The podcast episodes provided demonstrate how the New Atheist movement relates to the topics of religion, secularism, and sociopolitical issues. In Episode 39907, ex-Muslim activist Sarah Haider discusses her search for a secular, rationalist approach to parenting that preserves valuable cultural traditions while adapting to technological change, providing important context from her background in the New Atheist movement.

Similarly, in Episode 5411, philosopher John Gray engages in a discussion with Sam Harris on the limits of the New Atheist movement's promotion of moral and political progress, and its perceived flaws or misguided ideas.