Best Dawg Post Podcasts (2025)

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Have Christians Forgotten the First Commandment? 34:04

6h ago34:04

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In this edition, Corey Nathan challenges listeners—especially his fellow Christians—to consider whether they have forgotten the first commandment: "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me." He explores how idolatry has evolved beyond worshiping wooden idols and now manifests in politics, ideology, and the way Christians engage with their faith in a…

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Selecting our All-Time Husky Skill Position Team 1:02:38

13h ago1:02:38

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Derek, Joey and WoolleyDoog list their top QBs, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers in the modern era of Washington Huskies football.

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California’s Path to Independence? A Conversation about CalExit with Marcus Ruiz Evans 1:06:36

5d ago1:06:36

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan engages in a timely and candid discussion with Marcus Ruiz Evans, the leader of the CalExit movement. Marc has been spearheading efforts to make California an independent nation for over a decade, publishing California’s Next Century 2.0 in 2012. With the California Secretary of State recently approving a petition…

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The Homeless Conservative: Blake Fischer 1:15:08

9d ago1:15:08

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with Blake Fischer, the creator and host of The Homeless Conservative podcast. Blake describes himself as a constitutional conservative who feels politically "homeless" in today’s climate. They dive deep into politics, faith, and media, all while challenging ideological silos in an engaging and candid co…

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Jonathan Rauch: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy 1:30:00

13d ago1:30:00

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In this episode, we welcome back Jonathan Rauch, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. Jon joined us to discuss his new book, Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy. We dive deep into the intersection of faith, democracy, and civic engagement (that's our jam!), exploring how Amer…

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7 Tools for Engaging With "Them" 46:36

16d ago46:36

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Is it possible to have decent conversations across political differences. Short answer: Yeah! In this episode, host Corey Nathan explores how we can have meaningful, respectful, and productive conversations with those who think differently from us—politically, religiously, and ideologically. After four years of hosting the show and speaking with a …

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Sussing out Excellent Journalism from All the Crap with Julie Mason, SiriusXM Radio Host and Former White House Reporter 59:36

19d ago59:36

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan reconnects with Julie Mason, renowned journalist and host of The Julie Mason Show on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel. Julie brings decades of experience in journalism, spanning local, state, and national politics, and shares her sharp insights on the evolving media landscape, political discourse, and the state of journal…

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Take our Offensive Coordinator, Please 1:10:47

23d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Come hang out with Derek, Joey and WoolleyDoog as they look back at the Husky season as well as peer into the future. Included in the conversation are many digressions upon digressions. Come register for free and join the malarkey at HardcoreHusky.com!

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How Pro-Democracy Patriots Can Persist in an Anti-Democratic Time 32:36

22d ago32:36

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan addresses the pressing issue of how pro-democracy patriots - the large coalition of folks who believe in this American experiment - can endure during times when anti-democratic tendencies are metastasizing. Drawing from personal experiences, philosophical insights, and cultural reflections, we explore ways of main…

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Church for the Rest of Us in a Post-Evangelical World | with Joe Smith, Lead Pastor of Shift GNV 1:18:18

26d ago1:18:18

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Is there a church that can be for the rest of us? Are we living in a "post-evangelical" world? In this episode, we welcome Joe Smith, lead pastor of Shift GNV in Gainesville, Florida, and host of the Shift Happens Podcast. Known for creating "a church for the rest of us," Joe shares his journey through faith deconstruction and reconstruction, build…

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The L.A. Wildfires Brought Out the Best of Us and Worst of Us 22:54

29d ago22:54

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What has our response been to the wildfires in Los Angeles? Frankly, it's brought out some of the worst of us. But thankfully, there have also been many heroes from LA's firefighters and firefighters who came here from neighboring counties and states, to other countries including Mexico and Canada who lent manpower, vehicles and equipment, to every…

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Analyzing Michigan State's Transfer Portal Class 58:14

1M ago58:14

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Justin Thind looks at Michigan State's transfer portal class now that the dust has settled on the winter window, including candid assessments of every pickup the Spartans made and looking at where each position group stands. After, he gives his thoughts on the resurgence of MSU Basketball, including how Tom Izzo built this roster in the exact way t…

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DawgCast #711 38:41

1M ago38:41

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Yeah, so ... that sucked in every possible way. From terrorists to ND to Sonny Smart... ALL bad. And we were right there to watch it. Got bad news for you Dawg fans. DawgCast Store! Cups are 2 for 1 until they are gone!

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Wajahat Ali: Navigating Chaos and Divisiveness with Hope and Humanity 1:04:36

1M ago1:04:36

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When there's such chaos amd divisiveness all around us, what can we do to cultivate a sense of hope and humanity? In this episode, we welcome back Wajahat Ali, celebrated writer, editor of The Left Hook Substack, co-host of Democracy-ish Podcast, and author. Known for his humor and insight, Waj brings his unique perspective as a father, storyteller…

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It's About Democracy and Decency 15:54

1M ago15:54

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As we welcome in a new year, what is this moment about? What have we been leading up to? And what will the coming months and years be about? In this episode, Corey reflects on the importance of democracy and decency in today's polarized climate. Emphasizing respectful dialogue and the significance of national and local political involvement, we exp…

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Best of 2024 | Renovating Democracy with Danielle Allen: Democracy Advocate, Harvard Professor and Nonprofit Leader 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

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(Given that yesterday was the 4 year anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021, an attempted violent disruption of the peaceful transfer of power, one of our nation's most cherished traditions, we thought it would be a good time to refresh our conversation with Prof. Danielle Allen who has been ensconced in the work of renovating our democratic institutions.) Ou…

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Best of 2024 | Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer-prize winning historian on AUTOCRACY, INC.: THE DICTATORS WHO WANT TO RUN THE WORLD 1:07:53

2M ago1:07:53

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(Getting to speak with Anne Applebaum was such an honor. She's not only one of the world's most prominent historians and writers, Anne's focus on the fragility of democracy and emerging autocracies couldn't be more timely.) In the 20th Century, we had Cold War adversaries. In the early 2000s, George W. Bush talked about the Axis of Evil. But are th…

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DawgCast #710 34:09

2M ago34:09

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It's here! The Playoff. Win or go home. We are barely favored over Notre Dame and I think that's all wrong. Dawgs win by 14 or more. We havenever lost to these guys, aint about to start now! DawgCast Store!

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Best of 2024 | Nancy French: NY Times best selling author, investigative journalist, storyteller... yet still gloriously feral! 1:15:18

2M ago1:15:18

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(Speaking with Nancy was such a highlight of this year. In addition to all we discussed in this raw, beautiful, candid, downright funny conversation, I'm glad to report that subsequent to when we spoke, Nancy was able to "ring the bell" as a cancer survivor!) We’re joined by author, essayist, investigative journalist and the gloriously feral Nancy …

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Best of 2024 | Bill Kristol: Director of Defending Democracy Together and Editor at Large at The Bulwark 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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Yeah, this ages well. Seriously... This conversation with Bill Kristol was from April of this year. Some of the discussion applied to that moment in time (eg. bemoaning the Mets tepid start to the 2024 season); but much of it still applies even given the outcome of the latest election. With that, here are the notes from one of our "Best of 2024" co…

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Best of 2024 | Dr. Francis S. Collins: Are science and faith at odds? Or two different ways of understanding God's creation? 1:11:36

2M ago1:11:36

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Are science and belief in God incompatible? Dr. Francis S. Collins, renowned for having led the Human Genome Project and the former Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), says science and faith are two different ways of understanding God's creation. We dove right in and had so much to explore! His father's folk music collection that i…

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4th Annual Holiday Awards Show 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

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End-of-year discussion on the state of college football. Also named our JoeEDangerously's Fake Tough Guy Award winner and Pup's Holy Fuckall! Memorial Post of the Year.

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Best of 2024 | Tom Nichols on Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance... and as a special bonus, some Robert DeNiro Jeopardy! 59:56

2M ago59:56

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(This was one of my favorite conversations of 2024 partly because Tom and I both did our best Robert DeNiro impressions toward the end.) Let's talk candidly about why Gov. Josh Shapiro of PA wasn't chosen as Kamala Harris's running mate. Let's also assess the merits and potential drawbacks of Gov. Tim Walz of MN as the Democratic VP candidate. Oh, …

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Rabbi Sharon Brous, Founder of IKAR and Author of the AMEN EFFECT: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World 1:06:54

2M ago1:06:54

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“All who entered the Temple Mount entered by the right, circled to the right and exited by the left, except for one to whom something had happened, who entered and circled to the left...” (Mishnah Middot) We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion Rabbi Sharon Brous, the founding rabbi of IKAR and author of THE AMEN EFFECT, delv…

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How should we respond to the election? Fight? Surrender? Or is there another way? 54:05

2M ago54:05

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How should we respond to the election? Fight? Surrender? Or is there another way? Let's "Meet the Majority" and see if we can figure it out! We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion As part of our "Meet the Majority" series, this is a candid conversation on ideological differences, election surprises, and friendship. In this e…

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DawgCast #709 30:44

2M ago30:44

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Now, THATS an Instant Classic! Holy crap, these Dawgs just dont quit, do they? What a game. So many lines of drama. Such a great, complete game played honestly by both teams... DawgCast Store for Davenports!

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Lanhee Chen, Public Policy Expert: "Coherence is overrated." 53:16

2M ago53:16

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Is there any coherence to Trumpism from a policy standpoint? Public policy expert, Lanhee Chen, says coherence is overrated... at least at this moment. We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion In this conversation with Lanhee Chen, we explore some hard questions in today's fraught political moment. As a key policy advisor to b…

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DawgCast #708 30:30

2M ago30:30

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Georgia v Texas Part Deux... Let's GATA this week. Longhorns bring their soft as charmin team to the German Buick Dome to face the Home team. Go Dawgs!!

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Matt Lewis on Trump, Politics, Faith and Holiday Movies 1:10:29

2M ago1:10:29

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Do you find yourself generally hopeful or really concerned about this 2nd Trump Administration? Or are you just grabbing your popcorn and buckling up for the ride? Author, Columnist and Podcaster, Matt Lewis helps us work through all this and more. We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion We’re joined on this episode by Matt L…

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MSU SIgning Day Special (ft. Corey Robinson) 42:16

2M ago42:16

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Justin Thind is joined by fellow 247Sports recruiting reporter Corey Robinson as the duo analyze Michigan State's entire 2025 signing class and break down the details behind Jace Clarizio choosing MSU over Alabama, Ayden West choosing MSU over Ohio State, a surprise commitment in Leonard Ah You, and what's next for MSU's recruiting efforts.…

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DawgCast #707 34:59

3M ago34:59

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Great win... Kinda. Me and Jamey disagree about what makes an Instant Classic. LOL

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ICYMI This American Church Chooses Neo-Crusaders Over Christ (and the Constitution) 34:36

3M ago34:36

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Since a lot of folks were doing the whole thanksgiving thing, I guess we can consider this counter-programming. Either way, in case you missed it... Who's doing the canceling now? The leader doth protest too much... (the leaders of Presbyterian Church in America, that is.) We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion We're on Patr…

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Oregon Post Mortem 42:42

3M ago42:42

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What can we say? We're glad Jonah Coleman is coming back, we have doubts about Jedd Fisch and we're glad the regular season is over.

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ICYMI - LARRY WILMORE: Writer, Producer, Actor, Mentor | black-ish, Black on the Air, ”Senior Black Correspondent” on The Daily Show and more 1:11:36

3M ago1:11:36

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This was one of my favorite conversations over the last year or so. Figured it'd be nice to share it again... We are joined in this episode by Writer, Producer, Actor and Mentor, LARRY WILMORE! We discussed what drew Larry to comedy, writing, acting and producing; and, yes, we did talk about the WGA strike; why, as a kid, he was compelled by the wo…

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DawgCast #706 48:20

3M ago48:20

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Umass was fun, right? Maybe a smidge less fun than we thought in the pregame but we handled them. 59 points?!?! And so it's on the COFH'24 edition, the Nerds are being led into town by the Head Nerd who has them fired up and believing they can win. So, let's buckle up and GATA. Have some more turkey and listen up! DawgCast Store!…

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Unmasking Christian Nationalism: A Deep Dive with Katherine Stewart 49:11

3M ago49:11

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Katherine Stewart is an expert who has been investigating religious nationalism for over 15 years. Given the impact of Christian Nationalism on churches around the country as well as on our democracy, this conversation comes at a critical time. The discussion delves into Katherine's insights from her recent book, THE POWER WORSHIPPERS and the upcom…

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DawgCast #705 24:07

3M ago24:07

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Yeah, so it's UMass... cupcake central, but it gonna be a sunny 12:45 kickoff in November in Athens. Be early. Be drunk and be loud. I will see you there! Try to find me in the Railroad Lot, in a black X3... LOL See the store link below! DawgCast Store

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Meet the Majority: Conversations Across Our Differences With Lifelong Friend, Natalie 1:25:18

3M ago1:25:18

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Someone I love voted for a different candidate at the top of the ticket. Can we still have a healthy, loving relationship? Can we still have any sort of relationship? Even when we disagree about something we feel so passionately about? We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion It would mean so much if you could leave us a revie…

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Alternate Slate of Podcasters: A Republican, a Democrat and an Independent Reflect on the Election and a 2nd Trump Term 1:28:18

3M ago1:28:18

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A Republican, a Democrat and an Independent walk into a podcast... We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics So glad to have joined the hosts of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram, to discuss the election resu…

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DawgCast #704 39:16

3M ago39:16

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Rocky Flop! AGAIN! Got Em! Big Orange comes to town and heads home a loser once again. Havent given up 20 all year, and then Carson Beck happened. Damn Right! DawgCast Store!

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Demond is in High Demand! 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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Come join the boys as they break down Washington's 31-19 win over UCLA and look ahead to the Nov 30 game against #1 Oregon in Eugene. Shout outs to Purple Baze, Crispy Eaterson and Lester Towns. Come register for free and join the malarkey at HardcoreHusky.com!

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Prof. Tommy Givens of Fuller | Q: "Are you an Evangelical?" A: "Yes. A bad one!" 1:44:36

3M ago1:44:36

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Can Christians reckon with when the Bible is at odds with their political preferences, passions and prejudices? That just depends on who you ask. So we asked Dr. Tommy Givens, Assoc. Professor of New Testament Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary (and a pastor's kid to boot!), about Scripture, the church in America, and what the results of the el…

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