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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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Grabs 150 East Madison, IN (6/12/24)

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Grabs 150 East Madison, IN (6/12/24)

Nick speaks with Kyle Thomas about a grab they made on 6/12/24

Kyle Thomas, Captain

East Madison Fire Territory

6/12/2024

2 story single family home

Approx time from arrival to removal (4 minutes to removal)

Weight of the victim (approximately 110lbs)

Method of removal (Simple grab and drag)

A few takeaways I had were people are hot when they're in a fire and very slick.
I did a simple left handed search and located her. Probably should have used my TIC but honestly didn't think about it.

I found her with my hands and probably would have missed her if I had tried searching with a tool.

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Grabs 150 East Madison, IN (6/12/24)

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published 6 days ago

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Grabs 150 East Madison, IN (6/12/24)

Nick speaks with Kyle Thomas about a grab they made on 6/12/24

Kyle Thomas, Captain

East Madison Fire Territory

6/12/2024

2 story single family home

Approx time from arrival to removal (4 minutes to removal)

Weight of the victim (approximately 110lbs)

Method of removal (Simple grab and drag)

I found her with my hands and probably would have missed her if I had tried searching with a tool.

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Grabs 150 East Madison, IN (6/12/24)

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Grabs 150 East Madison, IN (6/12/24) Nick speaks with Kyle Thomas about a grab they made on 6/12/24 Kyle Thomas, Captain East Madison Fire Territory 6/12/2024 2 story single family home Approx time from arrival to removal (4 minutes to removal) Weight of the victim (approximately 110lbs) Method of removal (Simple grab and drag) A few takeaways I had were people are hot when they're in a fire and very slick. I did a simple left handed search and located her. Probably should have used my TIC but honestly didn't think about it. I found her with my hands and probably would have missed her if I had tried searching with a tool.…

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Grabs 149 Spokane, WA (4/20/24)

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Grabs 149 Spokane Fire, Washington (4/20/24) Grant speaks with Brennen and Cliff about a grab they make in Spokane on 4/20/24 Brennen Cooke (FF) and Cliff York (Driver) Story and a half balloon frame house 1600 SF Heavy Fire front of structure (neighbor called, unknown occupants) Split Search Hoarder Conditions Arrival to first victim out- about 7 minutes 7 minutes from first victim to last victim out 2 year old boy, 7 year old boy, ~275lb adult male, ~300+ lb adult female All 4 came out the half story window If forcing a door, do life fire layout immediately; don't clear jamb and then finish what you're doing first Actually might have to dig for victims in hoarder conditions Do more training with cyano-kits Bring a ladder every time when assigned for search Make sure to do a victim 360…

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Grabs 148 Bowling Green, KY (1/26/2022) (Copy)

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* Grabs 148 Bowling Green, KY (1/26/2022) * Jeffrey Bryant speaks with Corey Mahaney about a grab made on January 26th, 2022 * Some takeaways that I have are, I wish I would have flipped him over on his back. Because I was so close to the door and he was just laying on trash I drug him out face first. When we got off the truck we had a bystander in the yard saying that the victim ran back inside to look for his cat. We knew his last known location and did a targeted search based off our information. I remember there was thick black smoke pushing out of the front door and it was banked down to within a couple feet of the floor. Once I got right inside the door I could see his feet and knew he was face down. Quick mask up time is one thing that I think made this a quick grab. I was masking up as I was walking across the yard and when I got to the front door I was ready to go in. After the victim was out in the yard I opened his mouth and it has just a coating of black soot inside. Other firemen on scene took over patient care then the Patient was transported to a burn center. He is still alive as far as I know. After this me and my captain did VES to other rooms. The first victim was the only person located. The first room we tried to do VES through a window and stuff was stacked from the floor to ceiling we couldn’t make entry. The 2nd window I was able to climb in, while my captain stayed out with the tic. I was climbing on trash and I will never forget it was clear as could be in the room and before I got the whole room searched I had fire on top of the ceiling just rolling toward the flow path the broken window made. I know this is not part of the grab but it was the only experience I have had on the fire ground like this.…

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Grabs 147 Cobb County, GA (Dec 7, 2024)

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* Grabs 147 Cobb County, GA (Dec 7, 2024) * Jake Rogers, Captain Sean Gray * https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SzbLMjyczK0 * Jake’s first fire, second week on the job. * Residential fire right around the corner. * Basement fire with flames showing. * Initial plan was stretch 1.75” line, 30’ setback to bravo side. * Met by woman at AB corner, screaming that her husband was inside. (Soot on her face) * In bed, disabled and had dementia, right inside front door to the left. * Pivoted to rescue mode and made entry in front door. * 15’ down and 15’ back from door. * No viz and hot * Cobb county uses feet against the wall. * Called out when he got to room, was quiet and heard groaning. Found Hospital bed with lots of blankets and victim. * Pulled victim to legs and then ground from the bed. 160-170 lbs * Wrist lock for removal and protected his head as best he could. * Went out using bottle against the wall until met by LT. LT lead him the rest of the way out. * Victim out before second due arrived. 1:30-2 min. * Passed victim off and continued with fire attack. * https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Keugk3hwb5G-pJdMEmyVv2BPaochHgJ…

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Grabs 146 Rural Metro Fire(12/6/2024)

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* Grabs 146 Rural Metro * Nick Ledin Speaks with Nick Johnson about a grab they had on Dec 6, 2024 * Nick Johnson, Resident Firefighter * Rural Metro Fire * Dec 6th 2024 * Single Wide Trailer * 3-4 minutes * 180-200 pounds * Drag method * Listening to occupants on the location of a victim is absolutely necessary to ensure a quick rescue. * Planning in the truck enroute to call the also helps speed up rescue time as each member knows their job when the company is in rescue mode. * Backseat guys need to absolutely be ready to go interior coming off the truck.…

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Grabs 145 Mandan Fire, ND(1/14/24)

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Grabs 145 Mandan Fire, ND (1/14/2024) JB talks with Lt Erik Short from Mandan Fire. They talk about a grab that was made on 1/14/24 Air consumption rate during a rescue. How smaller departments can/ need to have a culture of being aggressive. Getting solid Intel on possible victims. Practical training.…

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Grabs 144 Fort Worth, Texas(8/10/24)

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Grabs 144 Fort Worth, Texas (8/10/24) Trevor Poitevent - Captain Brad Adamcik - Engineer Fort Worth Fire Department August 10, 2024 1 story single family residence 2-2.5 minutes from arrival to out the window 125-140 lb 94 year old female Headfirst out window, it was a known victim with solid location information. It was a window based search and rescue. Takeaways 1) Every Ems call is a learning opportunity for fire. From layouts, burglar bars, interesting construction. We had been to this house before and knew where her bedroom was and her lack of mobility should have her confined to a small area. 2). Where there’s one, there’s two, always assume multiple victims. We didn’t have a second victim but we were thinking it because we knew her son lived with her. 3). Have plans, talk about your playbook and don’t think the same thing happens at every fire. Mental reps count and everyone being on the same page based on the given circumstances was a huge help, I didn’t have to give any direction as the officer, the guys went to work. We coordinated well with the next engine, with minimal discussion, due to our close relationship with them. 4) be ready on arrival, FF’s were masked up coming off the rig. 5). I know you said 3-4 but here’s another. If you can Isolate the space, do it. But be prepared for that option to be nonexistent.…

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Grabs 143 Coventry Twp, OH (10/30/24)

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* Grabs 143 Coventry Twp, OH (10/30/24) * LT. Mike Gasaway * 10/30/24 * Single Story Wood Frame * Came in as people trapped * Front of house fire showing, one person out with a diagram of layout. * 03:15-03:23(1st one) 03:27 2nd one * 250lbs * Denver Drill * 1- All Mutual Aid getting toned at same time * 2- Mutual Aid med unit on first alarm * 3- Minimal talking on fire ground. Lots of face to face…

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Grabs 142 Charlotte County, FL (9/27/2024)

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Grabs 142 Charlotte County, FL (9/27/2024) Grant speaks with Shawn and Dennis about a grab they made on a fire while being deployed on Hurricane Helene. Engineer Dennis Kerr-North Collier Fire Captain Shawn Robinson-South Trail Fire FLUSAR TF6 While out doing area surveys/rescue a fire was in there area. Responded on side by side in USAR gear, no fire gear. Arrived before engine. Manufactured home with heavy fire in carport, extending into house. PD with wife stating everyone was out, neighbor stating husband went back in. With no PPE Dennis and Shawn went in from C side, smoke banked halfway down. Victim found by carport door. Dirty drag to bring victim out C-Side and then around to front. Ended up taking victim to awaiting rescue in side by side. Don’t listen to bystander reports…even from cops.…

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Grabs 141 Glasco Fire Department, KY (10/27/24) (Copy)

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Grabs 141 Glasgo Fire, Kentucky (10/27/24) Grant speaks with Colin Manley 9:52 PM Came in as house fire from neighbor 4 plex apartment/townhouse Smoke showing from C side eves During 360 heard beating on the window Crew threw ladders to window Officer went front door-first floor clear, Smoke 6’ down off second floor (no hoselne) Life fire layout at top of stairs-Found room with trapped occupant. Clutter in room, found victims ankle-he was standing Victim came down on FF and was combative. Vict then went unconscious. Victim was slippery-6’ 230 lbs Multiple FF’s helped drag him down the stairs-Wrist lock-head first : 44 seconds from arrival. Second floor fire, adjacent room. Lessons-take a TIC, Pay attention on 360, Pay attention for your way out, pillows and blankets on the floor feel like victims and make way out hard. Victim weight and slippery. Multiple drag techniques…

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Grabs 140 Fort Dodge, IA (11/17/24)

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Grabs 14- Fort Dodge, IA (11/17/24) Name and Rank: -Kyle Porter Firefighter/Paramedic Department Name: -Fort Dodge Fire Rescue Date of Grab: 11/17/24 Type of Building: -3 Story Ordinary Construction -Multifamily Dwelling built in 1895 -22’ wide by 140’ deep -Approx 5 units not conforming to code Arrival to Removal: -3 minutes Weight of Victim: -110 pounds Method of Removal: -24’ ground ladder with a 14’ roof ladder spliced -Hooks of the roof ladder were placed into the window. The ledge was wider than opening on hooks, so those were not hooked into the room. -I told the victim she was going to have to climb onto the ladder as I had to push the roof ladder into the 24’ extension and also pull down on the roof ladder to keep it from sliding on the ledge of the window. -I assisted her in transferring to the extension ladder and stayed behind her while moving to the ground. -The victim was then able to walk away from the building and head towards ambulance staging. Show Notes: 1) Prior to my shift beginning at 0700 on 11/16 I came in to work at 0330 for a second alarm on the shift prior to mine for a single family dwelling fire. That fire included extensive overhaul and we did not clear the scene until shift change. 2) At 0220 on 11/17 we were dispatched to an intersection where a police officer reported a structure fire fully engulfed with occupants still inside. We were responding in what we call a “broken play”. We were clearing from a natural gas leak in a restaurant when we were dispatched to the structure fire. Our Incident Commander was the farthest from the structure fire. Our IC normally is first on scene and can give crews a mode of operation/play prior to our arrival with his arrival report. a) My engine I was assigned to was the first on scene simultaneously with the next engine. b) The engine I was assigned to operates with duties as a truck would. We were also on a reserve engine that day as the apparatus we normally operate with is out of service for repairs. c) The road was completely blocked by police squad cars hindering our access to the scene and denied us the ability to get a good view of the structure. 3) When I dismounted the apparatus as the driver, normally I would retrieve my SCBA, Helmet and other needed equipment from an outside compartment. I was met by multiple people in the roadway stating someone was hanging out of a window and that we would need a ladder to get her out. I retrieved the 24’ ladder off of our engine and went to the delta side of the building where the victim was found leaning out of a 3rd story window. a) Incident command arrived at that time. He mentioned using a 35’ ladder to get the height we needed. I advised him we did not currently have an apparatus on scene that carried a 35’ ladder. At that time the engine company was able to park in front of the building. The IC grabbed the roof ladder while I was talking to the victim from the 24’ ladder. He handed me the roof ladder and I leaned it into the window. b) With the hooks of the ladder not reaching downward passed the ledge of the window I knew I would be unable to ascend it to help the victim down. I then explained to her that she needed to get on the ladder at that moment as the smoke conditions were getting worse. At that point I was unable to see her from the 24’ ladder. She began to descend the ladder and I assisted her in transferring to the extension ladder and down to the ground. 4) After removing her from the structure I made contact with my Lt. and we knew there was a bed confined occupant on the first floor. We retrieved a cot from an ambulance and went into the structure to remove her. She had no injuries but we had to place her in an ambulance away from the incident. When we loaded her into the ambulance, the victim from the window was requesting medical attention along with an occupant from the same room as her who had self extricated. a) No other medics were readily available at that moment. I began assessing those two for smoke inhalation and other injuries. A parent showed up on scene at that time and stated she would take care of them and get them to the hospital if needed. b) When I went to regroup with my crew I was met in the roadway by another occupant of the structure. She stated she was in the unit that was on fire and that she had attempted to put the fire out. Her pant leg was burned and she had 2nd degree burns on her left lower leg. She had heavy amounts of soot on her lips and tongue. I determined she needed emergent transport to the hospital at that time and told IC I would be taking another member with me to transport her. c) This victim ended up being intubated in the ER and flown by helicopter to the nearest burn center. d) After transporting her I returned to the scene to complete secondary searches with my crew and perform overhaul operations.…

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