Dan Arel has written articles about religion, science, and politics for websites like Salon, AlterNet, and the Huffington Post. His first book, called Parenting Without God, was released in August.
We spoke with Dan about how his religious teacher used to fast-forward through science videos, what it was like growing up in a Pentecostal Christian home, and why it’s important to discuss parenting without religion.
Jessica sat down with TAM emcee George Hrab and Psychology Professor Sheldon Helms to talk about their reflections on the conference and the importance of communication in the science community.
Pam Mueller may be best known as a frequent contestant on Jeopardy! where she has won more than $180,000 during her many, many episodes, including her run to become champion of the 2000 College Tournament. She also worked on Howard Dean’s 2004 presidential campaign, graduated from Harvard Law School, and is now a grad student in Psychology at Princeton University.
We spoke with Pam about her research into notetaking, the end of Howard Dean’s campaign, and the oddest place she’s been recognized.
Dave Silverman is the President of American Atheists, a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, and the inspiration for a popular meme.
Paul Provenza is a stand-up comedian, director of The Aristocrats, and author of Satiristas!
Kira Soltanovich is a stand-up comedian who has appeared on the Oxygen Network’s Girls Behaving Badly.
Mike McShane is an actor and comedian who appeared on the British version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Jessica spoke with them about attending Catholic schools and what it means to be an atheist.