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What Does It Mean to Give Well?
Duration: 01:05:25
December 16, 2025
- Faith is defined as believing and receiving what God has revealed through scripture, nature, and conscience.
- Faith involves personal trust in Jesus Christ apart from any good works.
- This trust is essential for salvation, as one cannot earn their way to heaven.

The Contradictions of Gavin Newsom
Duration: 01:46:07
December 10, 2025
- Bill Maher challenged Gavin Newsom's progressive policies and evasive answers during a live interview, exposing perceived contradictions and a lack of accountability.
- The interview highlighted Newsom's struggle to address concrete issues like California's water crisis, with Maher pointing out reliance on vague talking points such as "climate change" instead of practical solutions.
- A discussion arose about the perceived over-regulation in California, exemplified by a new law requiring gender-neutral toy departments in large stores, which created public discomfort and highlighted potential industry support for such measures.

What I Learned in 2025
Duration: 00:59:10
December 5, 2025
- The speaker is reflecting on a situation where they feel their life or essence was lost or diminished.
- The core sentiment revolves around the idea of death or a significant loss occurring at a specific point in time.
- The phrase "That's my life" is used to emphatically state the reality of their perceived situation.

Interesting Times: She Exposed Epstein and Shares MAGA’s Anger
Duration: 00:59:13
December 2, 2025
- The podcast delves into the complexities and unanswered questions surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, particularly focusing on how he was able to secure a lenient plea deal despite evidence of widespread abuse.
- A key discussion point revolves around the mystery of Epstein's immense wealth, with the conversation highlighting his client Les Wexner as a primary source of his financial success and the lack of deeper investigation into the money itself.
- The episode explores the potential involvement of powerful individuals beyond Epstein, the persistent theories of intelligence agency connections, and the ongoing debate about the release of government files that might shed further light on the case.

Best Of: The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives
Duration: 01:15:26
November 25, 2025
- Americans are experiencing a growing epidemic of loneliness, partly due to societal structures that prioritize isolation over community.
- The erosion of "hanging out"—spontaneous, unstructured time with others—is leading to a loss of social skills and a diminished capacity for deep connection.
- Modern life, with its emphasis on private space, technological substitution for real-life interaction, and avoidance of social friction, actively works against the development and maintenance of strong social bonds.

Fareed Zakaria Thinks Steve Bannon Got One Thing Right
Duration: 01:08:19
November 21, 2025
- The podcast explores the shift in political divides from economic class to cultural and identity issues, a change reflected in both right-wing and left-wing parties and exemplified by the rise of populism.
- The conversation highlights the transformative impact of technology, particularly the rise of social media and algorithmic platforms, from historical communication upheavals like the printing press and radio, arguing it contributes to hierarchy collapse and the empowerment of radical voices.
- An examination of modern liberal societies, particularly in contrast with Northern European welfare states, suggests that while individualism and freedom are core values, a decline in community and tradition has led to a sense of emptiness and anxiety, creating a backlash that challenges established political orders.

Patti Smith on the One Desire That Lasts Forever
Duration: 01:17:05
November 18, 2025
- Patti Smith discusses her core desire to create work of lasting worth rather than simply achieve fame or wealth.
- She describes a deep, almost shamanistic connection to channeling emotions and intuition, evident from childhood encounters and her artistic process.
- Smith reflects on her decision to step away from rock stardom to prioritize personal evolution and connection, ultimately finding a fulfilling life of quieter creation.

Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and the Right’s ‘Groyper’ Problem
Duration: 01:23:40
November 14, 2025
- A significant schism has emerged within the Republican party, characterized by mainstream conservatives publicly denouncing the integration of far-right, anti-Semitic ideologies and figures.
- Ben Shapiro strongly criticized Tucker Carlson for normalizing and platforming Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist with anti-Semitic and misogynistic views, by inviting him onto his podcast.
- The Heritage Foundation is experiencing internal division and has reportedly lost contributors due to its initial defense of Tucker Carlson's controversial interview with Nick Fuentes, despite the foundation's president acknowledging disagreement with Fuentes's views.

What Were Democrats Thinking?
Duration: 00:10:06
November 10, 2025
- Elected officials are accused of a "brothel" like environment and being driven by a desire for power.
- The discussion highlights a disconnect between politicians and normal societal standards, suggesting a warped reality.
- There's a concern that the Overton window has shifted so far that increasingly bizarre behaviors will become normalized in politics.

The Blue Wave Cometh?
Duration: 00:58:29
November 7, 2025
- The speaker expresses anxiety about a crucial US election that could significantly alter the nation's future.
- There's a concern that the US, once an example to the world, is now characterized by greed and hate.
- A biblical prophecy about the disappearance of "Babylon" is referenced, with the speaker worried the US might be on the verge of a similar vanishing.




