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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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It's Jake in the West and Murdoc in the East. We welcome back Assistant Maj Leader Marty Overweg from D21 and our favorite Rabble Rohler, Senator Michael Rohl. Pipeline, Property Taxes, Librarians, and Postcards. *apologies for the slight audio issues in this episode

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Reset, Indeed 57:41

1 day ago57:41

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Well represented from some of the best journalism in South Dakota. Seth Tupper from South Dakota Searchlight and Stu Whitney from South Dakota News Watch dive into South Dakota’s political reset after not going back, upcoming mayoral nominees, government leaks, and the latest on Governor Rhoden’s relationship to Noem. Plus, we discuss the debut of the Rapid City Post. @stuwhitney @SethTupper @jakeschoenbeck @dakotatownhall @rapidcitypost @murdocj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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No Daycares, No Departments of Education 1:00:14

9 days ago1:00:14

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This week we welcome Michael Bockorny from the Economic Development Professionals Association of South Dakota and Senator Randy Deibert from District 31. We dive into the childcare veto discussion, then discuss the accessibility of the new governor, and explore the connection between economic development and property taxes. Plus, the Department of Education... Or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Hottest Goss 57:12

16 days ago57:12

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D5 Senator Glen Vilhauer comes back on the show to chat about what it's like in a Senator's first session, along with some chats about where the session heads from here. Then, the return of the HOTTEST GOSS in the land! Former Dakota Scout reporter Austin Hot Goss joins the show to discuss the Noem credit card story currently in the news. @AustinGossSD @JakeSchoenbeck @DakotaTownHall @Murdocj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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3 Time Zone Special 1:03:12

22 days ago1:03:12

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Rock and Rohl 1:06:06

30 days ago1:06:06

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This is a great one folks! This week on Dakota Town Hall , South Dakota Searchlight's Seth Tupper, Lee Strubenger from SDPB, and Erin Tobin, SD Chair for U.S. Term Limits. We start with Senator Rohl's vehicle bill maneuvers and Pierre's latest hidden camera show. SuperBouts with Arch Beal. The gang lists out the dumbest bills, and the never-ending property tax debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Finish Your Vows and Your Homework 1:01:06

5 weeks ago1:01:06

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District 30's Amber Hulse joins the RINO brigade for a hearty discussion on property taxes and the other bills of note she's leading. Dakota War College's Pat Powers is back as Pierre tiptoes around how old you can be to be married in SD. Interesting airplane landings in Pierre, and the GOP Leadership race continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Horse Dentistry!? 1:00:18

6 weeks ago1:00:18

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SD AG Marty Jackley joins the show for a wide-sweeping range of topics from the death penalty, to accountability in our state government, and the 10 commandments in schools. Then Sandra Waltman from the SDEA is back on the show to update us on the school funding bills. We sneak in a little horse dentistry. @SandraMWaltman @martyjackley @JakeSchoenbeck @Murdocj @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Defund Huron 53:58

7 weeks ago53:58

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D15 Rep Kadyn Wittman is back on the show to update us on the school lunch funding bill. Josh "CAAAAN YOU TAKE ME" Haiar from SD Searchlight tries to keep our facts straight on what appears to be Phil Jensen week. Varmint Facts. Join us for the Chaplin bill endings and sports betting beginnings as we kick off February. @JakeSchoenbeck @DakotaTownHall @Murdocj @Kadyn_Wittman @JoshuaHaiar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Thou Shall Listen To This Episode 50:16

8 weeks ago50:16

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D8's Casey Crabtree comes back on the show and the gang chats about our new Governor, and our new Lt Governor / Show Historian. We discuss some bills of note of the week. The 10 Commandments have never been more popular. Seat Belts. CHYYYYNA lawsuits. @CrabtreeCasey @JakeSchoenbeck @Murdocj @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dakota Town Hall Night Live 54:09

9 weeks ago54:09

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Slight delay this week, we're recording Friday night. One of us was in Colorado getting tattoos. "Boy - the air is different." Senator Helene Duhamel is back on the show and we talk about the differences in this year's session vs previous years. Senator Duhamel is working on bringing water to West River. Datacenters week 3. From The Dakota Scout, Auston HOTT GOSS is back on the show to speculate on Lt Gov picks and the legislative movement of week 2. Stupid Bills of the Week? Or Stupid Bills of the Week! Who has and hasn't passed the hunter safety course? Water towers and stoplights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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All Your Data Belongs To Us 52:23

10 weeks ago52:23

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Another big show! Garth Wadsworth from Elevate Rapid City joins us from the Ramkota in Pierre, Joe Sneve joins us from the news bunker of The Dakota Scout, Kyle Peters chimes in from the Northeast and as always - Jake is in the East and Murdoc is in the West. We get back into Data Centers, potential Lt Govs, Noem's legacy, dumb bills, and who would be fun to room with during the session. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Transparently Transparent 1:00:13

11 weeks ago1:00:13

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Last show before the Session! If you've got hot takes, get em out now. Joined by the SD Dems' Shane Merrill and Dan Ahlers along with GOP Assistant Majority Leader Marty Overweg from D21. We're transparently talking about government transparency. Stupid (or not) bills being proposed. South Dakota journalism, SDPB, and the media landscape. Who wants a data center? SD burger and bar chat. Welcome to Murdo(c), South Dakota. @SMerrill92 @Ahlers_Dan @MartyOverweg @JakeSchoenbeck @murdocj @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Webster Martini 51:35

12 weeks ago51:35

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Happy 2025! We recap the rest of the biggest political stories of 2024 and tiptoe into the great expanse that is the 2025 legislative session. State GOP leadership race, cool takes, hot takes, and what to look forward to in Pierre. Lastly, to be fair, I don't think anybody said the word 'chicken.' @jakeschoenbeck @sodakcampaigns @dakotatownhall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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2024 Recap Part 1 58:53

14 weeks ago58:53

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Happy Christmas! Welcome to Episode 100! It's Part 1 of our 2-part series covering the biggest stories of 2024. Before that, special guests Dennis Aanenson, Kara Flynn join the show. Dennis Aeneson recently wrote a book called ' Bring It On .' Proceeds partially go to the Children's Home Society of South Dakota. Pat Powers of Dakota War College has a new show you should check out. Pat joins us to recap the biggest stories of 2024. @AuthorDennisAanenson, @JakeSchoenbeck, @SoDakCampaigns @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Uncle Jimmo Fund 55:58

15 weeks ago55:58