Our guest, Justin, stayed with us for a bit longer in this one as we cover some religious nuttery segments, a bit about some improper practices by Alberta Health Services, and we consider why Russia seems to be so adamantly against gay rights. 

Here are some notes to our stories

Religious Nuttery

Rene’s Story http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/09/middleeast/egypt-church-explosion/

Extra Story http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/04/04/christian-leader-god-will-curse-the-kids-and-grandkids-of-anyone-who-criticizes-donald-trump/?utm_source=dlvr.itutm_medium=twitter

Extra Story http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/04/09/irish-public-schools-are-pressuring-kids-to-participate-in-religious-indoctrination-classes/

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Woo Report

Cory’s Story http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-government-alternative-health-1.4047517

http://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/unproven/

Society

Leo’s Story

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chechnya-detains-100-gay-men-first-concentration-camps-since-holocaust-1616363

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