

Pete Wehner: Hegseth’s Redemption Bromides, Trump’s Rampant Blasphemies & Fast Car’s Radiant Beatitude
Dec 9, 2024
Pete Wehner, a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum and former advisor in three Republican administrations, digs into the complexities of Donald Trump’s influence on the GOP. He critiques Trump's appeal to evangelical voters and why many overlook his moral failings. They discuss the hollow redemption narratives like that of Pete Hegseth. The conversation takes a hopeful turn as Wehner reflects on the emotional impact of Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' duet at the Grammys, suggesting music can bridge divides in these polarized times.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Evolving Republican Landscape Post-Trump
02:12 • 25min
The Republican Party's Precarious State and Trump's Divine Justification
26:47 • 2min
Trump, Faith, and America's Ethical Reckoning
28:29 • 15min
Faith and Politics: The Trump Connection
43:41 • 4min
Faith and Politics: An Inextricable Bond
48:01 • 8min
Evolving Identity in Politics Amid Cultural Influences
55:32 • 3min
Melting Political Divides Through Music and Empathy
58:11 • 5min
Navigating Polarization: Finding Common Ground in Culture
01:03:40 • 7min