Freethinkers Archive
Below is a listing of the distinguished speakers who have accepted our invitations to speak. Audios of their talks are available if there is a link.
2019 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
“Setting Pro-Life on its Ear” Speakers: Rebecca Todd Peters, Professor of Religious Studies; Director, Poverty and Social Justice program at Elon University and Stephanie Fraim, CEO of Planned Parenthood, SW & Central FL - February 1st
“Transitioning: The Future is Ours to Save” Three Main Objectives for Quality of Life in Sarasota. Speaker: Don Hall, Co-Executive Director of Transition US - March 1st
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ik549hj3c37rncp/Free2019-03-15.mp3?dl=0
“The Fifth Column in America” The Billionaire Stealth Plan to Weaken Democracy in America. Speaker: Steve Martin - March 15th
2018 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
"Preparing Adult Learners for Online Education Success: How educators are changing online education for improved student retention." - Eric DeRise, Nova SE University - May 4th, 2018
"The Coming Era of Biophilic Cities Incorporating Nature’s Services into Urban Design & Infrastructure" - Tim Rumage - Planetary Ethicist - April 20th, 2018
"Diplomacy in the age of Trump - Where are we and where are we going?" Ambassador James D. McGee (Ret) - April 6th, 2018
“Food, Hunger and War in West Africa:The Role of Climate Change and Adaptation" -- Dr, Charles Reith, Reith Energy - March 2, 2018
“Calabria: The Other Italy - An illustrated presentation” -- Karen Haid - Feb 2, 2018
“Google’s, Facebook’s, and Amazon’s Adverse Impact on Us All”-- Troy Johnson Excerpt and Q&A Jan 5, 2018
2017 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
"Effectiveness of Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit in a Person’s Mental Wellness Process."
-- Rev. Rick Howell and Dr. Dan Watts May 5, 2017
Intro for Dr. Dan Watts by Carole Martin
Presentation by Dr. Dan Watts
Intro for Rev. Rick Howell by Carole Martin
Presentation by Rev Rick Hall
Q&A Session
"ISIS & the Middle East: What's it all about?"--Tom Boeke (Intro by Carole Martin) April 7, 2017
"ISIS & the Middle East: What's it all about?"--Tom Boeke (Presentation) April 7, 2017
"ISIS & the Middle East: What's it all about?"--Tom Boeke (Q&A) April 7, 2017
"Still Stuck: Women in the 21st Century"--Sherry H. Penney (Intro by Carole Martin) March 15, 2017
"Still Stuck: Women in the 21st Century"--Sherry H. Penney (Presentation) March 15, 2017
"Still Stuck: Women in the 21st Century"-- Sherry H. Penney (Q&A) March 15, 2017
"Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military"-- Nancy Parrish,(Intro by Carole Martin) March 3, 2017
"Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military"-- Nancy Parrish,(Presentation) March 3, 2017
"Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military"-- Nancy Parrish,(Q&A) March 3, 2017
"The Story of Life" -- James Livingston (Intro by Carole Martin) Feb 3, 2017
"The Story of Life" -- James Livingston (Presentation) Feb 3, 2017
"The Story of Life" -- James Livingston (Question and Answer) Feb 3, 2017
"This Spaceship Earth" -- David Houle (Intro by Carole Martin) Jan 6, 2017
"This Spaceship Earth" -- David Houle (Presentation) Jan 6, 2017
"This Spaceship Earth" -- David Houle (Question and Answer) Jan 6, 2017
Special Events 2016
Special FreeThinkers Event at UUCS - Featuring Medea Benjamin of Code Pink and Author of
Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S. Saudi Connection (Aug 20, 2016)
Special FreeThinkers Event at UUCS - Featuring Amy Goodman of syndicated radio show “Democracy Now” (May 2, 2016)
2016 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
"Field of Poetry: the Soul Traveler"-- Kevin Mooney from (May 13, 2016)
"Control Your Life & Death Transitions" -- Winnie Downes (April 1, 2016)
"Daughters of Susan B. Anthony: A History and Legacy of Women's Suffrage" -- Gayle Williams (March 4, 2016)
"An Act of Civil Disobedience" -- Douglas Hughes (January 22, 2016)
"Should the Death Penalty in FL Be Reformed or Abolished?" -- Adam Tebrugge, ACLU Staff Attorney (January 8, 2016)
2010 - 2015 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
"Climate Change: Urgency and Action" -- John Darovec and Coty Keller, Citizens' Climate Lobby of Florida Veterans for Common Sense (May 1, 2015)
"My Gender Transition: An Uncomfortable Showdown with Fortune" -- Jean-David Parlier, consults with veterinarians, is an artist, underwater photographer and avid marine conservationist (April 10, 2015)
"How to Defeat Religion in Ten Easy Steps" -- Dr. Ryan T. Cragun, sociologist of religion at The University of Tampa (March 13, 2015)
"Basics of Neuroscience for Physical and Mental Health" -- Dr. Allen E. Ivey, Distinguished University Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and founder and former president of Microtraining Associates (February 27, 2015)
"Leaving a Legacy Through Lasting Words" -- Claire Willis, author, clinical social worker, a yoga teacher and an ordained lay chaplain with a concentration in end-of-life work (February 13, 2015)
Westar Institute (February 6 and February 7, 2015)
"The Case for Atheistic Religion" (And here is the Text of David's briefing: Text)-- David Ryan, an ordained American Baptist Minister, enabler for the Advocates for Religious Literacy at UUCS, and is the current Coordinator of UUCS Freethinkers (January 9, 2015)
"Chronic Inflammation: Controlling the Chaos Within" (And here are her excellent handouts: Outline of Talk and FunctionalMedicineProviders) -- Louise Diana, physiologist and former research faculty member at University of Kentucky Medical Center (December 5, 2014)
"Does the National Debt Really Matter?" -- Bill Denison, educator, real estate licensing law, and professional tax preparer (November 7, 2014)
"The Forbidden Religion of the Tarot" -- Barbara G. Walker, author, and artist of the Barbara Walker Tarot Deck (October 3, 2014)
"What Is a Good Death?" -- Kathy Black, Ph.D., Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar and Professor at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (September 5, 2014)
"Why Does a Non-theist Want to Lead a Religious Congregation?" -- Randy Spaulding, Chaplain in Residence of New Haven Hospital (August 13, 2014)
"Health and Medicine in the Bible" -- Marden Paru, dean and co-founder of the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva (August 8, 2014)
"Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know about Mormonism but Didn't Know Whom to Ask" -- Ryan T. Cragun (June 6, 2014)
"Love Challenges Law: Defrocked Minister Tells His Story" -- Rev. Frank Schaefer (May 9, 2014)
"Roman Catholic Women Priests" (Q & A after the film) -- Rev. Bridget Mary Meehan (May 2, 2014)
"Can You Really Be a Free Thinker?" -- Page Brown in cooperation with the Lifelong Learning Academy (Apr 11, 2014)
"Meditation: Is it really as helpful as it is hyped to be?" -- Stephen Gillum, in cooperation with the Lifelong Learning Academy (Mar 28, 2014)
"Communication That Heals" -- Barry Bub, in cooperation with the Lifelong Learning Academy (Mar 14, 2014)
"Eat to Heal: Chronic Disease and a Plant-based Diet" -- Jill Edwards, Nutrition Educator (Feb 7, 2014)
"Secular Spirituality: Oxymoron or Emotional Meaning?" -- Rabbi Adam Chalom (Jan 24, 2014)
"What You Don't Know about Religion (but should)" -- Ryan T. Cragun, Assoc. Prof. of Sociology at the University of Tampa (Jan 3, 2014)
"The Electric Vehicle Revolution" -- Chris Sharek and Britten Cleveland (Dec. 6, 2013)
"Population and Habitat: What's the Connection?" -- DeeAnna Dowdle (Nov 1, 2013)
"Obamacare - Transforming the Health Care Industry" -- Dale P. Anderson, MD (Oct 4, 2013)
"The Significance and Importance of Zen Training" -- Zen Priest Rev. Daito Zenei Thompson, Sarasota Zen Center (May 3, 2013)
"Candidate Without A Prayer" -- Herb Silverman, president emeritus and founder, Secular Coalition of America (Mar. 25, 2013)
"Grassroots leadership" -- Sarasota attorney and local activist Susan Chapman (Feb. 22, 2013)
" Top legal issues affecting the US" -- Paul Rosen, professor, Lifelong Learning Academy (Jan. 4, 2013)
" Cuba: Myths and Realities" -- Johannes Werner, editor, Cuba Standard newspaper; Carolina Cositore, Havana resident (Dec. 7, 2012)
" The Global CRisis in Our Water Supplies" -- Mike Pheneeger, president, ACLU-Fla. (Nov. 2, 2012)
" The Role of Religion in the 2012 Election Cycle " -- Frank Alcock, New College professor of political science (Oct. 5, 2012)
"What's Missing in Politics Today" -- Keith Fitzgerald, New College professor of political science (Sept. 15, 2012)
"Buddhism for Everyday Life'" -- Michael Greogry, ordained monk in the Thai forest tradition (July 6, 2012)
"Florida's 'Stand Your Ground Law'" -- Adam Tebrugge, board certified criminal trial attorney (June 4, 2012)
"Freeing the Innocent on Florida's Death Row" -- Seth Miller, executive director, Innocence Project of Florida (May 11, 2012)
"The Occupy Wall St. movement's influences and impact" -- Dr. Richard Skinner, professor of political science, New College of Florida (April 6, 2012)
"Quakers and Their Philosophy" -- Prof. Jerry Frost, Quaker historian, Swarthmore College, Quaker Library Director (Mar. 16, 2012)
"The Bible and the Historical Jesus" -- Rev. David Ryan (Feb. 3, 2012)
"Evolution Mis-applied" -- Prof. Joseph Kerata, former Ohio Teacher of the Year (Jan. 13, 2012)
"Candidate without a prayer" -- Herb Silverman, president and founder, Secular Coalition of America (Dec. 2, 2011)
"Florida's immigrants fight for fair wages" -- Coalition for Immigrant Workers (Nov. 4, 2011)
"Changing Images of Aging in the Media" -- Maria Vesperi, anthropologist, New College of Florida (Oct. 7, 2011)
"Indian Buddhist Mysticism" -- John Newman, Religion Professor, New College of Florida (Sept. 9, 2011)
"Immigration in America and Florida: Crisis, Costs and Future" -- Former Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner (August 5, 2011)
"End-of-life issues among older adults in the Sarasota community" -- Dr. Kathy Black, associate professor at the University of South Florida (May 6, 2011)
"Fissures between Black Americans and Indian Nations" -- Willard Johnson, prof. emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Mar. 4, 2011)
"Disruptive Green Technologies" -- Arthur Kesten, president, Nanocap Technologies (Feb. 4, 2011)
"The Sugar Slave Trade" -- Robert Waite (Jan. 7, 2011)
" The Human Animal" -- Joseph Kerata (Dec. 4, 2010)
"Islam and Lesbianism" -- Prof. Heather White, New College of Florida (Nov. 19, 2010)
"When 'doing the right thing' is the wrong thing to do" -- Prof. April Flakne, New College of Florida (Nov. 5, 2010)
"Whatever happened to The Enlightenment? The Decline of Critical Thinking" -- Dr. Gordon E. "Mike" Michalson, president, New College of Florida (Oct. 1, 2010)
65 Years of Social Justice -- Social activist Thomas Hemphill, former ex dir, Heifer International (Sept. 3, 2010)
"Why the Catholic church is in such decline across the modern world" -- Prof. James W. Johnson (August 6, 2010)
"A Reform Rabbi Wrestles with God" -- Rabbi Harold Caminker, spiritual leader of Temple Beth El in Bradenton (June 3, 2010)
"Cuba at a Crossroad" -- Monte Hayes, retired AP bureau chief, and attorney Lou Altman (May 21, 2010)
"Evolution ... only a theory?" -- Joe Kerata, retired advanced biology teacher (May 7, 2010)
"The Tranformation of Quebec" -- Larry Birch, retired government of Canada official (April 16, 2010)
"Dispatches from the Front: The Battle to Separate Church and State in Florida" -- Glenn Katon, director, ACLU's Center for Religious Freedom (April 2, 2010)
"Achieving peace in the Middle East" -- Andy Blanch, director, Center for Religious Tolerance (March 19, 2010)
"Reconciling Economic development and Environmental Sustainabilty" -- Prof. Frank Alcock, director, Marine Policy Institute, Mote Marine Lab (March 5, 2010)
"The economic maelstrom in Washington and what it means to you" -- Syndicated financial columnist Lauren Rudd (Feb. 5, 2010)
"Buddhism 101" -- Paul Lewis (Jan. 8, 2010)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12437822/Freethinkers%20Audios/Free2017-03-17Q%26A.mp3
2019 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
“Setting Pro-Life on its Ear” Speakers: Rebecca Todd Peters, Professor of Religious Studies; Director, Poverty and Social Justice program at Elon University and Stephanie Fraim, CEO of Planned Parenthood, SW & Central FL - February 1st
“Transitioning: The Future is Ours to Save” Three Main Objectives for Quality of Life in Sarasota. Speaker: Don Hall, Co-Executive Director of Transition US - March 1st
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ik549hj3c37rncp/Free2019-03-15.mp3?dl=0
“The Fifth Column in America” The Billionaire Stealth Plan to Weaken Democracy in America. Speaker: Steve Martin - March 15th
2018 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
"Preparing Adult Learners for Online Education Success: How educators are changing online education for improved student retention." - Eric DeRise, Nova SE University - May 4th, 2018
"The Coming Era of Biophilic Cities Incorporating Nature’s Services into Urban Design & Infrastructure" - Tim Rumage - Planetary Ethicist - April 20th, 2018
"Diplomacy in the age of Trump - Where are we and where are we going?" Ambassador James D. McGee (Ret) - April 6th, 2018
“Food, Hunger and War in West Africa:The Role of Climate Change and Adaptation" -- Dr, Charles Reith, Reith Energy - March 2, 2018
“Calabria: The Other Italy - An illustrated presentation” -- Karen Haid - Feb 2, 2018
“Google’s, Facebook’s, and Amazon’s Adverse Impact on Us All”-- Troy Johnson Excerpt and Q&A Jan 5, 2018
2017 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
"Effectiveness of Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit in a Person’s Mental Wellness Process."
-- Rev. Rick Howell and Dr. Dan Watts May 5, 2017
Intro for Dr. Dan Watts by Carole Martin
Presentation by Dr. Dan Watts
Intro for Rev. Rick Howell by Carole Martin
Presentation by Rev Rick Hall
Q&A Session
"ISIS & the Middle East: What's it all about?"--Tom Boeke (Intro by Carole Martin) April 7, 2017
"ISIS & the Middle East: What's it all about?"--Tom Boeke (Presentation) April 7, 2017
"ISIS & the Middle East: What's it all about?"--Tom Boeke (Q&A) April 7, 2017
"Still Stuck: Women in the 21st Century"--Sherry H. Penney (Intro by Carole Martin) March 15, 2017
"Still Stuck: Women in the 21st Century"--Sherry H. Penney (Presentation) March 15, 2017
"Still Stuck: Women in the 21st Century"-- Sherry H. Penney (Q&A) March 15, 2017
"Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military"-- Nancy Parrish,(Intro by Carole Martin) March 3, 2017
"Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military"-- Nancy Parrish,(Presentation) March 3, 2017
"Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military"-- Nancy Parrish,(Q&A) March 3, 2017
"The Story of Life" -- James Livingston (Intro by Carole Martin) Feb 3, 2017
"The Story of Life" -- James Livingston (Presentation) Feb 3, 2017
"The Story of Life" -- James Livingston (Question and Answer) Feb 3, 2017
"This Spaceship Earth" -- David Houle (Intro by Carole Martin) Jan 6, 2017
"This Spaceship Earth" -- David Houle (Presentation) Jan 6, 2017
"This Spaceship Earth" -- David Houle (Question and Answer) Jan 6, 2017
Special Events 2016
Special FreeThinkers Event at UUCS - Featuring Medea Benjamin of Code Pink and Author of
Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S. Saudi Connection (Aug 20, 2016)
- Introduction of session by Carol Martin and Tom Walker
- Tom Walker’s introduction of Medea BenjaminPrimary talk regarding book
- Medea Benjamin's Talk
- Question and Answer Session
Special FreeThinkers Event at UUCS - Featuring Amy Goodman of syndicated radio show “Democracy Now” (May 2, 2016)
- Opening - FreeThinkers Coordinator Carole Martin
- Denis Moynihan - Co-author of the book, Democracy Now
- Amy Goodman - Part 1
- Amy Goodman - Part 2
2016 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
"Field of Poetry: the Soul Traveler"-- Kevin Mooney from (May 13, 2016)
"Control Your Life & Death Transitions" -- Winnie Downes (April 1, 2016)
"Daughters of Susan B. Anthony: A History and Legacy of Women's Suffrage" -- Gayle Williams (March 4, 2016)
"An Act of Civil Disobedience" -- Douglas Hughes (January 22, 2016)
"Should the Death Penalty in FL Be Reformed or Abolished?" -- Adam Tebrugge, ACLU Staff Attorney (January 8, 2016)
2010 - 2015 Presentations, Topics, Speakers, and Dates
"Climate Change: Urgency and Action" -- John Darovec and Coty Keller, Citizens' Climate Lobby of Florida Veterans for Common Sense (May 1, 2015)
"My Gender Transition: An Uncomfortable Showdown with Fortune" -- Jean-David Parlier, consults with veterinarians, is an artist, underwater photographer and avid marine conservationist (April 10, 2015)
"How to Defeat Religion in Ten Easy Steps" -- Dr. Ryan T. Cragun, sociologist of religion at The University of Tampa (March 13, 2015)
"Basics of Neuroscience for Physical and Mental Health" -- Dr. Allen E. Ivey, Distinguished University Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and founder and former president of Microtraining Associates (February 27, 2015)
"Leaving a Legacy Through Lasting Words" -- Claire Willis, author, clinical social worker, a yoga teacher and an ordained lay chaplain with a concentration in end-of-life work (February 13, 2015)
Westar Institute (February 6 and February 7, 2015)
"The Case for Atheistic Religion" (And here is the Text of David's briefing: Text)-- David Ryan, an ordained American Baptist Minister, enabler for the Advocates for Religious Literacy at UUCS, and is the current Coordinator of UUCS Freethinkers (January 9, 2015)
"Chronic Inflammation: Controlling the Chaos Within" (And here are her excellent handouts: Outline of Talk and FunctionalMedicineProviders) -- Louise Diana, physiologist and former research faculty member at University of Kentucky Medical Center (December 5, 2014)
"Does the National Debt Really Matter?" -- Bill Denison, educator, real estate licensing law, and professional tax preparer (November 7, 2014)
"The Forbidden Religion of the Tarot" -- Barbara G. Walker, author, and artist of the Barbara Walker Tarot Deck (October 3, 2014)
"What Is a Good Death?" -- Kathy Black, Ph.D., Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar and Professor at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (September 5, 2014)
"Why Does a Non-theist Want to Lead a Religious Congregation?" -- Randy Spaulding, Chaplain in Residence of New Haven Hospital (August 13, 2014)
"Health and Medicine in the Bible" -- Marden Paru, dean and co-founder of the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva (August 8, 2014)
"Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know about Mormonism but Didn't Know Whom to Ask" -- Ryan T. Cragun (June 6, 2014)
"Love Challenges Law: Defrocked Minister Tells His Story" -- Rev. Frank Schaefer (May 9, 2014)
"Roman Catholic Women Priests" (Q & A after the film) -- Rev. Bridget Mary Meehan (May 2, 2014)
"Can You Really Be a Free Thinker?" -- Page Brown in cooperation with the Lifelong Learning Academy (Apr 11, 2014)
"Meditation: Is it really as helpful as it is hyped to be?" -- Stephen Gillum, in cooperation with the Lifelong Learning Academy (Mar 28, 2014)
"Communication That Heals" -- Barry Bub, in cooperation with the Lifelong Learning Academy (Mar 14, 2014)
"Eat to Heal: Chronic Disease and a Plant-based Diet" -- Jill Edwards, Nutrition Educator (Feb 7, 2014)
"Secular Spirituality: Oxymoron or Emotional Meaning?" -- Rabbi Adam Chalom (Jan 24, 2014)
"What You Don't Know about Religion (but should)" -- Ryan T. Cragun, Assoc. Prof. of Sociology at the University of Tampa (Jan 3, 2014)
"The Electric Vehicle Revolution" -- Chris Sharek and Britten Cleveland (Dec. 6, 2013)
"Population and Habitat: What's the Connection?" -- DeeAnna Dowdle (Nov 1, 2013)
"Obamacare - Transforming the Health Care Industry" -- Dale P. Anderson, MD (Oct 4, 2013)
"The Significance and Importance of Zen Training" -- Zen Priest Rev. Daito Zenei Thompson, Sarasota Zen Center (May 3, 2013)
"Candidate Without A Prayer" -- Herb Silverman, president emeritus and founder, Secular Coalition of America (Mar. 25, 2013)
"Grassroots leadership" -- Sarasota attorney and local activist Susan Chapman (Feb. 22, 2013)
" Top legal issues affecting the US" -- Paul Rosen, professor, Lifelong Learning Academy (Jan. 4, 2013)
" Cuba: Myths and Realities" -- Johannes Werner, editor, Cuba Standard newspaper; Carolina Cositore, Havana resident (Dec. 7, 2012)
" The Global CRisis in Our Water Supplies" -- Mike Pheneeger, president, ACLU-Fla. (Nov. 2, 2012)
" The Role of Religion in the 2012 Election Cycle " -- Frank Alcock, New College professor of political science (Oct. 5, 2012)
"What's Missing in Politics Today" -- Keith Fitzgerald, New College professor of political science (Sept. 15, 2012)
"Buddhism for Everyday Life'" -- Michael Greogry, ordained monk in the Thai forest tradition (July 6, 2012)
"Florida's 'Stand Your Ground Law'" -- Adam Tebrugge, board certified criminal trial attorney (June 4, 2012)
"Freeing the Innocent on Florida's Death Row" -- Seth Miller, executive director, Innocence Project of Florida (May 11, 2012)
"The Occupy Wall St. movement's influences and impact" -- Dr. Richard Skinner, professor of political science, New College of Florida (April 6, 2012)
"Quakers and Their Philosophy" -- Prof. Jerry Frost, Quaker historian, Swarthmore College, Quaker Library Director (Mar. 16, 2012)
"The Bible and the Historical Jesus" -- Rev. David Ryan (Feb. 3, 2012)
"Evolution Mis-applied" -- Prof. Joseph Kerata, former Ohio Teacher of the Year (Jan. 13, 2012)
"Candidate without a prayer" -- Herb Silverman, president and founder, Secular Coalition of America (Dec. 2, 2011)
"Florida's immigrants fight for fair wages" -- Coalition for Immigrant Workers (Nov. 4, 2011)
"Changing Images of Aging in the Media" -- Maria Vesperi, anthropologist, New College of Florida (Oct. 7, 2011)
"Indian Buddhist Mysticism" -- John Newman, Religion Professor, New College of Florida (Sept. 9, 2011)
"Immigration in America and Florida: Crisis, Costs and Future" -- Former Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner (August 5, 2011)
"End-of-life issues among older adults in the Sarasota community" -- Dr. Kathy Black, associate professor at the University of South Florida (May 6, 2011)
"Fissures between Black Americans and Indian Nations" -- Willard Johnson, prof. emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Mar. 4, 2011)
"Disruptive Green Technologies" -- Arthur Kesten, president, Nanocap Technologies (Feb. 4, 2011)
"The Sugar Slave Trade" -- Robert Waite (Jan. 7, 2011)
" The Human Animal" -- Joseph Kerata (Dec. 4, 2010)
"Islam and Lesbianism" -- Prof. Heather White, New College of Florida (Nov. 19, 2010)
"When 'doing the right thing' is the wrong thing to do" -- Prof. April Flakne, New College of Florida (Nov. 5, 2010)
"Whatever happened to The Enlightenment? The Decline of Critical Thinking" -- Dr. Gordon E. "Mike" Michalson, president, New College of Florida (Oct. 1, 2010)
65 Years of Social Justice -- Social activist Thomas Hemphill, former ex dir, Heifer International (Sept. 3, 2010)
"Why the Catholic church is in such decline across the modern world" -- Prof. James W. Johnson (August 6, 2010)
"A Reform Rabbi Wrestles with God" -- Rabbi Harold Caminker, spiritual leader of Temple Beth El in Bradenton (June 3, 2010)
"Cuba at a Crossroad" -- Monte Hayes, retired AP bureau chief, and attorney Lou Altman (May 21, 2010)
"Evolution ... only a theory?" -- Joe Kerata, retired advanced biology teacher (May 7, 2010)
"The Tranformation of Quebec" -- Larry Birch, retired government of Canada official (April 16, 2010)
"Dispatches from the Front: The Battle to Separate Church and State in Florida" -- Glenn Katon, director, ACLU's Center for Religious Freedom (April 2, 2010)
"Achieving peace in the Middle East" -- Andy Blanch, director, Center for Religious Tolerance (March 19, 2010)
"Reconciling Economic development and Environmental Sustainabilty" -- Prof. Frank Alcock, director, Marine Policy Institute, Mote Marine Lab (March 5, 2010)
"The economic maelstrom in Washington and what it means to you" -- Syndicated financial columnist Lauren Rudd (Feb. 5, 2010)
"Buddhism 101" -- Paul Lewis (Jan. 8, 2010)
- Welcome -- Rev. Roger Fritts, UUCS minister (February 6, 2015)
Why God Doesn't Work Anymore -- Westar Scholar David Galston (February 6, 2015)
Why God Doesn't Make Sense Anymore -- Westar Scholar Jack Kelly (February 7, 2015)
Post Theism: Human Beings and Being Human -- Westar Scholar David Galston (February 7, 2015)
Options for Our Future -- Westar Scholar Jack Kelly (February 7, 2015)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12437822/Freethinkers%20Audios/Free2017-03-17Q%26A.mp3
