The Bulwark Podcast - Christians and Political Power

Political power often changes the church more than the church changes those in power—the most glaring example is the damage Trump has done to the credibility of the white evangelical world. Plus, Bill Barr is a liar, and the evolution of Mike Johnson. Peter Wehner joins Tim Miller.

show notes:

AP story on Bill Barr and the Mueller Report
Pete's piece on the forgotten radicalism of Jesus Christ 

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Strange News: Colorado Protects Brainwaves, Chechnya’s Weird Music Ban, A Man Sets Himself On Fire.

Colorado moves to protect human thought. Chechnya restricts all music to a certain amount of beats per minute (spoiler: it's super weird). In protest against an alleged conspiracy, a man self-immolates in front of a Manhattan courthouse. Ben, Matt and Noel learn their prediction about robot dogs proved correct. All this and more in this week's strange news segment.

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Focus on Africa - How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?

It is 30 years since South Africa held its first democratic elections. Three decades on, is it hope or gloom for the 'rainbow nation'?

Also did a national emergency against sexual violence set up 5 years ago, make any difference in Sierra Leone?

And we meet the Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, using cloth to wrap up the brutalist Barbican centre in London and revealing a hidden history.

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Trump, SCOTUS, and Immunity

Today Adam J. White joins the podcast, and first we discuss whether the pro-Hamas cry-bullies will have the ability to function in life beyond the campus. Then we take up the Supreme Court's response to arguments over Donald Trump's immunity and presidential immunity in general. The justices seem warmer to immunity than the liberal commentariat would like. And after the Court rules, how will the lower courts respond? Give a listen.

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SCOTUScast - Devillier v. Texas – Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On April 16th, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Devillier v. Texas. At issue was whether owners of property north of U. S. Interstate Highway 10 adversely affected by the flood evacuation barrier constructed by Texas should be permitted on remand to pursue their takings clause claims through the cause of action available under Texas law.

Join us to hear Prof. Ilya Somin break down the decision and discuss its potential ramifications.

Featuring:
Prof. Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School and B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute

Up First from NPR - Mideast Latest, Campus Protests, Spain’s Prime Minister

The International Criminal Court is reportedly weighing arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Student protests over Israel's war in Gaza are spreading to new campuses, but at Columbia, the university and protesters both appear to be working to de-escalate. And Spain's prime minister says he's staying in office — despite allegations of corruption against his wife.

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CBS News Roundup - 04/29/2024 | World News Roundup

Widespread destruction from weekend tornadoes, with Oklahoma being hardest hit. Gaza air strikes ahead of a possible ground offensive. Tight race in Battleground states. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Openlands Plants Its 10,000th Tree In Time For Arbor Day

The Chicago based non-profit, Openlands, brings trees to you! The organization’s program introduces the public to caring for the environment through teaching residents how to identify, care for, plant and advocate for trees. Reset talks with Openlands CEO, Michael Davidson and TreeKeeper #1905, Pablo Rodriguez. We also talk with Reset sustainability contributor Karen Weigert. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.