603: Something Italian Edition

In this week’s episode, the Pope sets up to bulldoze the literal youth center, nearly human Vice presidential candidate JD Vance dislikes atheists, and 2/3rds of the way through the show, you’ll start wondering if Don Ford was just doing a Cecil impression this whole time.

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Headlines:

Christian broadcasters sue for the right to endorse candidates: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/evangelical-broadcasters-sue-irs

One million moms offended by Gillette Ball shaving ad

https://onemillionmoms.com/current-campaigns/gillette-intimate-ad-is-extremely-inappropriate/

Hate Pastor threatens to kill gay pastors: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/08/hate-pastor-threatens-to-kill-gay-pastors-after-same-sex-couple-delivers-sermon/

Christians plan to steal the election by being official vote counters: https://www.rawstory.com/amp/courage-tour-2668865566

Vance has even more hate for childless women: https://x.com/KamalaHQ/status/1829920065417785673

Timor Leste bulldozing homes to make room for Pope’s visit

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-28/evictions-in-timor-leste-ahead-of-pope-francis-visit/104269462

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This Week in Misogyny:

Trump abortion flip flop: https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/trump-abortion-florida-amendment-ivf-rcna169116

Ted Cruz doesn’t wanna talk about abortion anymore: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/03/ted-cruz-texas-senate-election-abortion-record