Atheism has helped create the modern world. Rob Ferrett and Gene Purcell ask what effect that’s had on us. Then they speak with the mayor of La Crosse about a push to increase disaster prevention along the Mississippi and explore the world of gluten-free baking.
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Imagine There's No Heaven: How Atheism Helped Create The Modern World
The contributions of religion to humanity are vastly important and well-documented. But religion isn’t at the nexus of all culture. A historian looks at the non-religious world and how it contributed to modern Western civilization.
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La Crosse Mayor Weighs In On Effort To Increase Disaster Prevention Along Mississippi River
A group of mayors from towns and cities along the the Mississippi River met with members of Congress this week to push for a disaster prevention fund. In recent years these municipalities have faced issues like drought, flooding, and hurricanes.
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Food Friday: Gluten-Free Recipes
For this Food Friday, we look at a hot trend in food right now: gluten-free recipes. The experts at America’s Test Kitchen spent a year trying out different gluten-free versions of classic recipes, like birthday cake and fried chicken. One of these experts shares his tips for cooking and baking without gluten.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Mitchell Stephens Guest
- Jack Bishop Guest
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