Does anybody else think Atheisticdeist is one of the best creators on TikTok? I know I do. You will frequently see him in his work clothes, his posts possibly recorded during smoke breaks or in his car. His name is Tom but everyone, including me, pretty much only knows him by his handle Atheisticdeist. His posts are concise and get right to the heart of our society’s most contentious issues and news stories. I love his grasp on what’s happening in the world and how he presents it. Tom's insights challenge listeners to rethink their assumptions about both religion and politics, urging a more nuanced understanding of these complex topics. In this episode we discuss the intersections of faith, politics, and how beliefs shape our worldviews and societal structures.

Host Scott Bennett talks with Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of pandiahealth.com. We take a deep dive into the ways women's health is affected and threatened by the current post-Roe vs. Wade, post-Dobbs political climate. It's clear that advocacy for women’s health rights is now more vital than ever. The nuances of these legal changes affect not just access to birth control but the overall health and autonomy of women across the country. To explore more of Dr. Yen’s insights and the ongoing challenges in reproductive health, please listen to the full episode...

Show notes can be found on my substack: letsmakethempay.substack.com

Today we have a very special guest… Ian Troesoyer of Sortition USA came by the Let’s Make Them Pay Studios to talk about sortition, democracy by lottery. Ian is a content creator, activist, nurse practitioner, epidemiologist, and expert on sortition. We dive into the deep end discussing the pros and cons of replacing our electoral system with randomly selected representatives using citizen assemblies, an idea whose time has come. Topics covered include why elections are inherently aristocratic, how sortition neutralizes money and careers in politics, sortition success stories, and how random selection could even be applied in the judicial system and workplaces. It was an excellent discussion I really think you’ll enjoy…