Sauropod: Podcasting The 21st Century podcast

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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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109: Wookiee Of The Year - Jabba Looks Like Sh!t 1:00:11

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Tell me he doesn't, you know it's true! We're back for another round now that famed rebel freedom fighter Shrishma has just watched all of the cartoons. She has thoughts! Plus, JZ 6-5000 most likely repeats himself about things that are important to him, but not important enough to remember if he's already mentioned them. Echuta. Featuring Shrishma Naik and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of Wookiee Of The Year, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 008 - The Last Jedi Preshow Ep. 009 - The Last Jedi Postshow Ep. 050 - The Rise Of Skywalker Preshow Ep. 051 - The Rise Of Skywalker Postshow Ep. 061 - Star Wars Birthday Blowout Ep. 080 - Space Siblings Ep. 081 - One Year After The Rise Ep. 101 - Mission To Cartooine Ep. 108 - Revenge of the Shrish…

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108: Wookiee Of The Year - Revenge Of The Shrish 1:01:38

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We're back with big apologies for not living up to the promise of our show name - we are so bad at promises! Fortunately for all of us, there is a surplus of Star Wars content avalanching across our screens, and famed rebel freedom fighter Shrishma is ready to discuss! Enjoy it, laser-brains. Featuring Shrishma Naik and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of Wookiee Of The Year, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 008 - The Last Jedi Preshow Ep. 009 - The Last Jedi Postshow Ep. 050 - The Rise Of Skywalker Preshow Ep. 051 - The Rise Of Skywalker Postshow Ep. 061 - Star Wars Birthday Blowout Ep. 080 - Space Siblings Ep. 081 - One Year After The Rise Ep. 101 - Mission To Cartooine…

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107: Booray For Bollywood - Lamhe 55:15

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Today we bring you a very special CROSSOVER EPISODE from our sister show, Old Movie Time Machine! Join us as we do our old Booray For Bollywood routine on this breezy 3-hour epic of love and yard swings - it's 1991's Lamhe! Featuring Shrishma Naik, Carolyn Naoroz, Katherine Sherlock, and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. If you suddenly love Old Movie Time Machine, subscribe and like us at the following spots: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-movie-time-machine/id1627775617 https://open.spotify.com/show/7dhvNWjOOYMlLeNmUP5yA4 ...and all the other podcast platforms too. Instagram: @timemachinepodcasts Facebook: facebook.com/oldmovietimemachine Email: partyline@oldmovietimemachine.com Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of Booray For Bollywood, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 058 - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Ep. 064 - Lagaan Ep. 068 - Dabangg Ep. 078 - Sholay Ep. 087 - Mr. India Ep. 096 - Ajeeb Daastaans Ep. 104 - Hum Aapke Hain Koun…

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106: Halloween Party 2022 - Bride Of Frankenstein Commentary 1:32:36

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This Halloween, join Justin and Shrishma as they continue on their Frankenstein journey by watching 1935's Bride of Frankenstein. They really got so much better at making these things! Celebrate the monstrous doings of idle scientists with cash to burn and corpses to dig up, and let's appreciate the friends and fires we made along the way. Bride of Frankenstein is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Apple TV, and elsewhere. The movie starts at 11:03. Featuring Shrishma Naik and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar Halloween Party episodes, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 000 - Halloween Party 2017 Ep. 023 - Halloween Party 2018 Ep. 047 - Fear Ep. 048 - Halloween Party 2019 Ep. 077 - Halloween Party 2020 Ep. 100 - Halloween Party 2021 - Frankenstein Commentary…

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105: Good Ad Vice - Cola Conflagrations Of 1995 1:29:16

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The battle for the soul of a generation takes place in your grocer's cooler as Pepsi battles Coke for soda supremecy. Ray Charles, Bo Jackson, Michael J. Fox, that character actor from varous ABC sitcoms - they're all here and they want your soft drink spending money. Who's got the right one, baby? Listen in and then you tell us, uh-huh? Plus: bibs out, people, we've got us a double taste test episode! Featuring Shrishma Naik, Bryndís Reynisdóttir, Katherine Sherlock, and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of Good Ad Vice, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 090 - Monster Cereals Of 1990 Ep. 092 - Magical Hamburgers Of 1992 Ep. 095 - Marinara Wars Of 1991 Ep. 103 - Unconvincing Toothpastes Of 1988…

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104: Booray For Bollywood - Hum Aapke Hain Koun 1:21:18

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Hey Bum Chums, B4B returns with a look at the classic Hum Aapke Hain Koun! So much duty for these dutiful duty-lovers, yet thrilling moments abound. Join us as we ask the tough questions, such as: Is Tuffy the dog a good boy acting on Krishna's behalf? What is the right price for doing a proper shoe heist? Also, can Shrishma turn it on when she needs to? She certainly does here, so have a sip of Old Monk, toss a pillow, and enjoy the Boo-boo-booray! Featuring Shrishma Naik, Katherine Sherlock, and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of Booray For Bollywood, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 058 - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Ep. 064 - Lagaan Ep. 068 - Dabangg Ep. 078 - Sholay Ep. 087 - Mr. India Ep. 096 - Ajeeb Daastaans…

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103: Good Ad Vice - Unconvincing Toothpastes Of 1988 1:06:59

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We know you came for the classic ads, but first, Shrishma is interviewing for someone to do her laundry! Please apply within. The parenting ethics of abandoned river rafting children are debated, as are the perils of participating in any sport. Also, what are these dark secrets all young women are keyping? Finally, you will believe a third-tier toothpaste can talk, albeit in a very stupid voice. Featuring Shrishma Naik and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of Good Ad Vice, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 090 - Monster Cereals Of 1990 Ep. 092 - Magical Hamburgers Of 1992 Ep. 095 - Marinara Wars Of 1991…

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102: Reykjavík Tonight - 2022 Eurovision Spectacular 1:58:20

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Grab your saxophone or indigenous folk instrument and break out your favorite old man dance; it's Eurovision time! Tonight, we discuss dreams dreamt, dreams delayed, dreams deferred, and dreams dashed in this comprehensive discussion of all song and dance things televised. Who has the beats and the message to take this year's crown? It's definitely Iceland, but just in case, we sample the rest of the world's wares as well. Join us on an adventure in which sonic borders are crossed without passport checkpoints, and the rating system has never been sharper - it's our annual Eurovision Roulette! Featuring Carolyn Naoroz, Bryndís Reynisdóttir, Katherine Sherlock, and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropo d And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of Reykjavík Tonight, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 024 - November 9th, 2018 Ep. 025 - November 16th, 2018 Ep. 026 - November 22nd, 2018 Ep. 027 - December 4th, 2018 Ep. 028 - December 18th, 2018 Ep. 029 - December 24th, 2018 Ep. 030 - April 12th, 2019 Ep. 034 - 2019 Eurovision Spectacular Pt. I Ep. 035 - 2019 Eurovision Spectacular Pt. II Ep. 036 - 2019 Eurovision Spectacular Pt. III Ep. 038 - July 8th, 2019 Ep. 040 - September 5th, 2019 Ep. 042 - September 26th, 2019 Ep. 043 - October 3rd, 2019 Ep. 060 - 2020 Eurovision Spectacular Ep. 094 - 2021 Eurovision Spectacular…

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101: Wookiee Of The Year - Mission To Cartooine 51:56

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And you thought we'd forgotten! No year is complete without checking in with ex-scout trooper JZ 6-5000 and famed rebel freedom fighter Shrishma Naik. They've been wandering the Outer Rim, dipping into other cinematic universes, and drinking gallons of blue milk. But now they're sending themselves on a fact-finding mission to explore the ancillary content offered by the Hutts who run Disney Plus. We were just as excited about it as you are. Featuring Shrishma Naik and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of Wookiee Of The Year, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 008 - The Last Jedi Preshow Ep. 009 - The Last Jedi Postshow Ep. 050 - The Rise Of Skywalker Preshow Ep. 051 - The Rise Of Skywalker Postshow Ep. 061 - Star Wars Birthday Blowout Ep. 080 - Space Siblings Ep. 081 - One Year After The Rise…

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100: Halloween Party 2021 - Frankenstein Commentary 1:47:02

il y a 3 years1:47:02

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In celebration of Halloween 2021, Justin and Shrishma sit down for a watch-along commentary track of Universal Pictures' 1931 horror classic, Frankenstein. Join us as we watch Boris Karloff and the rest of the laboratory funky bunch endure some terrifying imagery and classic brain-swapping mischief. Frankenstein is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Apple TV, and elsewhere. The movie starts at 20:05. Featuring Shrishma Naik and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar Halloween Party episodes, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 000 - Halloween Party 2017 Ep. 023 - Halloween Party 2018 Ep. 047 - Fear Ep. 048 - Halloween Party 2019 Ep. 077 - Halloween Party 2020…

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099: Unemployed Robin Hood 47:31

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Last year, Chapter 11's host, Justin, found himself suddenly quite unemployed. To maintain his sanity during this trying time, he decided to do what Chapter 11 has never done before: read a classic book, starting at Chapter 1. He chose Pierce Egan the Younger's 1840 take on the most successful unemployed man of all time, Robin Hood, and recorded exactly one episode. This is it. Featuring Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod…

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098: Snewz - Trouble and Bloodshed Anticipated 49:10

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Hey, here's a crazy idea: let's celebrate fall by going back to the beginning of summer. When we last left the Snewz gang, they were about to visit one of the oddest chapters in U.S. history, the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889. Tune in to find out what this was, who had to die for it to happen, and if it was catered or not. Ludicrous westward expansion has never sounded so good! Featuring Shrishma Naik, Katherine Sherlock, and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of the Snewz, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 049 - Not The Easiest Thing To Nick Ep. 052 - The Likes Of Blackbeard Ep. 053 - No Ordinary Exploding Space Rock Ep. 054 - Superintendent Of Parliamentary Ventilation Ep. 055 - The Price Of Corpses On The Black Market Ep. 057 - The Arrow Anubis Shoots Ep. 062 - Stolen In Sledgehammer Raid Ep. 066 - Hosted In A Haunted Lockup Soon Ep. 067 - It Would Be Near Madagascar Ep. 069 - Maybe His Barking Dog Is Just Crazy Ep. 070 - Witches Had Hexed the Moon Ep. 071 - Respect For Ethereal Occupants Ep. 075 - Creatures Patrol Ley Lines Ep. 082 - Poison From His Pocket Ep. 083 - Scorpion Hunter Would Be Proud Ep. 086 - To Battle With The World Ep. 091 - A Skeleton Called Locally Ep. 093 - A So-Called Rip-Deal Scam Ep. 097 - How To Embalm Faces…

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097: Snewz - How To Embalm Faces 58:07

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Behold, the usual gathering of the most unusual news items. The Snewz dossier is open, and the scraps that have come fluttering out include topical slam-dunks like the extinction of the dinosaurs, questions about the FBI and some Civil War gold, rumors heard when some guy eavesdropped on pilots, and an ancient how-to papyrus that will inspire you to mummify your family and friends. Featuring Shrishma Naik, Katherine Sherlock, and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of the Snewz, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 049 - Not The Easiest Thing To Nick Ep. 052 - The Likes Of Blackbeard Ep. 053 - No Ordinary Exploding Space Rock Ep. 054 - Superintendent Of Parliamentary Ventilation Ep. 055 - The Price Of Corpses On The Black Market Ep. 057 - The Arrow Anubis Shoots Ep. 062 - Stolen In Sledgehammer Raid Ep. 066 - Hosted In A Haunted Lockup Soon Ep. 067 - It Would Be Near Madagascar Ep. 069 - Maybe His Barking Dog Is Just Crazy Ep. 070 - Witches Had Hexed the Moon Ep. 071 - Respect For Ethereal Occupants Ep. 075 - Creatures Patrol Ley Lines Ep. 082 - Poison From His Pocket Ep. 083 - Scorpion Hunter Would Be Proud Ep. 086 - To Battle With The World Ep. 091 - A Skeleton Called Locally Ep. 093 - A So-Called Rip-Deal Scam…

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096: Booray For Bollywood - Ajeeb Daastaans 1:07:17

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The B4B crew feast their eyes on this modern slice of anthologized Bollywood craziness. These four strange tales offer glimpses into the worlds of organized crime and deep-fried wieners, the family perils of a flimsy electrical grid, the labyrinthine office politics of cake-cutting, and the mixed messages that eyes and hands can sometimes send. Also, a bit of a warning: there is a very good chance you will never look at a pressure cooker the same way again. Featuring Shrishma Naik, Katherine Sherlock, and Justin Zeppa. We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show. Tell all your friends, tell your enemies too. Instagram: @thesauropod Facebook: facebook.com/thesauropod Email: info@thesauropod.com www.thesauropod.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sauropod And don't forget to listen to these other stellar episodes of Booray For Bollywood, right here on the Sauropod: Ep. 058 - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Ep. 064 - Lagaan Ep. 068 - Dabangg Ep. 078 - Sholay Ep. 087 - Mr. India…

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095: Good Ad Vice - Marinara Wars Of 1991 1:08:51

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