Best Deep South Reformation Podcasts (2025)

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Toxic Allies: The Complicated Story of the Pakistan-US Relationship 7:01

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Touqir Hussain, Husain Haqqani, and Michael Kugelman discuss the different phases of Pakistan's relationship with the U.S., including the current revival. In this episode of Beyond the Indus, host Tushar Shetty is joined by Ambassador Touqir Hussain, Ambassador Husain Haqqani, and South Asia expert Michael Kugelman for our mega-episode on Pakistan’…

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After the Revolution: Bangladesh’s Long Road to Democracy 7:01

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Smruti Pattanaik, Mubashar Hasan, and Jyoti Rahman join the podcast to discuss the progress and pitfalls in the year since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. On the one year anniversary of Bangladesh's Monsoon Revolution, Beyond the Indus host Tushar Shetty sits down with Dr. Smruti Pattanaik, Mubashar Hasan, and Jyoti Rahman to examine the state of Banglades…

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Hindutva International: The Globalization of Hindu Politics Outside India 7:01

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Biswas Baral and Edward Anderson explore the rise of Hindu politics outside India, and how it is changing the dynamic of Hindu communities and diaspora worldwide. This month’s episode of Beyond the Indus explores the rise of Hindu politics outside India, and how it is changing the dynamic of Hindu communities and diaspora worldwide. We speak to Bis…

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O Kashmir: A Primer on South Asia’s Forever War 7:01

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Ishtiaq Ahmed and Siddharthya Roy discuss the conflict's origins, its importance to India and Pakistan, and the evolution of the Kashmir insurgency. In the wake of the Pahalgam attack and the India-Pakistan hostilities that followed, this month's episode of Beyond the Indus is a primer on the Kashmir conflict. Professor Ishtiaq Ahmed and Siddharthy…

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Beyond the Tariffs: Liberation Day’s Impact on South Asia 7:01

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Priyanka Bhide, Uzair Younus, Umesh Moramudali and Jyoti Rahman discuss how tariffs will impact India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. This month's episode of Beyond the Indus focuses on how the Liberation Day tariffs announced by the Trump administration will impact South Asia. Host Tushar Shetty is joined by four distinguished economic comme…

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The Dragon-Elephant Dance: China and India’s Battle for South Asia 7:01

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Yun Sun and Jagannath Panda discuss China and India's battle for influence and power projection across South Asia. Beyond the Indus host Tushar Shetty is joined by Yun Sun, a senior fellow and director of the China program at the Stimson Center, and Jagannath Panda, the head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, to break…

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Gender Apartheid: The Erasure of Afghanistan’s Women and Refugee Populations 7:01

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Isabelle Lassee of Amnesty International and The Diplomat's Catherine Putz discuss the state of gender apartheid in Afghanistan and the impact of changing U.S. policy in the region. In collaboration with Amnesty International, this episode focuses on the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe that the global community seems unable or unwilling to address…

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The Language of Change 32:00

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Explore the power of language in shaping democracy in this latest episode of Southern Gumption. Host Andy Li is joined by Dauda Sesay, co-founder of the Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants (LORI), Angelo Ancheta of Demos, and Jimmy Patel-Nguyen from North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT). Together, they discuss the critical …

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Restoring Your Rights 16:04

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This episode of Southern Gumption details the fight to restore voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals across the South. We are joined by Sheba Williams of No Left Turns and Kristie Puckett of Forward Justice to unpack the systemic racism embedded in felony disenfranchisement and its enduring impact on Black communities. The conversatio…

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Ballots Within Reach 32:06

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Let's examine the systemic challenges of voter suppression in the South. In this episode of Southern Gumption, we speak to Dom Kelly of New Disabled South and Jenny McKenny of Vote Riders to explore barriers to voting, from inaccessible polling places to discriminatory voter ID laws. Dom and Jenny also shed light on the resilience of communities wo…

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Legacy of a Reformer: Manmohan Singh and India’s Economic Liberalization 7:01

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Ashok Desai and Richard Rossow join host Tushar Shetty to discuss the 1991 reforms and the progress of economic liberalization and reform in India. Following the passing of Manmohan Singh, former prime minister of India and chief architect of its economic liberalization, this episode of Beyond the Indus focuses on his legacy and the wider topic of …

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Trouble Brewing in Pakistan’s Wild West 7:01

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Uzair Younus and Kunwar Khuldune Shahid join host Tushar Shetty to discuss the rise of militancy and the impact on CPEC. The rise of militancy and instability in Pakistan’s western frontier provinces, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is now extending to attacks on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. We sit down with Uzair Younus, principal at …

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Trump Sarkar 2.0: The Future of the India-US Global Partnership 7:01

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Sadanand Dhume and Elizabeth Roche break down how Trump’s reelection might impact India-U.S. relations. In New Delhi, Donald Trump's election victory in the United States presidential election brought back fond memories, including of the "Howdy Modi" and "Namaste Trump" summits the two leaders exchanged during Trump's last term as president. With e…

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Rumble in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Election Surprise 7:01

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Uditha Devapriya and Umesh Moramudali on Sri Lanka’s ongoing political realignment. On September 21, Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected Sri Lanka’s president, representing a massive shift in voter sentiment since 2019, when he had garnered just 3.16 percent of the vote. As the first election since Sri Lanka’s default and the ensuring economic cri…

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Chip-Sourcing: India’s Semiconductor Moonshot 7:01

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Pranay Kotasthane and Trinh Nguyen break down India’s ambitious plans to set up its own chip manufacturing ecosystem. In this episode of Beyond the Indus, Pranay Kotasthane, deputy director of the Takshashila Institution and Trinh Nguyen, Hong Kong-based macroeconomist, break down India’s ambitious plans to set up its own chip manufacturing ecosyst…

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Mukti 2.0: Bangladesh’s Monsoon Revolution 7:01

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Mubashar Hasan, Smruti S. Pattanaik, and Leo Wigger discuss the causes and triggers of the protest that dethroned Bangladesh's PM and the outlook for the country moving forward. In this episode of Beyond the India, we discuss the political earthquake that has swept through Bangladesh, as a student-led mass uprising dethroned Sheikh Hasina and the r…

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Taliban Redux: Afghanistan 3 Years After the Fall of Kabul 7:01

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Zahra Joya and Shanthie D’Souza unpack the Taliban regime, its suppression of women and minorities, and the wider consequences of its rule on global terror and geopolitics. On August 15, 2021, the Taliban seized Kabul, bringing an end to the U.S.-backed Afghanistan National Government. Join Beyond the Indus host Tushar Shetty as we evaluate Afghani…

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The Birthplace of the Movement 34:26

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Join us for the Season 1 finale of Southern Gumption for a very special conversation with members of the Warren County Environmental Action Team to discuss the history of the North Carolina PCB Protests of 1982, which popularized the term "environmental justice." Learn about the multiracial coalition that formed the seven-week long fight against il…

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Samudra Manthan: Political Churnings in Maldives and the Indian Ocean Region 7:01

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Daniel Bosley discusses China-India competition and domestic politics in the Maldives, and Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan puts that in the context of broader IOR dynamics. After the tumultuous election season in South Asia, this week's episode of Beyond the Indus takes a look at the geopolitics of the wider Indian Ocean Region (IOR). We speak to Dani…

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Move the Monument 37:53

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Hear the stories of dedicated community activists as we tell the story of Edenton and its Confederate monument. Hear about the long battle over removing these monuments of hate in North Carolina, the recent legal battles over moving them, and how the fight for justice in one small Outer Banks town reflects the fight for justice across the South. So…

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Locked in, Counted Out 24:58

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation as we delve into the critical issue of prison gerrymandering and its profound impact on political representation. Our guest, Mike Wessler, the Communications Director of the Prison Policy Initiative, sheds light on how the practice distorts our democratic process by counting incarcerated individuals in census…

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The Great Indian Election Campaign 7:01

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Host Tushar Shetty and guests Kavita Chowdhury and Milan Vaishnav highlight some of the issues and controversies surrounding India's 2024 general election. In the epic finale to our “Road to '24” elections series, we cover the world's largest democratic election in India and highlight some of the issues and controversies surrounding the campaign. W…

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Denying The Truth 37:52

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Walk through a historic story of election denialism as we tell the story of Surry County and the first removal of election deniers from public office in the country. Learn about the critical infrastructure of our election administration as we detail how the violent Jan. 6 insurrection trickles down to your local elections— and how North Carolina's …

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(Bonus) Toxic Tour Q&A with EJCAN's Sherri White-Williamson 22:01

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From a recent Southern Gumption live podcast event, we had the opportunity to speak with EJCAN's Sherri White-Williamson, and she had a lot to say about the Sampson County Toxic Tour (episode 1). Southern Gumption is hosted by Andy Li (he/him/they/them), presented by Southern Coalition for Social Justice, and produced by Earfluence.…

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The INDIA Alliance: How India’s Opposition Plans to Take Down the BJP 7:01

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Let's explore India's opposition coalition, its struggles and prospects, with guests Snigdhendu Bhattacharya and Gilles Verniers. With the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) electoral juggernaut looking to dominate the upcoming polls, the Indian opposition has responded by uniting to create a grand coalition: the Indian National Developmental In…

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From Moldy Classrooms to Stale Elections 36:11

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Take a seat as we discuss the intersection of environmental justice and voting rights. We sit down with a Down Home Alamance County member to discuss the jaw-dropping mold infestation in local schools and the muddled and frustrating response from elected officials. With the passion and tenacity of a working-class mother, we’ll discuss the fight for…

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Saffron Dawn: Modi’s BJP and Hindutva Politics 7:01

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Join us in the lead up to the Great Indian Election as we explore Narendra Modi’s BJP, and what made it the dominant force in Indian politics. Join Beyond the Indus host Tushar Shetty in the lead up to the Great Indian Election as we explore Narendra Modi’s BJP, and what made it the dominant force in Indian politics.We sit down with Akhilesh Pillal…

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The Toxic Tour 28:08

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Join us on a profoundly personal odyssey as we journey down to Sampson County, NC, navigating its roads and histories on a 'toxic tour' of environmental injustice. Feel the palpable echoes of Jim Crow as we witness firsthand the struggles of its predominantly Black residents against the backdrop of landfills, hog farms, and a looming gas treatment …

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Welcome to Southern Gumption, Hosted by Southern Coalition for Social Justice(SCSJ) 1:45

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Welcome to Southern Gumption. I’m your host, Andy Li, and together, we'll embark on a journey through history and the present day to reveal the unheard voices who have been instrumental in shaping the fight for voting rights, justice system reform, and environmental justice. Today's trailer of Southern Gumption is hosted by Andy Li (he/him/they/the…

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Chaos on the Indus: Pakistan’s Election Maelstrom 7:01

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A preview of Pakistan’s critical 2024 election, featuring host Tushar Shetty and guests Michael Kugelman and Kunwar Khuldune Shahid. For the next episode in our Road to ‘24 series, Beyond the Indus host Tushar Shetty sat down with Michael Kugelman and Kunwar Khuldune Shahid to break down Pakistan’s chaotic election campaign. Kugelman is the directo…

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The Great Bangladesh Election Conundrum 7:01

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A primer on Bangladesh’s convoluted electoral history and the various players involved, featuring host Tushar Shetty and guests Mubashar Hasan and Smruti S. Pattanaik. Beyond the Indus returns in the new year with an election special series – The Road to ‘24 – that analyses the dynamic, colorful, and chaotic elections taking place across South Asia…

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The BJP’s Southern Strategy 7:01

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How the BJP plans to win over South India in the lead up to the 2024 election. Political parties in India are slowly gearing up for the 2024 election showdown. Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty speak with a BJP heavyweight and strategist in the state of Telangana, Krishna Sagar Rao, to break down the BJP’s approach to win …

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The Plight of the Rohingya: The Struggle for Identity and Survival in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp 7:01

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Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty speak to survivors of the Rohingya genocide, currently living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, as well as Matthew Smith, CEO of Fortify Rights. In this week's episode of Beyond the Indus, Joe and Tush speak to survivors of an ongoing genocide to discuss a topic largely ignored in the internatio…

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The India Stack: How India Is Revolutionizing Governance Through Digital Public Inclusion 7:01

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Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty speak to Gaurav Narain about layers of this new technology and its impact on the Indian economy. Join Joe and Tush as they explore the revolutionary new technology that is transforming India’s governance and economy - The India Stack. Starting with the digital biometric Aadhar program that…

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Mr. Modi Goes to Washington: Breaking New Ground in the India-US Strategic Partnership 7:01

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Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty discuss Modi's state visit to the U.S., and broader trends in India-U.S. relations, with Rajeshwari Pillai Rajgopalan. In this episode, Joe and Tush cover one of the most hotly anticipated events in international diplomacy: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United St…

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Crypto Mining in the Himalayas: Bhutan’s Gamble With Bitcoin 7:01

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Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty explore how Bhutan is quietly gearing up to become the world's next Bitcoin superpower. For the very first episode at our new home, The Diplomat, Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty explore how Bhutan, an isolated kingdom tucked in the Eastern Himalayas, is quietly …

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The Wrath of Imran Khan 7:01

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The rise and fall of Pakistan's most controversial populist. Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Tushar Shetty and Joe Wallen explore the legacy of Pakistan's most intriguing and enigmatic leader in recent decades. With riots and protests sweeping through Pakistan after Imran Khan's arrest, we speak to Dr Avinash Paliwal of the SOAS London to break down…

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The Ukraine War: The View from South Asia 7:01

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Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty tackle one of the world's greatest geopolitical conflicts, the Ukraine War, from a South Asian perspective. Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty tackle one of the world's greatest geopolitical conflicts, the Ukraine War, from a South Asian perspective. We're joined by Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic E…

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Khalistan: A False Dawn? 7:01

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The shadowy reemergence of the global Khalistan project. Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Tushar Shetty and Joe Wallen explore the emergence and downfall of Amritpal Singh and evaluate where support for an independent Sikh state is at its greatest: in Punjab or overseas.By The Diplomat

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A Requiem for Pakistan 7:01

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Unpacking Pakistan's economic and political meltdown. In the very first episode of Beyond the Indus, hosts Tushar Shetty and Joe Wallen are joined by Dr Miftah Ismail, former Finance Minister of Pakistan, and Michael Kugelman, Deputy Director of the Asia Program at the Wilson Centre, D.C., to discuss Pakistan's ongoing poly-crisis.Join us as we exp…

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Bernie - The Makelele of US Politics and 2020 48:37

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Senator Bernie Sanders just announced his second bid to run for President and everyone's got an opinion on it, INCLUDING US. Was the outcome of the 2016 Democratic Party nominations the writing on the wall for Bernie? Are you fed up of WASP male presidential candidates? Or is he too old? Hasn't he got grandchildren to babysit? We flesh it all out i…

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Episode 7 | Steve Bannon Takes Europe 58:50

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4Ts are back, dishing it out on everyone's favorite villain, Steve "the sloppy" Bannon. We look at his origin story, his coming to power, then his move to take Europe after his stint in the White House. What the heck is going on in Europe, and why is Steve able to conjure so much power there? Is he using black magic to gain political power? Probabl…

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Episode 6 | Wechat Groups, the Chinese Expat Community and the Future of a Minority-Majority America 52:55

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In this episode, they're chatting about their experiences with race in the Chinese expat community. The expat community here is very diverse and hosts people from a plethora of nationalities, races and religions. For many of us foreigners living in China, the expat community presents us with a new range of diversity not quite like anything we've ev…

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Episode 3 | Gun Violence And The Lone Wolf Psyche Of Violent America 8:39

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Under the mirage of freedom, liberty, and justice lies the inseparable undertones of violence and America. 4Ts is back at it again with another hard-hitting look at the history of the US and its violent past. This is much bigger than just the gun debate—this is about the way America works and how its actions contribute to mass shootings.…

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Episode 2 | The Real Reason Behind Land Reform In South Africa 10:35

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4Ts is proud to bring you more quality content with our new video series which seeks to vividly address the bigger picture. South Africa is currently in the midst of big changes, with the status quo no longer being enough to satisfy an increasingly restless and jaded population. The nation recently passed a motion for expropriation of (farm)land wi…

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Deep South Reformation 27:05

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Evan, Cade, and Colton discuss ministry during the summer and books they have read.