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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. 🎙️💡…
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Ximena Aleman, CEO and co-founder of Prometeo, shares her incredible journey from growing up in Montevideo, Uruguay, to leading a fintech infrastructure company in Latin America. She discusses the financial challenges of her childhood, and how she navigated a transition from a career in journalism to tech. Ximena provides insights into Prometeo's work in revolutionizing financial services through open banking and API technology, and elaborates on the importance of financial inclusion in LATAM markets. She also touches on the future of fintech innovation and the impact of education and emotional skills.
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Ximena Aleman, CEO and co-founder of Prometeo, shares her incredible journey from growing up in Montevideo, Uruguay, to leading a fintech infrastructure company in Latin America. She discusses the financial challenges of her childhood, and how she navigated a transition from a career in journalism to tech. Ximena provides insights into Prometeo's work in revolutionizing financial services through open banking and API technology, and elaborates on the importance of financial inclusion in LATAM markets. She also touches on the future of fintech innovation and the impact of education and emotional skills.
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1 A Student Loan "Sherpa" Breaks Down What Borrowers Need to Know 23:04
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Student loan expert Michael Lux—featured in The Wall Street Journal —has spent years helping borrowers navigate the complexities of repayment and policy changes as the founder of The Student Loan Sherpa . In this episode of Money Memories , we break down the latest in student loans: key policy shifts, smart repayment strategies, and what borrowers need to know now. Want more expert insights? Subscribe to my newsletter for the latest in financial wellness, and exclusive podcast content!…

1 From Nigeria to Wall Street: A Journey of Resilience and Financial Freedom 15:57
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We’re joined by Ehis Akhetuamhen, host and creator of Unmuted Moments , a podcast about finding your voice in work and life. He shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment in Nigeria to building a career in finance in the U.S. After losing his father at 13, he learned that financial success isn’t just about hard work—it’s about where you work. We talk about career choices, financial resilience, and why speaking up is just as important as skill. Plus, how a mailman’s unexpected favor helped change the course of his life.…

1 How Even $5 Can Change Your Financial Future 21:49
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Many of us grew up with a scarcity mindset around money. Tim Flacke, co-founder of Commonwealth, explores how that mindset develops, why savings matter beyond just dollars and cents, and how his organization is working to change financial systems for the better.

1 Generational Wisdom: Financial Lessons from My Grandmother 16:19
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Ilona sits down with Katrina Robinson, a professional trustee and wealth management expert, whose journey spans Kingston, Jamaica, to leading the multinational estate planning firm Cone Marshall. Katrina shares how her grandmother's wisdom and lessons on saving shaped her approach to planning for the future. Katrina also discusses the importance of financial planning at every stage of life, providing practical tips on building wills and trusts, and creating inventories of assets. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to preserve wealth for future generations, this episode offers timeless insights into planning with purpose.…

1 Why Investing in Yourself is the Best Financial Decision 26:13
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Ximena Aleman, CEO and co-founder of Prometeo, shares her incredible journey from growing up in Montevideo, Uruguay, to leading a fintech infrastructure company in Latin America. She discusses the financial challenges of her childhood, and how she navigated a transition from a career in journalism to tech. Ximena provides insights into Prometeo's work in revolutionizing financial services through open banking and API technology, and elaborates on the importance of financial inclusion in LATAM markets. She also touches on the future of fintech innovation and the impact of education and emotional skills.…

1 From Caja de los Zapatos to Financial Freedom: Alejandra Lozano's Journey with Operation Hope 20:11
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Meet Alejandra Lozano, a dedicated Financial Wellbeing Coach for Operation HOPE , located inside Wells Fargo’s HOPE Inside center in South LA. With over seven years of experience in the finance industry, Alejandra is passionate about uplifting black and brown communities and empowering their financial journeys. Alejandra shares how her childhood experience with "la caja de los zapatos" (the shoe box) reflects the sentiment that many communities in the US feel about financial institutions. She also shares some of the most powerful stories of transformation that Operation HOPE was able to provide.…

1 One Founder's Journey from Small Town Roots to Becoming a Tech Titan 24:56
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Hans Koch is the CEO of the augmented reality platform MyXR. Hans shares poignant memories of growing up in Southwestern Michigan, reflecting on his early money lessons and the influence of his father’s entrepreneurial spirit. He delves into the impact of his father's battle with ALS, which in turn shaped his outlook on life and business. Hans recounts his first ventures into real estate and technology, the founding of Owners. com, and his current role at MyXR. The discussion spans topics from early entrepreneurial inspirations to the latest tech innovations. Hans offers insights on mistakes made along the way and lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of efficient scaling and strategic financial planning.…

1 Is That Really What I Wake Up Everyday To Do? [Archive] 16:03
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Tosin Mills is the product and growth strategy manager at Microsoft. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Tosin shares how her experience of moving from Nigeria to the United States played an important role in her understanding of the value of money, and what her favorite money slogan is. Bonus: I found an NFT expert to answer your pressing questions about how this hot new fintech innovation actually works. This episode originally aired on February 16th, 2022.…

1 The Dangers of Being Penny Wise, Pound Foolish 26:30
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In this episode, guest John Hill reflects on his childhood lessons in saving and the importance of compound interest instilled by his family in Western Pennsylvania. Transitioning to a career in asset management, John shares insights into founding Quorus , a technology-enabled asset manager aimed at personalizing investment portfolios. John also offers beginner tips for financial wellness, and when it's OK to reach out to a professional for financial planning help.…

1 Empowering Financial Inclusion: One Leader’s Global Journey to Fintech Innovation [Archival Episode] 21:49
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Leslie Gillin is the Chief Growth Officer of Pagaya, a lending platform that uses artificial intelligence to improve credit decision-making. Leslie shares how her mother instilled the importance of financial independence early on, and the challenges she faced around unconscious biases as a woman in the C-suite. This is an archival episode from October 2023.…

1 A Journey to Financial Empowerment with the CEO of Accrue Savings 13:22
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A conversation with Michael Hershfield, CEO of Accrue Savings . From his humble beginnings in Canada to his entrepreneurial ventures and eventual founding of Accrue, Michael shares poignant insights into the importance of financial literacy, responsible spending, and the mission to revolutionize savings behavior in America. We talk about Michael’s lessons learned from failed ventures, and his vision for a future where every American can achieve financial wellness.…

1 Why Net Worth is Not Self Worth [Archive Episode] 21:32
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This episode originally aired on July 13th, 2022. As a new college graduate living in New York City, Aja Evans thought she had made it. She quickly realized, however, that the weekly bottomless brunches add up. Eventually, she took control of her spending habits. Today, Aja is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in financial wellness. She shares how her personal journey informed her decision to offer this unique angle to her therapy practice.…

1 Unleashing Your Financial Superpowers with Arta Finance 20:01
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We talk to Caesar Sengupta, the founder of Arta , a technology platform revolutionizing the world of personal finance. We delve into Caesar's background and his journey from growing up in India to studying computer science at Stanford and eventually joining Google. Caesar shares his early money memories and the shift in his mindset towards money as he discovered the financial superpowers of the ultra-rich. The conversation explores the founding of Arta and its mission to unlock these financial opportunities for everyone, providing insights into investing, alternative assets, and the importance of starting early to build generational wealth.…

1 From Childhood Portfolios to Fintech Innovation: Brian Barnes on Building M1 Finance 28:18
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Brian Barnes is the founder and CEO of the wealth management platform M1 Finance. Founded in 2015, the company uses digital tools to help customers automate the way that they invest and save. Brian shares how a stock pitch competition in school shaped his passion for investing, and how this experience later influenced his philosophy for M1. He also shares his three key tips for long-term financial wellness.…

1 Can Student Loans and Savings Coexist? [Archive Episode] 11:40
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Eryn Schultz is the founder of pHERsonal Finance Day, a platform that offers courses and content tailored to high-earning women. Eryn is a graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard Business School. She discusses what inspired her to plunge into entrepreneurship, and answers your questions about student loans. This episode is an archival episode from February 24th, 2021.…
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1 From Sailing Dreams to Boating Empire: The Catamaran Guru Success Story 25:42
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A conversation with Estelle and Stephen Cockcroft, the founders of Catamaran Guru , a boating business. They discuss their journey in yacht brokering, how their early childhood experiences in South Africa inspired them on their quest to sail around the world, and the key to a harmonious business and personal relationship.…
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1 Revolutionizing Financial Services for America's Workforce 15:16
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Nico Simko is the founder and CEO of Clair , a digital banking app that allows customers to access funds from their paycheck sooner. Nico built Clair on one simple premise; if you can send money instantly to your friends via Venmo, then why can’t you receive your paycheck as soon as you complete a job? Nico discusses how his multicultural Swiss upbringing shaped his views on money, his journey into entrepreneurship, and the startup lessons that we could all apply when making our personal budgets.…
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1 Building a $200 Million Real Estate Portfolio One Duplex at a Time 19:23
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Drew Breneman is the founder and CEO of the real estate platform, Breneman Capital. Drew shares how his initial journey into real estate began with a successful online business in high school. A business which, over time, evolved into a $200 million portfolio. Drew discusses why he believes that real estate is still a meaningful tool for building long-term wealth, and the number one thing that he wishes he had done sooner.…
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1 Empowering Financial Inclusion: One Leader's Global Journey to Fintech Innovation 21:49
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Leslie Gillin is the Chief Growth Officer of Pagaya , a lending platform that uses artificial intelligence to improve credit decision-making. Leslie shares how her mother instilled the importance of financial independence early on, and the challenges she faced around unconscious biases as a woman in the C-suite.…
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Chase Allen is a South Carolina-based iron artist. He discusses his transition from real estate marketing to founding his artistic venture, Iron Fish Art. Raised by a single mother, he recalls early financial struggles and being inspired by creative trailblazers. In spite of skepticism, he dived into his passion for metalworking, even funding his business through credit cards. Chase's story emphasizes the significance of appreciating assets, keeping overhead low, and embracing calculated risks. He sheds light on the financial realities behind seemingly successful individuals and advocates for slow, steady financial progress.…
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1 Unlocking Financial Wellness with a 'Titan' 18:11
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Joe Percoco is the CEO and founder of the wealth management fintech Titan, which aims to provide elite capital management for everyday Americans. Joe shares his upbringing in a small New Jersey town, his earliest money memory of receiving a bond as a gift, and how his experience as an outsider working on Wall Street inspired him to develop a solution to empower individuals with better investment solutions.…
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1 From Bar Soap to Robots: One CEO's Journey to the Peak of AI 21:33
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Steve Carlin is the CEO of AiFi , an AI platform that enables retailers to scale autonomous shopping solutions. Although Steve began his career working with consumer products, he eventually found his calling working with cutting-edge technology firms. Steve shares the financial lessons he has held onto along the way, and why it's never a bad idea to ride the career "brontosaurus."…
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1 Dragging Your Way Into Self-Expression (Archive Episode) 18:24
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A 2021 study by the Human Rights Campaign found that LGBTQ+ individuals are 6 percentage points more likely to live in poverty and that they earn, on average, approximately 89 cents for every dollar earned by their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. Money Memories is celebrating pride month and re-airing this conversation with the Berlin-based drag artist Karlie Kant. Karlie shares the financial challenges that creatives face, and what it's like to live in two different worlds.…
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1 Overcoming Self-Doubt to Achieve Financial Independence 19:38
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Conversations around financial independence can often feel exclusionary. Much of the personal finance content that is available seems like it caters to people who haven't faced financial hardships. This week's guest, Alex Shapero, is a public high school teacher. Alex shares his emotional response to seeing large sums of debt and the importance of balancing financial growth with self-care.…
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1 How This Startup Uses AI to Help People Build Credit 22:42
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Today, 34% of Americans are "credit invisible;" They lack access to basic lending products such as credit cards. Upstart is on a mission to change that. The fintech platform uses AI models to improve access to affordable credit. In this conversation with CEO and co-founder David Girouard, we discuss how his humble upbringing opened his eyes to the challenges the financial challenges that typical Americans face, and why he is an advocate for Upstart's mission.…
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1 An Author's Global Journey from Finance to Culinary Writing 18:45
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Reem Kassis is an award-winning Palestinian writer whose work focuses on the intersection of food, history, and politics. Her cookbook, “The Arabesque Table,” has received rave reviews and was listed on the New York Times' Best Cookbooks of 2021. Reem talks about how she was able to overcome cultural taboos around money talks, and why she is teaching her daughters the importance of self-worth. Reem Kassis’s website: https://www.reemkassis.com/…
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1 Why Your New Year's Resolution Should Be to Increase Your Emergency Fund 20:26
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Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez is a personal finance writer and host of the Real Simple podcast "Money Confidential." She describes how her upbringing as a child of immigrant parents influenced her attitude around frugality, and made her realize that the common discourse around money didn't speak to her experience. Plus, we talk about why the common recommendation for emergency fund savings might not be enough for you.…
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Chris Ramos is a personal finance aficionado. Chris received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech University, and proceeded to work in government for several years before deciding to pursue an MBA. He was admitted to the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and faced a conundrum: attend a prestigious school and take on debt, or forgo the opportunity to avoid the expense? We talk about how his mom taught him the most important lessons about credit, how to leverage the power of smart balance transfers, and the risks and rewards of taking on student loans.…
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1 The 3 Most Important Lessons Every Startup Founder Should Learn 24:51
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Miguel Fernandez is the founder of Capchase , a fintech platform that provides financing for software-as-a-service ("SaaS") companies. Miguel shares some of the biggest mistakes he made as a startup founder, and how those lessons helped Capchase raise almost $1 billion in financing. He also shares how growing up in Spain influenced his views on risk aversion, and who he is supporting in this World Cup.…
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1 Think Car Insurance is Boring? Think Again. 24:57
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Did you know that 13% of US drivers are uninsured? This week’s guest, Murray Macdonald, is on a mission to change that. Murray is the co-founder of the insurtech company Just Insure, which aims to provide affordable coverage using advanced data analytics. Murray grew up in South Africa, and talks about how witnessing extreme income disparities influenced his belief in the importance of equal access.…
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