In our society, violence in increasing. Along with the violence, not incidentally, we have a growing mental health crisis which is still not getting the attention, understanding, and funding needed to help those adversely affected by this profoundly sick society (to echo the sentiment of the late philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti). While there are several ways … Continue reading "Show 604: Dr. Stephen Porges on the PolyVagal Theory"

We live in a society where the education system is crumbling. It’s not been enough for the powers that be to dumb-down the public schools for many reasons, mostly centered around capitalism and keeping the populous from learning enough information to effect progressive social change (rather than to be merely obedient automatons). When Progressives and … Continue reading "Show 603: Alfie Kohn on Education; Ted Schick on Critical Thinking and Skeptism"

We can point to many potential causes for the crises we currently face—from capitalism and classism, racism and right wing ideology… to just the fact that we live in a dominance-based society born of myths of rugged individualism and the idea that some lives matter more than others. And they’d all be true. But how … Continue reading "Darcia Narvaez on Building a Healthy Human"

In anticipation of the upcoming Easter holiday (April, 4, 2021), ETFF celebrates with a special look at immortality.  Featuring- an interview with the foremost advocate for radical life extension and chief science officer for the SENS foundation, Aubrey de Grey; a video essay called ‘Why Die’; our annual Jesus vs. the Easter Bunny debate; and more! … Continue reading "Special Repeat: ETFF’s Easter Immortality Special w/ Arnell Dowret"

For some time now, we have been having discussions with social and “natural” scientists about the state of our various societies – especially in the U.S. – in an attempt to better understand what we really are as a species, where we went wrong, and how we can find our way towards a healthier, more … Continue reading "Riane Eisler and Douglas Fry on Nurturing Our Humanity"

VYVE is a Canadian-based organization a first-of-its-kind human connection agency that applies psychology, brain, and social-bonding sciences in a party entertainment. * Our guests today feel that we’re in a interpersonal crisis today where so many people are disconnected and lonely have insufficient opportunities to be a part of healthy communities. Audio can be found … Continue reading "Jacques W. Martiquet  on VYVE!"

Naturalistic Xmas Special 2019! w/ Arnell Dowret FEELING ISOLATED THIS CHRISTMAS? In the midst of so much meanness, cruelty, and insanity that some people are forced to endure in the world today, let us at least be together to support each other on Christmas Day. To this end, once again Equal Time for Freethought’s Naturalistic … Continue reading "Show 598: Naturalistic Xmas Special 2019!"

Darcia Narvaez on Basic Needs, Wellbeing, and Morality Dr. Narvaez’ research explores questions of species-typical and species-atypical development in terms of wellbeing, morality, and sustainable wisdom. She examines how early life experience (the evolved nest) influences moral functioning and wellbeing in children and adults. She integrates evolutionary, anthropological, neurobiological, clinical, developmental and education sciences in … Continue reading "Show 624: Darcia Narvaez"

Jessica Schab speaks with physicist and skeptic, Holm Hemmler on various topics including “Quantum Healing” and Conspiracy Theories. Audio can be found HERE!

Jessica Schab interviews the inventor of ISmell – entrepreneur, Joel Bellenson. Bellenson has been at the frontier of technology innovations. Among his many pursuits, he has studied genetics, molecular biology and was the first to annotate the human genome and he designed software that helps discover new candidate drugs against sleeping sickness and malaria. Audio … Continue reading "Show 620: Inventor of Ismell, Joel Bellenson"

In anticipation of the upcoming Easter holiday, ETFF celebrates with a special look at immortality.  Featuring- an interview with the foremost advocate for radical life extension and chief science officer for the SENS foundation, Aubrey de Grey; a video essay called Why Die; our annual Jesus vs. the Easter Bunny debate; and more! Audio can be … Continue reading "Show 616: ETFF’s Easter Immortality Special w/ Arnell Dowret"

What a tangled web we’ve weaved. We are in the times of neo-fascism and ramped neoliberal capitalism, and the violence, hate, anxiety and depression they induce. Some of us ‘left of center’ keep hoping that Sanders-esque progressives will move the Democratic Party leftward again – thus pulling the Republican Party out of neo-fascism – but … Continue reading "Show 615: Bruce Levine and Michael Yates"

Naturalistic Xmas Special 2018! Equal Time for Freethought celebrates Xmas time as we turn 16 1/2! Arnell Dowret interviews Chief Astronomer for the SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) Institute,  Seth Shostak, as well as Santa Clause himself (with Steve DeVries). Listen to audio here!

AVOIDING THE HOLIDAY BLUES While this holiday season can bring us joy, for many it is a serious challenge. If our life isn’t picture perfect, how can we face all of the reminders of idealized lives – lives that so few people actually have – and not feel diminished? On this edition of ETFF we’ll … Continue reading "Show 612: Avoiding the Holiday Blues"

Karen Shragg on “Moving Upstream” Along with Climate Change, another potential crises for our species is Overpopulation. What are the facts? The myths? The causes? And what can we do to reduce our numbers before our numbers reduce us? Audio can be found here!

Matt Berkowitz: The the creator of the “Science Literacy” video series, a YouTube video project dedicated to improving public science literacy. A key focus is giving people the tool set to think skeptically and be able to competently evaluate scientific claims. Topics explored include science denialism and conspiracy theories, and the cognitive biases that fuel … Continue reading "Show 610: Matt Berkowitz"

Tom Clark on the State of Naturalism, 2018. A discussion hosted by Arnell Dowret What does a naturalistic worldview mean for how we treat each other, how we understand our social interactions, and what sort of society we build? One of the key elements to fostering naturalistic relations is to avoid “judgmentalism” in how we … Continue reading "Show 609: Tom Clark on the State of Naturalism, 2018"

Jeff Tadlock, creator of Stairway to Reason,  on De-converting from Christianity, Music, and his Personal Journey… Audio can be found here!

Arnell Dowret speaks with Fellow WBAI Producer, Rev. Cruz on religion, secular humanism and progressive politics. Audio can be found here!

Naturalistic Support: How to Fight Fair & Communicate  Effectively during Intense Conflict w/ Arnell & Valerie Dowret On Naturalistic Support shows, we take your calls to discuss personal issues, and the way that a naturalistic understanding can help support our becoming the people that we want ourselves to be. Audio can be found here!  

Is Disbelief Sufficient to Change the World? A conversation between Arnell Dowret and Jessica Schab Audio can be found here!

Biblical and Social Homophobia? Commentary by Arnell Dowret and interview of Robert M. Price, Sherry Wolf, &  Terence Kissack by Barry F. Seidman Audio can be found here!

Toward a Psychological Understanding of Humanity Commentary by Arnell Dowret and interview of Harriet Fraad  and Darcia Narvaez by Barry F. Seidman Audio can be found here!