Weekly Roundup: The Tennessee Two and a Half
+ Clarence Thomas, Trump is Arraigned, and Wisconsin and Chicago Go Left
It’s In the Code Ep. 46: Anti-Woke
Almost all of us are likely familiar with calls on the political and religious right to oppose “wokeness” or to be “anti-woke.” We all have a sense that this is a dog whistle. But what, exactly, does it represent? Where has this way of thinking about society, religion, and politics come from? In this episode, […]
Trump Indictment: Civil War + MAGA Jesus
Charlie Kirk Responds to the Trump Charges
Weekly Roundup: Florida Man Indicted
Brad and Dan begin with first reactions to the late breaking news that Donald Trump will be indicted next week. They discuss the details of the case, the reactions from the GOP, and what the future might hold. They then turn their attention to Nashville, where the community continues to mourn the victims of the mass […]
It’s In the Code Ep. 45: The Word
What do Christians mean when they refer to “the Word of God,” or even just “the word”? What do they mean when they someone has offered a “good word”? This way of speaking is incredibly common within particular Christian communities, but may be mystifying to people who aren’t familiar with those communities or didn’t grow […]
Handheld Killing Machines and the Age of Gun Groomers
On a day when the USA suffers another mass shooting at a school, Brad talks about the symbolism of the AR 15, the sickness of wanting to provide absolute access to handheld killing machines, and the ways America’s children are groomed into a cult of death. Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, […]
Weekly Roundup: Not to Bragg
On the Weekly Roundup Brad and Dan begin by going through the litany of Trump’s attempts to thwart NY DA Alvin Bragg’s case against him and his call for supporters to protest if/when he is arrested. This, in their mind, portends the kind of violence we saw at January 6th. They also note the complicity […]
It’s In the Code Ep. 44: A Word on My Heart
“I have a word on my heart for you,” or “the Lord has laid a word on my heart for you,” is a phrase that is common within conservative American Christian circles. Many people who are familiar with this phrase find that it gets under their skin, that it rubs them the wrong way, while […]
The J6 Select Committee Didn’t Mention Christian Nationalism – Despite Their Expert Testimony
Andrew Whitehead and Sam Perry
Weekly Roundup: The Men Are Not Okay
Brad and Dan begin by discussing Mike Pence’s homophobic joke about Pete Buttigieg and his openly blaming of Donald Trump for the J6 insurrection. They then break down the GOP’s reversal on mail-in voting and debate what effect it will have at the polls. Compromising Positions: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/compromising-positions-9780190924072?cc=us&lang=en& Finally, they check in on cases from San […]