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Apr 15, 2021 • 52min

What'd You Say?

Justin and Chris analyze a politician's Easter tweet and discuss why it was so troubling. They also talk about President Biden's infrastructure proposal and the true definition of infrastructure. Lastly, they discuss why a certain ethics rule needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 31, 2021 • 58min

The Ultimate Voter Rights Episode

Justin and Chris take a deep dive into the voter rights controversies swirling around the country. More specifically, they talk about the substance and the motives behind Georgia's new voter reform bill. Is it an innocent protection measure or is it Jim Crow 2.0? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 17, 2021 • 51min

GOP "Voting Reform" and The Border Crisis

Justin and Chris discuss Republican "voting reform" efforts in state government and what it says about the GOP's willingness to compete. They also touch on Senator Marco Rubio's quasi-populist stance against Amazon and the crisis at the border that's challenging the Biden Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 10, 2021 • 48min

Dr. Seuss, Triggers and Resilience

Justin and Chris talk about the differences in the Senate and House versions of the American Rescue Act. They talk about how the Hyde Amendment was missing from that legislation. There's also a discussion about how we can engage the tension between triggers and resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 3, 2021 • 47min

Golden Idols and Policy Doctrines

Justin and Chris discuss former President Trump's CPAC speech and what Trumpism means for the future of the Republican Party. They also dive into the history of US foreign policy doctrine as they touch on the U.S. airstrike in Syria. Lastly, the co-hosts talk about the idols created in response to Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 24, 2021 • 49min

Book Censorship and Restitution-Based Immigration Reform

Justin and Chris talk about Amazon's decision to remove a Christian writer's book from it's website. They look at ways Christians can sincerely love their LGBTQ neighbors without embracing every aspect of transgender ideology. The co-hosts also talk about the merits of restitution-based immigration reform and the Christians who are advocating for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 17, 2021 • 49min

The Black Panthers, Grace and the Aesthetics of Justice

 This is a special Black History Month episode of the podcast. Justin and Chris talk about the Black Panther Party and the social circumstances that created the movement. The two hosts also discuss how people have focused on the aesthetics of justice rather than the substance. Lastly, they discuss the motives of the Capitol insurrectionists. Was it just about racism or is there more there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 10, 2021 • 52min

Poverty Policy and Drug Decriminalization

Justin and Giboney discuss the poverty and family policy proposed by President Biden and Mitt Romney and why Christians should be genuinely concerned about poverty. They also talk about the pros and cons of Oregon's decision to decriminalize drugs. Lastly, they talk about Senator Ben Sasse's response to threats of censure from the Nebraska GOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2021 • 53min

Hedge Funds and Hype

Justin and Chris discuss the GameStop Wall St. battle between Reddit traders and Hedge Funds. They also analyze the COVID Relief packages from Democrats and Republicans, weighing in on whether a bipartisan deal is possible. The episode ends with a conversation about the hype surrounding Governor Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 27, 2021 • 52min

Trust in the Media, Hyperbole and Lies

Justin and Chris discuss President Joe Biden's earliest Executive Orders, including one dealing with transgenderism. The hosts also discuss why Americans have lost trust in the media and the consequences for our democracy. Lastly, they examine what happens when we make serious arguments based on hyperbole and lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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