The World and Everything In It 9.17.25 The unprecedented honors for Charlie Kirk, political discord in Nepal, and a revival within exhibition baseball
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Sep 17, 2025 Hunter Baker, a political scientist and provost at North Greenville University, dives into the significance of Charlie Kirk's rising influence in politics and his commitment to faith. The discussion transitions to the unrest in Nepal, highlighting the youth's response to government censorship and the emergence of a new prime minister. Baker also explores the revival of Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball, where entertaining gameplay combines with players' personal faith journeys. The podcast balances serious topics with engaging anecdotes.
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Rhetoric Can Escalate To Violence
- Violent rhetoric can escalate into real-world political violence and damages civil discourse.
- Hunter Baker argues celebrating murder crosses from political speech into incitement and destroys debate.
Colleges Must Recommit To Free Speech
- Colleges should reaffirm free speech and host events that teach its value rather than staying silent.
- Hunter Baker suggests institutions double down on free-speech education like annual lectures.
Demonizing Language Lowers Barriers To Violence
- Political labeling that frames opponents as fascists dehumanizes them and normalizes violence.
- Baker warns such language encourages seeing rivals as enemies to be destroyed rather than debated.
