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1 David French | Friends or Enemies? Overcoming Divides with Justice, Kindness, and Humility in a Polarized America 1:15:36
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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. 🎙️💡…
What Trump's policies mean for housing affordability
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Housing was one of the top issues for voters last election cycle, especially for younger Millennials and Generation Z.
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Housing was one of the top issues for voters last election cycle, especially for younger Millennials and Generation Z.
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1 Cancer research affected by federal spending cuts 5:47
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The spending bill passed by the Republican-led Congress this month included major cuts to federal funding for cancer research, threatening patients at a time when new discoveries are accelerating.

1 How ‘Poems of Parenting’ helps us laugh through the journey of raising children 9:36
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Artist Loryn Brantz aims to help parents feel seen through the moments of frustration, laughter and love that come with raising kids in her new book "Poems of Parenting."

1 As legalized sports betting grows, experts are concerned about lack of addiction treatment 3:46
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Gambling is now widely legal: 38 states have adopted the practice since the Supreme Court allowed for legalized sports betting outside of Nevada in 2018. But experts warn there is not enough treatment and intervention for people who struggle with problem gambling.

1 Should Trump have the power to remove anyone in the executive branch at will? 4:44
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The White House says yes. But for 90 years, the Supreme Court has maintained that there should be exceptions.

1 Audrey Lee releases debut novel 'The Mechanics of Memory' 9:57
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It's a mystery about a woman in a treatment facility who can't remember the last year of her life.

1 Two journalists in Gaza killed by an Israeli airstrike, as press freedom on a global scale at risk 5:42
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Israeli airstrikes killed two Palestinian journalists in separate attacks on Monday, adding to the more than 170 journalists killed since the beginning of Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.

1 What we know about the men sent to El Salvador by the Trump administration 5:58
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The Trump administration has sent flights of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.

1 'Backfired: Attention Deficit' podcast explores the world of ADHD 9:25
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According to the latest data, more than 10% of American children have been diagnosed with ADHD — attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

1 Former Trump official ‘dumbfounded’ national security team disclosed war plans on Signal 6:08
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top Trump administration officials are facing criticism after the Atlantic reported they disclosed plans to strike Yemen in an encrypted group chat on the platform Signal.

1 Attorneys speak out against their former law firm for making a deal with Trump 5:36
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Attorney Erin Elmouji explains why she signed a letter criticizing the head of her former law firm Paul Weiss for making a deal with President Trump to avoid being targeted by the White House.

1 Students in Maine spend less time in class than their peers nationwide. How does that impact them? 4:31
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Last year, students in Maine performed significantly below the national average in reading and math.

1 Kansas voted for Trump, but local law enforcement hasn't rushed to advance his deportation plans 6:14
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The Kansas legislature recently killed a bill that would force local authorities to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The genetic testing company that helps people learn about their ancestry and health risks based on a DNA sample is declaring bankruptcy and seeking buyers. What does the sale mean for your private data?
In 2016, New York City passed a groundbreaking law requiring schools to provide free menstrual products in bathrooms. But a new lawsuit alleges that in the nine years since, free tampons and sanitary pads aren’t making it into schools.

1 Scientists are trying to save eelgrass off the Massachusetts coast 5:50
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As water temperatures rise, an important plant in the North Atlantic is shrinking, threatening fish populations and the environment.
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