Freethought Radio is a weekly show from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, hosted by co-presidents Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor. It covers secularism, church-state separation, news, interviews and music. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, released weekly, typically about 49 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $90 to $200 per episode.
A long-running weekly secular talk show with an engaged, advocacy-minded audience
- Over 1,000 weekly episodes since 2007, broadcast live and also on Libsyn.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 567 ratings, with 461 five-star reviews.
- Hosted by the co-presidents of a national membership organization, lending the show credibility on its subject.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, news commentary
- Tone
- irreverent, advocacy-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show has no funding links listed.
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Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Why Fascists Fear Teachers' and 'Not Today, Fascists!' signal political commentary, while the explicit flag is 0 and no adult or drug content appears.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | ffrf.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id152788201 |
| RSS feed | rss.libsyn.com/shows/18176/destinations/11451.xm… |
Benchmark score: 91 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| American Caesar | 2026-10-15 | 49 min |
| Why Fascists Fear Teachers | 2026-10-08 | 50 min |
| Free Betty | 2026-10-01 | 49 min |
| Sisterhood Is Global | 2026-09-24 | 50 min |
| Not Today, Fascists! | 2026-09-17 | 49 min |
| Southeast Asian Freethinkers | 2026-09-10 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A weekly show, broadcast live from Madison, Wis., on 92.1 FM, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Hosted by Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-presidents, Freedom From Religion Foundation. Slightly irreverent views, news, music and interviews.
About Freethought Radio
Freethought Radio is a weekly show produced by the Freedom From Religion Foundation and hosted by co-presidents Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, according to the feed and the foundation's website. Each episode runs about 49 minutes and covers church-state separation, nontheism, news and interviews, with a slightly irreverent tone. The feed lists 1,000 episodes and a weekly release schedule, and Apple Podcasts shows a 4.6 average from 567 ratings.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly older and US-based, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The show has no sponsors visible in the feed. Its sponsor-facing reach is modest, though its audience is organized around a clear advocacy identity.
A sponsorship at estimated rates of $90 to $200 per episode would suit civil liberties groups, nonprofit causes, and publishers or educational brands aimed at secular audiences.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Freethought Radio can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Freethought Radio
How much does Freethought Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $90 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.
What is Freethought Radio about?
Freethought Radio is a weekly show from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, covering church-state separation, secularism, news and interviews. Hosts are Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor.
How do I contact Freethought Radio about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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