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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. 🎙️💡…

The Golden Age of Baseball with Eddie Robinson

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Eddie Robinson, baseball's oldest living MLB player, shares the stories of his 65-year career in baseball as a player, scout, coach, and front-office executive. Hear a slice of baseball history from someone who lived it!

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The Golden Age of Baseball with Eddie Robinson

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Ep. 26 — Saying Goodbye 0:49

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It is with heavy hearts that we share that Eddie Robinson passed away on October 4, 2021. Texas Rangers statement on the passing of Eddie Robinson: The Texas Rangers today issued the following statement on the passing of Eddie Robinson, who died Monday night at his ranch in Bastrop, Texas at the age of 100. “The Texas Rangers are incredibly saddened with the passing of the legendary Eddie Robinson, who spent nearly 70 years in professional baseball as an All-Star player and respected executive. He began a 13-year Major League career with the Cleveland Indians in 1942 and went on to serve as General Manager of both the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers during an incredible career. “In his later years, Mr. Robinson was a regular and welcome visitor at Rangers home games, and his unique ability to analyze and discuss the game, past and present, was truly amazing. The Rangers were honored to help Mr. Robinson celebrate his 100th birthday last December, and he made a final spring training visit to Arizona this past February. He was a great ambassador for baseball to the end. “The entire Rangers organization sends its thoughts and prayers to his wife, Bette, sons Robby, Marc, Drew, and Paul and the entire Robinson family. For Eddie Robinson, it was truly a life well lived.” Mr. Robinson, who turned 100 on December 15, 2020, was the oldest living former Major League Player at the time of his passing. He batted .268 with 172 homers and 723 RBI in 1315 games as a 1B with Cleveland (1942; 46-48; 57), Washington (1949-50), Chicago White Sox (1950-52), Philadelphia A’s (1953), New York Yankees (1954-56), Detroit (1957), and Baltimore (1957) as he played with 7 of the 8 A.L. clubs at the time, the exception being Boston. The four-time A.L. All-Star was a member of the Indians’ 1948 World Series champions. Mr. Robinson went on to enjoy a long career as a MLB Executive and scout, serving as General Manager of the Atlanta Braves (1972-76) and Texas Rangers (1976-82). Born in Paris, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Fort Worth. His autobiography, Lucky Me: My Sixty-Five Years in Baseball was published in 2011. Services for Mr. Robinson are pending at this time.…

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Ep. 25 — The Evolution of Baseball Equipment 26:42

4 years ago26:42

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In this episode, Eddie shares all about the equipment (i.e., bats, gloves, batting helmets, etc.) used by players in his era.

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Ep. 24 — A Baby Named After Eddie 24:31

4 years ago24:31

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In this episode, Eddie revisits his initial playing days in Valdosta, GA in 1939. He shares stories about the team's favorite hang out at "Vincent's Drug Store", his first autographed baseball, and a borrowed Buick.

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Ep. 23 — A Trade to the Philadelphia Athletics 16:08

4 years ago16:08

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In this episode, Eddie shares about some of the biggest disappointments he faced during his career, including being traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Philadelphia Athletics.

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Ep. 22 — Fred Claire 17:25

4 years ago17:25

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In this episode, Eddie talks about his friend Fred Claire, a terrific story about two of the most famous home runs in Baseball history, and also Eddie’s visit to the new home of the Texas Rangers.

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Ep. 21 (Part 2) — Around The World Honeymoon 28:49

4 years ago28:49

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In this episode, Eddie shares more about his honeymoon trip around the world after the 1954/1955 season.

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Ep. 21 (Part 1) — Playing Ball in Tokyo 23:06

4 years ago23:06

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In this episode, Eddie shares about an exhibition trip to Japan, which was followed by a honeymoon adventure with his wife, Bette.

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Ep. 20 — A $5 Bet with "Bobo" Newsom 43:20

4 years ago43:20

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In this episode, Eddie answers fan questions, including: Did you get to know Connie Mack, the longest-serving manager in MLB history, very well when playing? How do you know if a manager is a good manager? Did you know Don Gutteridge, a MLB infielder, coach, manager, and scout? What stories can you share about "Bobo" Newsom? Can I buy an autographed copy of "Lucky Me" (Eddie's book)? How many professional baseball players also played professional football? In the 1955 World Series, was Jackie Robinson safe or out when he tried to steal home? What stories can you share about Satchel Paige? How was traveling by bus and train from game to game back when you played? What about the hotels you stayed in? What can you share about George Toma, a MLB groundskeeper? Correction: The mailing address for book autographs should be P.O. Box 185044, Fort Worth, TX 76181 .…

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Extra Innings — Support for a Friend 4:57

4 years ago4:57

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Correction: The mailing address for donations should be P.O. Box 185044, Fort Worth, TX 76181 . In this special episode, Eddie is asking for your generous support of a dear friend who plays a big role in helping to produce this podcast. His business has faced a lot of challenges caused by COVID, and his wife is also struggling with Alzheimer's. Eddie would love his podcast fans to help this family out, which will also ensure The Golden Age of Baseball Podcast is able to keep bringing you new episodes! For a $25 donation (or more if you feel so inclined), Eddie would be happy to autograph a photo of himself for you in whichever jersey you would prefer. The following is a list of the teams Eddie played for: New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Kansas City Athletics To make a donation, you can mail a check made out to "Greg Ricks" to the following address: P.O. Box 185044, Fort Worth, TX 76181. Or, you can send your donation via PayPal to greg@performingads.com . Please be sure to include a note along with your check or PayPal donation that includes: Which team would you like Eddie pictured playing for? What mailing address should Eddie mail the autograph to? Any notes on who you would like the autograph made out to?…

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Ep. 19 — Playing for the Yankees 17:21

4 years ago17:21

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In this episode, Eddie talks about the 1954 & 1955 seasons with the New York Yankees, losing the 1955 World Series to the Brooklyn Dodgers, and why his wedding to wife Bette had to take place on October 6th.

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Ep. 18 — Ken Griffey Jr. 5:04

4 years ago5:04

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In this episode, Eddie shares some stories about Ken Griffey Jr., as well as some of his favorite sources for thoughtful baseball commentary.

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Ep. 17 — The Frozen Home Run Derby 28:57

4 years ago28:57

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In this episode, Eddie shares some great stories about his final year with the White Sox and his first year with the Philadelphia Athletics. This includes a home run derby with Mickey Mantle, playing with Nellie Fox, and some great pranks Eddie and his teammates cooked up.

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Extra Innings — 2021 Spring Training Trip 30:54

4 years ago30:54

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In this Extra Innings episode, Eddie shares about his recent trip to Arizona for Spring Training. He talks about a surprise visit from Ray Davis (owner of the Texas Rangers), the importance of Spring Training for up-and-coming players who are striving to make the Big Leagues, and the evolution of Spring Training from Eddie's playing days to present day.…

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Ep. 16 — Minnie Minoso & the Go-Go White Sox 21:51

4 years ago21:51

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In this episode, Eddie discusses his time with the Go-Go White Sox and his friend & teammate, Minnie Minoso.

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Ep. 15 — A Surprise Marriage Proposal 13:14

4 years ago13:14

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In this episode, Eddie shares memories from his time with the Chicago White Sox, including Paul Richards being brought on as Manager, the importance of a ball player believing in his Manager, becoming roommates with Chuck Stobbs, and a surprise marriage proposal.

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Ep. 14 — Old School vs. New School 16:28

4 years ago16:28

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In Episode 14, Eddie recounts his time working with George Toma. George recently made the news as being the 92-year-old groundskeeper for the most recent Super Bowl in Tampa. Eddie goes on to answer questions about the differences between the Golden Era of Baseball and the game played today. He dives into the athleticism of Joe Gordon and Brooks Robinson, the differences in equipment, and the famous Babe Ruth bat used as a cane in his last appearance in Yankee Stadium.…

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Ep. 13 — A Mule Named Charlie-O 13:43

4 years ago13:43

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Eddie answers a handful of listener questions in this episode, including his most memorable game, memories of his first-ever and last-ever hits, his favorite current player, his favorite cut of steak, and many more stories.

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Extra Innings — Hank Aaron 10:46

4 years ago10:46

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In this Extra Innings episode, Eddie shares his favorite memories of Hank Aaron during his time playing for the Atlanta Braves. He recounts the story of Hank breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record on Opening Day in Atlanta in 1974.

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Ep. 12 — Life in Washington 27:03

4 years ago27:03

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In this episode, Eddie discusses his time with the Washington Senators. While in Washington, Eddie meets Harry Truman, makes his first All-Star team, and befriends Joe DiMaggio. He also receives a piece of hitting advice that would turn him into one of the great hitters of that time.

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Ep. 11 — Batting Gloves & UFOs 18:54

4 years ago18:54

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In this episode, Eddie covers a wide range of topics. He reflects on his first encounter with a batting glove and its affects on the game. He briefly discusses his friend Don Black and the cerebral hemorrhage that ended his career. And finally, he dives into an interesting conversation he had with 21-year baseball vet and UFO enthusiast, Darrell Evans.…

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Extra Innings — Knuckleballer 101 7:09

4 years ago7:09

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In this Extra Innings episode, Eddie discusses his affinity for knuckleball pitchers. He focuses on two of his favorite knuckleball pitchers, Hoyt Wilhelm & Phil Niekro, and why they had so much success.

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Ep. 10 — A World Series Win 22:35

4 years ago22:35

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Eddie shares about his time with the Cleveland Indians during 1948—the year they won the World Series. He also shares about his time as the alto in a barbershop quartet with teammates Joe Gordon (Infielder), Jim Hegan (Catcher) and Indians' trainer, "Lefty" Weisman.

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Ep. 9 — Yogi Berra, Jackie Robinson, and a Broken Ankle 15:51

4 years ago15:51

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In this episode, Eddie shares a story about Yogi Berra giving him a hard time for skipping batting practice. Eddie also talks about Jackie Robinson being the first Black player in the National League, Larry Doby being the first Black player in the American League, and how a broken ankle landed him a vacation in Atlantic City.…

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Extra Innings — Hoyt Wilhelm's No-Hitter Shoes 7:57

4 years ago7:57

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Eddies shares the story of how close friend and baseball memorabilia collector, Ed Mosler, asked him if he could have Hoyt Wilheilm's shoes from his no-hitter game.

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Ep. 8 — Back to Baltimore 17:22

4 years ago17:22

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In this episode, Eddie shares about his bounce back to baseball following serving in the Navy and recovering from his leg surgery. The Cleveland Indians decide to send Eddie to Baltimore to get back into shape where he hits one of his most memorable home runs at Memorial Stadium (a football stadium).…

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Ep. 7 — A Bone Tumor 18:20

4 years ago18:20

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In this episode, Eddie finds himself in a fight to save his career. He recounts the discovery of a bone tumor in his leg and a botched surgery that led him down a long road to recovery.

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Extra Innings — Mickey Mantle 6:20

4 years ago6:20

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Eddie shares the story of how he acquired a baseball from Micky Mantle.

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Ep. 6 — Ping Pong with Bobby Riggs 22:21

4 years ago22:21

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In this episode, Eddie shares about the birth of his daughter and playing ping pong with Bobby Riggs.

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Ep. 5 — Serving in the U.S. Navy 19:42

4 years ago19:42

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In this episode, Eddie shares about his time in the U.S. Navy during WWII and how a freak accident almost cost him his career.

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Extra Innings — Babe Ruth 10:52

4 years ago10:52