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Episode 50 – Climate Change and How You Can Save the World

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Learn the little things you can use to help stop climate change.

In today’s climate its easy to freak out and feel like there is nothing you can do to help save the planet. Luckily, there are lots of little things you can do that make a big difference. In this episode of The Secular Hubcast we review some of the cheaper and most effective ways for you to fight climate change. From gardening to clothing The Hubcast runs down a short and manageable list of things you can do today to make a difference.

Hosts:  Paul Schilling

Editor:  Paul Schilling

Logo Design:  Terry Kirkham

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Episode 49 – Abortion Rights. Right?

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The topic of abortion is never far from the news.  It’s a subject that affects many very deeply and it tends to bring forth strong, powerful emotions and opinions.

For this episode the Secular Hubcast turns to two of its female members to help explain, first the dramatic new law banning abortions in the state of Alabama and then explores pending legislation from across the nation.

This conversation is deep and very real, so enter with that in mind.

Would you like to read the Alabama law for yourself?

Super Freakonomics isn’t paying us to say nice things about them, but they ought to

Hosts:  Jesse Gilbertson, Melissa, Ruth

Editor: Jesse Gilbertson

Logo Design: Terry Kirkham

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Episode 47 – We Read the Mueller Report! part 1

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The Mueller Report is vast and complex.  Any telling of it will be limited.  Even a full reading of it would be inadequate, since the report is but a condensed version of a nearly two year investigation.

We have read the report and that’s today’s story.  As a nation we need to understand what has happened and what continues to happen.  How do we proceed as a people?

Want to read the original order from D/Attorney General Rod Rosenstein establishing the Mueller investigation in the first place?  It’s only one page long, double spaced.

On 6 January, 2017 the US intelligence community released it’s assessment that Russia was very likely behind an attack on the 2016 US election.

Haven’t gotten your own copy of the Mueller Report yet?  Just pop on over to the Dept of Justice website for that

Sergei Magnitsky attempted to reveal corruption in the Russian government and subsequently died in Russian custody after suffering great torture.  He should be remembered

Hosts:  Jesse Gilbertson, Chauncey Williams, Melissa, AJ

Editor: Jesse Gilbertson

Logo Design: Terry Kirkham

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Episode 45 – Death Cafe

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A Safe Place to Talk about Death

The Death Duo, Heili and Stephanie, join us for a delightful discussion about death and dying.  This can be a very difficult topic to discuss, but it is very important to give thought and attention to what may happen to us before it is too late.

As painful as the topic can be it can also be a lot of fun to think about, if you’re with the right people.  In this discussion we cover everything from choosing when to go into hospice, to coping with or supporting the dying, to alternative ways to care for one’s remains.

Are you interested in learning more about Death Cafe or hosting one of your own?  Visit the official site to join the community

Talking about dying with loved ones is difficult.  Use this starter kit to help you.  Before it’s TOO LATE!

I guess it’s true.  We live in a world where Luke Perry can be buried in a mushroom suit

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Music: A Himitsu – Adventures

Guests: Heili and Stephanie

Host: Jesse Gilbertson, Chauncey William

Episode 44 – Clyde Zaidins PhD, Nuclear Astrophysicist

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Today on the Hubcast our host Paul speaks to an esteemed Hub member:  Clyde Zaidins, PhD.  Dr. Clyde is Professor Emeritus in Physics at the University of Colorado Denver.  Clyde has been hosting and organizing science talks that take place at the Hub ever since he was asked in to be a guest at an event in the summer of 2018.

Clyde shares many interesting stories and his knowledge of hard science gathered from over 50 years of learning and educating others.  Prepare for a fun and serious discussion of our Universe.

Guest:  Clyde Zaidins, PhD

Host, Editor:  Paul Schilling

Logo Design: Terry Kirkham

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Episode 42 – Colorado Secular Conference ’19

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Conference Season is almost upon us!  Are you going to any this year?  Hopefully you will after you hear this episode.  One of the Hub’s original founders is the force behind this years Colorado Secular Conference.

It’s been several years since there has been a freethought summit of this sort.  We discuss agendas, guests, entertainment and all the many other aspects of organizing and hosting something of this sort.

secularaccess.org.  It’s the website you need, with all the information we couldn’t fit into the podcast.  Most importantly, it’s where you obtain tickets to attend

WHEN:  Friday 26 July, 2019 and Saturday 27 July, 2019
WHERE:  Summit Event Center
411 Sable Blvd, Aurora, CO, 80011

Check out the music of Pale Blue.   Message them and Like the Page!

Here are our top guests, in no particular order.  Annie Laurie Gaylor, Seth Andrews, Shelley Segal, The Humanist Legal Society .  Email them and let them know you look forward to seeing them in July.

RIP Bill Acker.  We hardly knew ye

Guest:  Dave Fangrow

Host:  Jesse Gilbertson

Editor: Jesse Gilbertson

Logo Design: Terry Kirkham

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Episode 41 – All Rise

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The Humanist Legal Society held an event in Denver on 21 March, 2019 with Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart.  It was a great opportunity for legal professionals and complete novices (guilty as charged!) to gather in an informal, casual setting for a nice discussion.

Access of this sort is generally not available so as an event it was a knockout.  Hub board member and Founder Becky Greben joins the discussion afterward.

Welcome, newly-organized Denver branch of the Humanist Legal Society!  We look forward to many adventures to come.

Guest:  Becky Greben

Host:  Jesse Gilbertson

Editor: Jesse Gilbertson

Logo Design: Terry Kirkham

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Episode 39 – Logical Episode

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A wise man once told me:  a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.  In this episode Chauncey, Paul, and Jesse attempt to increase their knowledge of one of humankind’s oldest mental disciplines:  LOGIC.

Everybody likes to claim to be logical.  But how many of us can define it or exercise it in life?  Why do so many people make so many illogical decisions all the time?

In addition to defining and explaining, we discuss some real world logical arguments put forth by some highly questionable sources.  Let’s just say, the logic doesn’t quite hold up.

Check out the FIELD GUIDE TO CRITICAL THINKING.  Very good stuff.  We have barely scratched it in our discussions, really.

Hosts:  Jesse Gilbertson, Paul Schilling, Chauncey Williams

Editor: Paul Schilling

Logo Design: Terry Kirkham

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Episode 38 – Ask Me Anything

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Atheists need to be more visible in society and it is accomplished by individuals getting out there and making themselves so.  This can be a little awkward at times but is always a good time.  Chauncey, Paul, and Jesse relate some of the weirder stories from past events volunteering.

The discussion flows into the meaning of life, death and everything else.  This is very similar to how some of these Ask An Atheist day discussions can go.

Hosts:  Jesse Gilbertson, Paul Schilling, Chauncey Williams

Editor: Jesse Gilbertson

Logo Design: Terry Kirkham

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Episode 37 – Coming Out Atheist

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Coming Out Atheist:  Why Does it Matter?

Chauncey, Paul, and Jesse discuss their past experiences coming out as atheist, how they did it and why.  It’s a personal choice for each individual as to when they come out and in what manner.  If we’re able, most of us come out to different people at different times, in a way that seems best or safest.  At a certain point we move from a point of fear to one of pride in our authentic identity and volunteer time to spread it to others.

  1. It allows us to interact with believers in a respectful way
  2. It dispels common misconceptions about atheism and what it means to be secular
  3. Helps those who have never experienced it understand secular life
  4. Atheism isn’t a belief system!
  5. Promotes the benefits of secular thinking and morality
  6. Allows us to find other secular folks who don’t know there are others like them out there
  7. Accomplishes outreach to people who believe differently and establishes who we are
  8. Changes the narrative so folks hear the truth about who we are rather than someone else’s talking points
  9. We take pride in who we are and want others to know it
  10. It’s fun to go out and meet people and discuss/share ideas
  11. Be an example to others that it’s ok to be an out atheist

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Hosts:  Jesse Gilbertson, Paul Schilling, Chauncey Williams

Editor: Jesse Gilbertson

Logo Design: Terry Kirkham

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