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Some folks are worried about the conflicts of certain SCOTUS Justices (and their wives). Some are buying into conspiracy theories that have been distilled into talking points about a "weaponized Department of Justice." So we're taking a step back to say, "Relax. The judiciary branch is actually working well."
 
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In this episode, we start out with a brief assessment of conversations around Israel, the protests and review this complex set of issues. But then we get into concerns related to the U.S. judiciary's actions, including cases from January 6th and high-profile trials involving Donald Trump. Despite some flaws, the judiciary is functioning well. So we highlight instances where the justice system upheld democratic principles. We also cover misconceptions about media consumption among different political factions and how that skews our understanding of important events. 
 
01:48 Personal Reflections and Challenges in Civil Discourse; 
03:36 Navigating Political Nuances and Campus Protests; 
04:27 Examining the Anti-Left Sentiment and Media Ecosystem; 
06:47 Debunking DOJ Weaponization Claims and Judicial Integrity; 
10:24 Insight into January 6th Cases and the Judicial Process; 
25:02 Analyzing the Judiciary's Role in Upholding Democracy; 
36:03 Concluding Thoughts on Political and Religious Dialogue
 
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Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
 
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Can we learn to disagree with empathy and respect? Yes we can. And if you disagree with that, you're wrong... JK ;-)
 
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Dr. John Inazu is a law professor and political theorist who teaches at Washington University in St. Louis, where he is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion. He teaches criminal law, law and religion, and various First Amendment courses. He writes and speaks frequently about pluralism, assembly, free speech, religious freedom, and other issues. John has written three books and published opinion pieces in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, USA Today, Newsweek, and CNN. Professor Inazu’s latest book is Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect which we discuss on this edition of TP&R.
 
00:59 Exploring Empathy and Disagreement with Dr. John Inazu; 
13:41 The Practice of Empathy in Disagreement; 
28:02 Understanding First Amendment Rights and Campus Protests; 
32:36 Exploring Civil Disobedience and Its Consequences; 
33:34 Personal Reflections: Reconnecting and Forgiving; 
38:04 Navigating Difficult Conversations and Disagreements; 
41:25 Choosing the Right Time and Place; 
47:03 The Complexities of Faith, Patriotism, and Forgiveness; 
57:30 Musical Influences and the Power of Jazz; 
01:00:59 Closing Thoughts and How to Follow the Work
 
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Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
 
Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com
 
johninazu.substack.com/
 
www.amazon.com/Learning-Disagree-Surprising-Navigating-Differences/dp/0310368014

Tim Alberta is not only an excellent writer, he's also a practicing Christian and the son of an Evangelical pastor. So it's no wonder his recent book THE KINGDOM, THE POWER AND THE GLORY struck such a nerve as it "paints an expansive and profoundly troubling portrait of the American evangelical movement."
 
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We're joined by Tim Alberta upon the publication of his new book, The Kingdom, The Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism. After starting out with some fun banter about Tim's beloved Detroit Lions and veering off into kids' names, we delve into weighty topics such as whether Tim still considers himself an #evangelical - more specifically, if there are aspects of his faith he's begun to question. Much of this conversation is about the new book: "The main thing is no longer the main thing" for so many megachurch pastors; Donald Trump is "a creation of the culture gone crazy" (especially in the American Evangelical church); whether hucksters like Trump and Paula White, when they're behind closed doors, laugh at all their "suckers" that buy into their various schemes; who Tim thinks is the audience for THE KINGDOM, THE POWER, AND THE GLORY - and who he hopes the audience is; and we get to hear some input from Charles Mingus the 3rd!
 
Tim Alberta is a staff writer for The Atlantic and the former chief political correspondent for Politico, and has written for dozens of other publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, and Vanity Fair. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump and the newly released The Kingdom, The Power and the Glory. He co-moderated the final Democratic presidential debate of 2019 and frequently appears as a commentator on television programs in the United States and around the world. And as listeners will quickly learn, Tim is a big time Detroit Lions fan.
 
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Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
 
Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com
 
www.bytimalberta.com/
 
www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X
 
www.theatlantic.com/author/tim-alberta/

On today’s edition, we shook it up a bit. Rachel Bitecofer, Ph.D. has dissected well-worn tactics that today’s Republican Party deploys with a great deal of success. Her latest book HIT ‘EM WHERE IT HURTS is about how to “beat Republicans at their own game.” As former RNC Chair, Michael Steele, has said, “Democrats and Republicans who care about democracy would be wise to pay attention to her work.” (Yeah, you read that correct and it wasn't a typo - that's from the guy who used to head up the Republican National Committee.)
 
Rachel Bitecofer is a political scientist and election forecaster turned political strategist. You may have seen her interviews and analysis in such outlets as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Salon, Politico, The New Republic, Real Time with Bill Maher, CNN, MSNBC, and many other prominent news sources. She worked with Democratic Party candidates and organizations to implement negative partisanship strategy in the 2022 midterms. Rachel is also the author of HIT ‘EM WHERE IT HURTS: HOW TO SAVE DEMOCRACY BY BEATING REPUBLICANS AT THEIR OWN GAME. But she came to prominence way before all this when she predicted the size (to the seat) of the Democrats’ Blue Wave in the 2018 midterms.
 
00:54 Spotlight on Rachel Bitecofer: From Political Scientist to Strategist; 
01:49 The 2018 Midterm Predictions and Political Shifts; 
05:31 Analyzing the 2024 Election Risks and Trump's Influence; 
08:23 The Urgency of Understanding Project 2025; 
15:16 Rachel Bitecofer's Personal Journey and Academic Background; 
20:29 Strategies for the Democratic Party: A New Approach; 
36:22 The Role of Journalism and Media in Democracy; 
38:22 The Impact of Right-Wing Ecosystem on Public Belief; 
38:41 The Role of Donald Trump in Shaping Public Distrust; 
39:12 Manipulation of Journalism and Public Perception; 
39:49 The Strategy Behind Republican Messaging; 
40:59 Observing Real-Time Messaging During the Mar-a-Lago Raid; 
41:14 The Power of Unified Messaging in Politics; 
41:41 Media's Role in Legitimizing Questionable Narratives; 
42:35 Challenging the Normalization of Extremism; 
45:47 The Art of Electoral War: Strategies and Countermeasures; 
47:14 Tackling Misinformation and Strategic Messaging; 
59:46 Engaging in Political Conversations: Strategies and Insights; 
01:01:50 Effective Communication Across Political Divides
 
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Let us know what you think. You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.
 
Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
 
Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com
 
https://www.hitemwhereithurts.com/ 
 
https://twitter.com/RachelBitecofer 
 
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We all have opinions. And there are more ways than ever to voice those opinions. But before expressing those opinions, have we really taken the time to understand the complexity of any given issue? More specifically, have we taken the time to speak with and consider the views of folks who are on the “other side” of that issue?
 
In this edition, we’ll be looking at the widespread phenomenon of campus protests across the country and the world. The initial plan was to compare campus protesters to January 6th insurrectionists; but instead, it was more valuable to explore the topic more thoughtfully, aiming to avoid fueling conflicts. So we examine diverse aspects of protests, including their objectives, the media's focus on sensational aspects (“nut picking”), and the potential ineffectiveness of disruptive tactics as well as the historical record that indicates how many such protests ultimately did more harm than good to their own cause. It was helpful to share the personal account from a friend who participated in peaceful demonstrations, offering insights into the protesters' perspectives and demands. We also review the importance of understanding and respecting the rights to free speech and assembly while considering reasonable restraints on those rights such as “time, place and manner” restrictions, as well as the impacts of protests on broader society. More broadly, it’s important to emphasize the need for balanced and informed conversations around contentious issues, advocating for empathy and open-mindedness in evaluating differing viewpoints.
 
01:31 A Deep Dive into Campus Protests; 
05:58 Exploring the Other Side: Conversations with a Protest Participant; 
07:43 Understanding the Demands and Goals of Campus Protests; 
11:04 Reflecting on Free Speech and Its Complexities; 
27:45 The Role of Universities in Nurturing Democracy; 
35:26 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement for Dialogue
 
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Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
 
Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com
 
David French's 4/28/24 NYT piece "Colleges Have Gone off the Deep End. There Is a Way Out."
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/28/opinion/protests-college-free-speech.html
 
David Brooks 5/2/24 NYT piece "Why the Protests Help Trump"
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/opinion/student-protests-trump.html
 
Free Speech Center article on "time, place and manner" restrictions:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/opinion/student-protests-trump.html 
 
If Not Now Org - https://www.instagram.com/ifnotnoworg/ 

With Nikki Haley having dropped out of the race for the Republican nomination for president, why is she still getting so many votes in primaries all over the country? Even though it's been months since Haley suspended her campaign, she still gets significant percentages of the vote in the Republican primary contest. So where will those Haley voters turn in the general election? Robert Schwartz, the Co-founder and Senior Advisor to Haley Voters for Biden, is joining in a sweeping effort to persuade Nikki Haley supporters to vote for President Joe Biden this fall.
 
With a background in foreign affairs as a public policy professional focused on authoritarian regimes, Robert has a better understanding than many of what's at stake in 2024. So we were glad that he joined us to better understand this bloc of voters and so much more. Robert shares his journey from a politically curious teenager to a major advocate for bipartisan dialogue and action; his role in foreign policy and his time at Harvard's public policy program; and his efforts to promote democratic values against the backdrop of rising authoritarian tendencies. We also discuss the strategies and motivations behind the Haley Voters for Biden initiative, aiming to mobilize support among Republicans and independents who are disillusioned with Donald Trump's leadership. Then we get real as we explore the challenges facing American democracy, the potential impact of third-party candidates, and strategies for engaging voters across the political spectrum in meaningful conversations.
 
01:16 Introduction: Robert Schwartz, Co-Founder HV4B; 
05:17 Navigating Political Philosophy and Activism; 
08:17 Concerns Over American Democracy's Stability; 
10:35 Exploring the Impact of Project 2025 and Political Strategies; 
20:22 Analyzing the Republican Primary and Voter Dynamics; 
29:23 Strategic Messaging and Targeting for Political Influence; 
38:10 Decoding the Political Strategy: The Plus Two Concept; 
41:00 The Swing State Focus: Key States in the Presidential Election; 
58:26 The Challenge of Third-Party Voters in Swing States; 
01:06:35 Engaging Across Political Divides: Strategies for Conversation
 
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Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
 
Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com
 
www.haleyvotersforbiden.org/
And here are some of their socials:
- twitter.com/HaleyVote4Biden
- twitter.com/HaleyVotersWG
- www.instagram.com/haleyvote4biden/