Want to Defeat Trump? Attack Attack Attack! (with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer)

Political scientist and strategist Dr. Rachel Bitecofer has thoughts about why the Left loses and how pro-democracy advocates could win at the midterms and in 2028.VIDEO of this discussionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

This show was written, produced, and queued BEFORE the chaos at Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner, but it was about the dinner, the press, and a recent series of appearances by Pete Buttigieg.I've revised the first segment with updated commentary, but the rest of the show is airing as scheduled, with the caveat that all comments after the 14-minute mark were made pre-incident.I appreciate your patience, and I hope the show remains relevant for you.The Pete Buttigieg town hall event in TulsaThe open letterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Dr. Lucas Wilson has done a lot of writing and speaking about the unscientific and often dangerous practice of "conversion therapy." He joins us to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling on the matter, as well as a new book featuring survivor stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Recently, secular studies professor and sociologist Dr. Phil Zuckerman appeared on Bill O'Reilly's show to talk about the rise of the non-religious in the United States. He joins Seth Andrews to talk about that talk.Video of this conversationThe O'Reilly interviewPhil ZuckermanWe Can Reason conferenceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Archaeologist Dr. Flint Dibble recently made big waves on the Joe Rogan podcast, but more importantly, he's been a terrific debunker and science educator on his own platforms.VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

The new editor-in-chief at CBS News is suspiciously tied to Trump cronies. How objective is Bari Weiss, and how have the oligarchs manipulated our media?LINKSVerge articleTed talkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Professed ex-atheist Christopher Beha has written that falling in love was his ticket back to God. Seth examines this claim and reads some other interesting articles of the week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Martial-arts icon and Christian nationalist Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. Seth has thoughts (plus your calls).VIDEO of this streamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

We're living our lives by their rules. How did we get here? Plus your calls.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Trump supporters have brought us to the brink. If convincing them isn't working, is shaming the next option?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.