HumanKind

Sep 29 2022 5 ep. 34 mins 14
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We look at the place of humanism in Scotland and the impact of members of Humanist Society Scotland across the country.

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Leave those kids alone: Religion in Scottish schools

Sep 29 2022 44 mins  
In this episode we take a look at the role that religion still plays in Scottish schools, and how we would like to see this change. Our podcast host is Young Humanists Scotland ambassador and Humanist Society Scotland board member Chelsea Szczypior. Thought for the Podcast is given by celebrant and school teacher Shona Sharp. Our Chief Exec is in conversation with Professor Graeme

Assisted Dying

Sep 23 2021 42 mins  
This episode focuses on assisted dying and we hear from a range of people who support a change in Scottish law to allow the option of assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. The podcast is hosted by Ally Thomson, director of Dignity in Dying Scotland, and opens with award winning Scottish author Andrew O’Hagan explaining why he supports legalised assisted dy

Humanists International Takeover

Apr 14 2021 30 mins  
In this episode we hand the reins over to Humanists International. Humanists International board member and Ghanaian humanist and activist Roslyn Mould delivers a thought provoking opening segment. Afghan atheist Josef Moradi, and Ina Mossin from the Norwegian Humanists Association talk candidly about Josef's asylum journey, and podcast regular Brian Eggo tackles lies on social med

Does it make you smile?

Dec 17 2020 31 mins  
Recorded over late Summer and early Autumn, in this episode GCU lecturer in law Dr Andrew Tickell gives us his opinion on the Hate Crime Bill (please note some amendments have been agreed since this interview), Glasgow Skeptic's Brian Eggo talks us through the perils and pitfalls of personal biases, Humanists UK Chief Exec Andrew Copson outlines the latest battle for legal humanist

Dèan Gàire

Jun 11 2020 24 mins  
This episode follows volunteers from our Glasgow SteetCare team on their weekly route, why you shouldn't be scared of 5G phones, the impact of international humanism, and our regular thought for the podcast.