Glass City Humanist Podcast
1) How Will You Be Remembered?
Recognizing the finite nature of human existence, humanists are inspired to maximize their time and consider the lasting legacies they will leave behind. This reflection was particularly meaningful du...Show More
2) The Epstein Files & Religious Hypocrisy: Putting Politics Over People
We have a critical examination of the hypocrisy within the Christian nationalist movement, particularly concerning the lack of response to revelations from the Epstein files. We highlight the dissonan...Show More
3) The Johnson Amendment Is Officially Dead — And Churches Are Becoming Political Machines
We address a recent editorial from the Toledo Blade that mischaracterizes the failed merger between Kroger and Albertsons. Contrary to the editorial’s claims, it was not the Federal Trade Commission (...Show More
4) Systemic Poverty Needs Systemic Solutions: A Response to Religious Conservatives
A recent ruling from Franklin County has called into question the constitutionality of the Ohio EdChoice voucher program, which has long been a point of debate for its impact on public school funding....Show More
5) Trump's Religious Liberty Commission is SHAMTASTIC!
We look into the implications of the inaugural meeting of President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission. The makeup of this commission suggests that true religious liberty may not be its primary focu...Show More
6) The Empathy Deficit: Why Religious Conservative Lawmakers Are Failing Their Constituents
We look into the pressing issues of compassion and empathy in political discourse, particularly among conservative politicians, and the importance of humanism in addressing these challenges. We discus...Show More
7) Who’s Killing Ohio’s Public Education? Follow the Vouchers
We look at the current legislative climate in Ohio, with a focus on the extreme measures being proposed and enacted. The Ohio State legislature this session is exhibiting a troubling trend towards mor...Show More
8) Why Activism Matters: It's the People, Not the Process with Sean Nestor
In this milestone 100th episode of the Glass City Humanist, we welcome Toledo activist Sean Nestor for an in-depth discussion on activism within our community. Sean shares his journey from high school...Show More
9) Grassroots and Political Action During Tough Times with Natalie Hastings
Our guest is Natalie Hastings, an organizer for Honesty for Ohio Education and Ohioans Against Extremism. The conversation delves deep into the state of public education in Ohio, the implications of g...Show More
10) Discovering Third Places and Astroturf Right-wing Misinformation
We explore third places, which are crucial for fostering community by providing inclusive and open environments where people from diverse backgrounds can socialize and interact without the pressures o...Show More