Compact Podcast Bury My Heart at the Vatican
Nov 19, 2025
Geoff Shullenberger is a political analyst focusing on US and UK politics, while Ashley Frawley is a member of Nipissing First Nation discussing Indigenous issues. They delve into Marjorie Taylor Greene's surprising media respect and the UK's migration policies, with Ashley critiquing the simplistic approach to complex issues. The conversation shifts to the Vatican's return of artifacts, where Ashley shares her personal ties to Catholicism, advocating for a narrative of Indigenous agency rather than victimhood. They tackle the challenges of modernity and the complexities of cultural identity.
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Opposition Figures Become Media Catnip
- Opposition media elevates critics from the other side because they validate their own audience's views.
- Geoff Shullenberger says MTG's newfound respect follows a common pattern where internal critics become media catnip.
Epstein Files Threaten MAGA Cohesion
- The Epstein files pose a unique coalition threat because they target Trump's core brand of anti-elite transparency.
- Geoff Shullenberger argues this issue could fracture the MAGA coalition more than policy disputes.
Epstein Synthesizes MeToo And QAnon
- The Epstein case synthesizes MeToo and QAnon by combining feminist outrage with grand conspiracy narratives.
- Matthew Schmitz explains this fusion makes the story politically potent across ideological lines.
