Monday's Don't Suck

Caleb Slaton
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Society & Culture

A podcast exploring religion, politics, and what connects us. Intended as a place to shine the light of humanity on those we might not see eye to eye with.

Episodes

  1. Feb 18

    Immigration

    In this episode, Caleb and Reed dive into pressing immigration topics, including ICE operations, deportations, and the policies shaping them. They unpack the latest news you might have missed and explore how media coverage influences public perception. The hosts examine the human impact of immigration enforcement and the political narratives surrounding it. Tune in for thoughtful, honest discussion on immigration, policy, and underreported stories. https://www.the-sun.com/travel/15950357/tsa-rule-changes-traveler-identification/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://apnews.com/article/us-africa-cameroon-deportations-immigration-96aead5c5adb30bf34b1ad03ca314763https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/01/when-will-we-get-the-tariffs-ruling/

    1h 12m

  2. Trailer

    Into pt. II

    In this first episode, Caleb and Reed explore generous political news discourse and how to approach current events thoughtfully. They discuss the news sources they follow, examine their personal biases, and analyze how these shape their perspectives. The hosts also highlight the influence of religion on politics and society. Tune in for open-minded discussions on news, media, politics, and belief systems.

    44 min

  3. 04/11/2021

    Episode 9. Carter Moore

    My conversation with Carter Moore! Carter is a consultant for Nike, and former Head of Community for VSCO. We talk about navigating faith in politics, the effect of social media on our culture and how it has effected the divide in politics. Plus a lil tease at the end about sneaker culture.  Check Carter's work here. https://iamcartermoore.com Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://calebslaton.substack.com

    50 min

  4. 03/29/2021

    Episode 8. Jodie Stone

    Jodie is a good friend of mine from the coffee world, here in Denver. She has an incredibly unique story of going from BLM protests to voting for Trump in 6 months. We dive into that here, as well as systemic racism, the pull of Christ, and how we can move forward as country. interesting links https://freedomhouse.org/country/united-states/freedom-world/2021 https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-courts-election/fact-check-courts-have-dismissed-multiple-lawsuits-of-alleged-electoral-fraud-presented-by-trump-campaign-idUSKBN2AF1G1 https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-joe-biden-election-2020-donald-trump-elections-3e8170c3348ce3719d4bc7182146b582 https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2020/12/04/evidence-hearsay-voter-fraud-claims-in-affidavits-explained/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/12/14/fact-check-georgia-suitcase-video-missing-context/3892640001/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyo_bFBfoOA https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/01/09/trends-in-income-and-wealth-inequality/ https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/lyndon-johnson-civil-rights-racism-msna305591 https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=m-XsIepfK7Q&feature=youtu.be Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://calebslaton.substack.com

    1h 22m

  5. 03/22/2021

    Episode 7. Reed Klass

    Reed is a long time friend of mine, a beautiful photographer, and a videographer in Washington D.C. We talk about the importance of humility with yourself, in conversation with others, the okay-ness with taking your time through life. Realizing you do not have to have everything figured out, and it's ok with sitting; and being. As well as Reed's first hand experience at the January 6th Capitol protests.  Here is Reed's website and Instagram  https://reedklass.com https://www.instagram.com/reedklass/ Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://calebslaton.substack.com

    1h 1m

  6. 03/15/2021

    Episode 6. Susan Barber

    This was a fun episode with a long family friend, Susan Barber. Susan is an AP Literature teacher from Atlanta and we talk about what it looks like to change as you grow, the limits of tolerance, is there a singular answer to the big metaphysical questions we have in life, and what does it mean to have a freedom to speak. Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://calebslaton.substack.com

    43 min

  7. 03/01/2021

    Episode 5. Dave Riel

    A conversation about critical thinking, and how to develop it, how to balance our emotions, what are different types of biases we hold, foreign policy, and how to build sustainable build for the next generation.  Some links I think are helpful.  https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2021/01/31/apples-stunning-ios-14-privacy-move-a-game-changer-for-all-iphone-users/?sh=42c7da987e8d https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-emirates-usa-arms/israel-uae-deal-could-open-up-u-s-weapons-sales-to-gulf-kingdom-experts-say-idUSKCN25A2VI https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2019/01/chapter-3-israeli-settlements-and-international-law/ https://chalmers.org/product/when-helping-hurts/ Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://calebslaton.substack.com

    1h 6m

  8. 02/26/2021

    Episode 4. Palmer Thomas

    A conversation between people who don't always see eye to eye.  Resources: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/07/13/metro/across-america-black-men-have-been-dying-by-hanging-even-suicide-racism-plays-part/ https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/recent-hanging-deaths-of-black-men-leave-some-skeptical-of-suicide-rulings/103-a07811a8-e78f-4f79-b019-68fe3cd37789 https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-have-bombed-yemen-more-than-bush-and-obama-combined-2020-10 https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/08/09/donald-trump-is-dropping-bombs-at-unprecedented-levels/ https://www.2lt.com.au/trump-who-vowed-to-end-wars-has-dropped-more-bombs-than-bush-or-obama/ Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://calebslaton.substack.com

    1h 3m
  9. Introduction

    Trailer

    Introduction

    This is an introduction episode into The Table. A conversation about politics, religion, what connects us, and how we interact with the world around us.  Subscribe to my newsletter here https://calebslaton.substack.com

    4 min
  10. Episode 3. Brandon Goodyear

    02/12/2021

    Episode 3. Brandon Goodyear

    A conversation with videographer and storyteller, Brandon Goodyear. Find Brandon's work here. https://www.brandongoodyear.com Subscribe to my newsletter here https://calebslaton.substack.com

    1h 20m
  11. Episode 2. Ayah Ziyadeh

    02/12/2021

    Episode 2. Ayah Ziyadeh

    My conversation with Colorado House of Representative aid, Ayah Ziyadeh; and how politics influences those people who we don't know and can't see. Subscribe to my newsletter here https://calebslaton.substack.com

    43 min
  12. Episode 1. Samuel Greenhill

    02/12/2021

    Episode 1. Samuel Greenhill

    My first conversation with Samuel Greenhill Sam's Instagram and Website https://www.instagram.com/photosamyam/?hl=en https://www.samuelgreenhillphotos.com Subscribe to my newsletter here https://calebslaton.substack.com

    46 min

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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

A podcast exploring religion, politics, and what connects us. Intended as a place to shine the light of humanity on those we might not see eye to eye with.

Information

  • Creator
    Caleb Slaton
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Caleb Slaton
  • Show Website
    Monday's Don't Suck