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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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Oz Moto Podcast an Aussie based guy covering the premier Australian motorcycle races, ASBK, MX Nationals, Australian SX and more, hosted by Marty Dowd who has been involved in the industry for over 20 years from privateer mechanic, factory team mechanic, team manager, to a factory team manager, he has seen the sport from the other side of the garage and is able to give an insight to what most people don't get to see.
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Oz Moto Podcast an Aussie based guy covering the premier Australian motorcycle races, ASBK, MX Nationals, Australian SX and more, hosted by Marty Dowd who has been involved in the industry for over 20 years from privateer mechanic, factory team mechanic, team manager, to a factory team manager, he has seen the sport from the other side of the garage and is able to give an insight to what most people don't get to see.
Nathan Crawford joins me on the phone to go over his injury that occures 1 week out from he ProMX Championship. Nato and I then reflect on Rd 1 at Wonthaggi, with interviews with MX1 2nd place Aaron Tanti, MX2 riders Alex Larwood 2nd for the day and Noah Ferguson
I preview the first round of the ProMx to be held at Wontaggi, interviews with Dylan Wills as he steps up into the Husqvarna Factory Team, Hayden Mellross as he switches from Yamaha to GASGAS and Kyle Webster as he embarks on his rookie year in MX1, expert tips from Jackson Richardson and Cru Halliday…
Tom Toparis joins me once aagain as we reflect on Rd2 of the ASBK from Qld Raceway, interviews with Broc Pearson, Josh Waters, Mike Jones who dominated Rd2 and Special Guest Oli Bayliss as he prepares for the 2022 WSS Championship.
After 2 years Racing is finally back baby. with near perfect conditions for Rd1 1 of ASBK at PI it was sure was a relief for everyone. Tom Toparis joins me on the phone to co-host with interviews with Tom Edwards, Cru Halliday and Superbike Round 1 winner Bryan Staring
Jackson Richardson joins me as we debrief the first 2 rounds of the new ProMX Championship. interviews with MX1 Rookie and current Red Plate Holder Regan Duffy. Back in form and back on the box Hayden Mellross, and finally Kyle Webster on his dominant performance so far in MX2.
Well now that 2020 is in the rear view mirror and we are finally able to go racing, we dusted off the microphone and started the band back up again. Phil Harlum joins me to review the first round of ASBK. Interviews with Oli Bayliss on his debut in the Superbike Class, Glenn Allerton reflects on what might have been, and Hayden Mellross on his return to MX Racing and throwing the leathers on for a 2 up ride at Winton.…
We have dusted off the microphones and cobwebs off the mixer and fired the computer up once again. After a few months off and with some racing getting back underway we thought it was time to get up and running again. Just a short show with Conor Fraser in studio as we chat with Josh Green about his success at the first Transmoto event in 2020, and also Tom Toparis on his eventful first round of the BSB.…
Seeing that we should be talking about the results from the first 2 rounds of the MX Nationals from this past weekend we kept the ball rolling by getting Scott Lillis from Penrite Honda to co-host via phone on whats been going on the the different measures Teams are now exploring by getting content out on Social Media sights. Interviews with Aaron Tanti, Hayden Mellross, Dean Ferris, Kirk Gibb and Kyle Webster.…
With everything on hold we thought it would be a good idea to get Brent Duffe (Justin Brayton's Mechanic) Factory Honda Mechanic to give an insight along with some tech tips when working on your bike at home.
Glenn Allerton joins me in studio to talk about the Shark Race R Pro GP Helmet, Glenn has been wearing Shark helmets for the past 6 years and tell us about what he has noticed with the changes made to Sharks class leading helmet.
A Massive ASBK Show with Phil Harlum joining me on the phone fro the entire show to go over ASBK Rd 1 and also where things are at regarding racing due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Interviews with a number of ASK heavy weights, Wayne Maxwell, Cru Halliday, Glenn Allerton, Josh Waters, Mike Jones, Oli Bayliss and Tom Toparis, as they reflect on their Rd 1 performances and the hopes of being able to get back on the grid in the not to distant future.…
On the Show Tonight Hayden Mellross joins me in studio to discuss the delay of the MX Nationals and along with it his return to Racing due to the rapidly increasing Covid-19 virus. We also head to the US and talk to Brent Duffe and Justin Brayton regarding the halt to racing over there and the possible resumption of the SX season in Sept.…
On the show tonight Tom Toparis joins me in studio to go over the ASBK Test and also his ride in the European rounds of the 600SS championship. We catch up With Brent Duffe (Factory HRC Mechanic) on the SX so far and what we can expect heading east, we get a glimpse behind the doors of Factory Honda. The Ritcho Report is back brought to you by The Tool Store.…
Hayden Mellross joins me in studio for the first show in 2020, Brent Duffe takes us behind HRC Honda and swapping a motor in under 35mins at St Louis. Jay Wilson deals with the excitement of a childhood dream lining up for the first race of the season at A1 and Aaron Tanti bounces back at St Louis after his an unlucky A1, and looks to make a mends at A2.…
Hayden Mellross joins me in studio to break down the biggest SX event of the year in Aus, so much build up leading to this event and it didn't disappoint. Guests include Josh Osby, Jay Wilson, Cam Sinclair, Stephen Gall and what would a show be without the Ritcho Report.
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