
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

5 days ago
5 days ago
Not Right. Not Left. Not Crazy. Just Real Talk About Politics and People. 43% of Us Aren’t Partisan Left or Right. This Episode Is for You.
Reflecting on what it means to be politically independent in a time of increasing polarization. Drawing on personal stories and hot-button issues like Israel/Palestine, redistricting, and public safety, host Corey Nathan makes a compelling case for the 43% of Americans who don’t fully align with the far right or progressive left—and offers guidance on how we can still talk to each other with grace and clarity.
What Is Discussed:
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The 3 main categories of political identity in America
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Why a plurality of us fall into a misunderstood, complex “middle”
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How to approach political conversations without labeling
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What really motivates voters—and why economic messaging matters
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Practical ways to connect across divides without compromising your values
Episode Highlights:
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[00:02:00] Defining the “three buckets”: partisan right, left, and the independent middle
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[00:06:30] Mislabeling in political debates – a story about Israel and being misunderstood
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[00:12:00] How to hold multiple truths in the Israel/Palestine conflict
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[00:15:00] On crime, Trump, and false binaries
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[00:19:30] Redistricting in Texas—and why legal doesn’t mean ethical
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[00:23:00] Why cost of living, not slogans, will decide 2026 & 2028 elections
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[00:27:00] Do’s & don’ts for meaningful political conversations
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[00:33:00] Learning from mistakes and leading with respect
Featured Quotes:
🗣️ “Go in with the goal of connecting, not convincing.” – Corey Nathan
🗣️ “The world is not black and white. The world is not Democrat or Republican.” – Corey Nathan
🗣️ “Just because we don't agree with your particular orthodoxy doesn't mean we're part of the other side.” – Corey Nathan
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