In 'Hillbilly Elegy,' J.D. Vance recounts his life growing up in a dysfunctional family in Middletown, Ohio, with roots in Kentucky's Appalachia. The book details his experiences with poverty, addiction, and family violence, as well as his journey to joining the marines and eventually graduating from Yale Law School. Vance provides a personal and insightful look into the decline of the white working class in America, exploring themes of family, culture, and the loss of the American dream. The memoir also touches on the political swing of the region, particularly in relation to the 2016 presidential election and the appeal of Donald Trump to this demographic.
In "Toxic Empathy," Allie Beth Stuckey dissects the manipulative tactics employed by progressives to exploit Christian compassion for their political agenda. Stuckey argues that this "toxic empathy" often leads to a disregard for truth and morality. The book provides a framework for understanding how progressive narratives are constructed and disseminated. Stuckey equips readers with the tools to critically analyze these narratives and engage in more effective conversations. Ultimately, the book aims to empower readers to defend their beliefs and engage in constructive dialogue.
Today, we go over everything that happened during Trump's inauguration yesterday, from Biden's weird farewell post the day before to some of the executive orders Trump signed at the end of the day. Trump made a lot of promises in his speech yesterday, and now it's up to him to deliver on them. And it looks like class and fashion are back in the White House, as Melania Trump and Usha Vance dressed to impress, turning the inauguration into a runway fashion show. But why, oh why, did John Fetterman show up in gym shorts? And of course, Carrie Underwood knocked it out of the park with her impromptu a cappella rendition of "America the Beautiful." All in all, we're excited for the shift in energy this inauguration brought, and we can't wait to see what Trump does next.
Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy
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Timecodes:
(02:35) Biden’s farewell tweet
(04:35) President Trump’s Inauguration
(06:52) Pre-Inaugural Event outfits
(11:13) Biden greets Trump at the White House
(14:22) Inauguration fashion
(22:17) Swearing in ceremony
(26:38) Hymns played at Inauguration
(28:28) Trump’s Inaugural Address
(37:04) Carrie Underwood sings “America the Beautiful”
(38:46) Allie goes to TPUSA’s Pre-Inauguration Ball
(41:05) President Trump’s Executive Orders
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Related Episodes:
Ep 1125 | God Bless 47! Here’s What’s Next | Guest: Kevin Roberts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1125-god-bless-47-heres-whats-next-guest-kevin-roberts/id1359249098?i=1000684742923
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