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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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Curt Brown discusses the most important court cases of the day and how it affects our community.

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Courtside with Curt

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Curt Brown discusses the most important court cases of the day and how it affects our community.

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#Robert Connelly #From the Newsroom: SouthCoast Today #Brendan Kurie #News

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Courtside with Curt: The case of the alleged 'rat' 15:40

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Two women and a man allegedly grabbed a woman off the streets and beat her because they believed she had ratted them out, according to court documents. Our new lineup of Curt Brown, Jack Spillane and Brendan Kurie discuss this case and the implications of this type of intimidation on the sanctity of witnesses.…

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Courtside with Curt: Police Union survey says...! 25:18

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Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll flip the show by discussing what's happening behind the badge in New Bedford. The police union has revealed survey results showing officers are unhappy with the chief.

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Courtside with Curt: Stranger Danger - The case of Manuel Perez 16:18

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Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll discuss the case of Manuel Perez, who is accused in a road rage incident and is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon -- his car.

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Courtside with Curt: The Case of Jerry Chery 9:16

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The Case of Jerry Chery, who is accused of using his pitbull as a weapon against a girl in New Bedford.

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Courtside with Curt: National Crime Victim's Rights Week 18:14

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Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll reflect on National Crime Victim's Rights Week by remembering the 26th anniversary of the fatal stabbing at Dartmouth High School and fatal shooting of a school nurse at Ford Middle School; the one-year anniversary of the killing of Sgt. Sean Gannon; and the heroic efforts of the late George Heath.…

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Courtside with Curt: The Case of Shawn Souza 13:29

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Reporter Curt Brown talks with Editor Jennifer Driscoll about the Case of Shawn Souza: A Dartmouth police officer was ruled dangerous, paid $10,000 bail and is wearing an ankle GPS bracelet after being arrested April 4, 2019, on charges of child rape.

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Courtside with Curt: The Case of the purse snatcher 19:07

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Reporter Curt Brown talks with Editor Jennifer Driscoll about the case of Miguel Brasil: A New Bedford man was arrested after crashing into a police cruiser. Brasil was wanted in the purse snatchings of two older women in Dartmouth.

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Courtside with Curt: Transgender driver involved in fatal New Bedford crash 22:48

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Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll discuss the series of events (all caught on surveillance cameras) that led to tragedy in New Bedford: A 21-year-old crashed into a car killing the mother and injuring her adult son.

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Courtside with Curt: A closer look at the NBPD drug unit 19:53

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"Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?" Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll discuss the new boss of New Bedford Police Department's Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau, aka the drug unit.

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Courtside with Curt: The life of a probation officer 16:25

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Reporter Curt Brown and News Editor Jennifer Driscoll discuss what it's like to be a probation officer in the New Bedford District Court.

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Courtside with Curt: The case of Alexis Silva 13:41

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Curt Brown and Jennifer Driscoll discuss Alexis Silva, who has been charged in the Veterans Day killing of 23-year-old Reynaldo Pena in New Bedford and was on Bristol County's Most Wanted list before turning himself in.

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Courtside with Curt: A new judge in town: Douglas Darnbrough 16:13

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Standard-Times Reporter Curt Brown talks with Newsroom Editor Jennifer Driscoll about New Bedford's new judge Douglas Darnbrough.

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Courtside with Curt:The case of the Dartmouth Mall smash and grab 13:50

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Police say 30-year-old Drew A. Beck smashed a display case at Jewelry Express in the Dartmouth Mall about 30 minutes before closing on Monday night and took off with $87,000 in jewelry. He was caught less than an hour later in Lakeville. Brendan Kurie and Curt Brown discuss the case and why this wasn't the most careful crime they've seen.…

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Courtside with Curt: Role playing the bail decision for Saranah Raposa 17:30

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Curt Brown and Brendan Kurie try something new and take on the roles of prosecutor and defense as they try to illuminate the nuanced bail decisions judges must make. Today's case is Saranah Raposa, who has been charged with reckless endangerment after her 21-month old toddler allegedly ingested fentanyl-laced heroin under her watch.…

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Courtside with Curt: The case of accused arsonist and bail jumper Xavier Echevarria 12:21

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