Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!In this interview, I spoke with Jess Piper.Jess was an American Literature teacher for 16 years before deciding to take the plunge and run for office. She ran for the Missouri State House in a deeply red district. And while she didn't win, she continues her activism as Executive Director of Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called “Dirt Road Democrat.”I've been reading her essays at "The View from Rural Missouri" for a while now, but I was amazed by how much one of her recent pieces, about the "Fundie Baby Voice," really resonated with so many people.SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist today to get 10% off your first month. SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices