The Bulletin Greenland Ambitions, Worship Service Protest, and Talarico Shares His Faith
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Jan 23, 2026 
Noah Rothman, a senior writer at National Review, explores Trump's controversial interest in Greenland and its implications for global politics. Chris Butler, a pastor and community organizer, dissects a protest that disrupted worship in St. Paul, advocating for strategic, moral protest tactics. Meanwhile, David Zahl discusses Texas politician James Talarico's innovative approach to integrating faith and politics, challenging traditional Democratic views on spirituality. The conversation balances geopolitical intrigue with moral civic engagement, urging thoughtful dialogue.
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Greenland Reveals Trust, Not Territory
- President Trump's push for Greenland revealed deeper doubts about America's reliability among allies.
- The episode shows geopolitics now hinges more on perception of U.S. stability than on specific territorial aims.
Diplomacy Could Have Done The Job
- Trump's rhetoric strained alliances and sacrificed diplomatic goodwill for theatrics.
- The panel argues increased basing rights could be achieved through diplomacy without humiliating partners.
Restore Congressional Oversight
- Reinvigorate Congress as the primary check on the presidency to restore constitutional balance.
- Strengthen non-delegation and oversight so the Supreme Court isn't forced into political policing.