• 586 - Sen. Joni Ernst Uses Jesus to Distract from Death
    Jun 5 2025

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    – Sen. Joni Ernst defends "we all are going to die" comment with pitch to embrace Jesus. (0:48)

    – Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht accused of massive financial misconduct by former ministry insiders. (14:05)

    – Colorado passed a law to protect trans people. These pastors repeatedly lied about it. (31:39)

    – Quincy (MA) faces lawsuit over taxpayer-funded Catholic statues at police HQ. (49:20)

    – Catholic bishops file lawsuit to protect the secrets of sex predators. (1:06:46)

    – In California, students with disabilities can now attend religious schools on the public dime. (1:24:35)

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • 585 - The Censorship of The Crucible
    May 29 2025

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    – Georgia high school cancels "The Crucible" after complaints of "demonic" themes. (0:30)

    – Texas Democrat exposes GOP hypocrisy in bill forcing Ten Commandments in classrooms. (17:45)

    – Tennessee teen sues Christian school for withholding diploma after she posted about her girlfriend. (39:48)

    – Dept. of Justice targets small Idaho town over zoning dispute with extremist church. (57:50)

    – At long last, Delaware enacts "death with dignity" law to ease human suffering. (1:17:55)

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 584 - The Price to Make Jerry Falwell, Jr. Go Away
    May 22 2025

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    – Good news! The Supreme Court deadlocked on allowed the first-ever taxpayer-funded religious charter school in Oklahoma. (0:20)

    – Liberty University paid Jerry Falwell, Jr. $15 million to make him—and his lawsuits—disappear. (10:45)

    – Trump admin drops $37.7M fine against Christian school that lied about tuition. (26:17)

    – After a decade, a Florida city has finally given up defending an illegal prayer vigil. (36:50)

    – Indicted megachurch pastor Robert Morris abused a kid. Now he's suing for retirement pay. (53:13)

    – Texas Senate passes bill to force Christian date labels (B.C. and A.D.) in public schools. (1:06:37)

    – Appeals court: Southwest's lawyers don't have to go through right-wing "religious freedom" training. (1:14:35)

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 583 - Jehovah’s Witnesses Target Longtime Critic
    May 15 2025

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    – There’s a new pope! (0:10)

    – Jehovah’s Witnesses are suing a reporter for "wiretapping"—after inviting him on the call. (5:45)

    – Conservative Christian pastor Josh Buice trolled himself out of power. (22:16)

    – Despite credible misconduct allegations, Christian radio host returns to ministry. (39:03)

    – Kentucky cops are paying Christian ministries to train their dogs at Ark Encounter. (1:04:49)

    – How Ethnos360 turned its back on abuse victims... again. (1:15:30)

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 582 - NJ City Aims to Seize Church
    May 8 2025

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    – Trump Justice Dept. sides with Catholic Church to fight law requiring priests to report abuse. (0:49)

    – "How much God do you need?" School board member slams invocation plan. (18:00)

    – Pickleball over people? NJ town moves to seize church and block homeless shelter. (44:05)

    – Texas lawmakers want a month-long celebration of God's promises in the Bible. (1:10:00)

    – A curriculum coup: Oklahoma Republicans allow right-wing rewrite of history. (1:13:13)

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 581 - Atheists Are Rejecting Trump
    May 1 2025

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — The Supreme Court heard a case to decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (0:26)

    — Southern Baptist membership hits 50-year low as Americans keep walking away. (14:15)

    — "Satanology" activist challenges cities that raised Christian flags. (33:38)

    — "No respect for God": Florida mayor denies "Day of Reason" proclamation. (40:01)

    — An Arizona school board member on a religious crusade has cost her district over $218,000. (49:31)

    — White evangelicals still see Trump as ethical and honest, but atheists know better. (1:03:45)

    — California court upholds $1.2 million fine against church that ignored COVID restrictions. (1:15:25)

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • 580 - The (Real) Legacy of Pope Francis
    Apr 24 2025

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — Don’t let nostalgia rewrite the real legacy of Pope Francis. (0:45)

    — After public outcry, a Mormon seminary will not be built at an Arizona public school. (38:30)

    — Oklahoma Republicans pass controversial "Christ is King" resolution. (50:49)

    — Indiana resolution declares "unified" allegiance to "the Lord, Jesus Christ." (1:03:56)

    — City of Hartford flies Christian flag at City Hall, despite warning from lawyer. (1:07:20)

    — Ohio schools face lawsuit threats over candy-fueled Christian recruiting. (1:14:41)

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 579 - Washington Closes Confession Admission Loophole
    Apr 17 2025

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    Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

    — Washington bill ends clergy loophole: Confessions no longer shield child abusers. (0:30)

    — Catholic hospital ditches "pro-life" rhetoric to avoid malpractice lawsuit payout. (16:25)

    — Arkansas Republicans just fired the state's Library Board to please one Christian Nationalist. (30:20)

    — Tennessee’s "Success Sequence" law ignores what really makes kids successful. (48:08)

    — Sen. James Lankford knows the IRS isn’t targeting churches—he just hopes you don’t. (1:00:23)

    — See something, snitch something: The State Department’s "anti-Christian bias" witch hunt begins. (1:13:12)

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    1 hr and 21 mins