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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. 🎙️💡…

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Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet is a mother/daughter podcast about all things magic and mythology in pop culture. Each week, hosts Leigh and Lori discuss everything from hauntings and witchcraft to folklore and urban legends. It's a fun and fascinating ride full of pop culture trivia and magical lessons.

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Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet

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UBMC 221: MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL 1:16:56

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Welcome to Savannah, sport! This week, Leigh revisits the thrilling and mysterious plot of the 1997 crime drama film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, while Lor throws on her ghost-hunting gear to investigate the real haunted history behind the story. This episode is sponsored by US Ghost Adventures. Whether you're a spooky thrill-seeker or a history lover, US Ghost Adventures brings haunted history to life in over 150 cities across the country! *TAP* TO BOOK A US GHOST ADVENTURE! *TAP* TO BOOK A SAVANNAH GHOST ADVENTURE! USGA is the ultimate ghost tour provider in the United States and the only one with a complete line of ghost-hunting equipment, merch, toys, and other spooky gifts! Click here to discover the magic for yourself! And guess what? They’ve partnered with Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet for an exclusive GIVEAWAY! One lucky listener will win two tickets for a ghost tour in their city + exclusive USGA and UBMC merch! To enter, head over to @UBMCPOD & @USGhostAdv on Instagram. Don’t miss your chance to explore the unknown… if you dare... Giveaway runs from 3/27/25 to 4/3/25! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://clubone-online.com/ladychablis/ https://www.astrotheme.com/astrology/The_Lady_Chablis https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com www.them.us…

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UBMC 220: LISA FRANKENSTEIN 1:13:24

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You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20 It’s time to make the perfect boyfriend! This week, Lor blasts us back to the 80s for the plot of 2024’s horror comedy film Lisa Frankenstein while Leigh discovers the power, mystery, divinity, and duality of thunder and lightning magic. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us ISRAELI STRIKES KILL OVER 400 PALESTINIANS IN GAZA…

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UBMC 219: DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE 51:22

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You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! This week, Leigh and Lori celebrate all things Irish with a deep dive into the 1959 Disney classic Darby O’Gill and the Little People, a fantasy/adventure film featuring magical harps, mythical creatures and a young, smiley Sean Connery. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us…

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UBMC 218: SMART HOUSE 1:01:07

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You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20 Hey PAT, play UBMC! This week, Lor gets the party jumpin’ with the plot of Disney’s 1999 Sci-Fi film Smart House, while Leigh bravely guides us through the fascinating history of Artificial Intelligence in science fiction. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! T ap here to grab your tickets! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us…

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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 161: STRENGTH 20:59

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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - Strength, a card of courage, resilience, and compassion. FACT CHECK: magnanimity - mag·na·nim·i·ty JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://www.hrc.org/resources…

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UBMC 217: NOPE 1:06:20

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Let’s take an otherworldly trip to Jupiter’s Claim! This week, Leigh bravely walks us through the complex plot of Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi/horror film Nope, while Lor finds inspiration from horses and their magical mythology. FACT CHECK: No, Aaron Paul did not voice the horse in BoJack Horseman - it was Will Arnett. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month https://www.carnegielibrary.org/staff-picks/horror-films-books-for-black-history-month/ https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/424378/the-ultimate-black-history-month-viewing-guide/?amp…

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UBMC 216: ROSE RED 1:18:45

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Strap in, friends... This one is full of haunted houses, psychic secrets, and more! Lor investigates abandoned mansions and paranormal phenomena with the plot of 2002’s horror/mystery mini-series Rose Red, while Leigh throws on her parapsychology lab coat to talk Psychometry, the ability to gain accurate knowledge of an object's history through physical touch. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://www.hrc.org/resources Melissa Barrera Fired From Scream VII Why Fans Are Boycotting Scream 7 Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl Breakdown…

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UBMC 215: GHOST STORY 1:09:06

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Welcome to the Chowder Society! In this week’s wintery episode, Leigh examines the plot and importance of 1981’s supernatural horror film Ghost Story, while Lor investigates vengeful spirit folklore from around the world. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://www.them.us/story/trump-anti-trans-executive-order https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/local-advocacy-group-fears-budget-could-be-cut-half-by-changes-dc/ https://www.sisterspgh.org…

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UBMC 214: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 1:05:23

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEIGH! Listen to Lori begrudgingly tell the plot of the 2006 masterpiece High School Musical, while Leigh belts out all your favorite tunes. Interested in joining UBMC’s 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat? PASSES ARE NOW LIVE! CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS!

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UBMC 213: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 5 2:08:40

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Uncle Bob’s is back! Did you miss us?! We’re kicking things off cosmically with the fifth annual Astrology Roundtable! In this special episode, Leigh goes back to the basics with key terms, Sun signs, elements, modalities, and more, while Lor deep dives into the birth charts of Pauly Shore, Tia & Tamera, Kristen Stewart, Chappell Roan, and one very talented filmmaker! Interested in joining UBMC’s 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat? Passes go live to the public on JANUARY 30th, so get ready! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO GRAB EARLY ACCESS…

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UBMC 212: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS 1:14:44

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Happy Yule, ya filthy animals. It's the final episode before winter break when the UBMC crew hibernates for the holiday! Lor grabs a pair of shears and plows through the plot of Tim Burton's 1990 Fantasy/Romance film Edward Scissorhands, while Leigh bravely explores the magic and methods of cord-cutting. Be sure to stay tuned to the end for a very special 2025 UBMC retreat announcement! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…

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UBMC 211: HOLIDAY HELL SURVIVAL GUIDE 2 1:19:29

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Welcome friends to the second edition of the Holiday Hell Survival Guide! Leigh and Lor answer anonymous audience questions and give a personal survival guide for the epic shit show that is the holiday season. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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UBMC 210: THE FAMILY MAN 57:45

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HAPPY NIC CAGE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER! This year, Leigh walks us through a Cage-filled winter wonderland with the 2000s romantic fantasy film The Family Man, while Lor finally addresses the age-old holiday question, "What the f**k is eggnog?” JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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UBMC 209: SON IN LAW 1:05:08

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Happy Holidays, Friends! This week, Lori nurses a G&T while recounting the plot of 1993's Son In Law, while Leigh dissects the origins of wishbone magic. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 160: THE CHARIOT 31:18

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