Best Keith A Giles Podcasts (2025)

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Reading Romans Right: A Conversation With Keith Giles & Matthew Distefano 1:05:32

3d ago1:05:32

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available soon In this episode we chat with Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano Keith Giles is the best-selling author of the Jesus Un series. He has appeared on CNN, USA Today, BuzzFeed, and John Fugelsang's "Tell Me Everything." Keith a…

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Racism is the Avenue for Revenue 1:42:10

6m ago1:42:10

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The monologue today first discusses the lawyers who rushed to get a judge to block Trump from rapidly deporting Asian migrants to a prison in Libya with no due process. Then, John talks about three former Memphis police officers that were acquitted of all state charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of Tyre Nichols. This verdict stan…

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Tricky Tom Tillis Turns Tail to Torpedo Trump's Top Tutelary 1:44:36

18h ago1:44:36

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This time, John discusses the MAJOR MAGA meltdown after GOP Senator Thom Tillis said he would not vote to confirm Ed "Stop the Steal" Martin as Washington’s top prosecutor. He also talks about India launching missile attacks on two targets in Pakistan territories just two weeks after a terror attack killed 26 tourists in Kashmir. Then, Professor Co…

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117: Nolan Rundel: The Art of Meaning: Blending Love, Logic, and Liminal Spaces 37:13

2d ago37:13

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Take Aways Life experiences broaden your understanding of meaning. Family significantly impacts one's perspective on life. Cultural and community influences shape personal values. Art and beauty provide a deeper understanding of existence. Navigating societal expectations can be challenging. Authenticity is crucial in personal and professional spac…

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Trump's "Skinny" Budget Will Force Everyone to Tighten Their Belts 1:29:05

2d ago1:29:05

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John talks about the latest stupid ideas from Trump: tariffs on the movie industry, $1,000 bonuses to immigrants who volunteer for deportation, re-opening Alcatraz as a prison, and an answer of “I don’t know” when asked if it is his job as President to uphold the Constitution. He also discusses Trump's new 2026 Budget proposal which includes heavy …

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Once You're Baptized in the Kool-aid - Your Frontal Lobe Becomes Jello 1:31:23

3d ago1:31:23

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John discusses RFK Jr. (who is now Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services) saying the MMR vaccine contains aborted fetus debris. He also talks about Trump's continued nose-dive in the polls. Then, he speaks with political analyst Ahmed Baba about Project 2025 coming to life, Trump's tariff tirade, and the constant flow of dark money in the …

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#041: The First 100 Days of the Trump Regime 1:02:00

4d ago1:02:00

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We're 100 Days Into the Trump Regime, are we there yet?! The Squad is back this week with Dillon & Desimber trying to make sense of the world through faith, politics, and a side of sanity. Tune In to hear us break it down the twilight zone marathon that is the United States and tackle the rise of Christian Nationalism in US Politics.…

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie 50:09

5d ago50:09

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John talks with Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella for their indigenous segment "We're Still Here". They discuss government cuts to native health care and reservations; realistic or character portrayals of natives in the movies; and the steady disappearance of indigenous languages in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

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Waltzing Through Trump's Cabinet 1:28:22

6d ago1:28:22

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John first remembers his love for singer-songwriter Jill Sobule who tragically died in a house fire in Minnesota at age 66. Then, he discusses National Security Adviser Mike Waltz being fired by Trump - then shortly afterwards, Trump naming him as the next Ambassador to the United Nations, a position still open after Elise Stefanik’s name was pulle…

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Shakedowns or Backdowns - How Many Allies Can We Demolish? 1:55:04

7d ago1:55:04

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John discusses Trump who gathered (on his 100th day in office) his cabinet for one of the saddest and most obvious displays of ass-kissing a declining autocrat could ever ask for. Also - Ukraine and the United States have signed an agreement for mineral rights mining, considered not just a lucrative move for the US, but also a pre-requisite for any…

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100 Destructive Days - 142 Destructive Executive Orders 1:45:11

8d ago1:45:11

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John's monologue this time looks into Trump slamming Amazon and Jeff Bezos for reportedly planning to display the cost of his tariffs next to the total price of products on the website. Then, Bezos backing down and turned tail after Trump blew a gasket when he heard the news. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to discuss the firs…

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116: Keith Giles: Reading Romans Right, an Unfundamentalist View 1:01:46

9d ago1:01:46

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Keith Giles has written extensively on biblical topics, including the Book of Romans. The collaborative project with Matthew de Stefano was born out of a shared concern about the misinterpretation of Romans. Romans is often misused to justify negative ideologies, which the authors aim to correct. Understanding the structure of Paul's arguments is c…

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Trump's New Law and Order: Renditioning Citizen Babies with Cancer 1:25:05

9d ago1:25:05

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John today talks about new articles of impeachment that have been introduced towards Trump and the reports of multiple kids who are US citizens - being deported with their mothers to Honduras and one of the children is battling stage 4 leukemia. Then, he interviews Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and they discuss how, as the administration's f…

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Only Fascists Arrest Judges They Don't Like 1:26:29

10d ago1:26:29

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John's monologue this time features Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan who was arrested by the FBI on two felony counts for interfering with an ICE operation. Last week, Dugan sent away ICE agents who entered her courtroom to arrest a Mexican man during a separate trial. Then, Dugan allowed the man to use another exit instead of handing him over t…

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Shame-Sex Attraction: A Conversation With Lucas Wilson 1:02:34

10d ago1:02:34

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by How To Not Suck As A Christian by Jeremy Steele. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Lucas Wilson Lucas is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto Mississauga and was formerly the Justice, Equity, and Transformation Postdoctoral Fellow at University of C…

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Flashback Comedy Special - The Kids in the Hall 1:20:50

12d ago1:20:50

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In this Flashback episode - John jokes with comedians Eric Bransteen, Ellen Karis, and Adam Sank. Then, he interviews The Kids in the Hall: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. They talk about their beginnings in 1989 and their newer shows which are available on Amazon Prime. They also promote their docume…

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The Gospel According to Gaslighting 1:28:50

13d ago1:28:50

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John discusses the fake Christians in the Trump Administration that kiss the feet of their messiah. And he talks about the DOGE-bags that are dismantling Social Security. Then, he welcomes back Democratic strategist and National Security analyst Max Burns to chat about his new piece in The Hill called "How Does Butchering the State Department Make …

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#041: Deconstruction and Biblical Misconceptions with Professor Scott Baker 1:10:54

13d ago1:10:54

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We welcome Special Guest Professor Scott Baker, as we dive into common biblical misconceptions, how we counter them, what atonement means from the Episcopalian perspective and how that factors into deconstruction. Of course we gotta touch the hot topics in the news and this weeks' round of politics under the oligarchy. Tune In!…

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Crimea River 1:50:57

13d ago1:50:57

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John talks about Trump continuing to trash Ukraine, calling President Zelenskyy foolish for not giving up Crimea, and suggesting the US will abandon peace talks. Then, Bob Cesca returns to chat about the latest news, Trump, and what's trending in pop culture. Next, It's The God Squad featuring Dillon Cruz and Desimber Rose and they have a round hou…

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258. Trump's Easter 'Greeting', Douglas Murray Vs Dave Smith & Knowing Too Much At Church 1:30:53

15d ago1:30:53

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In this episode, Andy, Jeff and Zack reflect on their Easter experiences, discussing family gatherings, the importance of community, and whatever Donald Trump's Easter greeting was. They explore the challenges of admitting wrongness in personal beliefs and the current political discourse, emphasizing the need for humility and openness to change. Th…

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The Stench of Muskrat in the Weeds 1:45:47

15d ago1:45:47

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John this time talks about Trump's recent lying about how well the economy is doing when in actuality he is crashing it just like Herbert Hoover and he discusses first lady millionaire at birth apartheid nepo-baby McBratt-face Elon Musk. Telsa earnings dropped 71% and the company announced a dismal financial forecast. As a result, Elon is reportedl…

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115: Kevin Sweeney: A Cosmic Christ Meets a Concrete Jesus 1:06:10

16d ago1:06:10

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Show Outline: Podcast Reflections & Growth Tom’s journey from uncertainty to confidence in hosting. Lessons from awkward interviews and maintaining consistency. Peter Rollins & Parables Kevin’s college story using Rollins’ parable of the mystic, evangelical, and fundamentalist. The role of mysticism in challenging dogma. Kevin’s New Book: Cosmic Ch…

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Why Pontificate a Pontiff's Pontificate? 1:31:51

16d ago1:31:51

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John honors the amazing life of Pope Francis and lambasts the GOP's criticism of him. Next, he speaks with Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani about some crazy politics in her state including Ron DeSantis' wife Casey running for governor and the false narratives being spread about immigration policies. Then, The Queen returns - Ms. Rhonda Hansome is back to…

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If There was No Death Penalty - Jesus Would Still Be Alive 1:27:28

17d ago1:27:28

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John gives an update on Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia in El Salvador then he discusses Dr. Mehmet Oz being sworn-in as Trump's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator at the White House. Plus, he talks about the death penalty in the U.S. on Good Friday. Then, he speaks with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis who is …

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The Mender: A Conversation with Hannah Dulaney 58:18

17d ago58:18

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The Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available soon In this episode we chat with Hannah Dulaney Born in Southern California to a journalist and an English teacher, Hannah Dulaney doesn’t remember a time when words weren’t it for her. From a young age she was writing short s…

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Easter Weekend Special: Mangesh Hattikudur - Professor Marlene Daut - Mike Drucker 1:06:03

19d ago1:06:03

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In this special holiday podcast - John interviews: host of The Part-Time Genius Podcast and co-founder of Mental Floss; Mangesh Hattikudur about his show and company; Professor Marlene Daut who talks about her book "THE FIRST & LAST KING of HAITI: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe"; and Emmy nominated comedy writer Mike Drucker who chats about …

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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse is Not What They are Cutting - It's DOGE's Job Description 1:48:00

20d ago1:48:00

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John's monologue today focuses on the guy defying RFK and PROVING autistic people CAN get things done - ELON the CON as his DOGE Bro/Brats unsystematically dismantle our government agencies and economy. According to the Wall Street Journal - despite DOGE's efforts - federal spending in the U.S. is now 7.4% HIGHER than last year. Then, John intervie…

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#040: Doing the Hard Work of Justice with Dr. Angela Parker and Dr. Chris Davies 56:34

20d ago56:34

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The Squad is Back with a Fabulous Guest Host, none other than THE Rev. Dr. Angela Parker, also known as "The Boozy Bible Scholar", and we are ecstatic to welcome Special Guest, Rev. Dr. Chris S. Davies, a Celtic Spiritualist, Christ-Following, Queer Femme, Beekeeping Liturgist (YES, She's ALL THAT!) AND the Executive Minister of the Southern New En…

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The Trump Concentration Camp Gulag 2:04:14

21d ago2:04:14

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John gives an update of the continued fight to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the gulag in El Salvador and the latest stupidity from RFK Jr. who spoke of autistic children as humans unable to function and contribute to society, vowing to find the environmental causes behind a pandemic of autism he believes is being downplayed by corporate interests…

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How Divisive, Right Wing Fundamentalists Attack True Christianity 1:21:24

22d ago1:21:24

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Today, John discusses how the Trump Administration has ordered state department employees to report on any instances of co-workers displaying "anti-Christian bias" because they claim they are being persecuted and how right wing fundamentalist are saying Christianity is under attack to fund raise while not following the Jesus parts of the bible. The…

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114: Bruce Epperly: Progressive Christianity Can Save Us 1:10:54

23d ago1:10:54

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takeaways Howard Thurman is a significant figure for understanding hope in difficult times. The current political climate creates a crisis of hope for many. Progressive Christianity can serve as a counterforce to conservative ideologies. Empathy is essential for ethical behavior and morality. There is a divide in Christianity that reflects differin…

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Trump's Rendition of How to Rendition 1:32:43

23d ago1:32:43

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This time, John gives an update of the ongoing efforts to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was illegally deported to El Salvador. In an Oval Office meeting Trump and Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele commended each other on their human trafficking import/export business, and told reporters wrongly detained people like Kilmar Obrego Garcia will remain…

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257. Is The Bible A Rorschach Test? 1:29:54

24d ago1:29:54

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Find out how the Bible, and more specifically the story of "Jesus interaction with the woman caught in adultery," might be a Rorschach test revealing what you believe about sin, judgment, grace, forgiveness, etc. Politics and life got you on edge? Just focus on Jesus says Jeff. But what does that even mean, and how is it applicable in our day-to-da…

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The Price of Trusting a Scammer Con-Artist Grifter 1:14:45

24d ago1:14:45

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This time John's monologue focuses on the crashing economy after Trump's rollercoaster Tariff ride. Then, he welcomes back democratic strategist Max Burns to talk about his new piece in Rolling Stone "Democrats are (Slowly) Learning How to Fight Trump". And then finally - TV's Frank Conniff is back to joke with John and listeners about pop culture …

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How To Not Suck As A Christian: A Conversation With Jeremy Steele 1:01:35

24d ago1:01:35

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Epilogue: A Novel by K.D. McCrite. Published by Quoir and available April 29, 2025 In this episode we caht with Jeremy Steele Jeremy Steele is a pastor and writer. He also sucks as a Christian. Jeremy helps people find spiritual beliefs that help them be the best version of themselves and help the…

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Weekend Interviews: Simon and Julie - Keith Giles 1:02:27

26d ago1:02:27

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Simon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. He’s the author of the forthcoming book, ‘Your Spirit Animal is a Jackass,’ and he is an Adjunct Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. Twitter: @SimonMoyaSmith Julie Francella is a mental health prof…

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War on the Poor: Wagging their Junk at the Impoverished and Marginalized 1:01:21

27d ago1:01:21

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John talks about 3 issues: 1 The House passed a budget resolution from the Senate, clearing the way for the next phase of Donald Trump’s agenda in “one big beautiful bill” - the resolution also included the SAVE Act, which will require anyone registering to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate for proof of citizenship. Half of Americans …

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#039: White Christian Nationalism with Angela Denker 1:05:53

27d ago1:05:53

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We are back with a Special Guest! Author, Pastor, and Journalist Angela Denker joins us tonight to discuss her book "Disciples of White Jesus", The Radicalization of American Boyhood. Everywhere you look from social media to the White House, it is clear that there has been a measurable shift toward White Christian Nationalism that is disproportiona…

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The Art of the Pause: Taunting the World with Extortion Tariffs 1:26:19

28d ago1:26:19

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This time - John talks about Trump announcing a pause on nearly all U.S. trade partners which will drop to 10% for 90 days, but tariffs on China will jump to 125%. Then he jokes with podcast star Bob Cesca about Trump's tariff mayhem and his favorite TV shows. Next, Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz (AKA The God Squad) return to discuss the intersectio…

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IRS Agrees to Share Tax Data to ICE 1:59:09

29d ago1:59:09

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John discusses the IRS illegally agreeing to share tax info to ICE to co-operate with Trump's deportation plans. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the Supreme Court's recent rulings on immigration and the capitulation and groveling of law firms to bend to Trump's bullying. Next, John once again speaks with the Nati…

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113: Dillon Naber Cruz: Untangling Faith, Fundamentalism, and Nationalism 1:05:24

30d ago1:05:24

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takeaways Dillon discusses the cultural diversity in Lancaster County, highlighting the coexistence of Amish and Christian nationalists. He emphasizes the importance of love and neighborly kindness in his theological approach. Dillon's writing project critiques Christian nationalism through the lens of Jesus and Paul's teachings. He expresses a des…

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A Tariffic Challenge to Avoid a Tariffying Future 1:27:30

1M ago1:27:30

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John's monologue is 2 fold today. First, he talks about the escalating, dumpster fire Trade War imposed by Trump - then he discusses Justice John Roberts lifting the midnight deadline for the Trump Administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Then, he interviews autistic author, historian, and mystery n…

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The Story of Stuff 40:26

1M ago40:26

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John interviews the founding director of Paid Leave for All, Dawn Huckelbridge on paid family leave and what it means to America and the world. Then he interviews Sam Pearse from The Story of Stuff on corporate America’s single use plastic addiction. Prior to joining the Story of Stuff Project, Sam spent a decade campaigning on nuclear disarmament,…

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No One Taught Me How to Be a Man: A Conversation With Shannon TL Kearns 1:07:30

1M ago1:07:30

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Peelakiiyankwi: Processing Liberation Through an Indigenous American Lens by Ryan Remington. Published by Quoir, and available now. In this episode we chat with Shannon TL Kearns A former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood, Shannon TL…

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie 45:38

1M ago45:38

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All things Native American with host John Fugelsang Simon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He’s a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. He’s the author of the forthcoming book, "Your Spirit Animal is a Jackass" and he is an Adjunct Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. Twitter/ X: @…

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So the Penguins are Refusing to Pay the Tariffs 1:23:22

1M ago1:23:22

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In todays episode - John first talks about far-right activist Laura Loomer having a secret meeting with Trump and then he fired at least three senior NSC officials. Loomer appeared to take credit for the firings in a post on X, writing, “You know how you know the NSC officials I reported to President Trump are disloyal people who have played a role…

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#038: The Trump Tariff Tumble and Reading Romans Right with Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano 1:02:35

1M ago1:02:35

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The Trump Tariff Tumble is in full effect, and the global markets are reeling with uncertainty. But one thing you can count on is Dillon & Desimber hitting you with your weekly dose of Faith, Sanity, and Politics! Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano, authors of "Reading Romans Right," will be joining us tonight for a theological dive into the Book of…

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The Foreign Country Doesn't Pay the Tariff - You Do 1:50:52

1M ago1:50:52

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John's monologue focuses on Trump's new sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports which has sparked threats of retaliation from our allies. Then, he speaks with democratic strategist Ameshia Cross about the Trade War and Trump kidnapping people with no due process. Next, The God Squad AKA Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz return to discuss Pam Bondi and her cho…

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