Atheists Talk Television
Atheists Talk began as a public-access cable program in 1989 under the Minnesota chapter of American Atheists. When the chapter disbanded in 1991, Minnesota Atheists was formed, and the program continued under the wing of the new organization. It ran until 2019. Shows were filmed in-studio in Minneapolis and shared with cable stations across the state.
Atheists Talk followed a talk-show format. It featured interviews of guests, panel discussions, and the occasional hashing out of philosophical topics relevant to atheists. We are working to build as full an archive as possible of the shows on YouTube.
Archives
2017
- “Camp Quest North Central“; January 12, 2017; Host: James Zimmerman; Guests: Theresa Bulander and Chris Bovitz
- “The Bible: Translation or Interpretation?“; June 2, 2017; Host: Jack Caravela; Guest: Grant Steves
- “The Bible: Orthodoxy or Heresy?“; June 2, 2017; Host: Jack Caravela; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Faith Enterprise“; June 15, 2017; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Richard Maus
- “Neil Gorsuch: The Newest Justice“; July 18, 2017; Host: George Kane; Guest: Joseph Homrich
- “Secular Families“; September 19, 2017; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Eric Jayne
- “Planned Parenthood and Its Mission” ; October 20, 2017; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Tim Stanley
- “Planned Parenthood and Legislation” ; October 20, 2017; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Tim Stanley
2016
- “Americans United for Separation of Church and State 2015 Year in Review“; January 14, 2016; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: David Pacheco
- “Americans United for Separation of Church and State 2016 Legislative Review“; January 14, 2016; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: David Pacheco
- “Godless Gamers“; March 10, 2016; Host: Mahad Muhammad; Guests: Hertzy Hertz and Daniel Hansen
- “Domestic Abuse and Religion“; April 14, 2016; Host: George Kane; Guest: Nancy Bradshaw
- “The Minnesota Compassionate Care Act“; May 12, 2016; Host: George Kane; Guests: Janet Conn and Rebecca Thoman
- “The Satanic Temple Revisited“; June 12, 2016; Host: James Zimmerman; Guests: Koren Walsh and John Wreisner
- “A Call to Solve Overpopulation“; September 8, 2016; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Karen Shragg
- “The War on Science, Part 1“; October 13, 2016; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Shawn Otto
- “The War on Science, Part 2“; October 13, 2016; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Shawn Otto
- “The 2016 Election“; November 10, 2016; Host: George Kane; Guest: David Pacheco
- “Ethics 101“; December 8, 2016; Host: Stephanie Zvan; Guest: George Kane
2015
- “Animal Liberation and Atheism“; February 5, 2015; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Kim Socha
- “Sunday Assembly“; February 5, 2015; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Erin Manthey
- “Secularism and Mental Health“; March 5, 2015; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Jill Carlson
- “Philosophy 101“; May 7, 2015; Host: George Kane; Guest: Jordan Peacock
- “Religion Beyond Christianity“; June 4, 2015; Host: Jack Caravela; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Using Science to Study Religion“; June 4, 2015; Host: Jack Caravela; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Purpose Driven: Object or Goal“; August 5, 2015; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Reason and Purpose“; August 5, 2015; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Mr. Paul Aint’s“; September 10, 2015; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Eric Jayne
- “The Satanic Temple and Separation of Church and State“; October 8, 2015; Host: George Kane; Guest: John Wreisner
- “Black Freethinkers of Minnesota“; November 12, 2015; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Mahad Muhammad
2014
- “Climate Change News“; January 2, 2014; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Greg Laden
- “Global Warming and Climate Change Skepticism Examined“; January 2, 2014; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Greg Laden
- “Social Technologies, Part 1“; February 6, 2014; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Jordan Peacock
- “Social Technologies, Part 2“; February 6, 2014; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Jordan Peacock
- “Jesus: Historical or Mythical“; April 3, 2014; Host: George Kane; Guest: Lee Salisbury
- “Relevance of Religion for Atheists“; May 1, 2014; Host: George Kane; Guest: Grant Steves
- “C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity“; May 1, 2014; Host: George Kane; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Scientology, Part 1“; May 7, 2014; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Chris Shelton
- “Scientology, Part 2“; May 7, 2014; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Chris Shelton
- “Can an Atheist Be Religious?“; June 6, 2014; Host: Jill Carlson; Guest: Kevin Watson
- “Human Right to Reproductive Freedom, Part 1“; July 5, 2014; Host: Brianne Bilyeu; Guest: Tim Stanley
- “Human Right to Reproductive Freedom, Part 2“; July 5, 2014; Host: Brianne Bilyeu; Guest: Tim Stanley
- “Humanism 101“; August 7, 2014; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Audrey Kingstrom
- “Freethought Toastmasters“; September 4, 2014; Host: James Zimmerman; Guests: Heather Hegi and Ron Lindeman
- “Robert G. Ingersoll“; October 2, 2014; Host: Steve Petersen; Guest: Jim Barri
- “Compassion and Choices“; November 6, 2014; Host: Steve Petersen; Guest: Janet Conn
- “Does God Exist Meetup“; December 4, 2014; Host: August Berkshire; Guest: Dan Wegner
2013
- “The Importance of Atheist Volunteerism“; February 2, 2013; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Eric Jayne
- “Critical Thinking“; March 7, 2013; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: George Kane
- “Intersex and Identity – Part 1“; May 2, 2013; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Dr. Sharon Preves
- “Intersex and Identity – Part 2“; May 2, 2013; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Dr. Sharon Preves
- “Minnesota Atheists: The Next Generation“; June 6, 2013; Host: George Kane; Guests: Heather Hegi and Eric Jayne
- “The Founding of a Diverse Nation“; August 1, 2013; Host: Jack Caravela; Guest: Grant Steves
- “The Diverse Nation Struggles“; August 1, 2013; Host: Jack Caravela; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Deliverance at Hand“; September 5, 2013; Host: Eric Jayne; Guest: James Zimmerman
- “History of the Gay Movement in Minnesota and Role of the Minnesota ACLU“; October 3, 2013; Host: August Berkshire; Guest: Matthew Stark
- “Godless Congregations“; November 7, 2013; Host: Stephanie Zvan; Guests: Rev. Dr. David Breeden, Scott Lohman, and August Berkshire
- “Is Free Will an Illusion?“; December 5, 2013; Host: George Kane; Guest: August Berkshire
2012
- “Marry Me Minnesota“; May 3, 2012; Host: August Berkshire; Guests: Doug Benson and Duane Gajewski
- “Atheist Voices of Minnesota“; June 7, 2012; Host: George Kane; Guests: Bill Lehto, Stephanie Zvan, and James Zimmerman
- “Getting to Know a Local Atheist and Musician“; September 6, 2012; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Jason Tuthill
- “Secular Parenting“; October 4, 2012; Host: James Zimmerman; Guests: Audrey Kingstrom, Kevin Eich, and Rhonda LeSage
- “The War on Science“; November 1, 2012; Host: Stephanie Zvan; Guest: Greg Laden
- “Vegans, Vegetarians and Atheism, Part 1“; December 6, 2012; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Rohit Ravindran
- “Vegans, Vegetarians and Atheism, Part 2“; December 6, 2012; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Rohit Ravindran
2010
- “Intelligence and Race“; February 2, 2010; Host: Mike Haubrich; Guests: Greg Laden and Stephanie Zvan
- “State and Church Laws, Part 1“; March 4, 2010; Host: George Kane; Guest: August Berkshire
- “State and Church Laws, Part 2“; March 4, 2010; Host: George Kane; Guest: August Berkshire
- “The Worldview of Naturalism“; April 1, 2010; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Clash of Worldviews“; April 1, 2010; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Summer Reading Suggestions“; June 3, 2010; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Ryan Sutter
- “Burnsville, MN Bookclub, Part 1“; October 7, 2010; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Eric Jayne
- “Burnsville, MN Bookclub, Part 2“; October 7, 2010; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Eric Jayne
- “Morality: With and Without God“; November 4, 2010; Host: George Kane; Guest: August Berkshire
- “Atheism 101“; December 2, 2010; Host: George Kane; Guest: August Berkshire
2009
- “Arguments for Believing in God, Part 1: The Universe and Logic“; January 8, 2009; Host: James Zimmerman; Guests: Crystal Dervetski, Keith Lodermeier, and Ryan Sutter
- “Arguments for Believing in God, Part 2: The Holy Books“; January 8, 2009; Host: James Zimmerman; Guests: Crystal Dervetski, Keith Lodermeier, and Ryan Sutter
- “The Christianity of America: Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?“; February 5, 2009; Host: James Zimmerman; Guests: Jack Caravela and Ryan Sutter
- “The Christianity of America: Is American More or Less Christian Now?“; February 5, 2009; Host: James Zimmerman; Guests: Jack Caravela and Ryan Sutter
- “Minnesota Atheists Meetup“; March 5, 2009; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Bjorn Watland
- “Review of Two Atheist-Themed Books“; March 5, 2009; Host: James Zimmerman; Guests: Grant Steves and Bjorn Watland
- “Planned Parenthood’s National Program“; April 2, 2009; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Tim Stanley
- “Planned Parenthood in Minnesota“; April 2, 2009; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Tim Stanley
2008
- “Cults, Part 1“; January 3, 2008; Host: George Kane; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Cults, Part 2“; January 3, 2008; Host: George Kane; Guest: Grant Steves
- “The Evolution of Morality“; February 8, 2008; Host: Matthew Richardson; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Purpose Driven Thinking“; June 5, 2008; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Faith to Reason, Part 1“; July 8, 2008; Host: Grant Steves; Guests: Keith Lodermeier, Ryan Sutter, and James Zimmerman
- “Faith to Reason, Part 2“; July 8, 2008; Host: Grant Steves; Guests: Keith Lodermeier, Ryan Sutter, and James Zimmerman
- “Islam Part 1“; August 7, 2008; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: James Zimmerman
- “Islam Part 2“; August 7, 2008; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: James Zimmerman
- “Age of American Unreason, Part 1“; September 4, 2008; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Jack Caravela
- “Age of American Unreason, Part 2“; September 4, 2008; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Jack Caravela
- “Lynn Fellman as Artist – Part 1“; December 4, 2008; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Lynn Fellman
- “Lynn Fellman as Artist – Part 2“; December 4, 2008; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Lynn Fellman
2007
- “Current Issues in Reproductive Rights” ; January 4, 2007; Host: Cynthia Egli; Guest: Tim Stanley
- “The HPV Vaccine“; February 1, 2007; Host: Cynthia Egli; Guest: Erin Mattson
- “Atheist Best Sellers“; February 1, 2007; Host: George Kane; Guests: Cynthia Egli and Jack Caravela
- “Day of Reason“; May 3, 2007; Host: Steve Peterson; Guest: George Kane
- “Abortion: Facts and Myths – Part 1“; July 5, 2007; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Tim Stanley
- “Abortion: Facts and Myths – Part 2“; July 5, 2007; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Tim Stanley
- “Mormonism – Part 1“; August 6, 2007; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Bjorn Watland
- “Mormonism – Part 2“; August 6, 2007; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Bjorn Watland
- “Atheist Alliance Convention 2007“; October 4, 2007; Host: George Kane; Guest: Steve Peterson
- “How Archaeology Killed Biblical History“; October 23, 2007; Guest: Hector Avalos
- “Comments on Mother Teresa“; November 1, 2007; Host: George Kane; Guest: Cynthia Egli
2006
- “Foundations of Ethics“; November 2, 2006; Host: George Kane; Guest: Scott Forschler
Currently Undated
- “Atheism: A Clarification“; uploaded May 8, 2011; Host: Grant Steves; Guests: James Zimmerman, Jeannette Watland, and George Kane
- “Atheism: A Clarification, Part 2“; uploaded May 8, 2011; Host: Grant Steves; Guests: James Zimmerman, Jeannette Watland, and George Kane
- “Christian Fundamentalism, Why?“; uploaded May 8, 2011; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Inerrancy: The Christian Text“; uploaded May 8, 2011; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Grant Steves
- “Social Implications of Evolution“; uploaded May 8, 2011; Host: Grant Steves; Guest: Krisko Isackson
- “Teaching the Bible as Literature in Public Schools“; uploaded May 8, 2011; Host: James Zimmerman; Guest: Grant Steves