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Dec. 20, 2024

Pardons, Trump Sues Iowa Pollster, and Judge Denies Trump's Bid to Th…

We talk about pardons for immigrants in detention and then discuss a few Trump cases as he settles in to take office next month. Show Notes Part II of Craig’s article that discusses all the biblical protagonists who would...

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Dec. 13, 2024

Chicago as Ground Zero for Mass Deportations

Mr. Homan makes a false claim that nine out of ten people who claim asylum never get relief. (“Chicago to be ground zero for mass deportations, Trump border czar tells Illinois Republicans,” Tina Sfondeles, December 9,...

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Dec. 6, 2024

Boycotting the Press, Hunter Biden Pardon

We talk about several news stories on this week's show. Check out our show notes below: For more information on the disproportionate toll on Palestinians lives since 1917, see Rashid Khalidi, The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine, A History of...

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Nov. 29, 2024

Israel, Gaza, and Reflections on Thanksgiving

We talk about Craig's travels to Israel and his experience there.

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Nov. 22, 2024

Encountering Different Worldviews

A short solo podcast this week. Talking about what we talked about last week and clarifying for some listeners.

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Nov. 15, 2024

Welcoming the Stranger vs. MAGA Jesus

Today Craig and Cecil discuss the differences in how groups use Christianity to shape their ideas on immigration. The chapter contrasting the Migrant 4 Life from MAGA Jesus and the immigration consequences of the Tower of Babel story,...

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Nov. 8, 2024

Post Election Thoughts

Craig and Cecil talk about the election results, what to do next and how to move forward. Notes for this episode: Marcela Valdes, "What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap Milk," NY Times Magazine, October 15,...

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Nov. 1, 2024

The Madison Square Garden Rally, Elon's Givaways

We spend much of this week's show talking about and playing clips from the Madison Square Garden Rally. We also cover some news stories about Elon Musk and a new defamation lawsuit filed against Donald Trump For one example of...

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Oct. 25, 2024

Discussing Pernicious Polarization with Dr. Jennifer McCoy, Ph.D.

Our guest Today is Dr. Jennifer McCoy, Ph.D. She is a Professor of Political Science at Georgia State University. We discussed Pernicious Polarization, what causes it, and how to combat it. Journal of Democracy, Volume 32, Number 1, January...

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Oct. 18, 2024

Trump Bibles in Oklahoma and Voting Like Jesus

This week we talk about several news stories. All the stories are linked below.

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Oct. 11, 2024

Jack Smith’s Latest Legal Filing in the Trump v. United States Case

This week we talk about the newest legal filing by Jack Smith in the DC Trump Case. We talk about what is in it and some commentary on the filing itself and the timing of the filing.

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Oct. 4, 2024

Overhaul SCOTUS, Fact Checking Immigrant Crime Data

We talk about a sweeping bill to overhaul the Supreme Court and the distortion of immigrant crime data

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Sept. 27, 2024

Haitians File Suit Against Trump and Vance, Judge Cannon and Her Righ…

We talk about several stories on this week's show and field a voicemail from a listener. Don Kerwin’s article, “The Trials and Consolations of Migrant-Serving Faith-Based Organizations,” August 27,...

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Sept. 20, 2024

Trump's Attacks on Immigrants; Ginni Thomas and the First Liberty Ins…

We talk about several news stories this last week. We start by discussing the debates and then move on to talking about Ginni Thomas and the recent story in ProPublica enlisting help opposing SCOTUS reform. Steve Vladek's comments on...

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Sept. 13, 2024

How They Would Dismantle Asylum Using Project 2025

TRAC at Syracuse University's report on legal representation, "Too Few Immigration Attorneys: Average representation Rates Fall from 65% to 30%, can be found at: Dorothee Soelle's quote can be found in The Window of...

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Sept. 6, 2024

The Revised January 6th Indictment, Judge Luttig Endorses Harris

We cover several stories in the news this week: The information regarding Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge removing more that one million voters from his state's voter registration came from political scientist Rober Mickey in "American Needs...

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Aug. 30, 2024

The Immigration Blueprint in Project 2025

Today we read the section of Project 2025 on the restructuring of the Department of Homeland Security and what that has to do with the future of immigration in possible Trump presidency. Show notes: Current USCIS Mission...

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Aug. 23, 2024

Historical Connections - 1968 and 2024 Democratic National Convention

Today I ask Craig about the year 1968 and the Democratic National Convention. He gives me a history lesson on the year leading up to the riots in Chicago. References: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez . ...

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Aug. 16, 2024

Summer Break!

Craig took a week off recording to head to the woods of Maine to enjoy this summer. I have a short message for our listeners to help the show grow. Full show next week!

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Aug. 9, 2024

Election Season Immigration Myths Debunked

Today we talk about immigration myths and debunk the most common ones that will crop up this election season.

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Aug. 2, 2024

Biden Suggests Ways to Rein in Supreme Court, How to Stay Positive

Today we talk about President Biden's plan to reform the supreme court. We also field a question on how to remain positive in a world that inundates us with negativity.

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July 26, 2024

US vs Rahimi Case and How to Reconsider Gun Policy

We finish our conversation on recent gun decisions in the supreme court. We also talk about what we might consider good gun law. United States v. Rahimi (June 21, 2014); Sophie Sherry's article in the July 23, 2024 Chicago Sun...

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July 19, 2024

McDonald, Bruen, Gun rights, and A Dismissal by Judge Cannon

We contiune our second ammendment discussion in light of the recent attempt on the life of the former president. We also talk about the dismissal of the documents case. New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 142 …

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July 12, 2024

The Bedrock of Second Amendment Cases: DC vs. Heller (2008)

Today is the first part of a series on recenct Supreme Court cases on the Second Ammendment. Today we talk about the District of Columbia vs Heller District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008):...

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