Best Doth Protest Podcasts (2025)

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Story of the English Reformation (pt. 2) 1:07:07

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In this episode we look at Henry VIII's marriage to Anne of Cleves, Martin Luther's influence on English churchmen like William Tyndale and Robert Barnes, the influence of the English-Schmalkaldic dialogues on the 39 articles, and more. (Show correction: the author Andrew mentions is Michael Whiting, not Whitling! Apologies) We also took the first …

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Gab about the Gabfest - Jane Caro and Cameron Murray 1:01:15

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The Sunday Shot - August 24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trump pursues control of voting, teases a third term 50:34

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President Trump says he wants to end mail-in voting and voting machines. The Constitution outlines that state governments manage their elections, but in a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the states simply serve as agents for the federal government. "They must do what the Federal Government, as represented by the President of the United States…

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House About It - Michael Pascoe and Chris Wallace 1:09:23

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Is our Housing Crisis a supply or distribution issue? We get into it with Purple Pingers, Chris Wallace and Michael Pascoe, plus reflect on Trump's failed bromance with Putin and the catastrophe that was his Alaska Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trump calls on National Guard to patrol D.C. 50:34

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President Trump promised to address crime in Washington, D.C. following an attack on a former DOGE employee. This week, the president put his plan into action. He ordered the deployment of 800 National Guardsmen to patrol the District. The guardsmen will be joined by members of a number of federal agencies. Is there more to the president’s decision…

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Dead Centre - Amy Remekis and Scott Burchill 1:04:50

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Drawing on Richard Denniss's new essay, "Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us", we discuss the political impact of centrism's leaden hand. Spoiler alert: it's not good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Was there any good reason to fire BLS chief? 50:34

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President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Erika McEntarfer, after the organization released its July jobs report. Trump claimed that several reports under McEntarfer had been manufactured to hurt him and his economic agenda. But will the firestorm around the jobs report hurt the credibility of the next commissi…

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Story of the English Reformation (pt. 1) 1:14:50

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Did Henry VIII found the Anglican Church? That's one of many things we explore in this episode which will be the first of a multi-part series where James and Andrew discuss the 16th Reformation in England. In this part, we look at the so-called three 'streams' of Anglicanism, the Tudors, and Henry's reign up to his divorce with Anne of Cleves. Enjo…

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Wild Waves and How to Surf Them - Lizzie O'Shea and Cam Wilson. 1:03:18

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We get deep into the looming social media ban for Under 16s plus discuss the best way to surf the internet's wildest waves. Cam and Ariel's new book:https://ultimopress.com.au/products/conspiracy-nation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Will MAGA fractures push Trump to pressure Israel? 50:34

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Leaders in France, Canada, and the U.K. have stated they would recognize and call for Palestinian statehood at the next General Assembly of the United Nations. The calls from world leaders come on the heels of troubling images of starvation and famine in Gaza. President Trump has long been an ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but T…

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Educate thyself - Ben Eltham and Cheryl Kernot 1:08:15

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Starvation in Gaza, Climate success at the ICJ and Australian parliament returns. We discuss a busy week in politics before examining the dire state of the University sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matthew Barrett on the Catholicity of the Reformers (Repost) 1:10:45

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Matthew Barrett has recently made religious news: converting to Anglican Christianity from the Southern Baptist Convention and his new appointment at Trinity Anglican Seminary in Ambridge as research professor of theology. In this throwback episode, Dr. Barrett joined Andrew and James on the podcast to discuss his book The Reformation as Renewal: R…

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Trump vs. the media 50:34

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President Donald Trump continued to air his grievances with the mainstream media this week. First, he filed a $20 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal. The suit claims that a “bawdy” birthday letter to Jeffry Epstein that the paper attributed to Trump is a fake. The president took to Truth Social to demean the paper and its owner…

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When you become the news 3:30

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Something you should know, from the team at Left, Right and Center.By KCRW

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Isabelle Reinecke and Royce Kurmelovs 1:05:26

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We discuss the implications of the Australian Climate Case, the Government's galling arguments and what comes next for the Torres Strait (apart from lots more devastating salt water). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matthias Flacius Illyricus (with Wade Johnston) 1:13:38

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Continuing on the topic of the generation of Lutherans after Luther's death from our preceding episode, Dr. Wade Johnston comes on the show to discuss his recent book Life Under the Cross: A Biography of the Reformer Matthias Flacius Illyricus. The story of Flacius alone gives us a big picture on 2nd-generation Lutheranism as he was a significant f…

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Is the MAGA crowd losing faith in its leader? 50:30

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Prior to his re-election in 2024, Donald Trump committed to releasing files related to several controversial investigations, including the Jeffrey Epstein case. Epstein was an alleged sex trafficker who died while in prison in 2019. Epstein’s connections to prominent figures and the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death created fodder for …

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Telling Truths 1:07:26

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Reports like Yoorrook Justice Commission's searingly evocative TRUTH BE TOLD and Coroner Armitage's comprehensive Coronial Inquest findings into the death of Kumanjayi Walker tell dark truths about our history and the way it informs our present. Is anyone listening? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Democrats sought accountability after deadly Texas floods. Was it too soon? 50:34

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Authorities were still searching for survivors of the deadly July 4 floods in Central Texas when some Democrats started asking whether President Donald Trump’s cuts at the National Weather Service exacerbated the disaster. Republicans, including Texas Senator Ted Cruz, accused those Democrats of “partisan finger-pointing.” How early is too early to…

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We doth protest too much 1:05:36

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In the wake of the assault and arrest of Hannah Thomas, Michael Bradley and Hannah Ferguson join us to discuss the anti-protest lawst that have swept our country, and the punitive and/or panicked approach taken by police and other institutions to those who dare to speak out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Did the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ kill compromise in Washington? 50:34

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Congress signed into law the “Big Beautiful Bill” this week. The bill survived slim margins to passage through the Republican-led Senate and House. GOP Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina was one of its strongest holdouts, citing the nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts outlined by the bill. His opposition created a war of words with President Tru…

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Truth to Power 1:03:21

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Doug Cameron and Josh Bornstein don't hold back with their incisive commentary on the way Labor, the ABC and other institutions are failing us at this critical moment. A cracker conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shouldn’t Congress have a say in US military action? 50:34

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President Trump’s decision to strike Iran has sparked debate in Congress over the executive branch’s ability to take military action without authorization. The strikes Trump ordered last week were in line with recent precedent. But some critics and supporters alike are calling for restrictions to his ability to take further action in Iran. House Sp…

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And Then There was War - June 22 - Emma Shortis and Bruce Wolpe 1:03:08

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As Bruce Wolpe and Emma Shortis discuss the state of the Middle East, Trump does Netanyahu's bidding and drops bombs on Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2nd Generation Lutherans 1:18:26

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"Philippists", "Flacians", "Stoics", "Synergists". These are all names given, whether pejoratively or appropriately, to factions and groups that arose within the movement Luther started after his death. James and Andrew dive into this period of the second half of the 16th century to explore who some of these people were and what some of the debates…

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Trump keeps US and Europe in the dark on Iran plans 50:34

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President Trump has plans for securing peace after Israel launched a war with Iran. However, he’s keeping them to himself. A lack of clarity on whether the U.S. will support Israel has created a divide amongst interventionist and isolationist wings of Trump supporters. Which direction will Trump’s often-touted “America First” policy lead the U.S. i…

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It's a Miserable World - June 15 - Marie Coleman and Royce Kurmelovs 1:05:17

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Assassinations in the US, war in the Middle East, ongoing carnage in Gaza, Marines on the ground in LA.... and an election looming in Tasmania! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Could ICE protests sink Trump’s immigration policy? 50:34

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Protests in Los Angeles sprang up this week as residents sought to deter ICE raids in several neighborhoods. The raids are part of a larger “mass deportation” program Trump promised to enact on the campaign trail. Recent polls show that mass deportation maintained popularity amongst a majority of voters, but will the images coming out of LA change …

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Back to Business - June 8 - Rex Patrick and Chris Wallace 1:04:15

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With the final counts in final seats down and dusted, the focus switches to the Government: their first decisions, negotiation options and upcoming agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Reviewing Lowell Green's book How Melanchthon Helped Luther Discover the Gospel 1:11:30

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"Faith", "Righteousness", "Sin". These are terms that meant something different to the young Luther than the later Luther. What changed? According to a study done by Lutheran theologian the Rev. Dr. Lowell Green, it was Luther's young colleaugue and friend Philip Melanchthon who had a lot to do with it. In this episode, James and Andrew review this…

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Breaking up is hard to do 50:34

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President Donald Trump has made the “big, beautiful bill” a hallmark piece of legislation for his administration. However, the bill’s most vocal opponent has been one of Trump’s closest allies. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and former head of DOGE, has called out the bill for increasing the debt ceiling. Musk has been pushing for legislators t…

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The Grand Tour - June 1 - Natasha Cica and Georgina Godwin 1:07:53

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The Sunday Shot goes to Europe! In honour of Dave’s Continental sojourn we examine the state of Europe with Georgina Godwin in London and Natasha Cica in Belgrade. Plus an interview with the Climate Council’s Greg Bourne on the implications of the extension of the North West Shelf gas project. Spoiler alert: not good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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The Court Tester 50:34

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The Trump administration has faced over 200 lawsuits in its first four months. The legal challenges range from deportation orders to Trump’s direct attacks on Harvard University’s funding. The White House has called the judges overruling their policies a “threat to the will of the American people.” Could Trump be making an enemy of the judiciary br…

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Can they put Humpty together again? - May 25 - Frank Bongiorno, Judith Brett and Julianne Schultz 1:05:46

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Chaos in the Coalition! The fallout of Labor's thumping win continues with the Nationals and the Liberals on again-off again alliance. We get historical context from a top notch panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Corruption, Putin… Burritos? 50:33

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President Trump held a private dinner for the largest investors of the $TRUMP coin, a meme coin offered by his family’s cryptocurrency firm. It is the latest controversy surrounding the administration and allegations of corruption. From Elon Musk, to the Qatari government, opponents of Trump say that access and influence to the White House is avail…

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Ashes in their Mouths - Alex Fein, Leo Puglisi and Rachel Withers 1:08:59

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We now know what happened. But why did it happen? Jo is joined by Rachel Withers, RedBridge’s Alex Fein and 6 News’s Leo Puglisi to assess the Big Why of the 2025 election and what it means for the losers. David is jaunting ‘round Europe (bless him!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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GOP infighting creates a big, beautiful nightmare 50:34

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The House of Representatives began debating sprawling new tax legislation in Congress this week. President Trump touted it as “one big, beautiful bill” that will address spending, taxes, and national security. It focuses on extending the tax cuts created during President Trump’s first term, increasing defense funding, and slashing federal spending …

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Is the White House budget an attempt to test presidential power? 50:34

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The White House recently released its budget proposal for 2026, which calls for over $160 billion in cuts to the Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Education, FBI, and federal housing programs like Section 8. Normally, the budget isn’t more than a simple suggestion to Congress. But Russell Vought, Trump’s cl…

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An Old-Fashioned Shellacking - Cheryl Kernot and Michael West - May 4 1:02:48

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Cheryl Kernot and Michael West join Jo and Dave to pore over the entrails of the Election That Was. @cherylkernot.bsky.social @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social Michaelwestmedia.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Voters push back on Trump … in Canada 50:33

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Ex-financier Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to a nearly 30-point comeback in the polls to win the federal election. The shocking victory was driven by the anger many Canadians felt over President Trump’s taunting of the neighboring nation. Was it a unique circumstance, or could Trump set the tone for more consequential results in foreign na…

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Hear the Silence 1:09:12

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Jo and Dave are joined by the Australia Institute's Amy Remekis and Declassified Australia's Peter Cronau to discuss all the things that aren't being discussed this campaign. Thomas Mayo stops by. https://declassifiedaus.org/ https://australiainstitute.org.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Chaos, conclaves and other concerns 50:34

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Daily operations at the Department of Defense have been described as “total chaos” by a former department spokesperson. In a Politico op-ed, recently fired John Ullyot questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s leadership and capability. President Trump defended Hegseth, but reports say the White House might be replacing him. Several of Trump’s…

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Christ has Risen (Jo and Dave, not so much!) 1:41:31

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The Sunday Shot's Easter Special: Jo checks in with Alex Fein to see how things are travelling as we pass the halfway point of the campaign. Amidst the ongoing carnage in Gaza, Dave has an extended interview with the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network's Nasser Mashni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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For the White House, when you’re wrong, you’re right 50:34

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Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents wrongfully deported Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador last month. Abrego Garcia currently sits in a maximum security prison there, despite holding legal immigration status and no criminal record. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ruled that the Trump administration should facilita…

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Continued Thoughts on Bonhoeffer (the Person) 1:02:02

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Andrew shares his deep appreciation for Dietrich Bonhoeffer that he has gained since seeing the 2024 movie, reading primary and secondary resources on Bonhoeffer, and teaching a Bonhoeffer class at his parish. Shownotes Literature that Andrew recommended in the show: Charles B. Marsh's Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Ferdinand Schlinge…

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Gettin' Scared 1:02:14

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There really is a "vast right wing conspiracy". Lucy Hamilton and The Klaxon's Anthony Klan join us to explore the shocking deep reach of the Atlas Network and the sinister way it propagates messages that support its own commercial and political interests while masquerading as grassroots organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Market Madness: Do the best-laid plans sometimes get reversed? 50:34

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March Madness may have ended, but Market Madness went into effect shortly after Trump announced “reciprocal tariffs” — some over 100% — on imported goods from dozens of countries. Stocks plummeted. Republican figureheads like Ted Cruz spoke out against the sweeping plan. According to Trump, his move became a success once global leaders started offe…

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Policy, Parity, Parties 1:07:20

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This week's Sunday Shot is All About Women. Dave had the morning off as Jo mined the minds of journalist and author of the recent stellar Quarterly Essay LOSING IT Jess Hill, Polipedia's Su Dharmapala and Women's Agenda's Angela Priestley. With an interview with Mudgin-Gal CEO Ashlee Donohue. http://mudgin-gal.org.au/ https://www.quarterlyessay.com…

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Is the economy about to have a degrowth spurt? 50:34

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Democrats have been struggling with low favorability since last November, but recent special elections in Wisconsin and Florida might suggest things are looking up. Liberal judge Susan Crawford won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court this week, despite Elon Musk investing $25 million towards conservative Brad Schimel’s campaign. Two House seats w…

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Vindicating Cranmer: The 2025 Anglican Way Conference 1:02:10

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James and Andrew share about their experience at the Anglican Way conference in February, 2025. Shownotes: -The videos of all the speaker presentations of the conference can be watched here. (https://anglicanway.org/2025-conference/) -the name of the eccentric apocalypticist of the 1480's that Andrew and James couldn't think of was Johann Hilten of…