The Atheist Lyricist Who Put the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz

Freethought Radio

Freedom From Religion Foundation

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2008

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

A relaxing Freethought Radio looks at the irreverency and artistry of one of America's most revered songwriters, the atheist Yip Harburg ("Somewhere Over the Rainbow"). Retired scientist and engaging unbeliever Ernie Harburg talks about his own rejection of religion, the progressive Yip Harburg Foundation, and his father's "Rhymes for the Irreverent." Tantalizing clips of many of Yip's famous songs airs during this new interview, and Ernie reads some of his father's freethought poems. The show also features a "Theocracy Alert" update.

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0:00.0	This is Free Thought Radio on Air America with your hosts Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor.
0:19.9	Imagine there's no heaven
0:22.4	It's easy if you try
0:29.0	No hell below us
0:35.5	Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today.
0:58.4	Ethan's greetings.
1:04.6	I'm Annie Laurie Gaylor, welcoming you to Free Thought Radio, the only national radio hour in the United States devoted to the point of view of free thinkers, atheists, agnostics,
1:10.3	rationalist, skeptics, those of us who firmly support the separation of view of free thinkers, atheists, agnostics, rationalists, skeptics,
1:11.8	those of us who firmly support the separation of church and state.
1:16.0	We're broadcasting and streaming live from Air America Radio.
1:19.5	And I'm Dan Barker, your friendly neighborhood atheist,
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1:27.1	We're still digging out of snow banks here.
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2:00.9	Today's show will be a treat.
2:02.8	We're looking at the artistry and career
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