#460. 美國什麼時候會知道總統選舉結果？

Kevin 英文不難

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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. 🎙️💡…

大约1年之前 9:52

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諺語 leaving no stone unturned：不遺餘力、竭盡全力地尋找或解決問題
The police are leaving no stone unturned to find the missing child.
單字 comeback：東山再起、尤其是在經歷失敗或困難之後再次取得成功
The singer made a huge comeback with her new album.

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#460. 美國什麼時候會知道總統選舉結果？

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published 大约1年之前

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諺語 leaving no stone unturned：不遺餘力、竭盡全力地尋找或解決問題
The police are leaving no stone unturned to find the missing child.
單字 comeback：東山再起、尤其是在經歷失敗或困難之後再次取得成功
The singer made a huge comeback with her new album.

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In Vietnam, fish sauce is more than just a food—it’s part of the country’s culture and history. For many families, making fish sauce has been a tradition for generations. more than just (something) 不只是⋯⋯ This book is more than just a story. It teaches an important lesson. For generations 好幾代以來 This farm has been in our family for generations. --- 訂閱電子報：收到我的英文學習資源 https://www.kevinenglishpodcast.com/podcast-opt-in 有英文疑問？歡迎提問 https://forms.gle/cCRwCxVAwjLtjqan6 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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A serious security mistake happened in the U.S. when a famous journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, was added to a secret group chat by mistake. The chat included top U.S. officials talking about bombing the Houthis in Yemen. Secret group chat 秘密聊天群 by mistake 不小心、誤加 I sent that message to the wrong person by mistake. So embarrassing! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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Google to Buy Cybersecurity Company Wiz for $32 Billion Google is making its biggest-ever purchase—buying cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion. This deal, announced on Tuesday, is part of Google’s push to grow its cloud computing business, especially as artificial intelligence (AI) is booming. to buy (something) for (amount) 以……金額購買…… biggest-ever (something) 有史以來最大/最……的 This is our biggest-ever sale! Someone’s push to… 某人（機構）推動… The government’s push to improve public transportation is making commuting easier for everyone. --- 訂閱電子報：收到我的英文學習資源 https://www.kevinenglishpodcast.com/podcast-opt-in 有英文疑問？歡迎提問 https://forms.gle/cCRwCxVAwjLtjqan6 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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I was 16 when I went to college. And when I met my wife, I was 17. She was 19. And so I was the youngest kid in school in class. There were 250 students and three girls. And I was I was the only student that looked like a child, and they were all children. So you learned how to be competitive at that time? No. You you had to you had to learn how to, you know, have a good pick up line. Pick up line 撩人金句 John has the most amazing pick up lines I have ever heard. --- 訂閱電子報：收到我的英文學習資源 https://www.kevinenglishpodcast.com/podcast-opt-in 有英文疑問？歡迎提問 https://forms.gle/cCRwCxVAwjLtjqan6 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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Leena Yousefi used to visit Hawaii often. She even considered buying a vacation home there. But after Trump announced tariffs on Canadian goods and talked about making Canada the 51st state, she canceled her trip. Used to visit 過去常常去 I used to visit my grandparents every weekend. Tariffs 關稅 The government announced tariffs on imported goods. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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A school-age child has died from measles in west Texas. The death of the child, who was not vaccinated for measles, was confirmed by state and local health officials and comes after weeks of a growing outbreak that spans Texas and New Mexico. Vaccinated 接種疫苗 Confirmed 已確認 A growing outbreak 不斷擴大的疫情 Spans 橫跨 The bridge spans across the wide river, connecting the two cities. --- 訂閱電子報：收到我的英文學習資源 https://www.kevinenglishpodcast.com/podcast-opt-in 有英文疑問？歡迎提問 https://forms.gle/cCRwCxVAwjLtjqan6 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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The USDA is scrambling to rehire workers fired from its bird flu response team after mass layoffs across the federal government. Initially, the agency defended the cuts as part of a government efficiency plan but quickly reversed course when key health roles were affected. scrambling to rehire 急著重新聘請 The company is scrambling to rehire workers after a sudden increase in demand. mass layoffs 大規模裁員 The tech industry is experiencing mass layoffs due to economic downturns. --- 訂閱電子報：收到我的英文學習資源 https://www.kevinenglishpodcast.com/podcast-opt-in 有英文疑問？歡迎提問 https://forms.gle/cCRwCxVAwjLtjqan6 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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A Delta Airlines plane flipped over when landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Monday. The aircraft, a Mitsubishi CRJ-900, ended up on its roof, injuring 19 people, including three in critical condition. Flipped over 翻倒 Ended up on its roof 四輪朝天 Critical condition 命危 ---- 訂閱 Podcast 講義，含逐字稿、重點單字，超過 200 份講義。 https://www.zeczec.com/projects/kevin-english-podcast?r=k67341249890 有英文疑問？點這裡留言 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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A Big Asteroid Might Hit Earth in 7 Years – Scientists Are Watching It Closely Scientists are studying a large asteroid called 2024 YR4 to see if it will hit Earth in 2032. Right now, the chance of it hitting Earth is very small—about 1 in 47 (2.1%). 1 in X 幾分之一 There’s a 1 in a million chance of winning the lottery. ---- 訂閱 Podcast 講義，含逐字稿、重點單字，超過 200 份講義。 https://www.zeczec.com/projects/kevin-english-podcast?r=k67341249890 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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Detrow: Do you remember the moment when you and the other kids at the computer lab realized like, okay, in the next 20 years, everyone's going to have a computer? Like, do you remember when that clicked into place? Like this is going to happen? Clicked into place 突然明白了 After weeks of studying, the math concept finally clicked into place in my mind. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#475. 川普政府近期削減政府員工 8:07

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In early 2025, President Donald Trump introduced significant changes to reduce the number of federal workers. Those who chose to resign by February 6, 2025, would continue to receive their salary and benefits until September 30, 2025, without any work duties during this period. Reduce the number of 減少某某的數量 Those who… 選擇 X 的那些人 Salary and benefits 薪水和福利 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#474. 美國即將禁止 TikTok 的最新進展 6:57

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TikTok Faces U.S. Ban Amid Legal Battle TikTok, a popular app with 170 million U.S. users, may shut down in the U.S. on Sunday due to a federal ban. The ban requires TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations. If ByteDance fails to comply, TikTok will no longer be available on app stores, and U.S. companies must stop supporting the app. shut down (關閉，停止運作) We plan to shut down operations in US after Monday. federal ban (聯邦禁令) -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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China is reportedly considering letting Elon Musk take over TikTok’s U.S. operations to avoid a potential ban, according to Bloomberg News. Reportedly 據報導 Take over 接管 potential ban 可能的禁令 according to 根據訂閱 podcast 講義： https://www.zeczec.com/projects/kevin-english-podcast/updates -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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Trump Has Big Plans for Greenland and Panama Canal 常見句 Has big plans for 對… 有大計劃 Donald Trump recently made some surprising statements about his plans. He said he might use military force to take control of two places: Greenland and the Panama Canal. 語塊 use military force 用軍事力量片語動詞 take control of 掌控；接管 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#470. 繞過限制？佛州南卡居民的VPN大作戰 7:58

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VPN Use Surges in Florida and South Carolina After New Internet Laws Florida and South Carolina have seen a huge rise in people using VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) after new laws were introduced to block access to adult websites without government-approved ID. Searches for "free VPN" jumped by over 400% in these states at the start of the year, according to Google Trends. Researchers also found a 1,150% increase in demand for VPNs in Florida. a huge rise in: 大幅增加 block access to: 阻止進入 Jumped by over 400%: 成長超過 400% -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#469. 德國聖誕市集襲擊事件 11:00

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閱讀文章 A tragic incident occurred at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, when a car drove into a crowd of people on December 22, 2024. The attack resulted in five deaths, including four women and a nine-year-old boy, while about 200 people were injured. The authorities are investigating the incident, which shocked the local community. 搭配詞: "tragic incident" (悲劇性事件) 搭配詞: "resulted in" (導致) 時間表達模式: "occurred at [地點] on [日期]" 練習一：完成句子在空格填入 who、which 或 that： The man _____ drove the car was arrested. The Christmas market, _____ was very crowded, was in Magdeburg. The warning _____ came from Saudi Arabia was important. 練習二：合併句子使用 who、which 或 that 連接這些句子： The police received information. The information was about the suspect. → The information _____ the police received was about the suspect. Many people were injured. These people were at the market. → The people _____ were at the market were injured. 訂閱 podcast 講義： https://www.zeczec.com/projects/kevin-english-podcast/updates -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#468. CEO 殺手可能被判死刑 12:24

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Luigi Mangione, 26, is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on December 4, 2024. He allegedly used a "ghost gun"—a homemade firearm without serial numbers, making it untraceable. 語塊 is accused of 被指控單字 allegedly 據稱 She allegedly cheated on the exam, but no evidence has been found. 單字 homemade 自製 He brought a homemade cake to the party. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#467. 聯合健康集團CEO遇襲事件經過 10:27

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The Incident On December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot outside a hotel in Manhattan during his company’s investor conference. The attack happened in broad daylight, surprising many people. Witnesses saw the suspect run away, and police quickly started investigating. 搭配詞 broad daylight 大白天 The robbery happened in broad daylight, and no one could believe it. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#466. 聯合健康集團CEO遇襲身亡 9:26

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On December 4, 2024, at approximately 6:45 a.m., UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was walking toward the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan. At approximately 大約…（時間） Walking toward 走向注意：was walking toward 過去進行式表示過去的行為 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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#465. 南韓總統宣布緊急戒嚴令 4:09

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In a late-night TV speech, President Yoon Suk Yeol said he had no choice but to use martial law to protect South Korea’s freedom and constitution. 別無選擇，只能（做某事） I had no choice but to apologize for my mistake. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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#464. 南韓男子透過增重逃兵，判有罪 6:45

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A court in South Korea has sentenced a young man to a suspended prison term for deliberately putting on excessive weight to dodge mandatory military service. Suspended prison term 緩刑判決 The judge gave him a suspended prison term of six months if he behaves well. Deliberately 故意地 He deliberately ignored my question because he didn’t want to answer. Dodge 逃避 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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The Land God (土地公) is the biggest “landowner” in New Taipei City, with 312 properties worth NT$1.3 billion (US$40.64 million) registered under the deity’s name, the New Taipei City Government said today. Landowner 地主 Properties 地產搭配詞 registered under 登記於… Deity 神明 ---- 免費電子報：收到我的英文學習方法 https://www.kevinenglishpodcast.com/podcast-opt-in 訂閱 Podcast 講義，含逐字稿、重點單字，超過 200 份講義，立即閱讀 https://www.zeczec.com/projects/kevin-english-podcast?r=k67341249890 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#462. 美國知名 YouTuber 飆車 150 公里 5:42

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Marques Brownlee is dealing with another backlash. Fans of Brownlee are furious that his latest video, titled “How My Video Gear is Changing!” is a fully sponsored segment for DJI. The video also contained a clip of Brownlee driving a sports car way over the speed limit on a suburban road. 搭配詞 dealing with 處理、應對 She is dealing with a difficult customer at work. 語塊 be furious 非常生氣、憤怒 He was furious when he found out about the mistake. way over something 遠超過… The cost of the project went way over the budget. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#461. 新總統川普要任命對中態度強硬的官員 5:54

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U.S.-China relations are expected to be tense, as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to choose two well-known “China hawks” for important government roles as part of his “America First” team. 單字 tense 緊張 Relations between the two companies are expected to be tense after the recent disagreement. President-elect: 當選總統 The President-elect promised to improve healthcare services. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#460. 美國什麼時候會知道總統選舉結果？ 9:52

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are leaving no stone unturned in the final hours before Election Day, when Americans will either choose the first woman president in US history or deliver the Republican an unprecedented comeback likely to rattle the world. 諺語 leaving no stone unturned：不遺餘力、竭盡全力地尋找或解決問題 The police are leaving no stone unturned to find the missing child. 單字 comeback：東山再起、尤其是在經歷失敗或困難之後再次取得成功 The singer made a huge comeback with her new album. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#459. 候選人川普在麥當勞 drive-through 工作 12:31

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McDonald’s has been thrust into the 2024 election, gaining attention over the weekend when former President Donald Trump served fries at a Pennsylvania location. But McDonald’s had nothing to do with Trump’s visit. 搭配詞 thrust into… When the team leader quit, I was thrust into a leadership role with no time to get ready. 語塊 over the weekend 在這週末的期間內語塊 had nothing to do with… 不相干 The rain had nothing to do with why I was late to the meeting. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#458. One Direction 主唱連恩潘恩身亡，享年 31 歲 9:12

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Liam Payne, a singer who rose to fame as a member of the chart-topping boy band One Direction, has died while in Buenos Aires, according to multiple news agencies. He was 31. 語塊 rise to fame 成名 She rose to fame after her debut album became an international hit. 解釋 chart-topping 排行榜冠軍文法 has died 完成式連結過去跟現在的關係 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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More than two weeks after Helene, some of the most basic things are still difficult in Asheville. Drinking water in plastic bottles is everywhere, but it’s hard to find water to shower, or flush your toilet, or even wash your hands. More than two weeks after… More than two weeks after the exam, the teacher finally gave us our grades. 語塊 some of the most basic things… 有些最基本的東西解釋 drinking water in plastic bottles 礦泉水 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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#456. Coinbase CEO 描述自己創業 8:28

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I would often work till like 7 p.m. or something like that. I'd come home, eat dinner, and then I would work from like 8 p. m. to midnight. Um, I would do that maybe three or four days a week on weekdays. 文法句型 I would often 我以前常常… I often 我常常…（可能現在還是）單字 till = until（口語常常講 till）慣用語 something like that 差不多那樣、大概 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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