American politics is fast moving and caught up in social media and the 24 hour news cycle. This is a political podcast cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters, the nuts and bolts of policy, how Congress works, and how elections are won. Justin and John sit down every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss what is happening in Washington, D.C. and international affairs with leading Democrats and Republicans from Congress, members of the media, and think tanks. If you want to know what’s g ...
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Community Church exists to bring God glory, to equip servants of Jesus Christ, and to share God’s Love so that the whole world may know Him. Values. Biblical Teaching for all ages, encourage growth in the Word, in the Spirit, and in faith. Prayer. God hears our prayers and answers them. Prayer should undergird everything we plan and do. Care. Godly care for people’s needs. Worship. “To enable all persons to freely experience a worshipful relationship with Jesus Christ, in a safe environment. ...
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Will a U.S. Debt Default Have Catastrophic Consequences? With AEI's Michael R. Strain
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Justin and John sit down with Michael R. Strain, director of Economic Policy Studies and the Arthur F. Burns Scholar in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute. Michael assesses the COVID stimulus packages and their impact on inflation, addressing the direct cash payments and criticizing the popular concept of UBI. He explains why th…
Pastor John teaches about biblical patience and perserverance that are necessary qualities to receive and fulfill what God has for us.By John Clement
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30. Debating Everything Everywhere All At Once (featuring Eric Plese)
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In the wake of its 11 Oscar nominations, I’m joined by film producer Eric Plese to discuss - and debate - the merits of the Daniel’s Everything Everywhere All At Once.Be sure to head on over to patreon.com/nowitsdark to hear the full 1 hour and 28 minute version of this episode.By Mike Payne-Wheeler and Tim Paugh
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The Week in News: Mass Shootings, Tanks to Ukraine, Oscar Nominations
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Justin and John sit down to discuss the week's headlines. Topics include the string of high-profile shootings in the United States and Germany's move to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine. The hosts also take time to discuss the Academy Award nominations, drawing on John's professional and academic connections to the entertainment industry. Subscribe, r…
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Is Right-Wing Media Poisoning the GOP? With Matt K. Lewis of The Daily Beast
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Justin and John sit down with conservative columnist Matt K. Lewis of The Daily Beast. Matt shares stories of his encounters with right-wing media figures over the years, from Ben Shapiro to Tucker Carlson to Alex Jones. The group discuss the impact those personalities have on the Republican Party, and whether the American right can be fairly descr…
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Mark Pt 39 "A Tree, A Temple, The Truth" January 15, 2023
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Chaos in Aviation and Buttigieg Response: Politico's Oriana Pawlyk
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Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk joins Justin and John to discuss recent disruptions for U.S. airlines, including mass flight cancellations and an emergency grounding by the FAA. What are the major challenges facing airlines and travellers, and has Secretary Pete Buttigieg adequately responded to transportation crisis? Read more from Oriana…
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Chavez, Maduro, and Venezuela's Crisis, with William Neuman
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Justin and John are joined by William Neuman, the former Andes Region Bureau Chief for The New York Times. Reporting for years from Caracas, William witnessed Venezuela descend from an economic powerhouse into one of the world's poorest countries. He explains the causes of this crisis and the opportunity to change course, as the U.S. considers endi…
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The Hill's Emily Brooks: Kevin McCarthy’s Victory and What to Expect in the Next Congress
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With a chaotic leadership fight finally concluded, Justin and John sit down with reporter Emily Brooks to discuss the Congressional term ahead. Will Kevin McCarthy and the Republicans force a U.S. default over the debt ceiling? Will they focus on investigations, or are there areas for new bipartisan legislation? Listen to find out. Read Emily's wor…
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Mark Pt 38 "The King Enters Jerusalem" Rob Blanks January 1, 2023
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Speakership Deadlock: Is the GOP House Ungovernable?
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Justin and John discuss the congressional standoff over Kevin McCarthy's bid to become House Speaker. They assess the motives and tactics of key members, drawing on Justin's experience working for a right-wing Republican congressman. Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.By Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
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Go Past the Comma... and STAND (Guest Speaker-Jamie Birdsey)
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Jamie teaches about putting on the armor of God, and STAND against the enemy.By Jamie Birdsey
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29. Eyes Wide Shut (featuring Mike Ventola)
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In this special holiday episode, we're joined by Stanley Kubrick super fan, Mike Ventola, to try to unravel the many mysteries of this often misunderstood film. Be sure to head on over to patreon.com/nowitsdark to hear the full 3-hour-plus version of this episode. Over the course of our discussion we talked about: - The making of what would turn ou…
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Kevin McCarthy and the House Speakership Battle
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Justin and John discuss the political fight in the Republican House Conference as members attempt to select the next House Speaker. Drawing on Justin's experiences working for a right-wing congressman, they assess the current state of the GOP caucus and its characters, including Kevin McCarthy, Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Steve Scalise.…
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Mark Pt 36 "Perspective on Possessions" December 11, 2022
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Mark Pt 37 "Mission Brief" December 18, 2022
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Pastor John teaches about God's desire to dwell in an intimate personal way with his people .By John Clement
After John returns from attending the World Cup in Qatar, he joins Justin to discuss the country and its role in global affairs. Labour issues, tournament controversies, and diplomatic strategy are among the topics of conversation. Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.By Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
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Parker Molloy: What Do the Media Get Right and Wrong?
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Justin hosts writer Parker Molloy for a conversation about the American news media. They discuss the state of cable news, print outlets, and digital distribution platforms. Should we listen to columnists and commentators for any reason at all? What is 'bothsidesism'? Read Parker here: https://www.readtpa.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjo…
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Elon Musk's Purchase of Twitter with Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters
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Andrew Lawrence (Twitter Account) of Media Matters joins Justin to discuss Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, how the platform has changed, and whether or not it will survive. Please remember to rate and subscribe to the show! Check out our website here: pm101.liveBy Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
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28. The End of the Movies Part 2: Streaming Wars (featuring John W. Gunnison)
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For our 28th episode, Mike and Tim are once again joined by John W. Gunnison, an entertainment industry veteran, as well as co-host and co-founder of the Politics + Media 101 podcast. This episode was originally recorded in the spring of 2022.Note that this is an edited version of the full podcast, available at www.patreon.com/nowitsdark.In second …
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Mark Pt 35 "Considering Children" December 4, 2022
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Mark Pt 34 "On the Matter of Marriage" November 27, 2022
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Chris Stirewalt: How Should the Media Talk About Elections?
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Justin and John are joined by Chris Stirewalt, former Fox News political commentator and current editor at NewsNation and The Dispatch. Chris offers his election analysis, discusses media approaches to political discourse, and describes his experience testifying for the January 6th Committee. Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversat…
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"Living Thanks" Psalm 16 November 20, 2022
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27. The End Of The Movies Part 1: How the Movies Died (featuring John W. Gunnison)
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In this episode, Mike and Tim are joined by John W. Gunnison, an entertainment industry veteran, as well as co-host and co-founder of the Politics + Media 101 podcast. The first part of our two-part interview centres around a piece by Ross Douthat, in which he claims that waning interest in the Oscars signals the end of movies as "the central Ameri…
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Will Donald Trump Be the 2024 Republican Nominee? Justin and John Debate
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As Donald Trump announces a presidential campaign in the wake of insurrection and electoral defeat, Justin and John debate whether Trump can effectively stage a comeback. Justin believes that Trump's cultish support is strong enough to dominate a GOP primary, while John believes that exhaustion and institutional factors will limit his potential. Su…
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Has China's Global Power Already Peaked?
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Justin and John host Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. They discuss an isolated China beset by domestic challenges and a confronted by a rejuvenated Western alliance. Topics include the Chinese Communist Party Congress, zero-COVID policies, semico…
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Mark Pt 33 "That Which Must Not Be Named" Guest Speaker Rob Blanks November 13, 2022
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ELECTION REACTION: Democrats Overperform in House, Senate Races
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Justin and John discuss the 2022 election results, noting the success of Democratic candidates in key races. They address the struggle of many Republican candidates to connect with ordinary voters and the bleak political outlook for the MAGA movement. Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.…
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ELECTION SPECIAL: AJC's Greg Bluestein Explains Georgia
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Justin and John are joined by Greg Bluestein of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Greg is a leading expert on politics in the state of Georgia, even serving as moderator for the governor debate. Just in time for election day, Greg breaks down that race between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp, along with the U.S. Senate race between Herschel Walker and…
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Top Dem Strategist Lis Smith Talks 2022 Elections, Democrats' Chances
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Justin and John are joined by Lis Smith, senior advisor to Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign. She offers her take on Tim Ryan, John Fetterman, Kathy Hochul, Andrew Yang, and more, discussing what Democrats are doing right and wrong. Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation. Purchase Lis’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/An…
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A Call for Diplomacy in Ukraine Collapses
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Justin and John discuss the controversy over a letter from the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which called for direct diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Russia. Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.By Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
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Mark Pt 30 "A Glimpse of Glory" October 9, 2022
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Mark Pt 32 Guest Speaker Rob Blanks October 30, 2022
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Analysis of John Fetterman and the Pennsylvania Senate Debate
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Justin and John assess the U.S. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz. They discuss the relevance of Fetterman's stroke and comment on the media approach to debate analysis. Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.By Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
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26. BIFF 2022 (featuring Darragh Walsh)
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We're very happy to be back with the first in a new series of episodes. For our 26th episode, I was joined by my friend and fellow film enthusiast Darragh Walsh to review the 2022 Busan International Film Festival, the largest film festival in Asia. Note that this is an edited version of the full podcast available at https://www.patreon.com/nowitsd…
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The Fall of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and a Preview of 2022 US Elections
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John and Justin discuss the fall of U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss and the collapse of support for her Conservative Party. They look ahead to the November U.S. elections, assessing campaign strategies and evaluating party leadership. Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.By Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
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1st Responders Sunday "Humble Thanks & Heartfelt Prayers" October 23, 2022
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