mass circumcision ceremony leaves 39 boys dead and dozens more mutilated after botched procedures during tribal 'initiation' in South Africa: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14958121/Mass-circumcision-ceremony-South-Africa.html American Heartland Theme Park fell apart and just got sued for religion-based fraud: https://attractionsmagazine.com/american-heart-land-theme-park-lawsuit-2025/ Army to put crest back on West Point Bibles: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/bowing-to-religious-pressure-west Florida AG Subpoenas Venue For A List Of Guests Who Attended A Drag Show: https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/florida-ag-subpoenas-venue-for-a

A Christian college in Australia makes headlines by buying a robotic dog, raising eyebrows about priorities in education. The hosts humorously discuss a controversial memo urging federal employees to express their faith at work, warning of potential coercive consequences. They also dive into the peculiar world of sexual addiction recovery, sharing funny anecdotes and critiques of dubious rehab programs. Plus, there's an exciting live show announcement that adds to the comedic flair of the conversation!

In this week’s episode, Ryan Walters finds the Lemon test a bit too sweet, a priest teaches the story of Abraham and Isaac from the perspective of Bigfoot, and Don Ford will get tricked by a box with “Don Ford Feed” written on it again. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Headlines: Ryan Walters enlists Prager U to help weed out “woke” teachers: https://www.fox23.com/news/osde-partners-with-prageru-for-teacher-assessment-from-woke-states/article_ed59089d-8e06-4dcf-b863-46693f1db1c4.html Pope certifies his first miracle, calls Buzz Aldrin, accepts "DA POPE" t-shirt: https://apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-leo-moonwalk-space-observatory-astronaut-be7e93221a0f524782d137ccd291bd0a https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/07/20/pope-leo-declares-recovery-of-rhode-island-infant-first-miracle-of-his-papacy/ Hundreds of NASA employees sign letter of formal dissent against anti-science Trump policies: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/science/nasa-formal-dissent-letter-trump.html Judge blocks WA requirement for priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession: https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/18/judge-blocks-wa-requirement-for-priests-to-report-child-abuse-disclosed-in-confession/ Anti-woke Texan who fled LGBTQ 'indoctrination' sent to Russia's front line: https://www.rawstory.com/lgbtq-2673371339/# Baylor rejects $650,000 LGBTQ+ research grant because bigotry: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/baylor-university-rejects-643401 ‘Yeti blood oath’ divides Denver seminary: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/yeti-blood-oath-divides-denver-seminary --- This Week in Misogyny: Pregnant TN woman denied care for being unmarried: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/health/2025/07/23/tennessee-medical-ethics-defense-act-denied-prenatal-care-unmarried-woman/85308870007/ IN Lt. Gov supports rape exceptions to abortion laws, but has conditions: https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/micah-beckwith-supports-rape-exceptions-anti-choice-laws-one-condition Chinese officials warn female comedians not to joke about men: (Thanks Nick) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/23/chinese-officials-warn-comedians-that-mocking-the-other-sex-is-no-laughing-matter

In this week’s episode, Texans thank God for drowning their children, the weather in Oklahoma is cloudy with a chance of space lasers, and we’ll put the ‘fun’ in funeral once again. --- Come see us in Cleveland on Saturday, July 19th! --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Headlines: Greg Abbott counts on prayer to take care of floods and disasters again: https://ffrf.org/news/releases/ffrf-condemns-abbotts-call-for-prayer-after-texas-flood-disaster-urges-investment-in-science/ 6-year-old boy survives near-drowning, says he witnesses angels in heaven: https://www.klfy.com/local/6-year-old-boy-survives-near-drowning-witnesses-angels-in-heaven/ https://www.tiktok.com/@breathofthechrist/video/7525932953348656414 Labubu dolls are getting burned because they might be demons: https://www.unilad.com/community/viral/labubu-conspiracy-theory-demon-burning-tiktok-095064-20250711 https://www.ndtv.com/feature/heres-why-labubu-dolls-are-being-linked-to-mesopotamian-demon-pazuzu-8833538 The Simpsons might've predicted the whole thing as usual: https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/news/the-simpsons-labubus-conspiracy-theory-pazuzu-demon-131357-20250712 'Any excuse to go to pub' culture at crisis-hit cathedral: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg34410dx7o Anti-government group takes credit for radar sabotage as "god's work" to prevent weather weapons:  https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/07/11/veterans-on-patrol-oklahoma-weather-radar-vandalism/84540995007/ https://www.news9.com/story/686f05493c7e238539083cd0/anti-government-miltia-group-claims-responsibility-for-vandalism-to-news-9-radar --- This Week in Misogyny: Law would require proper use of female-based crash test dummies: https://www.ems1.com/vehicle-crashes/crash-survivor-pushes-congress-to-require-female-crash-test-dummies-in-safety-tests Anti-government group takes credit for radar sabotage as "god's work" to prevent weather weapons:  https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/07/11/veterans-on-patrol-oklahoma-weather-radar-vandalism/84540995007/ https://www.news9.com/story/686f05493c7e238539083cd0/anti-government-miltia-group-claims-responsibility-for-vandalism-to-news-9-radar Woman sues church for shaming her into staying in abusive relationship: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/woman-sues-john-macarthurs-church

In this week’s episode, the Dalai Lama says Ti-bet on his reincarnation, Dr. Phil needs chapter 11 protection on more than just his morality, and Marsh will try to prove his country doesn’t have the wooiest sovereign. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience. --- Headlines: IRS says churches can endorse candidates: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/irs-declares-johnson-amendment-dead Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvjjd7xw8go Trump’s DOJ moves to protect child molestors: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trump-justice-department-files-lawsuit Council threatened with Judicial Review over transgender road crossing https://christianconcern.com/news/council-threatened-with-judicial-review-over-transgender-road-crossing/  ‘Wokeminster Council’ approves Progress Pride Flag on London’s Regent Street https://christianconcern.com/news/wokeminster-council-approves-progress-pride-flag-on-londons-regent-street/  Dr. Phil's media company goes bankrupt and sues Trinity Broadcasting: https://deadline.com/2025/07/dr-phil-merit-street-media-jv-bankruptcy-sues-trinity-1236448188/ https://ew.com/dr-phil-tv-network-files-for-bankruptcy-sues-christian-broadcasting-corporation-11766623

In this week’s episode, the Supreme Court establishes “la la la I can’t hear you” as a parental right, the "Tuck Your Face" segment is about Tucker Carlson but also Ted Cruz's skin mask, and Ross Douthat will ask how a universe that wasn’t divinely ordered by a brilliant deity could create Ross Douthat. --- Come see us live in Cleveland on July 19th! To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Headlines: SCOTUS opens door to religious veto of public school lessons, starting with LGBTQ books: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/supreme-court-opens-door-to-religious SCOTUS ends term by ruling that Christianity: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/27/g-s1-74738/scotus-decisions-birthright-aca https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/27/supreme-court-ruling-obamacare-rfk-science Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gk0nw2nn0o Tucker Carlson vs Ted Cruz on Iran, the bible, and anti-semitism: https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/18/politics/ted-cruz-tucker-carlson-exchange-analysis https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/tucker-carlson-clashes-sen-ted-cruz-dont-know-anything-iran-rcna213697 Orban tells people no gay pride parades. People have other plans: https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/200000-march-in-budapest-pride-refusing

In this week’s episode, America has its human credentials temporarily revoked, we learn about a Christian super-genius* and his movement called IQ-Anon, and we’ll learn about another one of those self-correcting forms of woo. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Headlines: American Atheists withdraws as host of 2026 World Humanist Conference, because America is a shithole country: https://www.atheists.org/2025/06/announcing-relocation-of-the-2026-world-humanist-congress/ Lawsuit Against Dave Ramsey Can Go Forward: https://ministrywatch.com/lawsuit-against-dave-ramsey-can-go-forward/ From missionary to alleged murderer - Vance Boelter and the cost of religious extremism: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/from-missionary-to-alleged-murderer And Grok refuses to lie for Christian Right idiots trying to blame "left wing extremism": https://www.wonkette.com/p/elon-musks-very-own-ai-wont-even Appeals court blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments Law: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/appeals-court-blocks-louisiana-law Alleged "smartest man in world" says "Christ is God":  https://ground.news/article/man-with-worlds-highest-iq-declares-jesus-christ-is-god https://www.ncregister.com/cna/world-s-smartest-man-professes-christian-faith-on-social-media --- This Week in Misogyny: Florida GOP lawmaker can’t get treatment for ectopic pregnancy, blames left: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/kat-cammack-pregnancy-florida-abortion-ban-b2775051.html Adriana Smith’s fetus is harvested: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/baby-brain-dead-pregnant-woman-kept-alive-abortion-law-delivered-famil-rcna213558 TX sheriff uses license plate tracking data to monitor abortions: https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/tracked-across-state-lines-texas-sheriffs-use-of-license-plate-data-raises-alarms-national-surveillance-technology