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Weekly Roundup + Festivus (Brad's Version): Slavery, Stolen Elections, Civil War, In n Out, and Cauliflower "Rice" Dec 29, 2023

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Brad begins by discussing the news that Trump is off the ballot in Maine and what that means in the wake of the Colorado decisions. He breaks down why the complexity and tumult of these decisions does not warrant objection to them and why they are necessary in order to safeguard democracy.

In the second segment he decodes Nikki Haley's weak answer on the causes of the Civil War (and her follow up remarks), showing how she winked at Neo-Confederates and others in her answer. He references a fight over a Confederate monument in Arglington Cemetery as proof that these debates rage on in 2023.

He finally addresses an incident in Massachussets where a police office visited a classroom searching for a book that a parent complained about.

In the final moments, he airs his grievances from 2023: Mike Johnson, In n Out, Cauliflower "rice."

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It's In the Code Ep. 79: "Everyone Has An Ultimate Authority II" Dec 27, 2023

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“Everyone has an ultimate authority.” Last episode considered the intellectual merits of this claim. In this episode, Dan considers the emotional appeal of this claim and the work that claims like this do within high-control religious contexts. How do claims to ultimate authority provide us with a sense of control over, or assurance about, our lives? And how do they serve the interests of those who would claim to speak on behalf of that “authority”? Check out the episode to find out!

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In Texas, It All Goes Back to Christian Nationalism Dec 26, 2023

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Brad speaks to Chris and Mendi Tackett, two Texas activists who are fighting Christian nationalism tooth and nail in their state. They explain how the school voucher scam, the abortion ban, the Ten Commandments bill, school board takeovers, and so much more all trace back to an overarching ideology - Christian nationalism.

Mendi talks about how White Christian women uphold Christian patriarchy and support the abortion ban.

Chris talks about his experience on the school board and how Texas schools are being preyed upon by Christian nationalists.

They both talk about what's changed over the last decade - and how to fight back.

Their insight is applicable all over the country, where the same playbook is being implemented.

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SWAJ Festivus: Dan's Version Dec 22, 2023

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For the end of the year Weekly Roundup, Dan provides his airing of grievances in the great Festivus tradition. Brad's to come soon.

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Trump Off the Ballot in Colorado w/ Andrew Seidel Dec 20, 2023

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Brad speaks to constitutional lawyer Andrew Seidel about the Colorado Supreme Court decision barring Trump from the ballot. They discuss whether or not this was the right decision, what will happen if it goes to SCOTUS, the arguments for leaving Trump on the ballot, and much more.

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The Texas Rep. Fighting Christian Nationalism w/ James Talarico Dec 18, 2023

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Rep. James Talarico is a Christian fighting Christian nationalism in the Texas legislature. He's also an 8th generation Texans; a former middle school teacher; and a seminarian. He calls school voucher schemes "scams," and "welfare for the rich," while labeling Gov. Abbott "Robinhood in reverse." He went viral for opposing the Ten Commandments bill on religious grounds and is now squaring up against the Christian nationalist billionaire pastors trying to take over Texas - and the United States. He spoke to Brad about reproductive rights, education, religious freedom, and how Texans are fighting back.

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Weekly Roundup: Satan in Iowa, Hell in Texas Dec 16, 2023

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Brad and Dan begin by discussing the abortion ruling in Texas, pointing to the ways that the vague wording in the law and the threats from state officials have made abortion effectively banned in the state. They discuss how the case represents a new chapter in the cruel approach to reproductive non-rights and what it means for the state and the nation.

They then pivot to Iowa, where a display by the Satanic Temple in the state's capitol has led to a new Satanic panic. Brad reviews the Christian nationalist responses to the display and analyzes what it means for freedom of speech, religious liberty, and Christian privilege.

In the final segment Dan summarizes Trump's dictator comments and Brad points to the spiritual warfare and revenge comments made by a pastor at Trump's recent rally.

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It's In the Code Ep. 78: "Everyone Has an Ultimate Authority" Dec 13, 2023

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“Everyone has an ultimate authority.” You might encounter this claim in a discussion about the authority of the Bible, or in religious debates about LGBTQ+ inclusion, or the respective roles of men and women in church and society, or about evolution, or vaccines, or any number of other topics. But what, exactly, does this mean? Why will people with a particular view of religious authority make this claim? What attitudes or beliefs encoded within it? These issues are the focus of this week’s episode.

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Special Episode: Pure White Ep. 1 Dec 12, 2023

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Axis Mundi Media is proud to introduce Pure White - A history podcast series that traces the relationships among sexual purity, White supremacy, and Christian nationalism from the 19th century to the present.

What happens when you link national renewal to the sexual lives of teenagers? This is exactly what evangelical purity culture did in the 1990s. In this first episode, host Dr. Sara Moslener recounts the history and details of purity culture's advent, leaving us with an important question: If sexual purity is the way to restore the nation - what does "purity" mean when we go beyond individual sexual decisions to a vision for our nation? In the case of the United States, the answer is surprising: the national vision cultivated in purity culture has historical roots in White supremacy.

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When Religion Hurts You w/ Dr. Laura Anderson Dec 11, 2023

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In When Religion Hurts You, Dr. Laura Anderson takes an honest look at a side of religion that few like to talk about. Drawing from her own life and therapy practice, she helps readers understand what religious trauma is and isn't, and how high-control churches can be harmful and abusive, often resulting in trauma. She shows how elements of fundamentalist church life--such as fear of hell, purity culture, corporal punishment, and authoritarian leaders--can cause psychological, relational, physical, and spiritual damage.

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