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Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other

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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engaging,

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01:19:18

E.J. Dionne: "Come, Let Us Reason Together" |...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/04/29

In this episode, host Corey Nathan talks with renowned journalist, scholar, and public intellectual E.J. Dionne Jr. E.J. is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, a professor at Georgetown University, and a prolific author. Together, they discuss democracy, faith, political polarization, and the enduring need for real argument and hope in public life.What We Discuss: How E.J.’s upbringing shaped his approach to political debate and

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01:12:18

The Unflinching Eye: McKay Coppins on Journalism, the...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/04/25

🎙️Award-winning journalist and Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins joins us to explore the delicate intersections of politics, faith, and journalism. From shadowing Donald Trump to chronicling the political journey of Mitt Romney, McKay shares what it takes to pursue truth in turbulent times.What We Discuss: What it’s like getting rare access to Trump, Romney, and the Murdochs How to navigate political rationalizations without losing your soul McKay’s writing rituals and creative

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26:18

I Was Right About the Law, But My Delivery Was WRONG:...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/04/22

In this episode, host Corey Nathan shares a candid reflection about a recent encounter where he was right on the facts and the law—but completely wrong in how he presented them. Yet if we're honest with ourselves about when we make mistakes, it's a good opportunity to learn, reminding us that how we communicate is just as important as what we communicate. What You’ll Learn: Why being right on the law isn’t enough in a conversation How righteous anger can derail productive dialogue Why due

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01:03:18

Mónica Guzmán: Breaking the Cycle of Outrage Through...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/03/31

In this episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes back Monica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, host of A Braver Way podcast, CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, and author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Monica’s mission is to help bridge America’s political divides through fearless curiosity. With deep reflections on the 2024 election, evolving friendships across ideological lines, and her renewed commitment to

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01:28:36

A Frank Discussion on American Politics with an...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/03/28

In this episode, host Corey Nathan reconnects with his longtime friend Gary Keifer, an expat currently living in Peru. Gary brings a refreshingly honest and “untethered” perspective to U.S. politics, unfiltered by party loyalty or institutional affiliation. With a background in comedy, improv, and theater, Gary offers thoughtful insights rooted in personal experience and global observations. The conversation spans topics from immigration and working-class politics to why Gary abstained from

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01:15:36

David French | Friends or Enemies? Overcoming Divides...

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2025/03/09

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

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43:54

ICYMI: 7 Tools for Engaging With "Them"

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2025/02/28

Can we bridge the partisan divide and have constructive dialogue about politics and religion with "them" - people who have different beliefs about democracy, politics and religion? Are we able to simply have civil, civic conversations? (We're grateful to have a number of new listeners. So we thought it'd be good to revisit this episode that was first aired just after the inauguration.) In this edition, host Corey Nathan explores how we can have meaningful, respectful, and productive conversations

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01:06:54

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde on Faith, Politics, and...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/02/24

In this timely edition of Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other, host Corey Nathan welcomes Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., and the Washington National Cathedral. Bishop Budde is a well-respected spiritual leader who has appeared on PBS NewsHour, Meet the Press, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. The conversation dives into Bishop Budde’s faith journey, her reflections on political and social issues, and her approach to

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30:26

The #1 Antidote for Toxic Partisanship

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/02/22

In this episode, host Corey Nathan takes on one of the biggest challenges in today’s society: toxic partisanship. He explores how political and social divisions have deepened, fueled by media, social networks, and entrenched ideological battles. But rather than just diagnosing the problem, Corey offers a powerful antidote—getting local and engaging in real-life, face-to-face conversations. He draws inspiration from scholars like Jonathan Haidt, Katherine Stewart and Robert Putnam, as well as his

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49:26

MONEY, LIES, AND GOD: INSIDE THE MOVEMENT TO DESTROY...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/02/18

In this episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes investigative journalist and author Katherine Stewart back to the show. Katherine has spent over 15 years researching and reporting on religious nationalism and its impact on American democracy. Her new book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, exposes the deep financial and ideological networks fueling Christian nationalism and the broader anti-democratic movement. This conversation explores how extreme wealth,

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01:15:08

The Homeless Conservative: Blake Fischer

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/02/07

In this episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with Blake Fischer, the creator and host of The Homeless Conservative podcast. Blake describes himself as a constitutional conservative who feels politically "homeless" in today’s climate. They dive deep into politics, faith, and media, all while challenging ideological silos in an engaging and candid conversation.Blake shares his unique political journey, from growing up in Oklahoma and getting involved in politics at an early age to becoming a musician

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01:30:00

Jonathan Rauch: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/02/03

In this episode, we welcome back Jonathan Rauch, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. Jon joined us to discuss his new book, Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy. We dive deep into the intersection of faith, democracy, and civic engagement (that's our jam!), exploring how American Christianity has shifted in recent years and what that means for the future of our democracy. We also discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election, the

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46:36

7 Tools for Engaging With "Them"

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/01/31

Is it possible to have decent conversations across political differences. Short answer: Yeah!In this episode, host Corey Nathan explores how we can have meaningful, respectful, and productive conversations with those who think differently from us—politically, religiously, and ideologically. After four years of hosting the show and speaking with a wide array of guests, Corey shares his own insights, offering seven practical tools (plus a bonus tip) for engaging with “one of them” in a way that

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59:36

Sussing out Excellent Journalism from All the Crap...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2025/01/28

In this episode, host Corey Nathan reconnects with Julie Mason, renowned journalist and host of The Julie Mason Show on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel. Julie brings decades of experience in journalism, spanning local, state, and national politics, and shares her sharp insights on the evolving media landscape, political discourse, and the state of journalism today. What We Discuss: The evolving role of journalists in a polarized media environment. How to navigate news consumption and discern credible

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22:54

The L.A. Wildfires Brought Out the Best of Us and...

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2025/01/18

What has our response been to the wildfires in Los Angeles? Frankly, it's brought out some of the worst of us. But thankfully, there have also been many heroes from LA's firefighters and firefighters who came here from neighboring counties and states, to other countries including Mexico and Canada who lent manpower, vehicles and equipment, to everyday people who've offered up their homes, food and time to help in any way they can.In this special edition of TP&R, we take a look at the

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01:04:36

Wajahat Ali: Navigating Chaos and Divisiveness with...

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2025/01/13

When there's such chaos amd divisiveness all around us, what can we do to cultivate a sense of hope and humanity?In this episode, we welcome back Wajahat Ali, celebrated writer, editor of The Left Hook Substack, co-host of Democracy-ish Podcast, and author. Known for his humor and insight, Waj brings his unique perspective as a father, storyteller, and political commentator to discuss navigating the tumultuous political and social landscape of 2025. Together, Corey and Wajahat dive deep into

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01:15:18

Best of 2024 | Nancy French: NY Times best selling...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2024/12/30

(Speaking with Nancy was such a highlight of this year. In addition to all we discussed in this raw, beautiful, candid, downright funny conversation, I'm glad to report that subsequent to when we spoke, Nancy was able to "ring the bell" as a cancer survivor!)We’re joined by author, essayist, investigative journalist and the gloriously feral Nancy French. We discuss Nancy's new memoir, GHOSTED: AN AMERICAN STORY, which involves deeply personal topics such as her experiences with sexual abuse,

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01:02:18

Best of 2024 | Bill Kristol: Director of Defending...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2024/12/27

Yeah, this ages well. Seriously... This conversation with Bill Kristol was from April of this year. Some of the discussion applied to that moment in time (eg. bemoaning the Mets tepid start to the 2024 season); but much of it still applies even given the outcome of the latest election. With that, here are the notes from one of our "Best of 2024" conversations... Are REPUBLICAN VOTERS AGAINST TRUMP our greatest BULWARK against authoritarianism and the most significant constituency in DEFENDING

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01:06:54

Rabbi Sharon Brous, Founder of IKAR and Author of the...

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2024/12/17

“All who entered the Temple Mount entered by the right, circled to the right and exited by the left, except for one to whom something had happened, who entered and circled to the left...” (Mishnah Middot)We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion Rabbi Sharon Brous, the founding rabbi of IKAR and author of THE AMEN EFFECT, delves into ancient Jewish rituals, the role of pain in human connections, and the transformative power of compassion and curiosity. Through heartfelt

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01:10:29

Matt Lewis on Trump, Politics, Faith and Holiday Movies

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other ·

2024/12/05

Do you find yourself generally hopeful or really concerned about this 2nd Trump Administration? Or are you just grabbing your popcorn and buckling up for the ride? Author, Columnist and Podcaster, Matt Lewis helps us work through all this and more.We're on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion We’re joined on this episode by Matt Lewis, author of FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS and TOO DUMB TO FAIL. He is the host of the "Matt Lewis And the News" YouTube channel , co-host of "The DMZ"

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