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College Reality Check

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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. 🎙️💡…

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Announcement: I am changing the podcast name to College Reality Check.

In this episode, I will reveal the colleges I applied to this year, how many I was accepted to, and how many universities rejected or waitlisted me. I also read my supplemental essays of the college I have decided to go to.

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College Reality Check

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College Reality Check

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Moving Day 12:36

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What to expect on your moving day of college and the first week of college. Read more here for things you need to bring to the dorm: https://collegerealitycheck.com/what-to-bring-to-a-college-dorm-full-list/

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Your first year of college 16:56

1 year ago16:56

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So today's episode is going to be kind of an overview of your first year of college. I'll talk about like my first year of college a little bit and what I wish I had known or done differently and just kind of what to expect. Also, don't forget to check my page: https://collegerealitycheck.com/first-year-college/…

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How to Choose a Roommate in College 11:58

1 year ago11:58

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In this episode, I will cover a topic of choosing a college roommate. I will cover compatibility, schedules, cleanliness, and lifestyle habits. Small details like agreeing on room temperature and respecting each other's space significantly impact comfort and harmony. Also check my page: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ask-someone-be-college-roommate/…

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Choosing UPenn Over a Full Ride to UMD | Shirya Part 2 44:49

2 years ago44:49

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This is part 2 of my interview with Shriya where we discuss her college application and why she made the decision for UPenn over a full ride to College Park. My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com

College Reality Check

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Choosing UPenn over Full-Ride to College Park | Shriya Part 1 39:28

2 years ago39:28

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This is part 1 of my interview with Shriya where we discuss her high school experience (grades, extracurriculars, etc.) My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com

College Reality Check

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My College Decisions & Podcast Name Change 30:35

2 years ago30:35

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Announcement: I am changing the podcast name to College Reality Check. In this episode, I will reveal the colleges I applied to this year, how many I was accepted to, and how many universities rejected or waitlisted me. I also read my supplemental essays of the college I have decided to go to.

College Reality Check

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Columbia Cheaper than State School? | Shea from Columbia Part 2 27:31

2 years ago27:31

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This is part 2 of my interview with Shea where we discuss her common application and her experience at Columbia so far. My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com My instagram: _acollegekid_

College Reality Check

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Columbia Cheaper than State School? | Shea from Columbia Part 1 28:42

2 years ago28:42

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This is part one of my interview with Shea where we talk about her high school experience leading up to college season. Make sure to subscribe to know when part two comes out! My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com My instagram: _acollegekid_

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UIUC Over Georgia Tech? | Sebastian from UIUC 51:25

2 years ago51:25

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This is my single interview with Sebastian where he shares his journey as an Illinois resident who is a freshman at UIUC studying aerospace engineering. My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com My instagram: _acollegekid_

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From Community College, to Howard University, to NIH Research Position | Robert 1:04:30

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This is my single interview with Robert where he shares his journey from CC to Howard, and how he landed a research position at the NIH after graduation. My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com My instagram: _acollegekid_

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Accepted into Harvard, Columbia, and BU | Michelle from Harvard Part 2 51:38

3 years ago51:38

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This is the second part of my interview with Michelle, my first ever Harvard student :), I hope you enjoy. My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com My instagram: _acollegekid_

College Reality Check

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Undocumented Haitian Immigrant to Harvard & Columbia Admit | Michelle from Harvard 48:13

3 years ago48:13

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This is the first part of my interview with Michelle, my first ever Harvard student :), I hope you enjoy. My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com My instagram: _acollegekid_

College Reality Check

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Should Applicants Keep Taking the SAT/ACT? | Dr. Frindell. 40:01

3 years ago40:01

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Dr. Frindell's Website: https://www.inhousetestprep.com/ My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com My instagram: _acollegekid_ Transcript: https://collegerealitycheck.com/podcast/dr-frindell/

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How to Get into USC | Phil from USC 52:19

3 years ago52:19

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This is a one part interview with Phil, a Washington high school senior, who will be attending USC fall 2022. My website: https://collegerealitycheck.com/ My email: kamila@collegerealitycheck.com My instagram: _acollegekid_ Transcript: https://collegerealitycheck.com/podcast/how-to-get-into-usc-phil/…

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How I Got all 5’s on my 2022 AP Exams 42:36

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