Prolific Human Rights campaigner Peter Tatchell (@PeterTatchell) will be joining me on The #GSPodcast this week. We touch on a number of big topics including: LGBTI Rights, the Iran Nuclear deal, ISIS, Russia and Sex education. Also: how do you engage the Muslim community on Gay Rights? Peter will also be telling us about The Peter Tatchell foundation and how you can support his tireless efforts.

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This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight and A Scotsman Abroad discuss the big topics with guest callers. Topics include: The Muslim Faith School threatening to expel students for mixing with 'outsiders', David Cameron's recent speech on extremism, Maajid Nawaz, the state of modern Journalism and so-called 'experts'. We also wonder whether digital content can also limit horizons. A Scotsman Abroad also lays out his proposal* for dealing with murderous extremists.

*Definitely a joke. I think. Likely a joke. I hope he's joking.

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Maajid Nawaz (@MaajidNawaz) of The Quilliam Foundation joins me on The #GSPodcast this week. We'll be discussing the hand he had in helping Prime Minister David Cameron prepare his latest speech on tackling Islamist extremism. We also delve into the reasons young Brits are taken in by the Islamist narrative, and what we can do about it. As well as touching on race relations and the left, Maajid will also be sharing some details of his upcoming book collaboration with Sam Harris.

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This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight and A Scotsman Abroad discuss the big topics with guest callers. Topics include: Marriage equality, 'atheist' genocidal regimes, Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri's exposed extremism, engaging with those we disagree with, Owen Jones and the appropriate behaviour for an atheist at a Christening or Wedding.

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The Excellent Sarah Haider (@SarahTheHaider) returns to The #GSPodcast to talk all about her well-received speech for the AHA titled 'Islam and The Necessity of Liberal Critique. We talk about feminism, liberal values and the reaction to the recent terror attacks across France, Kuwait and Tunisia. She'll also be demonstrating how Reza Aslan likes to play loose with the truth and telling us about The Ex Muslims Of North America.

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This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight and A Scotsman Abroad discuss the big topics with guest callers: The spate of Islamist terror attacks in recent days and the 'nothing to do with Islam' brigade. We also talk about the latest episode in the CJ Werleman saga, answer your questions and have a disagreement about religious freedom plus much more!

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My Excellent guest for this fine #GSPodcast will be The Logos Pilgrim (@LogosPilgrim). She'll be telling me all about her excellent book 'There's A Hula Girl On My Dashboard' which tells a very personal account of how she left faith behind and embraced life. We also talk about gender identity and her time spent living with a Pastor.

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This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight and AScotsman Abroad discuss the big topics with guest callers: Did Zionists Steal My Shoe? We ask whether Asghar Bukhari is a lunatic, or if those pesky Jews, um, Zionists really are stealing his footwear. Also, what are the 5 things detailed in Ayaan Hirsi Ali's new book 'Heretic' which she feels are essential for Islamic reform? Can they work? And we bang the drum about Raif Badawi. #MossadStoleMyShoe

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I'm delighted to be joined by Jerry Coyne on The #GSPodcast. We'll be delving into the debate regarding whether it's possible to reconcile faith claims with our scientific understanding, which is the topic of Jerry's new book 'Faith vs. Fact: Why Science and Religion Are Incompatible'. We also take the time to discuss 'Trigger Warnings', Creationism, Evolution, troubling polling data and how exactly one can become an atheist by listening to The Beatles.

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Another special edition debrief of BBC’s ‘The Big Questions’. A Scotsman Abroad will be joining me & callers to discuss Episode 18 of Season 8. We tackle the question 'Is God The Problem?' and deal with Peter Hitchens's unsophisticated views on atheists.

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Author and Philosopher Jonathan Pearce (@ATipplingPhilo) will be dropping by The #GSPodcast to let you know that free will is an illusion. We touch on de-converting theists and the justice system. Also, what can biology and genetics tell us about the likelihood of criminality? Where is god in all this? We also talk about the importance of Neuroscience in the free will debate and discuss the disagreement between Sam Harris and Daniel Dennett. Listen to it – you have no choice.

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Another special edition debrief of BBC’s ‘The Big Questions’. A Scotsman Abroad will be joining me & callers to discuss Episode 17 of Season 8. Questions are: Will the counter-extremism strategy undermine liberty?; Should the UK accept EU quotas for refugees?; And have preachers had their day?

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Another special edition debrief of BBC’s ‘The Big Questions’. A Scotsman Abroad will be joining me & callers to discuss Episode 15 of Season 8. Questions are on the death penalty, sex education and church in politics.

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I was lucky enough to sit down with the brilliant Matt Dillahunty (@Matt_Dillahunty) and Aron Ra (@Aron_Ra) at this year's QED Con in Manchester. We discuss the meaning and use of words such as Atheist/Agnostic. We touch on Humanism, William Lane Craig, Ray Comfort, President Obama and Chapel Hill. We'll also hear an explanation and deconstruction of the 'Kalam Cosmological Argument', plus much more!

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Another special edition debrief of BBC’s ‘The Big Questions’. A Scotsman Abroad will be joining me & callers to discuss Episode 14 of Season 8. Callers including BBCTBQ guest speaker Jonathan Pearce join me to discuss the central question; 'Do we have free will?'.

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Australian Singer/songwriter Shelley Segal (@ShelleySegal) will be dropping by this week's #GSPodcast to play us some live music! Shelley will also be telling us all about her godless songs which can be found on her 'An Atheist Album' which includes a tribute to Christopher Hitchens. We also have a great discussion about her Jewish upbringing, gender segregation, Pescetarianism, attending the Secular Conference in London, 'Sounds Of Freedom', Maryam Namazie and much more!

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Another special edition debrief of BBC’s ‘The Big Questions’. A Scotsman Abroad will be joining me to discuss Episode 13 of Season 8. Topics include: 'Is it morally right to deploy armed drones, 'do drinkers need to pay their way', and does the Catholic church need to modernise?'.

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The excellent Dr. Christian Jessen (@DoctorChristian) joins me on this week's #GSPodcast. He'll be telling us all about the ridiculous notion of 'gay cures', what they involve and what motivates their proponents (SPOILER: religion). Dr Christian underwent some of these 'therapies' as part of his superb documentary 'Undercover Doctor: Cure Me I'm Gay'. Some are horrific, others are just plain absurd. He'll be guiding us through them and explaining why they're harmful and unscientific.

We also touch on the notion of 'no platforming', quackery, homeopathy, Embarrassing Bodies, the lack of 'out' professional football players and much, much more!

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Such a pleasure to have The Gadfather (@GadSaad) back on The #GSPodcast. We talk trigger warnings, Chapel hill, apologists for Islam, Militant Atheism, Russell Brand, house of cards, Charlie Hebdo, "nothing To Do With Islam", Curb your Enthusiasm, is Islamic reform possible? Evolutionary psychology, Chuck Morse, Hitler and Evolutionary theory, Ben Affleck & Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

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Charlie Hebdo takes this year's Secularist Of The Year Award. I was at the event in London to bring you some exclusive content. We'll hear President of The National Secular Society (@NatSecSoc), Terry Sanderson, tell us why there can be only one winner this year.  We'll be hearing Cartoonist Martin Rowson's speech as he accepts the award on Charlie Hebdo's behalf. #JeSuisCharlie

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Joining me on this week's #GSPodcast will be comic book writer Sean Michael Wilson (@SeanMichaelWord). He'll be telling me all about his book 'Goodbye God? An Illustrated Exploration of Science vs Religion'. We'll be getting some insight into the process behind producing a comic and I'll be asking Sean how one goes about drawing Hitch. Also: Kindle or Physical copy?

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Another special edition debrief of BBC’s ‘The Big Questions’. A Scotsman Abroad will be joining me to discuss Episode 11 of Season 8. Topics include: 'Are we too afraid to talk about race?' and 'Does religion make you happier?'

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The hilarious comedian Daniel Sloss (@Daniel_Sloss) will be joining me for The #GSPodcast's 50th episode!  We have a sweary discussion about stand-up and how effective it can be at challenging bad ideas.  We also talk about the brilliant reaction to some of Daniel's godless material.  We touch on the importance of context, being a time Nazi, leaving an eternal digital footprint, Twitter spats and the greatest sectarian conflict of all: PS4 or Xbox? 

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I'm very pleased to have Emily Dyer (@ErDyer1) on the podcast this week to coincide with International Women's Day.  Emily is a Research Fellow for The Henry Jackson Society and specialises in Women's rights and Islamism.  She recently wrote a report on the problem of Honour Killing in the UK.  Some of you may have seen her owning it on the BBC's Big Questions recently too. We discuss ISIS, Islamism, Honour Killing, Apologism, 'Jihadi Brides' and rape victim blaming. 

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I had a great time talking with directors Ryan Moore and Tim Banks about their upcoming documentary film 'A Year Without God' (@YWG_film).  They followed ex-Pastor Ryan Bell around for a year as he set out to discover 'What difference does god make?' They share some exclusive insight into the film and tell us about their own paths to free thought.

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