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!
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In this episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes back political consultant, author, and Substack contributor Mike Madrid. A renowned expert on Latino voters and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, Mike brings his profound insights on American politics, identity, and democracy. Together, Corey and Mike explore deeply personal stories, historical context, and present-day political dynamics, all while weaving in the emotional fabric that connects generations and communities.
What We Discuss:
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The significance of personal and familial stories in shaping political perspective
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How Latino voters are reshaping American democracy
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The danger of authoritarian tendencies in U.S. governance
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Economic populism across ideological divides
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The importance of understanding and communicating with working-class communities
Episode Highlights:
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[00:04:00] Mike Madrid shares a personal story of grief and connection through a pilgrimage to Madrid, New Mexico
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[00:08:00] Baseball as a bridge between generations and its deeper cultural significance
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[00:14:00] Inhumane immigration enforcement and its implications on American identity
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[00:22:00] A discussion on whether America is at a turning point for its soul and values
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[00:33:00] Vertical balance of power: Newsom vs. federal overreach in L.A. protests
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[00:45:00] Latino voters' top concerns: economy, housing, and healthcare
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[00:53:00] Economic populism through Ruben Gallego and Zoran Mamdani's campaigns
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[01:03:00] How to talk about politics and religion without killin' each other
Featured Quotes:
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"Sometimes the stories we tell ourselves matter more than the facts we can verify." – Mike Madrid
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"This is our American story now. This is who we are... and if we're not speaking out, then we are individually complicit in it." – Mike Madrid
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"These are the moments when character is defined." – Mike Madrid
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"The best way to talk about politics and religion is to not talk about it through the lens of politics and religion." – Mike Madrid
Resources Mentioned:
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Mike Madrid's Substack: The Great Transformation – greattransformation.substack.com
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The Latino Century (book by Mike Madrid) – www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Latino-Century/Mike-Madrid/9781668015278
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Latino Vote Podcast – latinos.vote
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Reflections on Marines in LA by Roger Herbert – rogerherbert.substack.com/p/reflections-on-marines-in-la
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