Thursday Kick Back

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

6 days ago 3:00:00

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Thursday Kickback has been a part of the fabric of 89 7FM since 2016. Hosts Rhonda and Alan play a variety of great music from all genres from the 60’s to now, plus a number of interactive listener segments. These segments include a weekly theme (which includes listener requests), two feature artists, jokes, a good news story, “Believe it or not” and “On this Day in Music History”. A jam-packed Thursday Kickback to enjoy!

42 episodes

89 7FM

Thursday Kick Back

89 7FM

published 6 days ago

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42 episodes

#BEN CONNORS #Music #89 7FM

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One Step Beyond 2:00:00

2 hours ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Check out our new program commencing 16th August 2023, One Step Beyond with Dave ‘Lister’ Elliott. Supplying you with your weekly mix of the greatest Two Tone, Ska and British Indie Bands you probably haven’t heard yet. Join Dave as he takes you on a journey through the past and present superstars of Ska and Two Tone along with the occasional up and coming British Indie Band while keeping you up to date with the latest local gigs. So, get ready to Skank as we take you, One Step Beyond!…

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90's Spin 2:00:00

4 hours ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Join Leanne Selby for our new program, 90’s Spin! It was the 90’s before the internet was a thing and all those great song lyrics are stored in your brain….. somewhere! Now you can bring them back and sing them out loud as Lee plays all the 90’s hits you love and haven’t forgotten! Whether its Soundgarden, or The Smashing Pumpkins or even Weezer they will all be there. Great music, plenty of music news and regular segments. Leanne will spin the decks and play all your favourites!…

89 7FM

1
Wednesday Drive 3:00:00

6 hours ago3:00:00

3:00:00

Join John and Stokesy for the drive home (or wherever you’re heading) every Wednesday. Their “Pet of the Week” segment at 3.30pm is with community partners the Dogs’ Refuge Home and Cat Haven. Checking Fuel watch at 4.25pm, looking at the share market with Reece O’Connell from 4.30pm and the latest in news and local sport with Max from Talking Sport just after the 5pm news. Plus, plenty of music news, what’s happening in the community, local traffic & weather.…

89 7FM

1
Lunchtime Live 3:00:00

9 hours ago3:00:00

3:00:00

Brandon Chowdhurie comes from a family of musicians and has been hosting Lunchtime Live for three years, promoting the music of local artists from a variety of genres from Folk to Rock. Each week Brandon interviews three local artists providing an in depth look at the Perth local music scene. These artists then perform their original music tracks live in the studio with special acoustic performances. Lunchtime Live, your place for live, local music!…

89 7FM

1
The Wednesday Morning Show 3:00:00

12 hours ago3:00:00

3:00:00

The Wednesday Morning Show has been hosted by our station Life Member, Sue Myc and supported by Producer Nina Henderson since 2003. The show provides that vital community platform each week for all the arts, new music, community chat, interesting interviews and much more. Join Sue and Nina for great music, great chat and a whole lot of fun!…

89 7FM

1
The G.O.A.T.S 2:00:00

1 day ago2:00:00

2:00:00

The G.O.A.T.S program with Tony DSouza, plays music that is the “Greatest of All Time”. Join Tony for his weekly dose of music perfection, where every track played is one of the best that the artist or band has produced. No obscure B sides here, just the best music together with some banter, laughter and a touch of madness. The program where every song is a banger!…

89 7FM

1
Half The World Away 2:00:00

1 day ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Whether you’re a British ex-pat or just someone who loves the “Best of British” then Half the World Away will be right up your alley! Hosted by Dave and Connor Elliott they play all your British favourites from decades past and todays best from a variety of genres, together with news, stories, interviews and much more. So, join them as they take you through a champagne supernova of tracks all the way from Blighty.…

89 7FM

1
Tuesday Drive Show 3:00:00

1 day ago3:00:00

3:00:00

Hosted by Gary and occasionally his better half, Tuesday Drive is designed to help you get through the day that is about as far away from the last and from the next weekend as you can get. Playing a diverse selection of listening tunes (usually from the 70’s to the 00’s) that you will not hear on commercial stations, together with the odd dad joke, traffic and news, you have a new safe space for your Tuesday. Send him on a new musical direction with a song request!…

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1
The Tuesday Morning Show 3:00:00

1 day ago3:00:00

3:00:00

The Morning Show with Bill Crowe has been on air for decades and is sure to liven up your Tuesday morning as only “Uncle Bill” can. Bill is a station Life Member and has an extensive knowledge of music from all genres and tastes as well as a sense of humour that will have you laughing! Tune in and listen out for his regular “UFO” segment (Unappreciated, Forgotten and Overlooked) where he plays tracks from artists that fit the UFO theme. Tuesday mornings with “Uncle Bill”, why would you miss it!…

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1
Sports Mix 2:02:00

2 days ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Tune in every Monday evening with Gordon Allen, and the Sports Mix team to hear all the latest Rugby League news, views, stories, previews and reviews of the local men’s and women’s competitions, hot goss about the NRL and all that’s happening in the English Super League. Sports Mix will also focus on junior sport competitions for the 6 to 18 age range. The program offers local sporting clubs, groups and associations the opportunity to promote news and results. For your weekly sports fix, it’s Sports Mix on 89 7FM.…

89 7FM

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Monday Drive 3:00:00

2 days ago3:00:00

3:00:00

Hosted by Leanne Selby, Monday Drive is designed to help you relax on the drive home from work with an essential mix of talk and music that will calm the soul and soothe away the stresses of the day. Playing a diverse selection of listening tunes (usually from the 70’s to the 00’s) that you will not hear on commercial stations, together with the traffic updates and news, you have a new safe space for your Monday. Monday Drive, the way the drive home was meant to be!…

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The Monday Morning Show 3:00:00

3 days ago3:00:00

3:00:00

The Monday Morning Show is hosted by Ben Van der Linden, who returns to the airwaves of 89 7FM after a few months away. The show provides that vital community platform each week for all the arts, new music, community chat, interesting interviews and much more. Join Ben for great music, great chat and a whole lot of fun!…

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1
Back In The Day 2:00:00

3 days ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Back in the Day with Mark Pisarskis is your portal to the past every Sunday Night. Re-live the 70s, 80s, and 90s as Mark and special guests discuss good times and play great music. Dripping with nostalgia and hopefully a few laughs, we’ll fill your Sunday evenings with memories from live gigs, all-nighters, boom-boxes, and blue light discos. Back in the Day… bound to bring back memories!…

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1
Play The Blues 2:00:00

3 days ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Derek Cromb has been presenting Play the Blues since 2001 and is a station Life Member. Join Derek each week as he presents his feature artist and plays four tracks from their new or recent album together with the best blues tracks in town. Regular segments include “Something Old, Something New” where he plays the original version of a track followed by a new or recent cover. Derek is sure to play music from new and exciting artists that you will enjoy.…

89 7FM

1
Sunday Sounds 2:00:00

3 days ago2:00:00