Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Roy Speckardt is the past executive director of the American Humanist Association. He speaks with Leslie about his latest book, Justice-Centered Humanism. Conversation topics include:
- Roy’s journey to Humanism
- How to get Humanists involved in activism
- How Humanism leads to Social Justice
- Environmentalism
- Sentientism (referencing Leslie’s conversation with Jamie Woodhouse in March 2023)
- Secularism
Podcast for Inquiry is brought to you by the Centre for Inquiry Canada. Hosted by Leslie Rosenblood. Produced by Lee Shields, Zack Dumont, and Martin Zielinski. Graphic design by Nikolay Nikitushkin. Music by Anthony Lazaro. Please contribute to Podcast for Inquiry at centreforinquiry.ca/donate. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@centreforinquiry.ca.
Roy Speckardt is the past executive director of the American Humanist Association. He speaks with Leslie about his latest book, Justice-Centered Humanism. Conversation topics include:
- Roy’s journey to Humanism
- How to get Humanists involved in activism
- How Humanism leads to Social Justice
- Environmentalism
- Sentientism (referencing Leslie’s conversation with Jamie Woodhouse in March 2023)
- Secularism
Podcast for Inquiry is brought to you by the Centre for Inquiry Canada. Hosted by Leslie Rosenblood. Produced by Lee Shields, Zack Dumont, and Martin Zielinski. Graphic design by Nikolay Nikitushkin. Music by Anthony Lazaro. Please contribute to Podcast for Inquiry at centreforinquiry.ca/donate. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@centreforinquiry.ca.

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