
Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engaging, provocative and fun conversations about this stuff, then ”Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other” is for you!
Episodes

Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
In this episode, host Corey Nathan reconnects with Julie Mason, renowned journalist and host of The Julie Mason Show on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel. Julie brings decades of experience in journalism, spanning local, state, and national politics, and shares her sharp insights on the evolving media landscape, political discourse, and the state of journalism today.
What We Discuss:
- The evolving role of journalists in a polarized media environment.
- How to navigate news consumption and discern credible sources.
- Insights into the challenges of covering politicians and divisive topics.
- The growing intersection between social media platforms and journalism.
- Why re-engaging with quality news content is critical to democracy.
- Mike Pence: The King of Hilarity... Wait. WHAT?!?! No, really
Episode Highlights:
- [00:00:00] – Corey welcomes Julie back to the podcast after four years and reflects on her journey in journalism, from print reporting to hosting her SiriusXM show.
- [00:09:00] – Julie explains how she transitioned from print to radio and why she took the leap into the unfamiliar world of broadcasting.
- [00:20:00] – The challenges of modern journalism: Julie addresses disinformation, lies in politics, and why reporters must focus on stories that truly impact people’s lives.
- [00:27:00] – A discussion on how journalism is evolving to meet the needs of a fatigued audience, from long-form storytelling to true crime podcasts.
- [00:40:00] – Julie emphasizes the importance of journalists remaining stoic and professional, especially during major historical events like January 6th.
- [00:47:00] – Corey and Julie explore ways to have constructive conversations with people across ideological divides, drawing inspiration from bipartisan efforts in Congress.
- [00:55:00] – Julie’s call to action: Why supporting quality journalism through subscriptions and active engagement matters more than ever.
Featured Quotes:
- “You’ve got to be willing to kick your sources right in the balls if necessary, even if they’re your friends.”
- “Politician lied is not really the story—focus on what impacts people’s lives.”
- “To have meaningful conversations, you have to put down your weapons and see the humanity in the other person.”
Resources Mentioned:
- The Julie Mason Show on SiriusXM’s POTUS Channel – www.siriusxm.com/channels/potus-politics
- Substack Recommendations:
- Dirty John Podcast – Listen Here
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