National Secular Society Podcast
Challenging religious privilege, for freedom, fairness and secularism
Recent Episodes
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Jan. 4, 2022
Terry Sanderson’s memoir shows gay and secularist activism go hand in hand – Opinion Out Loud Ep 016
Opinion Out Loud brings you a selection of the National Secular Society’s opinion pieces in audio format. Helen Nicholls reviews The Reluctant Gay Activist, the revised memoir of former NSS president Terry Sanderson. Read this original opinion piece: https://www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2021/10/terry-sandersons-memoir-shows-that-gay-and-secularist-activism-often-go-hand-in-hand
Dec. 23, 2021
An end of year message from our chief executive
It’s that time of year again, when we look forward to a break and reflect on the year that’s been. Read the full message: https://www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2021/12/a-message-from-the-chief-executive
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Dec. 20, 2021
Ep 63: Christian education challenged in court – a Northern Ireland case
A ground-breaking case on the right to a pluralistic education in Northern Ireland is currently being considered by the High Court. Full shownotes and subscriber information: https://www.secularism.org.uk/podcast/2021/12/ep-63
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Dec. 6, 2021
Ep 62: Islamist ideology and free speech
An interview with journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid on Islamist ideology and jihadism, blasphemy, and the importance of free speech. Full shownotes and subscriber information: https://www.secularism.org.uk/podcast/2021/12/ep-62
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Nov. 30, 2021
‘Inclusive language’ in the army is meaningless without inclusive culture – Opinion Out Loud Ep 015
Opinion Out Loud brings you a selection of the National Secular Society’s opinion pieces in audio format. The Armed Forces must dismantle their institutional Christian privilege if they are truly committed to inclusivity, says Megan Manson. Read this original opinion piece: ‘Inclusive language’ in the army is meaningless without inclusive culture – National Secular Society (secularism.org.uk)
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Nov. 15, 2021
Ep 61: Books for Secularists
Looking to explore the currents of thought behind secularism? Here are nine books to begin with. Full shownotes and subscriber information: https://www.secularism.org.uk/podcast/2021/11/ep-61