Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig Sea Tree Media

As we count down to the release of the limited series After America, we are revisiting some past episodes of Deep Dive to help lay the groundwork for this important project that will attempt to answer the question - What would it actually look like if American democracy were to fail?Dark Tales: Music by Rahul Bhardwaj from Pixabay------------- Can Christian nationalism reshape America? In this episode, I chat with Dr. David Gushee, a leading authority in Christian ethics, to tackle this...

As we count down to the release of the limited series After America, we are revisiting some past episodes of Deep Dive to help lay the groundwork for this important project that will attempt to answer the question - What would it actually look like if American democracy were to fail?Dark Tales: Music by Rahul Bhardwaj from Pixabay------------- Is America on the brink of democratic backsliding? As the 2024 election draws near, we explore alarming parallels between the authoritarian tactic...

As we count down to the release of the limited series After America, we are revisiting some past episodes of Deep Dive to help lay the groundwork for this important project that will attempt to answer the question - What would it actually look like if American democracy were to fail?Dark Tales: Music by Rahul Bhardwaj from Pixabay-------------As the gears of our democracy grind toward the 2024 election, the shadow of authoritarianism looms ever larger. Dr. Sara Benesh discusses th...

As we count down to the release of the limited series After America, we are revisiting some past episodes of Deep Dive to help lay the groundwork for this important project that will attempt to answer the question - What would it actually look like if American democracy were to fail?Dark Tales: Music by Rahul Bhardwaj from Pixabay------------------------In this episode - originally released June 24, 2022 - I have a conversation with Jason van Tatenhove, who reflects on his time working with t...

'After America' - a Sea Tree Media limited pocast series coming this summer.Could democracy in America be a mere house of cards? This summer, our series "After America" paints a stark and urgent portrait of a future United States, where the very pillars of freedom crumble under the weight of corruption and power abuse. As we chart a course through this dystopian vision, we're not just spinning a tale of fiction; we're issuing a clarion call to recognize and confront the fragilities in our cur...

Today's guest and I discuss some of the intricacies of queer travel. Maartje Hensen is the inspired mind behind the travel blog Once Upon a Journey and The Pride Atlas. Our conversation navigates the delicate balance between embracing authentic cultural experiences and the reality of safety for queer travelers. We peel back layers of privilege and explore the effects of colonialism on anti-queer laws, while also celebrating the vibrant destinations that offer a warm embrace to the queer commu...