

Humanism Now
Welcome to Humanism Now, the weekly podcast from Humanise Live. Tune in for the latest news, insightful worldwide guest interviews, and lively discussions on the most pressing questions of our time — all from a naturalistic, empathetic, and rationalist world view that marks out humanism. Join us as we explore ethical dilemmas, dissect current events, and engage in thoughtful conversations that matter.
Contributors

Guests



Faith to Faithless
Faith to Faithless is a non-profit organisation in the United Kingdom dedicated to confronting discrimination against non-religious people, in particular discrimination towards individuals who have left minority religions.
Faith to Faithless is Humanists UK’s support programme for people who have left high-control religious groups. These people are often called ‘apostates’.
The service is led by apostates themselves, who have knowledge and experiences of apostate communities facing serious and systemic issues.
The Faith to Faithless Helpline
Freephone: 0800 448 0748
Calls are free from all mobiles and landlines and won’t appear on itemised bills.
- Wednesday 10:00 – 13:00
- Thursday 16:00 – 19:00
- Friday 08:00 – 11:00
You can also email helpline@faithtofaithless.com for support.
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Gerda Surgautaitė
Gerda Surgautaitė is the Co-Founder of Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) a social enterprise based in Lithuania, dedicated to making ceremonies accessible and meaningful.
Happy Human have played a key role in developing humanist ceremonies throughout Lithuania, training over 60 celebrants and overseeing nearly 2,000 ceremonies. In 2025 they launched the global Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, a pioneering initiative designed to help humanist organisations around the world establish sustainable social enterprises through humanist ceremonies.
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Nathan Stilwell
Nathan Stilwell is Humanists UK’s Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator.
Nathan has been instrumental in advocating for this campaign, bringing both his passion for the cause and extensive background in political communications. He is a long-standing advocate of the right to die, and a published critic of the UK’s current legal regime.
Before joining Humanists UK, Nathan worked for the Jo Cox Foundation, where he championed social justice causes, and spent time working in Brussels on political campaigns.
Nathan's work with My Death, My Decision since early 2022 has made him a key figure in the movement for assisted dying, and today he continues that vital work with Humanists UK. Nathan is also a board member of The Assisted Dying Coalition.
Contact: nathan@humanists.uk
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S.I. Martin
S.I. Martin is a British historian, author, and educator specialising in Black British history and literature. He has published both fiction and non-fiction, including the acclaimed Britain’s Slave Trade, written to accompany the Channel 4 documentary of the same name, and the historical novels Incomparable World and Jupiter Williams.
A tireless advocate for inclusive education, Steve works with museums, schools, and libraries across the UK to bring hidden histories to life, and founded the popular "500 Years of Black London" walking tours. He is also a patron of Humanists UK, championing humanist values, critical thinking, and the importance of diverse narratives in understanding Britain’s past.
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Susie Alegre
Susie Alegre is an international human rights lawyer and author specialising in technology, AI, and human rights. Her first book, “Freedom to Think” (Atlantic Books 2022) was a Financial Times Technology Book of the Year 2022 and shortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize 2023. Her latest book, “Human Rights, Robot Wrongs: Being Human in the Age of AI” published in May 2024.
With over 20 years of experience, she has worked on key global issues, from human rights and security to corruption and climate change. Susie has held roles at Amnesty International, the UN, the EU, and the Council of Europe, shaping international law and policy.
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Urtė Žukauskaitė-Zabukė
Urtė Žukauskaitė-Zabukė, Founder and CEO of Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) a social enterprise based in Lithuania, dedicated to making ceremonies accessible and meaningful.
Happy Human have played a key role in developing humanist ceremonies throughout Lithuania, training over 60 celebrants and overseeing nearly 2,000 ceremonies. In 2025 they launched the global Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, a pioneering initiative designed to help humanist organisations around the world establish sustainable social enterprises through humanist ceremonies.