Featuring humanists from SOCH Nepal, we discuss the problems of politicking and radicalism. Red also asks about raising humanist families. Hello, Humanists! is brought to you by Filipino Freethinkers and Humanists International. For more information on Society for Humanism (SOCH) Nepal, visit their website: http://sochnepal.org/ The post Hello, Hum…

Nicole Curato talks about the the challenge of deliberative democracy, how it means more than just casting votes, and the difficult choices, compromises, and conversations that voters have to make. The post FF Podcast (Audio): Nicole Curato on the challenge of deliberative democracy [2019.05.19] appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.…

Leloy Claudio talks about the importance of understanding history to prevent it repeating as well as the challenges, opportunities, and limits of liberalism and democracy in the time of populism and social media propaganda. This and more in the latest episode of The Meetup Podcast. The post FF Podcast (Audio): Leloy Claudio on learning from history…

We talk to Richard Heydarian about his debate/dialogue with Sass Sasot. How did he come up with the idea for Politicon? What does he hope to achieve? Richard answers these questions, as well as his take on Duterte's dealings with China and how he copes with criticism from both pro- and anti-Duterte people online on this week's episode of The Meetup…

Senator Risa Hontiveros tells us how she continues to fight for human rights despite dirty politics and disinformation, the issues and laws she's been focusing on, what we can continue to be hopeful for, and a special message for her critics (and the ka-DDS). The post FF Podcast (Audio): Risa Hontiveros [2019.03.01] appeared first on Filipino Freet…

We talk to astrophysicist, data scientist, and science advocate Reina Reyes about her much needed advocacy in this week's episode of The Meetup podcast. The post FF Podcast (Audio): Dr. Reina Reyes on Our Need for Science Literacy and Advocacy [2018.06.09] appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

We talk to Sen. Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV about Duterte and dictatorship, the state of the opposition, its chances of succeeding, and how ordinary citizens can join the fight for liberal democracy. The post FF Podcast (Audio): Senator Trillanes on Opposing Duterte and Fighting for Democracy [2018.06.08] appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.…

We talk to Miguel Syjuco about the possibility (or impossibility) of dialogue and discourse despite the challenges of our eroding democracy. The post THE MEETUP : Miguel Syjuco on the Challenge of Dialogue in Our Eroding Democracy [2018.05.06] appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

We talk about the suspected criminals paraded around in Batangas. We also discuss the basic right to due process and why it's necessary for a functioning society. The post FF Podcast 106 (Audio): Flores de los Alleged Criminals appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week we talk about the suspected criminals paraded around in Batangas. We talk about the basic right to due process and why it's necessary for a functioning society. The post Flores de los Alleged Criminals | FF Podcast appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, researcher Sharmila Parmanand joins us. We talk about sex workers and their strange position in Philippine society as both "victims" and "criminals" in the eyes of the law. The post FF Podcast 105 (Audio): Sex Workers in the Philippines appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, researcher Sharmila Parmanand joins us. We talk about sex workers and their strange position in Philippine society as both "victims" and "criminals" in the eyes of the law. The post Sex Workers in the Philippines | FF Podcast appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, we talk about the results of the elections. We discuss "moving on" and the next steps for the Philippines during the new presidency. The post FF Podcast 104 (Audio): 2016 Elections Post-Mortem appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, we talk about the results of the elections. We discuss "moving on" and the next steps for the Philippines during the new presidency. The post 2016 Elections Post-Mortem | FF Podcast appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This episode of the Filipino Freethinkiers Audio Podcast is the last of our election series. Here, we talk about Candidate Rodrigo Duterte. We lay it all out in this final episode before the elections. We also talk about the New President Syndrome and why participating in politics doesn't end on election day. The post FF Podcast 103 (Audio): Candid…

This week, we wrap up our election series with Candidate Rodrigo Duterte. We lay it all out in this final episode before the elections. We also talk about the New President Syndrome and why participating in politics doesn't end on election day. The post Candidate Duterte and the New President Syndrome | FF Podcast appeared first on Filipino Freethi…

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Grace Poe. We talk about whether her inexperience is an asset or a problem. We also talk about voting strategically. The post FF Podcast 102 (Audio): Candidate Poe and Strategic Voting appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Grace Poe. We talk about whether her inexperience is an asset or a problem. We also talk about voting strategically. The post Candidate Poe and Strategic Voting | FF Podcast appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Candidate Mar Roxas. We discuss whether Mar of the same is better and whether voting even changes anything. The post FF Podcast 101 (Audio): Candidate Roxas and Whether Voting Changes Anything appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Candidate Mar Roxas. We discuss whether Mar of the same is better and whether voting even changes anything. The post Candidate Roxas and Whether Voting Changes Anything | FF Podcast appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Candidate Jejomar Binay. We talk about what we learned during our interview with him. We also discuss whether social media accurately portrays the national sentiment towards politics. The post FF Podcast 100 (Audio): Candidate Binay and the Social Media Echo Chamber appeared first on…

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Candidate Jejomar Binay. We talk about what we learned during our interview with him. We also discuss whether social media accurately portrays the national sentiment towards politics. The post Candidate Binay and the Social Media Echo Chamber | FF Podcast appeared first on Filipino F…

This week, we are starting a series on each presidential candidate, leading up to the May 9 elections. We start with Miriam Defensor-Santiago. We talk about her campaign and whether or not we have the duty to vote at all. The post FF Podcast 099 (Audio): Candidate Santiago and the Duty to Vote appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.…

This week, we are starting a series on each presidential candidate, leading up to the May 9 elections. We start with Miriam Defensor-Santiago. We talk about her campaign and whether or not we have the duty to vote at all. The post Candidate Santiago and the Duty to Vote | FF Podcast appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.…

This week, we talk about climate change and the environmental impact of having more children. We also discuss the stigma against women who choose to be child-free. The post FF Podcast 098 (Audio): The Climate is Changing! Is it Ethical to Have Kids? appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, we talk about climate change and the environmental impact of having more children. We also discuss the stigma against women who choose to be child-free. The post The Climate is Changing! Is it Ethical to Have Kids? | FF Podcast appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, we talk about the so-called amigas and eavesdropping in the age of social media. We discuss the ethics of publicizing private conversations and the meaning of privacy. The post FF Podcast 75 (Audio): Eavesdropping on Amigas appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.Filipino Freethinkers

This week, we talk about Caitlyn Jenner coming out as a transgender woman. We also talk about the recent Irish referendum that legalized marriage equality. We discuss how a similar referendum would fare in the Philippines. The post FF Podcast 74 (Audio): Caitlyn Jenner and Irish Equality appeared first on Filipino Freethinkers.…

This week, we talk about Tony Meloto's controversial speech in Hawaii where he suggested that Filipinas should have babies with white men for the benefit of the country. We also talk about the apparent cult of personality built around Tony Meloto and Gawad Kalinga. The post FF Podcast 73 (Audio): Sexism and Tony Meloto’s GK appeared first on Filipi…