Russell Blackford - 50 Voices of Disbelief • Point of Inquiry with D.J. Grothe • 7th Nov 2009

In this interview with D.J. Grothe, Russell Blackford explains the need for 50 Voices of Disbelief.

Catherine Deveny interviews Jason Ball • The Rise Of Atheism - 2010 Global Atheist Convention - ABC 774 Melbourne Radio. • 26th Oct 2009

Jason Ball, President of the University of Melbourne Secular Society and one of the coordinators of the Global Atheist Convention

A Bitter Rift Divides Atheists • Barbara Bradley Hagerty - NPR • 23rd Oct 2009

Last month, atheists marked Blasphemy Day at gatherings around the world, and celebrated the freedom to denigrate and insult religion.

Richard Dawkins defends theory of evolution • Kari Miller - Minnesota Public Radio • 20th Oct 2009

A vociferous defender of Darwin, Richard Dawkins has a new book that lists the evidence that the theory of evolution explains how life on Earth came to be.

Richard Dawkins on BBC 5 Live • Richard Dawkins BBC 5 • 10th Oct 2009

Richard Dawkins is interviewed on BBC 5 Live.

Richard Dawkins on the Lionel Show • Air America Radio • 9th Oct 2009

Richard Dawkins is interviewed on The Lionel Show about his new book The Greatest Show on Earth.

Interview with Richard Dawkins • Mary Hynes - Tapestry - cbc.ca radio one • 4th Oct 2009

The world's most famous atheist sat down with Tapestry - a programme about religion - for an hour-long conversation.

Richard Dawkins defends Darwin • John Moore - Newstalk 1010 Toronto • 1st Oct 2009

World renowned atheist Richard Dawkins was in studio talking with John Moore about his latest book "The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution

Evolution - Richard Dawkins • Anna Maria Tremonti - the current cbc.ca • 29th Sept 2009

Radio interview on cbc radio one

Lost Souls of Ireland • BBC Radio • 25th Sept 2009

Discussion and interviews begin about 2min in.

Dawkins' evidence for evolution • Simon Mayo - BBC Daily Mayo • 22nd Sept 2009

Richard Dawkins, known as Darwin's pitbull, explains his atheism and discusses his new book The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution.

Science Weekly: Darwin and Dawkins • Alok Jha - guardian.co.uk • 22nd Sept 2009

Alok Jha and guests discuss creationism, Richard Dawkins' latest book and the new Darwin biopic Creation and other topics.

Science Weekly Extra: Richard Dawkins • Richard Lea - guardian.co.uk • 21st Sept 2009

Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses the science in his new book The Greatest Show on Earth

The Atheist and the Bishop • BBC Radio 4 • 29th Aug 2009

The atheist is A. C. Grayling; the bishop is Richard Harries. This is the second of three 45-minute radio programmes "in which an atheist and a bishop come together to apply their own philosophies to the experiences of people they meet, with Jane Little chairing the discussion."
The highlight is a visit to a London Academy faith school to talk with three of the students - a Muslim, an atheist and a Roman Catholic - and A. C. Grayling asks the Muslim what will happen to the atheist when she dies. They also speak to Samantha Stein, director of Camp Quest UK.

YouTube of the Camp Quest UK portion of the discussion.

Perambulating Pinniped - A fossil of a walking seal • CBC Radio program Quirks and Quarks • 25th Aug 2009

A fossil of a "walking seal." Audio program Quirks & Quarks

Thinking Allowed • BBC 4 • 24th Aug 2009

Fascinating fifteen minute discussion on research into religion and personal insecurity in 50 countries.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali - The Caged Virgin • D.J. Grothe - Point Of Inquiry • 16th Aug 2009

In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Ayaan Hirsi Ali recounts opportunities that have allowed her to become emancipated from Islam, emphasizing that every woman in Islamic societies can likewise work against oppression and "have faith in reason."

Dr. Andy Thomson - discussion of why we believe in God • Coy Barefoot - Charlottesville Right Now - radio interview • 8th Jul 2009

Dr. Andy Thomson, University of Virginia Institute of Law, Psychiatry & Public Policy , joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss why we believe in God. 07-Jul-2009

Unbelievable? PZ Myers and Denis Alexander on Faith and Science • Premier.org.uk • 30th Jun 2009

Atheist Biologist PZ Myers is an outspoken critic of Christianity. He believes that faith in God and science are contradictory. He debates theistic evolutionist Denis Alexander, Director of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. Is science is at odds with Christianity as PZ claims?

Charlotte Pop Fest Update - Letting Go Of God - Julia Sweeney • by Jill Sobule • 4th Jun 2009

Download the song for free. Jill Sobule will also be performing at the Charlotte Pop Fest

Richard Dawkins and John Lennox at the Oxford University Museum • Richard Dawkins, John Lennox • 1st Jun 2009

This is the third of my encounters with John Lennox, all organized by the Fixed Point Foundation, which is an American Christian organization.

Is This Your Brain On God? • NPR • 20th May 2009

Now, scientists from universities like Harvard, Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins are using new technologies to analyze the brains of people who claim they have touched the spiritual -- from Christians who speak in tongues to Buddhist monks to people who claim to have had near-death experiences.

Charlotte Pop Fest 2009 • Power Pop Music Festival in Charlotte, NC • 28th Apr 2009

Charlotte Pop Fest is a multi-day music festival that will feature well-established internationally known artists in addition to local and regional indie artists in the “power pop” genre. The event will take place in the Fall of 2009 in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina.

Richard Dawkins on Minnesota Public Radio • Richard Dawkins • 4th Mar 2009

Richard Dawkins says atheists should be just as forthright in their views as those who believe God is real. The prominent atheist talks about why he wants to convert more to his way of thinking.

BBC World Service Radio interview on Darwin • Richard Dawkins • 12th Feb 2009

Richard Dawkins is interviewed about Darwin, on Darwin's 200th birthday.

Audiobook Review: On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, read by Richard Dawkins • Times Online • 9th Feb 2009

Dawkins reads engagingly, and the whole effect is like David Attenborough without the pictures.

'Science and Faith' Discussion • Academy of Achievement, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Francis Collins, Benjamin Carson • 7th Feb 2009

Hear four distinguished thinkers -- Benjamin Carson, Francis Collins, Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett -- in a provocative discussion of "Science and Faith," recorded in Beverly Hills, California in 2006. The discussion is moderated by journalist Kathleen Matthews.

Interview with Ariane Sherine • CBC • 13th Jan 2009

Guest host Jonathan Torrens interviews Atheist Bus Campaign creator Ariane Sherine

Beyond Belief: Darwinism and religion • BBC Radio 4 • 5th Jan 2009

A Jew, a Christian and a Muslim share their perspectives on their Scriptures creation narratives before examining the reasons why some of their fellow believers are threatened by evolutionary theory.

Irreligion & Scandinavian Society - An interview with Phil Zuckerman • Phil Zuckerman • 31th Dec 2008

Freethought radio interview with Phil Zuckerman on his new book that looks into the secular scandinavian countries.

What do atheists do at Christmas? • Richard Dawkins, BBC Radio 4 • 23rd Dec 2008

So does Britain's most famous atheist, Richard Dawkins, eat turkey and open presents - or is 25 December a day like any other?

God No! • NPR, On the Media, Sam Harris • 30th Nov 2008

No longer content to silently disavow religion, the so-called New Atheists are on the offensive. Borrowing tactics from the faithful, nonbelievers have taken to proselytizing in books and in the media. And yes, they’re even in foxholes.

The Sea Turtle's Tale: Back to the sea, and back again to the land • Richard Dawkins • 18th Nov 2008

Richard Dawkins considers another of the extraordinary creatures that helped inspire Darwin's theory of evolution.

Interview with Sam Harris • Sam Harris, Are We Alone? • 17th Nov 2008

Dr.Seth Shostak co host of Are We Alone? interviews Sam Harris on the biology of belief.

Leukaemia case raises hopes of possible AIDS cure • ABC News • 15th Nov 2008

Medical professionals in Germany may have stumbled across a possible cure for AIDS after treating a man for cancer.

Premier debates with Dawkins • Premier.org • 27th Oct 2008

Prominent atheist Richard Dawkins speaks to Premier’s Justin Brierley.

Bill Heine interviews Richard Dawkins • BBC Radio Oxford, Richard Dawkins • 20th Oct 2008

Richard Dawkins is interviewed by Bill Heine on BBC Radio Oxford about the success of The God Delusion, the recent Sony video game fiasco, his retirement from Oxford and more.

Interview with John Lennox • Tim Bearder, BBC Radio Oxford • 15th Oct 2008

Some of you may remember John Lennox from his debate with Richard Dawkins last year, or the conversation between Lennox and Dawkins this July. This interview was conducted by Tim Bearder on BBC Radio Oxford.

Discussion between Richard Dawkins and Clive James • Richard Dawkins, Clive James, Edinburgh Book Festival • 16th Sept 2008

Richard Dawkins and Clive James discuss science, education, the big questions and more at the Edinburgh Book Festival.

The Darwin Lectures • Radio New Zealand National • 25th Aug 2008

150 years ago, Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution were first announced in public - to a meeting of the Linnean Society in London. Oddly, almost no one noticed!

Richard Dawkins on Talkback Radio • Richard Dawkins, BBC Radio Belfast • 24th Aug 2008

Richard Dawkins was interviewed about 'The Genius of Charles Darwin' TV program on 'Talkback' August 5th, 2008. Part 1 is the interview, and part 2 consists of call-ins to the show, some being relevant and some discussing other topics.

Camp Offers Training Ground For Little Skeptics • NPR • 8th Aug 2008

All Things Considered, August 7, 2008 � Camp Inquiry in upstate New York seems at first like an ordinary summer camp: the campfire blazes as camp-goers in shorts and sandals toast marshmallows in anticipation of s'mores. A few yards away, some teenagers take turns squinting into a telescope to see Saturn.

Interview with Paula Kirby on 'The Right Hook' • Newstalk 106-108 fm, Dublin • 5th Aug 2008

On Monday 4th August Paula Kirby was on 'The Right Hook' radio program with Father Peter McVerry to discuss the decline of religion in Ireland.

Richard Dawkins interviewed about 'The Genius of Charles Darwin' • BBC Radio 4 • 31th Jul 2008

Popular but controversial science writer Richard Dawkins discusses his new 3-part television series The Genius of Charles Darwin, in which he retraces Darwin's journey and his confrontations with fundamentalists and theologians.

The Genius of Charles Darwin starts next Monday 4 August on Channel 4 at 8 pm

Conversation between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox • Richard Dawkins, John Lennox, Fixed Point • 7th Jul 2008

Richard Dawkins and John Lennox recently sat down for a discussion in Oxford. The two had previously debated in Birmingham, Alabama, which was sponsored by Fixed Point Radio (a Christian radio station). This was a private discussion, with only a tape recorder present.

The Science of Religion and the Religion of Science • Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker, Harvard University • 27th Jun 2008

The Science of Religion and the Religion of Science
The twenty-second Harvard University series of Tanner Lectures on Human Values

'In Our Time': Trofim Lysenko • BBC Radio 4 • 7th Jun 2008

In 1928, as America heads towards the Wall Street Crash, Joseph Stalin reveals his master plan - nature is to be conquered by science, Russia to be made brutally, glitteringly modern and the world transformed by communist endeavour.

Into the heart of this vision stepped Trofim Lysenko, a self-taught geneticist who promised to turn Russian wasteland into a grain-laden Garden of Eden.

Jamy Ian Swiss - Skepticism and the Art and Philosophy of Magic • Point of Inquiry • 27th May 2008

Jamy Ian Swiss is universally considered one of the world's top sleight of hand performers, famous to magicians for his subtlety, skill and depth of understanding of magic's history. He has appeared on a number of television programs in the United States, Europe, and Japan, including on The Today Show, CBS's 48 Hours, Comedy Central, CNN, PBS Nova and the PBS documentary, The Art of Magic. He's performed internationally for corporate clients, lectured to magicians in over a dozen countries, and is a co-producer of New York City's longest-running Off-Broadway magic show, Monday Night Magic. He is also a co-founder of the National Capital Area Skeptics and the New York City Skeptics, and a long-time contributor to the skeptical movement and its magazines.

Richard Dawkins lecture at ASU's Tempe Campus • Beyond • 22nd May 2008

Richard Dawkins BEYOND lecture on 'The God Delusion' held at the Gammage Auditorium on ASU's Tempe Campus:

'Framing Science' and The Dawkins Effect • Austin Dacey • 14th May 2008

In a major article in the newly released anthology, Secularism & Science in the 21st Century (published by the Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture, at Trinity College), I look critically at their writings. I find little evidence for their claim, and put forward my own hypothesis, which I dub The Dawkins Effect.

Richard Dawkins discusses Einstein's new letters • Richard Dawkins, BBC Radio Scotland • 13th May 2008

Richard Dawkins answers a few brief questions about Einstein on BBC Radio Scotland.

Evolution: What is 'Natural'? • Richard Dawkins • 11th May 2008

Richard Dawkins pointed out that nature is Darwinian and dominated by the short-term greediness that is required within competitive ecosystems to pass on one's genes. Humans are no different and are dominated by those instincts, but with our complex brain-power we have the ability to rise above these destructive tendencies and be a good steward to the planet and ourselves.

Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor • BBC Radio 4 • 9th May 2008

BBC Radio 4, 'Today', Friday 9th May 2008,
Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor

Bill Good Interviews Richard Dawkins • CKNW Vancouver, Richard Dawkins • 30th Apr 2008

The Bill Good Show CKNW News Talk Radio AM980

A Conversation with Expelled's Associate Producer Mark Mathis • Scientific American • 20th Apr 2008

On March 28, 2008, some of the editors of Scientific American watched a screening of Expelled at our offices and had a discussion with the associate producer* of the film, Mark Mathis. This is the entire recording of the discussion, uncut. The first voice you hear is John Rennie, the editor in chief of Scientific American.

Interviews with Richard Dawkins and Michael Shermer • Skepticality, Richard Dawkins, Michael Shermer • 19th Apr 2008

Skepticality interviews Richard Dawkins and Michael Shermer.

The Child Preachers • John McCarthy, BBC Radio 4 • 18th Apr 2008

This half-hour programme was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 this morning. It features several 'child preachers' including Samuel (now 8 years old) who was in that Channel 4 documentary "Baby Bible Bashers" ( http://richarddawkins.net/article,2279,Cutting-Edge-Baby-Bible-Bashers,Atheist-Media ). The radio programme is available via the BBC's 'listen again' service here:

The books that inspire me • Richard Dawkins, Times Online • 8th Apr 2008

Richard Dawkins was joined by his wife Lalla Ward at The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival to talk about the books that inspire him and shape his thinking.

Get out of here, atheists! • PZ Myers, Pharyngula • 7th Apr 2008

The governor of Illinois has been playing some games with state money, shuffling a million dollars to benefit a Baptist church, and an atheist dared to testify to the legislature against this. The response from one legislator was unsurprising: she shrieked at the atheist to get out.

Sean Carroll on the Today Program • BBC Radio 4 • 2nd Apr 2008

Professor Sean Carroll was on the BBC Radio 4 "Today Programme" this morning, talking about the subject of his new book The Making of the Fittest, and he mentions that the argument against creationism/intelligent design is now stronger than ever.

Austin Dacey - The Secular Conscience • CFI • 25th Mar 2008

Austin Dacey serves as a representative to the United Nations for CFI, and is also on the editorial staff of Skeptical Inquirer and Free Inquiry magazines. His writings have appeared in numerous publications including the New York Times. His new book is The Secular Conscience: Why Belief Belongs in Public Life.

Sue Blackmore debates Alister McGrath • Bristol University • 24th Mar 2008

Sue Blackmore debates Alister McGrath (author of 'The Dawkins Delusion') at Bristol University on the motion that "belief in God is a dangerous delusion". This event took place on November 13, 2007.

Richard Dawkins on The Alan Colmes Show • Fox Radio, Richard Dawkins, Alan Colmes • 14th Mar 2008

Richard Dawkins was the guest on Alan Colmes' Fox Radio show Thursday, March 13th. This audio file contains comercials, I'll try and upload a commercial-free version soon.

What's the Point of the Archbishop of Canterbury? • BBC Radio 4 • 4th Mar 2008

Quentin Letts' new BBC Radio 4 series "What's the Point Of..." kicked off today with a 30-minute investigation into the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, with particular reference to Dr. Rowan Williams' recent suggestion that sharia law should be operating in Britain.

Interview with Richard Dawkins • WPR Wisconsin, Richard Dawkins • 27th Feb 2008

Richard Dawkins was on this morning's show with Joy Cardin on WPR.

Richard Dawkins on five of his favorite books • BBC, Richard Dawkins • 24th Feb 2008

Richard Dawkins joins Mariella Frostrup to reveal the part that fiction plays in his life, and chooses five of his favourite books.

Bart Ehrman, Questioning Religion on Why We Suffer • NPR • 19th Feb 2008

Fresh Air from WHYY, February 19, 2008 � It's one of the oldest faith questions: If there's an all-powerful and loving God, why do human beings suffer?

Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting • Richard Dawkins, Guardian • 14th Feb 2008

Stephen Moss introduces a debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting.

Are Darwin's Theories Fact or Faith Issues? • PZ Myers, Geoffrey Simmons, AM 980 KKMS • 1st Feb 2008

Dr. Geoffrey Simmons, Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute and Dr. PZ Myers, Biologist and Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota-Morris will debate Darwin's theory of evolution.

Minnesota Atheists Interview Richard Dawkins • MNAtheists.org • 20th Jan 2008

In our first show, we discussed House Resolution 888, Robert G. Ingersoll, the discovery of a transitional fossil, and an interview with Richard Dawkins.

Interview with Richard Dawkins: On Christmas • Jeremy Vine, BBC • 18th Dec 2007

Richard Dawkins shares his thoughts on Christmas.

In the Beginning was the Song • BBC Radio 3 • 10th Dec 2007

Ivan Hewett explores the origins and evolution of music.

Richard Dawkins on 'Have Your Say' • BBC • 9th Dec 2007

Professor Richard Dawkins, the outspoken atheist who says science explains the world better than religion, was the guest on the Have Your Say programme on Sunday 9 December.

Debate: Ayaan Hirsi Ali vs Ed Husain • Centre for Social Cohesion • 29th Nov 2007

On 20th November, the Centre for Social Cohesion hosted an evening debate in Westminster between Ayaan Hirsi Ali...

2006 Charles Simonyi Lecture: 'Can the Internet Save The Enlightenment?' • Sir Harry Kroto • 26th Nov 2007

Sir Harry Kroto gave this lecture with a PowerPoint presentation, but we only have the audio available. Some points refer to the visuals, but on the whole I think it is possible to follow the audio.

The New Atheists on Organized Freethought • HNN Podcast • 25th Oct 2007

In this month's audio podcast we celebrate our program's two-year anniversary by interviewing Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Christopher Hitchens. HNN's Duncan Crary interviewed these best-selling authors, a.k.a. "The New Atheists", at the Atheist Alliance International annual conference in September. At the conference, Harris, author of "The End of Faith," told the crowd that they should not identify with the atheist label. Dawkins, Dennett and Hitchens react. So does the Rational Response Squad and Pastor Deacon Fred of the Landover Baptist Church. Also, Sweet Reason gives advice on "coming out" as an atheist.

The God Delusion and Alister E McGrath • ABC Radio National • 24th Oct 2007

He is a former atheist who studied physics and biochemistry, Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University, and in recent times he's been a leading critic of Richard Dawkins and his runaway best-seller, The God Delusion. Alister McGrath has just been in Australia helping the Evangelicals brush up on their arguments against The God Delusion.

A question of belief • Tim Egan, BBC • 19th Oct 2007

The US may be one of the most religious countries in the West but is it undergoing a period of doubt, asks Tim Egan.

Shalom Auslander, Voicing a Comic 'Lament' • NPR • 8th Oct 2007

In his memoir Foreskin's Lament, author Shalom Auslander writes about his attempt to break free from the strict, socially isolated Orthodox Jewish environment of his childhood.

Debate between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox • Richard Dawkins, John Lennox • 4th Oct 2007

The debate features Professor Richard Dawkins, Fellow of the Royal Society and Charles Simonyi Chair for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University and Dr. John Lennox (MA, MA, Ph.D., D.Phil., D.Sc.), Reader in Mathematics and Fellow in Mathematics and Philosophy of Science, Green College, University of Oxford.

Interview with Francis Collins • D.J. Grothe, Point of Inquiry Podcast • 8th Sept 2007

In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Francis Collins details the potential benefits of recent advances in the field of genetics, explores the question of whether or not religious belief negatively impacts a scientist's research, and talks about his journey from atheism to devout believer.

Interview with Richard Dawkins and John Cornwell • BBC Radio 4 Today Programme • 6th Sept 2007

The Catholic writer John Cornwell has written a challenge to Richard Dawkins' the God Delusion.

Interview with BHA President Polly Toynbee • BBC Radio 4 • 5th Sept 2007

Excellent short interview with Polly Toynbee, newly elected President of the British Humanist Association.

The Out Campaign: Interview with Josh Timonen • Dogma Free America, Josh Timonen • 17th Aug 2007

The Out Campaign--we interview organizer Josh Timonen, who is working with Dr. Richard Dawkins on a new campaign aimed at getting atheists to acknowledge their lack of religious belief. We will talk with Josh about why he and Dr. Dawkins started the campaign, and where he thinks that it will go from here.

Interview with Richard Dawkins • The Steve Wright Show, Richard Dawkins • 13th Aug 2007

Richard Dawkins is interviewed by Steve Wright about his new television documentary "The Enemies of Reason."

Electrons to Enlightenment 4: Debating Darwin • WPR, Dan Dennett, Richard Dawkins • 5th Aug 2007

The theory of evolution is the flashpoint in the war between science and religion. Polls show that nearly half of all Americans believe the Biblical story of creation. Only a quarter accept evolution. And that's infuriated a lot of people. The philosopher Daniel Dennett thinks we need to "break the spell" of religion. But creationist Paul Nelson says evolution simply can't explain certain mysteries.