In Season Two of More Than Politics, host Julie Varner Walsh aims to lay a groundwork for how we, as individuals, might consider the political issues and dynamics of our day. And she aims to go as wide and deep as she is able: into history, into faith, into how humans relate to one another, into complicated messes and simple truths.Here in this second episode of Season Two, she’ll begin with the most personal, essential elements of her view on the world: her faith, and how she understands reality itself. Follow Julie on Instagram and Substack, and subscribe both there and here to support the podcast.Theme music is by www.purple-planet.com 

The new Trump presidency has led to pressure on the First Amendment, and the lines between free expression and political enforcement are blurring. Those who say speech is now freer argue that his actions are restoring viewpoint diversity. Those who argue it’s more restricted argue it’s a crackdown on speech that doesn’t align with the administration’s views, especially in Harvard’s case. In partnership with the Cascades PBS Ideas Festival, we debate free speech’s evolution in the Trump 2.0 era. Nadine Strossen, Senior Fellow at FIRE; Former President of the ACLU  Brandi Kruse, Host of "unDivided with Brandi Kruse”  Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large at Reason, is the guest moderator.    Visit OpentoDebate.org to watch more insightful debates.   Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed on our curated weekly debates, dynamic live events, and educational initiatives.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I discuss the news around deportations, the military parade, No Kings, and Iran v Israel. ALP

Congressional Republicans are reigniting the debate over protest laws with the reintroduction of the Safe Passage on Interstates Act. After recent riots and demonstrations shut down the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) and members of the Republican Study Committee are pushing for federal action to criminalize the intentional blocking of interstate highways.Supporters argue the bill is necessary to restore law and order, protect emergency services, and prevent nationwide chaos. Opponents warn it could infringe on First Amendment rights.Is this about safety—or silencing dissent?

Mike and Steph talk about the right wing's reaction to the shooting in Minnesota and how they are trying to deny that the shooter is a MAGA maniac. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hellwqrld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The independent Conservative MLAs start a new party, but only some of them. Plus the NDP has ferry troubles again. Meanwhile in Ottawa, Carney takes a page from BC’s Bill 15 as questions pile up about what is his foreign policy. Links

The Trump administration is waging war on DEI. But what does that mean? We ask one of our favorite guests, Heather McGhee, to break down how and why DEI has become such a focus for Trump and his allies. Heather wrote the groundbreaking book “The Sum of Us” and is an expert in economic and social policy. She explains that diversity is the backbone of America and that it’s unquestionably better for everyone when we embrace more diverse voices. We also discuss the appalling ICE raids in Los Angeles and around the country and the economic and moral impact of the war on immigrants. Heather sees many parallels between this and the disgusting actions of segregationists, who chose to fill in and close public pools rather than let everybody have access to them.  Read more about Heather: https://heathermcghee.com/ 

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