Truth Wanted 09.14 with Sofia Spina and Maxine LaQueene

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Sofia Spina and the fabulous Maxine LaQueene explore the magic of drag, the necessity of secular community, and the fight against Christian nationalism in Texas! John in Canada questions the motives behind Drag Storytime. The hosts explain it is a medium for literacy and education. They challenge his assumptions about gender and the harm of diverse representation. Why do some fear the simple act of reading? James in the United Kingdom asks why atheist groups are needed in the USA. Sofia and Maxine detail the rise of Christian nationalism in Texas schools and the blurring lines of church and state. How different would life be if the law was tied to a Bible? Zach asks about the trans experience. The hosts discuss gender identity beyond biological coin flips and the importance of personal authenticity over religious-style feelings. Is gender an internal conviction or a societal box? Michelle in NY discusses starting drag and critiques the Jesus character versus modern Christian nationalist interpretations. The hosts validate her identity and discuss political hijacking of narratives. Can we find truth in historical fiction? Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next week and don't forget to add your answer to this week's We Want The Truth question: why is ice cream better than a divine being? Become a supporter of this podcast: .

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Truth Wanted 09.14 with Sofia Spina and Maxine LaQueene is an episode from Truth Wanted by Atheist Community of Austin.

This episode is 107:04 long.

This episode was published on Apr 4, 2026.

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