Podcasts about alix jules

It has been far, far too long since we've heard from Alix Jules on this show. I can't think of a more perfect guest to help us better understand the mayhem happening around the country right now.

2015-06-14

Once upon a time, we thought artificial intelligence would be less racist than people. After all, machines are objective, right? Then we started teaching them how to think and made some discoveries of our own. When racism permeates our society and our IT infrastructure, how do we teach machines to do better than we do? This week, we spoke with Alix Jules about the point where technology, cognitive sciences, and sociology collide. Related Links: “New York is investigating UnitedHealth’s use of a medical algorithm that steered black patients away from getting higher-quality care“ “Yes, artificial intelligence can be racist“ “Microsoft silences its new A.I. bot Tay, after Twitter users teach it racism“ Alix Jules’ blog

Hey y'all! Bethany and I were part of a stream on Steve Shives' channel a few days ago! Comrade Nautica got a couple of us filthy heathens together to figure out how to make atheism better! Original Stream:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y1t3bBgyPUBlack Nonbelievers: https://blacknonbelievers.com/ Alix Jules' Twitter: https://twitter.com/alix331 Comrade Nautica's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9o454OE0OzVH4yOSOAhVg Comrade Nautica's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nceministry2005

Hey y'all! Bethany and I were part of a stream on Steve Shives' channel a few days ago! Comrade Nautica got a couple of us filthy heathens together to figure out how to make atheism better! Original Stream:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y1t3bBgyPUBlack Nonbelievers: https://blacknonbelievers.com/ Alix Jules' Twitter: https://twitter.com/alix331 Comrade Nautica's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9o454OE0OzVH4yOSOAhVg Comrade Nautica's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nceministry2005

Hey y'all! Bethany and I were part of a stream on Steve Shives' channel a few days ago! Comrade Nautica got a couple of us filthy heathens together to figure out how to make atheism better!Original Stream:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y1t3bBgyPUBlack Nonbelievers:https://blacknonbelievers.com/Alix Jules' Twitter:https://twitter.com/alix331Comrade Nautica's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9o454OE0OzVH4yOSOAhVgComrade Nautica's Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/nceministry2005

Hey y'all! Bethany and I were part of a stream on Steve Shives' channel a few days ago! Comrade Nautica got a couple of us filthy heathens together to figure out how to make atheism better! Original Stream:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y1t3bBgyPUBlack Nonbelievers:https://blacknonbelievers.com/Alix Jules' Twitter:https://twitter.com/alix331Comrade Nautica's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9o454OE0OzVH4yOSOAhVgComrade Nautica's Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/nceministry2005

On this episode I speak with Alix Jules about his journey of faith and humanism. We also talk about the state of politics in America as secular humanists who care about marginalized groups. At one point in the conversation Alix said, "we have a crisis of compassion" in this country and what we need to realize is that "we're all in this together."Alix is a writer, activist, and social commentator who typically discusses race, religion, and politics in culture. He’s been featured in Ebony Magazine, Time Magazine Online, and is a contributor to various books and articles on science, tech, and the impact of religion in the African American community. His activism includes building bridges for humans through discourse, and finding literal safe spaces for Nonbelievers, LGBT Youth, and recovery programs for survivors of abuse.He’s an academic nomad whose graduate studies range from Computing and Data interpretation from Columbia University and Northwestern - to challenging the ideas of the mind with studies in Psychology at Harvard. He activism involves him with many different non profit organizations, including Black Non-Believers, Center for Inquiry’s African American for Humanism, and the American Humanists Association’s Black Humanists Alliance.You can find Alix on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/alix331) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/alix.jules).To become a member of Life After God and access to the Life After God Facebook Group, please visit the Patreon page (http://www.patreon.com/lifeaftergod) and subscribe at the Member ($5/mo) level.

I chat with secular activist, Alix Jules, about his work in the atheist community and delve into his interesting journey into becoming a non-believer. Here's a link to the my Patheos piece mentioned in the broadcast: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/godlessindixie/2018/10/02/my-struggle-a-black-atheist-wrestles-with-anti-intellectualism-and-low-expectations/ ***Please consider donating to my Patreon if you find any value in the show...Thanks!***

Alix Jules discusses whether or not the "marketplace of ideas" is really the best way to promote free speech.  He also talks about the Atheist movement, post-Trump America, and racism. Find Alix on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/alix331?lang=en  Read him on Patheos @ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/thegraffitiwall/  Support this broadcast @ https://www.patreon.com/right  And Learn more @ https://www.therighttoreason.com/ 

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastIn part two of the live episode from Chicago, Rissy and Bethany interview activist Alix Jules. The content is rough but real, and isn't exactly spewing rainbows of optimism, but it's so necessary.This show is part of the Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative.The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Audio for the live show was generously done by Priscilla Lennex-McCool.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook www.facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcastCopyright 2016, It's a Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC All Rights Reserved

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastLIVE from the Den Theatre in Chicago, Rissy and Bethany welcome 70 fans of the show as well as three amazing guests. Part 1 features Stephanie Zvan of the Minnesota Atheists and generally all around awesome person. Coming up in the next weeks will be our interviews with Alix Jules and Mandisa Thomas. This show is part of the Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative.The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Audio for the live show was generously done by Priscilla Lennex-McCool.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook www.facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcastCopyright 2016, It's a Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC All Rights Reserved

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobileThis week, Rissy and Bethany welcome amazing, wonderful, awesome person Glenda Jordan, daughter of Gayle Jordan, to talk about experiences in modeling, especially at one event that defies description. All the TWs and CWs. This show is part of The Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. The closing song is by Nate Myers and was used with permission. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com@RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

This weekend the Atheists Talk crew road tripped to Chicago to catch The Inciting Incident 150th episode recorded at The Den Theater in Chicago.  Guests included our very own Stephanie Zvan, Mandisa Thomas, and Alix Jules.  For this episode we break down the show, what was said, and why it was important for all of us. If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheist Talk live, every Sunday Morning at 9:00am Central on AM 950 KTNF or online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/ Contact us during the show with questions or comments at (952) 946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us anytime at @atheiststalk Support this show by visiting https://www.patreon.com/AtheistTalk

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobileThis week, Rissy and Bethany have a long, difficult interview with Hontas Farmer, a trans woman of color who made some waves in the community recently. She's here to discuss differences in generational terminology and hopefully together we can put to rest an issue that arose on Twitter a while ago once and for all. This show is part of The Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. The closing song is by Nate Myers and was used with permission. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com@RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Third time’s the charm, except for my internet connection which was as bad as a recent Supreme Court decision. Marissa brought the A game, reading from Once Unspoken, talking about her withdrawal from the wrestling world, what it’s like to have a house full of cats, kids, and partners, and her retort to the Vagina Monologues. Marissa links Buy Once Unspoken from Marissa (get it signed by her) https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?mfid=1527816540536_c69b16ecf23d9&flowlogging_id=c69b16ecf23d9 Marissa’s Website www.rismccool.com Marissa’s produced shows https://www.spreaker.com/user/marissaalexamccool - Inciting Incident Podcast: www.incitingincident.libsyn.com Inciting Incident 150th episode with Bethany Futrell, Alix Jules, Mandisa Thomas, Stephanie Zvan, and Jenica Crail https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobile - Live Read links Brainstorm Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdHeZFf-CLg Polite Conversations #46 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50jPKhSCeh4 Atheist in the Trailer Park http://trailerparkatheist.libsyn.com/ A Leap of Doubt #13 (Sally Hunt) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-leap-of-doubt/id1343047602?mt=2 Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/zachrilege Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zachrilege-cast/id996785602?mt=2 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/zachrilege

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobileThis week, Rissy and Bethany are joined by Jen from Not Another Atheist Podcast. Well past Rissy's bed time was when she was available, so chatting with Jen also becomes "how long can Rissy fight off Carla?" This show is part of The Trans Podcaster Visibility InitiativeThe opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. The closing song is by Nate Myers and was used with permission. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com@RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobileThis week, Rissy's on the road having Pride thoughts. This show is part of The Trans Podcaster Visibility InitiativeThe opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. The closing song is by Nate Myers and was used with permission. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobileThis week, Rissy and Bethany are joined by model and activist Amanda Rae. She can be followed at: @AmandaRaeOfficial on Instagram and http://www.facebook.com/AmandaRaeOfficialThis show is part of the Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. The closing song is by Nate Myers and was used with permission. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobileThis week, Rissy is joined (for take two) by the Godless Mom, Courtney Heard. They have a delightful conversation about her past, passion, and desire to do good in the world. This show is part of the Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. The closing song is by Nate Myers and was used with permission. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobileThis week, also known as Embrace the Void #38 Part 2, the conversation continues between Rissy, Aaron, GW, and Priss, and this time Bethany joins in as well. They discuss words, ableist rhetoric, hearing loss, accessibility, and many other subjects. This show is part of the Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. The closing song is by Nate Myers and was used with permission. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

NOTE: This episode was recorded several weeks ago. In that time, Tracey has left the atheist community, and did so in a podcast where she mentioned Marissa by name. For the record, that was not for anything involving the person Tracey spoke about in her goodbye episode, it was for being there as a friend. And this episode was commiseration in difficulties we've had in the community, not calling out any specific person. Just needed to put that out there on the record since so much has changed since this was recorded. -Rissy Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobileThis week, Rissy sits down with Tracey of Godless Mama Speaks for a hard conversation about the atheist community and a lot of the rhetoric as well as the positive aspects. Tracey has been quite vocal and assertive in her confrontations of apologists, and Rissy couldn't resist getting a chance to hear more of what she had to say.This show is part of The Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative.The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. The closing song is by Nate Myers and was used with permission. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com@RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast Tickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobile This week, Rissy and Bethany welcome YouTuber, video gamer, speedrunner, and other words Rissy had to learn to do this episode, Narcissa Wright. Among other things, Rissy and Narcissa discuss coming out as trans in a public platform not particularly friendly to that idea, and Bethany has the cutest fangirl moments probably in the show yet.  @narcissawright http://www.twitch.tv/narcissawright   http://www.discord.gg/szpznUj   http://www.patreon.com/narcissawright  http://www.youtube.com/narcissawright  This show is part of The Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission. The closing song is by Nate Myers and was used with permission. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com@RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast Tickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobile This week, Matthew Alan McArthur joins Rissy and Bethany all the way from Down Under to talk about his experience in the Atheist Community in Australia, as well as Rissy realizing he's the guy from CogDiss who wore their shirt in Antarctica.  This show is part of The Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Alright that was shameless alliteration, I admit it. But the truth is that outrage brigade member Alix Jules is here to speak on a wide array of issues and I think you'll find him as informative and entertaining as always! Other issues we touched on were raising atheist children, protesting, police reform and the Stoneman Douglas students using their privilege for good. If you're a supporter of the show, make sure to catch this week's bonus episode for supporters only! either seriouspod.com/support or patreon.com/seriouspod. Direct Download

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast Tickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobile This week, Rissy is joined by friend of the show Professor James Hamblin to talk about his story of coming out as gay, being a professor in a small-town university, and how CogDiss brought the two together in the face of local activism. Gloryhole.  This show is part of the Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast Tickets to the live show in Chicago with Jenica Crail, Alix Jules, Stephanie Zvan, and Mandisa Thomas are available : https://tickets.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?t=tix&e=672ec4caf511a4f94698e972e6a0535a&vqitq=508db975-cfd5-443c-8d66-8cfee8d3802e&vqitp=bac90e49-9894-4c22-993b-ea988a9ccff3&vqitts=1521072769&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=f95f8a2c5d83793903e17975a916003b&theme=mobile This week, Rissy and Bethany are joined by Casper Rigsby, shortly after Rissy met Casper in person in Nashville. It's a rough conversation about how Casper grew up and what he's had to own since then, but it's an important one, and we're proud to call him a friend.  This show is part of The Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative. The opening song is written and performed by Shelley Segal. Rissy and Bethany can be reached: Incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell Facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast This podcast is owned by It's A Shameful Thing, Lobsterhead! LLC, copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Alix Jules is an activist and writer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, serving as President of the Board of Directors of the Fellowship of Freethought Dallas, President of Black Non-Believers of Dallas, as well as a national speaker on issues of intersectionality between race, religion, and gender. In this discussion, Alix and I talk about “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander, which methodically lays out the case that the kind of sub-caste intended by the architects of Jim Crow laws in the American South (carrying on the legacy of African slavery throughout the Americas) can be found today in the racial biases employed by law enforcement, political leaders, and public policy that brought about the War on Drugs as a proxy to target and diminish the cultural power of Black Americans.

Back for another great conversation is Alix Jules! This was originally going to be a follow up commentary but in speaking with Alix, it became clear that having him on would make for a much better episode! We discuss a Coates critique Twitter thread that got a lot of traction with the anti-feminist, anti-BLM factions but that I find quite off-base. Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746, remember short and to the point! Support the show at seriouspod.com/support! Follow us on Twitter: @seriouspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/seriouspod For comments, email thomas@seriouspod.com  

Welcome back to The Triple Po! I have returned from The Native American Slaughter Day break with another spectacular episode. On the pre-ramble, I talk about the travesty that is the #TaxScamBill. It is probably one of the most blatant giveaways to the the wealthy and corporations in American history, and it was passed with no debate and not even completely written when it was passed. It still requires reconciliation with the House to hammer out the final bill, and Democrats may be able to soften the blow a tad, but for the most part the middle class and poor of this country are getting royally screwed. So if you voted for Republican, hey, fuck you! On the palaver, I speak worth activist, blogger, speaker, and Zen master Alix Jules. We talk about the unique challenges the South faces in implementing change in both politics and social justice. As a New York transplant to Texas, he has an insight into the unique challenges our region faces. We also discuss how to get people who are in other parts of country to understand our plight here. Ultimately, you just have to come and visit! You'll uh then, trust me. It was a very enlightening talk with an awesome guy. I think y'all will thoroughly enjoy it. Music by Dot Dot Dash, cdbaby.com/cd/dotdotdash

Support this show on a weekly basis at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast and get early access to episodes, free stuff, extra episodes, and more! For as little as a dollar a week, you can help us keep getting amazing guests like this one! Also get the Rissy and Bethany's good stories patron-only episode!  Joining Rissy and Bethany this week, a week early for patrons, is activist Alix Jules. We talk activism, the community, history, fragility, and everything else under the sun.  See Alix's speech as well as stop by Rissy's table at PAStAHCon in two weeks in Philadelphia.  Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport 9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153  This show is part of the Trans Podcaster Visibility Initiative The theme song is by Shelley Segal. The closing theme was written by Nate Myers, and is performed by Ris McCool. www.facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast @RisMcCool, @BethanyLFutrell, @alix331 incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com The Inciting Incident Podcast is owned by It's a Shameful Thing Lobsterhead LLC. Copyright 2016, All Rights Reserved

Wednesday, the final stretch! In the second episode of the Utah Outcasts for this week we bring you a lot of headlines along with the return of our special guest Alix Jules! Join X, Kyle, and Felicia as we go over the following topics: NEWS/REAL AUDIO GOOP sells psychic vampire spray LDS Church buys a […]

It's hilarious to me that we've managed once again to survive another Christian armageddon, who would have thought that we'd come through unscathed? Well you should be glad you did as we managed to snag Alix Jules (formerly of Dogma Debate, Angry Black Rants, The Graffiti Wall, and so much more) as our special guest […]

Double interview show. 1) Benita lives west of Huston and talks about her home being surrounded by water. You can help by donating to Humanists of Houston. http://humanistsofhouston.org/ways-to-donate/2) Alix Jules tells us how he broke free from religion and why his now an activist for secularism.Investing Skeptically: No topic this week - go donate some money.

Alix is back for another fascinating conversation! He answers my questions on The New Jim Crow, and much more. The Counted Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746, remember short and to the point! Support us on Patreon at:  patreon.com/seriouspod Follow us on Twitter: @seriouspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/seriouspod For comments, email thomas@seriouspod.com  

Joining me on the show is Alix Jules! Alix is a super fascinating guy, and we talked for several hours, half of which is captured in today's episode. We definitely did not have the time to get to everything, or even a significant portion, but don't worry! We are already booked for another interview. In this iteration, we discuss his background, some of his activism, and he lends his perspectives to many of the ongoing themes of SIO lately! Here are some links Alix discussed: Lawsuit for Valedictorian: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2017/06/30/white-student-made-co-valedictorian-with-black-student-despite-having-lower-gpa-lawsuit-claims/?utm_term=.4013f6aec165 Mississippi School Desegregates (2016): https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/03/a-mississippi-school-district-is-finally-getting-desegregated/519573/ Mississippi School District Drops Challenge on desegregation (2017): https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/mississippi-school-district-drops-challenge-to-desegregation-order/2017/01/31/8480177e-e7f4-11e6-bf6f-301b6b443624_story.html?utm_term=.29c750d2f9fb Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746, remember short and to the point! Support us on Patreon at:  patreon.com/seriouspod Follow us on Twitter: @seriouspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/seriouspod For comments, email thomas@seriouspod.com Direct Download

Alix Jules joins Candace Gorham and I to talk about loving sexual relationships that cross racial lines. There was so much to talk about from so many angles. This explores sexuality, race and relationships in a way that is rarely discussed.

Alix Jules joins Candace Gorham and I to talk about loving sexual relationships that cross racial lines. There was so much to talk about from so many angles. This explores sexuality, race and relationships in a way that is rarely discussed.

Writer, activist, social critic and commentator, Alix's activism has garnered national attention on matters of race, religion and politics. Alix was the first atheist featured in Ebony magazine. He's a founding member of the largest freethought organization in North Texas and organizer for Black Non-Believers of Dallas. He advises for the American Humanist Association and the Center for Inquiry. His writing can be found on various venues such as Secular Nation, Free Inquiry, American Atheist magazine and Time magazine. Check out his self titled blog The Graffiti Wall at Patheos or on The Orbit and as a regular on air personality at Dogma Debate. Hispanic American Freethinkers http://hafree.org/en/ The Clergy Project http://clergyproject.org The Black Humanist Alliance http://blackhumanists.org American Humanist Association https://americanhumanist.org Center for Inquiry http://www.centerforinquiry.net African Americans for Humanism http://www.aahumanism.net Secular Nation http://atheistallianceamerica.org/our-work/magazine/ Free Inquiry https://www.secularhumanism.org/index.php/articles/category/freeinquiry Black Nonbelievers https://blacknonbelievers.wordpress.com Black Nonbelievers of Dallas http://www.meetup.com/Black-NonBelievers-of-Dallas/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackNonbelieversOfDallas The Orbit https://the-orbit.net The Graffiti Wall http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thegraffitiwall/ Ebony Magazine: I Am The Big A  http://wp.production.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/files/2013/04/AlixEbony.jpg alix@dogmadebate.com alix.jules@gmail.com

The 2016 U.S. presidential election has turned into something that wasn't supposed to be able to happen anymore. We're supposed to be past this kind of open racism, yet here we are. So much for living in a “post-racial” America. Alix Jules is a secular activist, writer, and sometimes co-host on Dogma Debate. He's also on the advisory council of American Humanist Association's Black Humanist Alliance. This week, he joins us to talk about the politics of racial resentment. We'll talk about Alix's visit to a Trump rally, but acknowledge that racial resentment reaches far beyond one party or candidate. We'll also discuss Alix's experience trying to talk about racial issues within the secular movement. Please be aware that the final segment of the show contains mention of a racial slur.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.evolvefish.comAlix Jules is a secular activist, writer, and President of Black Nonbelievers of Dallas, Texas.  He chairs the Dallas-Fort Worth Coalition of Reason's Diversity Council, is a founding member of the Fellowship of Freethought, and is an advisor to the Council for Secular Humanism's Africal Americans for Humanism Initiative.His atheism and activism have gained national attention.In this one-hour conversation with Seth Andrews (recorded in Dallas on April 9th, 2016), Alix speaks candidly about religion, race, politics, equality, and the rise of black secularism throughout the United States.VIDEO of this conversation is here:  https://youtu.be/OkP0eCMn1XQAlix Jules' blog on Patheos:  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thegraffitiwall 

My guest for today is Alix Jules, who blogs about race, social justice, and atheism at the Graffiti Wall. He is also one of the rotating co-hosts of Dogma Debate, is the organizer of the Dallas chapter of Black Nonbelievers, chairs the Dallas-Fort Worth Coalition of Reason’s Diversity Council, and is an advisor to Council for Secular Humanism’s African-Americans for Humanism initiative. Today we’re going to talk about race, humanism, and social justice. Enjoy the show! LinksThe Graffiti Wall: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thegraffitiwall/Dogma Debate: http://dogmadebate.com/Dream Youth: http://dreamyouth.bandcamp.comMy Twitter: http://twitter.com/tmamoneBi Any Means' Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/travismamonewriterMy Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/tmamoneBi Any Means blog: http://www.bianymeans.com

Alix Jules is president of Black Nonbelievers of Dallas, on the board of Secular Avenue, was the first atheist featured in Ebony Magazine and international news outlets, blogs at Graffiti Wall on Patheos and is the funny guy on Dogma Debate. Secular AvenueBlack NonbelieversBlogDogma Debate The discussion continued after the official close and is available to patrons only. SUPPORTERS New Patrons - $52 This episode is brought to you by: Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* Travis Megee* Vernware* Frank* Darryl Goossen* Robert Ray from the Humanists of the North Puget SoundPlatinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month* Virginia Dawn* Paul Burkey* BT MotleyGold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month* Mark* Gary from Idaho Atheists* The Flying Skeptic* Renee Davis-Pelt* Alex* Mike Price* Mark* LaTonya* Duncan MargettsBronze Sponsor - US$10 per year/ US1.00 per month* Mark* Hugh Mann* Peter * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.

Alix Jules is president of Black Nonbelievers of Dallas, on the board of Secular Avenue, was the first atheist featured in Ebony Magazine and international news outlets, blogs at Graffiti Wall on Patheos and is the funny guy on Dogma Debate. Secular AvenueBlack NonbelieversBlogDogma Debate The discussion continued after the official close and is available to patrons only. SUPPORTERS New Patrons - $52 This episode is brought to you by: Nuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics* Travis Megee* Vernware* Frank* Darryl Goossen* Robert Ray from the Humanists of the North Puget SoundPlatinum Sponsor - US$8.00 - US$19.00 per month* Virginia Dawn* Paul Burkey* BT MotleyGold Sponsor - US$4.00 - US$7.00 per month* Mark* Gary from Idaho Atheists* The Flying Skeptic* Renee Davis-Pelt* Alex* Mike Price* Mark* LaTonya* Duncan MargettsBronze Sponsor - US$10 per year/ US1.00 per month* Mark* Hugh Mann* Peter * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.

In his presentation “Breaking the Taboo of Atheism in Black Communities,” Leo Igwe said that “If there are people who should be religious and theistic today, it is not black people.”Yet black people are reputed to be the most religious people on earth, and the social stigma for the black atheist can be significant and often severe.As skeptics, how do we approach the issue of color in relation to non-belief?  Should we strive to be “colorblind,” ignoring labels like black, white, etc?  Or should color be acknowledged, embraced and even celebrated by those who accept the evolutionary explanation of our origins (aka: we are all Africans)?Tonight features a panel of very special guests:  Jamila Bey: Director of Commnications for the Secular Student Alliance, Alix Jules, President of Black Nonbelievers of Dallas, and Bridgette Gaudette, Executive Director of the Florida Humanist Association.  The show will respectfully approach a subject that is controversial, even considered taboo, and will hopefully provide education and resources for atheists of all colors and cultures.LINKS:DFW Coalition of Reason: http://www.dfwcor.orgBlack Nonbelievers Inc:  http://blacknonbelievers.wordpress.comThe Gospel of Doubt:  http://gospelofdoubt.netSecular Student Alliance:  http://www.secularstudents.orgFlorida Humanist Association:  http://www.floridahumanist.org

Monthly topic: "Where the Wild Things Aren't." Featuring presentations by Jamye Carr, Justin Fisher, and Zachary Moore. With a remembrance of Maurice Sendak by Alix Jules. A survey of some of the most frequently-cited creatures from cryptozoology, as well as an analysis of the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll.

Monthly topic: "Where the Wild Things Aren't." Featuring presentations by Jamye Carr, Justin Fisher, and Zachary Moore. With a remembrance of Maurice Sendak by Alix Jules. A survey of some of the most frequently-cited creatures from cryptozoology, as well as an analysis of the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll.

Please join us Sunday, February 19, 2012 as welcome the African American for Humanism representatives.   Mandisa Thomas and Kimberly Veal are inviting you to call in with questions and inquiries as we speak with Alix Jules, Jamila Bey, Veronique Matthews, and Mark Hatcher.   Dr. Sikivu Hutchinson and Leighann Lord are also AAH representatives.   We thank and congratulate Debbie Goddard for coordinating such a memorable and successful campaign.

A thorough analysis and discussion of the events and issues surrounding "Elevatorgate," the conflict between Richard Dawkins and Rebecca Watson, the treatment of women and minorities within the secular community, perceived or actual privilege, and potential reasons for inequality in participation. Speakers include: Alix Jules, Dr. Justin Fisher, Melanie Clemmer, Dr. Jean Kazez. Also appearing: The Faithless Companions.

A thorough analysis and discussion of the events and issues surrounding "Elevatorgate," the conflict between Richard Dawkins and Rebecca Watson, the treatment of women and minorities within the secular community, perceived or actual privilege, and potential reasons for inequality in participation. Speakers include: Alix Jules, Dr. Justin Fisher, Melanie Clemmer, Dr. Jean Kazez. Also appearing: The Faithless Companions.