Brave Hero Radio

Ben Radford -- Deputy Editor of Skeptical Inquirer and Research Fellow with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry -- joins Karla Porter and Justin Vacula Saturday, January 18 at 8PM Eastern.Among other topics, we will discuss skepticism, cryptozoology, and the paranormal.As always, callers, no matter their viewpoints, are welcome to join the discussion. Call the number on your screen, 718-766-4598, or click the Skype-to-call button on the show's page when the show goes live to join the caller queue.Listen live, join the live chat, and use the same link following the live broadcast to stream and/or download the archived show.Opening music is provided by memewar.net. Break music is provided by Phil Giordana.Like what you hear? Please donate. Brave Hero Radio depends on support from listeners to remain online and continue offering unique live and on-the-scene conference reporting.

Russell Blackford -- Australian writer, philosopher, and critic -- joins Karla Porter and Justin Vacula Saturday, January 11 at 8PM Eastern.We will talk about Blackford's books "Humanity Enhanced: Genetic Choice and the Challenge for Liberal Democracies," "50 Great Myths About Atheism," and more.As always, callers, no matter their viewpoints, are welcome to join the discussion. Call the number on your screen, 718-766-4598, or click the Skype-to-call button on the show's page when the show goes live to join the caller queue.Listen live, join the live chat, and use the same link following the live broadcast to stream and/or download the archived show.Opening music is provided by memewar.net. Break music is provided by Phil Giordana.Like what you hear? Please donate. Brave Hero Radio depends on support from listeners to remain online and continue offering unique live and on-the-scene conference reporting.

Karla Porter and Justin Vacula -- welcoming callers -- reflect on 2013 Saturday, December 28 at 8PM Eastern.2013 has been a very active year for co-hosts Karla and Justin. Justin attended and reported from the Women in Secularism 2 conference in Washington, D.C. [with Karla also present]; Empowering Women Through Secularism in Dublin, Ireland; the PA State Atheist/Humanist Conference in Philadelphia, PA; the Freedom From Religion Foundation's 2013 annual conference; and the Pennsylvania Counseling Association Conference in State College, PA. Brave Hero Radio also streamed Justin's debate with Pastor Michael Brewster and discussion with Pastor Dan Nichols.Who has been naughty? Who has been nice? Tune in to find out!--As always, callers, no matter their viewpoints, are welcome to join the discussion. Call the number on your screen, 718-766-4598, or click the Skype-to-call button on the show's page when the show goes live to join the caller queue.Listen live, join the live chat, and use the same link following t

Dr. David Kyle Johnson -- Assistant Professor of Philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA and author of the forthcoming book The Myths that Stole Christmas -- joins Karla Porter and Justin Vacula Saturday, December 14 at 8PM Eastern. We shall explore the history of Christmas, question whether there is a war on Christmas, and discuss how we should – if at all – celebrate Christmas? Is it ethical to teach your children about a literal Santa Claus and tell them they are being watched at all times and rewarded with gifts (or not) according to their behavior? As always, callers, no matter their viewpoints, are welcome to join the discussion. Call the number on your screen, 718-766-4598, or click the Skype-to-call button on the show's page when the show goes live to join the caller queue. Listen live, join the live chat, and use the same link following the live broadcast to stream and/or download the archived show. Opening music is provided by memewar.net. Break music is provided by Phil Giordana. Like what

Zoltan Istvan joins Karla Porter to talk about transhumanism and his book "The Transhumanist Wager" for the Saturday, December 7 at 8PM Eastern episode of Brave Hero Radio. As always, callers, no matter their viewpoints, are welcome to join the discussion. Call the number on your screen, 718-766-4598, or click the Skype-to-call button on the show’s page when the show goes live to join the caller queue. Listen live, join the live chat, and use the same link following the live broadcast to stream and/or download the archived show. Opening music is provided by memewar.net. Break music is provided by Phil Giordana. Like what you hear? Please donate. Brave Hero Radio depends on support from listeners to remain online and continue offering unique live and on-the-scene conference reporting.