Archive for July, 2008

Christopher Hitchens

English-American author, journalist and literary critic.
FEATURED INTERVIEW: 4/30/07 - Christopher Hitchens postulates that secular societies are more fun and have better food. (thedailyshow)
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2/08/08 - Known for his eloquence, contrarian views, and confrontational style, Mr. Hitchens represented atheism in the Theism vs. Atheism debate co-sponsored by The Stanford Review. (thestanfordreview)
12/21/07 - Hitchens in holiday-inspired conversation about […]

Richard Dawkins

Ethologist, evolutionary biologist, and popular science writer.
FEATURED INTERVIEW: 4/11/08 - “I can’t say I know there is no God. I can’t say there are no pink unicorns.” (realtimewithbillmaher)
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1/18/07 - In the last few years, Americans have seen the harm that results when political decisions are made in the name of religion. Now, the non-believers are […]

Will Smith

Movie star, musician
FEATURED INTERVIEW: 6/28/08 - Will Smith explains his support for Democratic presidential candidate for president Barack Obama on The Colbert Report. (citizensugar)
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6/26/08 -  Will Smith has found the magic formula. “I don’t feel like there’s anything I can’t do, no movie I can’t make,” he says. “I feel like the next 10 years […]

Jesse Helms

Conservative icon, North Carolina Senator
FEATURED INTERVIEW: 8/13/05 - Yes to No Senator. “I did not enjoy the campaign trail and I never considered myself an eloquent speaker or debater, but I was always happy to set out conservative ideas in a way folks could understand and appreciate.” (nationalreview)
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10/16/05 - Senator Helms: “Here’s Where I Stand.” […]

Craig Newmark

Founder of Craigslist.org
FEATURED INTERVIEW: 10/19/07 - Stephen thanks Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, for destroying the American newspaper. (thecolbertreport)
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6/04/08 - Newmark on spam, philanthropy, and digital certificates. (seattletimes)
5/10/08 - How can a site that is free be so successful? How can someone so successful remain so generous and down to earth? Craig’s mentality is far […]