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David French | Friends or Enemies? Overcoming Divides with Justice, Kindness, and Humility in a Polarized America 1:15:36

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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With the UN General Assembly taking place in New York I spoke to the International Crisis Group's UN Director Richard Gowan about the the organisation, its current challenges and where it might be headed.

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What's the point of the UN?

Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell

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The Crisis in the Atlantic Alliance 1:00:05

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The Transatlantic Alliance is coming to an end. I discuss this with academic and journalist Jonathan Terra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Blood, toil, tears, and sweat: the plight of migrant labourers in the Gulf 54:32

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Every year, tens of thousands of labourers in the wealth countries of the Gulf, most of them migrants from South Asia, die in unsafe working conditions on construction sites. As the GCC states pour enormous resources into developing their infrastructure, little attention is paid to the plight of the people doing the actual building work. I spoke to James Lynch of FairSquare, a UK-based non-profit that researches and advocates for the rights of labourers in the Gulf. https://fairsq.org/ Assistant Producer: Japji Oberoi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Myanmar: the Unfolding Civil War 1:02:30

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For the past 4 years, Myanmar has experienced an ever more serious civil war, which now threatens the ruling military junta in Naypyitaw. I spoke to Ronan Lee about this little-reported conflict. You can find Ronan's work here: https://ronanlee.com/ And my writing here: arthursnell.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What does the collapsing global order mean for the world beyond the West? 42:45

22 days ago42:45

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Samir Puri of Chatham House is the author of Westlessness, a book about the post-Western world. The book came out last year but the geopolitical setting that he examines is one that is rapidly emerging in front of our eyes, as the chaotic actions of the Trump presidency bring an end to the Western Liberal Order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How the extremism of our age is being fed by disinformation 48:59

23 days ago48:59

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The role of disinformation in our current world, whether feeding the false allegations put out by Trump, the lies spread online by Elon Musk, or the over-reliance on social media for news coverage, is feeding the rise of extremism and dysfunction in democratic systems, to the detriment of liberal and progressive political movements. To help us understand this better, I was delighted to be joined by Amil Khan, CEO of Valent Technologies and a disinformation expert. Many thanks to Assistant Producer Japji Oberoi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The latest from Kyiv: what does John Sweeney make of what's being going on? 36:12

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I spoke to the man in the lucky orange hat, everyone's favourite war correspondent John Sweeney about the latest developments from Kyiv in this week of extraordinary events relating to Ukraine. Find John's work at x.com/johnsweeneyroar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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THIS ONE'S A REAL EMERGENCY EPISODE: THE END OF THE WESTERN ALLIANCE 44:34

5 weeks ago44:34

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The actual end of the Western Alliance, the departure of the United States from European Security and the need for a new Euro-Atlantic Treaty Organisation (EATO) is the subject of this fascinating and urgent discussion with Mike Martin, MP for Tunbridge Wells, member of the defence select committee and military expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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UKRAINE, John Sweeney and a betrayal foretold 59:46

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In November 2023, I spoke to John Sweeney, veteran war correspondent, about the pressures on Ukraine as the world's attention turned towards the Middle East in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre and Israel's assault on Gaza. What he said at the time now sounds both poignant and prescient in the light of the unfolding betrayal of Ukraine by Donald Trump, something which was both predictable and widely predicted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nomad Century - is climate change going to transform global migration? 46:01

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Gaia Vince is a writer, journalist and fascinating thinker on issues relating to the crossover between humanity and the planet we inhabit. Her book Nomad Century looks at how climate change affects the liveability of large areas of the planet and the likely impact that will have. You can find her work here https://wanderinggaia.com/ and on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/wanderinggaia.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Could we change the weather? 47:02

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The idea that people can change weather has a long history - both as part of mythology and as part of modern day conspiracy theory. But the science of geoengineering is one that some scientists think could be an important opportunity to give the world space to make progress on reducing CO2 emissions. But geoengineering, including stratospheric aerosol injection, remains very controversial and little understood. Alistair Duffey is a scientist at University College London and one of a small number of researchers looking into solar geoengineering. He spoke about his work, the risks and potentialities that go with it, and whether it might be something we can expect in the near future. Alistair Duffey mentions a novel about this subject, Termination Shock . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Gulf countries and a post-oil future? 44:30

9 weeks ago44:30

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How would the Gulf countries transition to a post oil economy? Could they do so and what happens if they don't? I spoke to Dr David Roberts, author of Security Politics in the Gulf Monarchies about this complex future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Disinformation in the Trump 2.0 era with Nina Jankowicz 58:15

10 weeks ago58:15

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This is a co-host with the Disorder Podcast . You can find their details here: https://tr.ee/ksicr-3Wty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Justice in Syria: on the trail of Assad's henchmen 56:44

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Since 2011, war crimes investigator Bill Wiley has been on the trail of the criminal elements of the Assad regime who have carried out extraordinary amounts of killings, torture and other crimes. His organisation https://cijaonline.org/ has been collecting evidence and documenting these crimes since the start of the civil war. Now that Assad's regime has fallen, it was a good opportunity to understand the current status and likely trajectory of attempts to bring justice to Syrians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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France in the Age of Populism 51:07

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How does a society like France grapple with the challenge of populist politics? I spoke to Thom Reilly, former British Ambassador to Morocco who was a candidate in the European parliamentary elections for Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance political party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BONUS EPISODE - CRISIS IN GEORGIA 1:10:41

13 weeks ago1:10:41

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Marika Mariashvili returns for a special bonus episode as Georgia faces a constitutional crisis - the existing president refusing to cede power after a stolen election, and a new puppet in place taking his order from Moscow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Charles Gammell on Iran post-Assad 49:47

13 weeks ago49:47

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What does the fall of Assad mean for the mad Mullahs running Iran? I spoke to Charles Gammell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christmassy Episode: Miguel Delaney on the geopolitics of football 54:35

14 weeks ago54:35

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Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer at the Independent is the author of states of play, a book about the geopolitics of football. You can find him on Bluesky and Twitter. migueldelaney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inside HTS: what does Al-Jolani want and how will they rule? 1:07:23

15 weeks ago1:07:23

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There are literally a tiny number of people in this world who can speak with authority and insight on Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham - or HTS - the militant group that swept into Damascus a week ago. One of those people is Orwa Ajjoub, a Sweden-based academic of Syrian origin who has been studying this group for several years and who has direct contacts inside the group. I feel incredibly privileged to have had an extensive conversation with Orwa about HTS's origins, their evolving relationship with jihadism, their intentions and ambitions now in power and whether Al-Jolani is genuinely no longer part of a terrorist network. I found the whole discussion absolutely fascinating and I hope that you do too. You can follow Orwa's work here: https://x.com/OAjjoub and here https://www.mei.edu/profile/orwa-ajjoub and here https://bsky.app/profile/orwaajjoub.bsky.social If you feel able, please support the work of this podcast by becoming a paid subscriber of my substack arthursnell.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The history of Syria, from the Pharaohs to the Pharaonic 53:01

15 weeks ago53:01

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I spoke to the brilliant historian James Barr about the history of Syria from the Pharaohs to the present day. You can find James on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jamesbarr.bsky.social and his books in all the good book places. Please check out my susbtack and - if you feel like supporting this podcast and are able to - take out a paid subscription which is enormously appreciated. https://arthursnell.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Georgia: fighting to be European 55:27

17 weeks ago55:27

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With bewildering events unfolding all over the place, I wanted to give some coverage to the Republic of Georgia, where the pro-Western political movement is responding to a rigged election and the decision of the illegitimate Moscow-aligned 'Georgian Dream' to block negotiations to join the EU, in spite of the fervent wish of most Georgians to join the bloc. Huge demonstrations have broken out all over the country, in spite of intimidation and violence from police and security forces, some of whom may be Russian imports. I was privileged to be able to speak to Marika Mariashvili, a politician and academic who has been active at the heart of the democracy movement in the country. You can (and should!) follow Marika on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/marikamikiashvili.bsky.social or Twitter https://x.com/Mikiashvili_M . This is genuinely a transitional moment in this country's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: The Fall of Aleppo 35:35

17 weeks ago35:35

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The extraordinary turn of events in Syria in recent days saw the city of Aleppo, once Syria's largest and a key part of the earlier story of Syria's revolution, fall to Syria's rebels, with the soldiers of the Assad regime in chaotic retreat. I spoke to Thomas van Linge, one of the few journalist who has been covering the story, about what has happened and the reasons why. You can support Thomas's work here https://ko-fi.com/thomasvlinge and he is active on Twitter and Bluesky. If you'd like to support this podcast the easiest way to do that is becoming a paid subscriber of my Substack: arthursnell.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Out of the shadows: MI6 Russia expert Christopher Steele on Trump and the new world order 46:24

17 weeks ago46:24

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Christopher Steele needs almost no introduction. But if you are interested in learning more about him you can buy his new book, Unredacted , here https://www.amazon.com/Unredacted-Russia-Trump-Fight-Democracy/dp/0063373432/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VZCQ114PBRZX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qv6Zf5VhmrCD7zu54PyFEawg2dYzrTOT0sYgpY4o3jI.poSf3-HXXCfxlQwgK_vy6Xubh-BXVRLmOA0iPDWXVhc&dib_tag=se&keywords=unredacted+christopher+steele&qid=1732891790&sprefix=unredac%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What's going on in Iran 1:01:04

18 weeks ago1:01:04

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Charlie Gammell is a historian and Iran expert. His latest article on Iran can be found here: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-winds-of-change-are-blowing-in-iran/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The age of bilateralism 1:06:27

19 weeks ago1:06:27

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Dr Jonathan Terra is an American academic and analyst who has been based in Prague for 30+ years. We spoke about the impact of a Trump presidency on Eastern Europe and the wider geopolitical context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The New World Order 47:46

20 weeks ago47:46

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I spoke to Mike Martin, military expert, writer, former soldier and now Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells about the new world (dis)order that lies before us under a Trump presidency. Mike can be found here: https://x.com/ThreshedThought and here https://mike-martin.co.uk/ and his book How to Fight a War is available in all the usual places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Conspiracies and campaigns - Jason Pack on the 2024 election 1:08:23

21 weeks ago1:08:23

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In this episode I spoke to Jason Pack of the excellent Disorder podcast ( https://x.com/DisorderShow ) about conspiracy theories and how they are affecting the 2024 US presidential election. We also spoke about the state of the race which remains on a knife edge. You’ll be interested to look at Jason’s article in The New European on conspiracy theories here https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/a-lizard-persons-guide-to-us-election-conspiracy-theories/ and also an article Jason mentioned by Jonathan Winer on how Trump’s people might try a coup in this election https://washingtonspectator.org/endgame-the-risk-of-a-trump-coup-and-how-to-prevent-it/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Russia's dirty money: the Nordic connection 40:20

22 weeks ago40:20

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I spoke to the Swedish journalist Axel Gordh Humlesjö about his work investigating Russian dirty money in Sweden, especially in relation to Swedbank, Sweden's largest bank, whose CEO has been imprisoned on money-laundering charges. https://x.com/axelhumlesjo?lang=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Digital war - from Ukraine, to the Sahel 1:09:46

23 weeks ago1:09:46

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In the chaotic world we inhabit, the smartphone has become a key element of warfare, even in societies where we might imagine that connectivity is limited by reduced technological sophistication. I was privileged to be able to discuss this rapidly evolving landscape with three brilliant scholars: Professor Mirjam de Bruijn ( https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/mirjam-de-bruijn#tab-1 ) Dr Jethro Norman ( https://www.diis.dk/en/experts/jethro-norman ) Professor Matthew Ford ( https://www.fhs.se/sc/profile-page.html?identity=400.78d9ed61181920a3a625796c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SPECIAL UKRAINE EPISODE #VPDFO 1 57:36

23 weeks ago57:36

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A special episode in support of the Vladimir Putin Do F*ck Off - #VPDFO - festival. This event, held in Kyiv earlier in October brought together soldiers, journalists, activists and politicians with the primary purpose of raising funds for a group of charities doing essential work on the ground in Ukraine. Go to VDPFO.org to find more details of the charities involved and please donate using the link below: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ukraine-can-win-vpdfo-2024 This is a straightforward way to get funds to some incredibly valuable organisations. Everything you donate goes direct to the charities. The festival ran for two days and there were several sessions. This episode contains highlights of the first day and you'll get to hear from day two in a subsequent episode. During the recording you'll hear from Mariia Chepa, Vlad Demchenko, Paul Conroy, Caolan Robertson , Paul Niland , Liudmyla Buimister and Dima Kovalchuk . The event was of course moderated by John Sweeney . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Red Emperor 33:57

24 weeks ago33:57

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Veteran China correspondent Michael Sheridan has published a biography of Xi Jinping, China's leader, entitled The Red Emperor, published by Headline. You can find details of his book here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/michael-sheridan-2/the-red-emperor/9781035413478/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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