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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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南海トラフ地震、死者２９万人　経済被害は２９２兆円―新想定公表、対策計画見直しへ・政府 0:28

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【図解】南海トラフ地震の震度分布政府は３１日、南海トラフ巨大地震の新たな被害想定を公表した。 Up to 298,000 people are expected to be killed in Japan due mainly to a tsunami and building collapses if an earthquake of around magnitude 9 occurs in the Nankai Trough off the country's Pacific coast, the Japanese government said Monday in a report compiled by an experts' panel.…

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企業献金法案の採決見送り　与野党、期限越え議論継続 0:19

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衆院政治改革特別委員会の理事会に臨む与野党の理事。 The Special Committee on Political Reform of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet, decided at a board meeting Monday not to hold a vote the same day on bills regarding political donations from companies and other organizations.

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今治の山林火災鎮圧　避難指示すべて解除―愛媛 0:30

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山林火災の鎮圧を発表する愛媛県今治市の徳永繁樹市長、３１日午前、同市愛媛県今治市で発生した山林火災で、同市は３１日午前、延焼の恐れがなくなったとして鎮圧を発表した。 The forest fire that had ravaged parts of Imabari, a city in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, has been contained, Mayor Shigeki Tokunaga said Monday.

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ラピダスに追加支援８０２５億円　半導体支援で２５年度―経産省 0:29

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ラピダスのロゴ経済産業省は３１日、次世代半導体の国産化を目指すラピダスに対し、２０２５年度に最大８０２５億円の追加支援を行うことを決めたと発表した。 The Japanese government will provide up to 802.5 billion yen in additional subsidies to Rapidus Corp. in fiscal 2025, which starts Tuesday, the industry ministry said Monday.

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４月の食品値上げ４２２５品目　ビール、食用油など―帝国データ 0:23

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【図解】４月からの主な飲食料品値上げ帝国データバンクは３１日、主要食品メーカー１９５社の価格改定動向調査を発表した。 Major food and beverage makers are planning markups for 4,225 products in Japan in April, Teikoku Databank Ltd. said Monday.

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日中韓、自由貿易促進を確認　５年半ぶり貿易相会合 0:32

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日中韓経済貿易相会合を前に握手する武藤容治経済産業相、韓国の安徳根産業通商資源相、中国の王文濤商務相、３０日、ソウル【ソウル時事】日中韓３カ国は３０日、経済貿易相会合を約５年半ぶりにソウルで開いた。 The economy and trade ministers from Japan, China and South Korea on Sunday confirmed the three countries' intentions to promote free trade.

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東京で桜満開　昨年より５日早く 0:24

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満開が発表された靖国神社の桜、３０日午後、東京都千代田区気象庁は３０日、東京都千代田区の靖国神社にある桜の標本木が満開になったと発表した。 The sample cherry tree monitored in Tokyo by the Japan Meteorological Agency came into full bloom Sunday, the agency said.

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自公国、政党間協議呼び掛け　企業献金見直しで 0:27

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与野党の実務者は３０日のＮＨＫ番組で、３月末が期限の企業・団体献金見直しについて議論した。 Officials from Japan's ruling bloc and the Democratic Party for the People on Sunday urged the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan to continue talks with them in April and later to reach an agreement on a review regarding political donations from companies and other organizations.…

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日米、指揮統制の向上確認　防衛費増の要求なし―防衛相会談 0:29

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共同記者会見する中谷元防衛相とヘグセス米国防長官、３０日午後、防衛省中谷元防衛相は３０日、ヘグセス米国防長官と防衛省で会談し、自衛隊と米軍の指揮統制連携の向上を確認した。 The defense chiefs of Japan and the United States agreed Sunday to improve command control coordination between Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.

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日本人１人連絡取れず　ミャンマー中部マンダレーで 0:24

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外務省は３０日、大規模地震に見舞われたミャンマーの第２の都市マンダレーで崩壊した建物に住んでいた日本人の成人１人と連絡が取れなくなっていると明らかにした。 A Japanese adult living in a building that collapsed in Mandalay, central Myanmar, has been unaccounted for, Japan's Foreign Ministry said Sunday.

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今年度最後の処理水放出が完了　７回で計５万トン超―東電福島第１原発 0:28

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東京電力は３０日、福島第１原発にたまる放射性物質トリチウムを含む処理水の今年度７回目の海洋放出を終えたと発表した。 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. said Sunday that it has completed the ocean discharge of treated water containing radioactive tritium from its stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant for fiscal 2024, which ends Monday.

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新燃岳、入山規制に　噴火警戒レベル３に引き上げ―気象庁 0:21

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気象庁は３０日、宮崎、鹿児島両県境の霧島連山・新燃岳の噴火警戒レベルを２から３に引き上げた。 The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday raised the volcanic alert for Shinmoedake in the Kyushu southwestern region to Level 3 from Level 2.

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「規制」軸に攻防継続　企業献金、自民・立維が対立 0:32

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首相官邸に入る石破茂首相、２８日、東京・永田町石破茂首相が今国会の最重要課題に位置付けた２０２５年度予算案の年度内成立が確実になった。 Japanese political parties remain at odds over a review of rules on political donations by corporations and other organizations, with the standoff likely to continue into April and later in the lead-up to this summer's election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of parliament.…

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先端半導体、試作ライン４月稼働　２７年量産開始へ一里塚―ラピダス 0:23

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【図解】ラピダスを巡る動き先端半導体の国産化を目指すラピダスは４月１日から、北海道千歳市の工場で試作ラインを稼働させる。 Japan's Rapidus Corp. is set to start the operations of a pilot line at its plant for advanced semiconductors in Chitose, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Tuesday.

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ミャンマー地震、死者１６００人超　邦人２人含む３４００人負傷―ビル崩壊のタイでも捜索続く 0:35

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