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==Format of the show== | ==Format of the show== | ||
| − | + | Ask an Atheist is hosted each week by one of a rotation of Hosts, who acts as master of ceremonies for the program, along with a Topic Host who has prepared a specific topic for the episode, and a Color Commentator to keep things lively. The rotating lineup of Hosts currently includes Mike Gillis, Casey Doran, Libbie Mistretta, Paul Case, Sam Mulvey, and Rich Lyons. | |
| − | After a series of | + | After a series of listener emails and a commercial break, the Co-Host will speak on their topic for the duration of the program, allowing for calls from viewers. The calls need not stick to that show's topic, allowing the discussion to touch on any question or challenge the caller may have about atheism or skepticism. |
Recent official topics have included "[[Conspiracy theories|Conspiracy Theories]]", "[[Biblical contradictions|Biblical Contradictions]]" and "[[Epistemology]]." | Recent official topics have included "[[Conspiracy theories|Conspiracy Theories]]", "[[Biblical contradictions|Biblical Contradictions]]" and "[[Epistemology]]." | ||
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| + | The show is concluded with a segment called "the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," a look at three news stories relating to religion, skepticism and belief. The first is something positive, the second negative, and the third, simply unusual. | ||
== External link == | == External link == | ||
Revision as of 05:43, 19 January 2011
Ask an Atheist is a live call-in TV show based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to "atheism, skeptical inquiry, and issues of separation of church and state." It airs on Sundays from 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST. Inspired by the Atheist Experience, the program was created by Mike Gillis, Casey Doran, Sam Mulvey and Jeremy Whitman.
The program debuted on SCAN Community Media public access in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Past episodes are archived on the show's official website and on YouTube.
Format of the show
Ask an Atheist is hosted each week by one of a rotation of Hosts, who acts as master of ceremonies for the program, along with a Topic Host who has prepared a specific topic for the episode, and a Color Commentator to keep things lively. The rotating lineup of Hosts currently includes Mike Gillis, Casey Doran, Libbie Mistretta, Paul Case, Sam Mulvey, and Rich Lyons.
After a series of listener emails and a commercial break, the Co-Host will speak on their topic for the duration of the program, allowing for calls from viewers. The calls need not stick to that show's topic, allowing the discussion to touch on any question or challenge the caller may have about atheism or skepticism. Recent official topics have included "Conspiracy Theories", "Biblical Contradictions" and "Epistemology."
The show is concluded with a segment called "the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," a look at three news stories relating to religion, skepticism and belief. The first is something positive, the second negative, and the third, simply unusual.
External link
- Ask an Atheist at blip.tv
- Ask an Atheist official site
