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David Baddiel - The God Desire, Religion, Atheism, Celebrity Worship, Cults and More...

Season 1, Ep. 68

David Lionel Baddiel is a comedian, presenter, screenwriter, and author. He is well known for his comedy work alongside Rob Newman and Frank Skinner. In recent years, he has written many nonfiction books, including 'Jews Don't Count' and 'The God Desire,' as well as fiction for adults and children.


In this Episode, David talks about his new book, 'The God Desire,' and his own understanding of the value of religion from the perspective of an atheist. We also discuss social media and cancel culture and what it means to be human.


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