Stump Speeches

Ground(ed) Transportation

How many modes are there?

Nov 1 • 

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October 2025

Dan Brown Books and Brains

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about brains.

Oct 26 • 

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Wicked Problems, Unoriginal Sin, and How We Train Ourselves to Look Away

I don’t often turn political in this newsletter — it’s primarily about science, faith, and philosophy (and what most of you prefer: my wacky…

Oct 17 • 

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Jane Goodall's Next Adventure

Jane Goodall died today at 91, still doing what she always did — showing up for the Earth and its creatures, while on a speaking tour in California.

Oct 2 • 

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September 2025

My "Public Dialogue" (not a debate!) with a Creationist

Early Thursday I drove to the South Bend airport, flew to Detroit, then to Washington DC.

Sep 27 • 

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Driverless in the Desert

An Unexpected Adventure

Sep 7 • 

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August 2025

There's More to Biology Than is Dreamt of in your Philosophy

A Language of God Companion

Aug 28 • 

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Debating mRNA Vaccines Online?

When the Experts Aren’t Enough

Aug 17 • 

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I don't use foul language, I swear

A SJSH Adventure

Aug 11 • 

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Talking about Language

A SJHS Adventure

Aug 2 • 

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July 2025

Religion in the Air

A SJHS adventure

Jul 26 • 

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Francis Collins on the Late Show

A NYC Adventure (does everything here cost $40?)

Jul 17 • 

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