Potstirrer Podcast

In the first of a two-part series, Jaye discusses the decline of the United States within the framework of her hometown, Detroit, Michigan. She also outlines the conditions needed for a thriving country. Is "inefficient" government truly the problem? Is America a failed state? Thank you for listening! Subscribe, review, rate 5 stars, and share! Check us out online: Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: http://potstirrerpodcast.com Citations: "Covering Watergate: Success and Backlash." 1974. Time. July 8. http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,943934-1,00.html (April 1, 2018) "G.I. Bill." The History Channel. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/gi-bill (April 1, 2018) "L. Brooks Pattersons Slams Detroit: 'The Truth Hurts...Tough S***." 2014. WWJ-TV. January 21. http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/21/l-brooks-patterson-slams-detroit/ (April 1, 2018) "U.S. Federal Individual Income Tax Rates History, 1862-2013." 2013. Tax Foundation. October 17. https://taxfoundation.org/us-federal-individual-income-tax-rates-history-1913-2013-nominal-and-inflation-adjusted-brackets/ (April 1, 2018) Weingroff, Richard F. 1996. "Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, Creating the Interstate System." Public Roads. Federal Highway Administration. 60(1). Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Stalling composed by Silent Partner

In this episode, Jaye contemplates her academic background and personal experiences in American evangelicalism when examining the recent focus by the mainstream media on white evangelicals. Over 80 percent of white evangelical voters supported Donald Trump in 2016, and many American evangelical leaders continue to defend Trump's rhetoric and actions, which sharply run against the very Bible evangelical doctrine states is the inerrant word of God. Are white evangelical believers being persecuted or led astray? And - is American evangelicalism redeemable? Thank you for listening! Subscribe, review, rate 5 stars, and share! Check us out online: Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: http://potstirrerpodcast.com Citations: Johnson, Elizabeth Wynne. 2018. "Kentucky Votes to Ban Child Marriage." National Public Radio. March 16. https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/03/16/594253182/kentucky-votes-to-ban-child-marriage (March 18, 2018) Higgins, Michelle, Edmonson, Christina, and Ekemini Uwan. 2017. "Facts About Lecrae." Truth's Table. September 30. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/truths-table/id1212429230?mt=2 (March 18, 2018) Robertson, Campbell. 2018. "A Quiet Exodus: Why Black Worshipers are Leaving White Evangelical Churches." The New York Times. March 9. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/09/us/blacks-evangelical-churches.html (March 18, 2018) "United States Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls." United States Department of State. March 2016. https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/254904.pdf (March 18, 2018) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Midsummer Night's Dream composed by Mendelssohn

Thank you for listening! Subscribe, review, rate 5 stars, and share! Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: http://potstirrerpodcast.com In this episode, Jaye discusses the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. What are the problems contributing to these school shootings, and what can be done to decrease the instances of these tragedies in the future? Jaye takes on the arguments made on both the extreme pro-gun and anti-gun sides - as Americans on all sides of the Second Amendment / gun control debate are needed to cooperatively craft lasting, working solutions that will save the lives of children and preserve our democracy. Citations: Cato, Jason. 2018. "Here's a List of Every School Shooting Over the Past 50 Years." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. February 16. http://triblive.com/news/education/safety/13313060-74/heres-a-list-of-every-school-shooting-over-the-past-50-years (March 4, 2018) Fleshler, David, and Yiran Zhu. 2018. "Timeline: How the Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Unfolded." Sun-Sentinel. February 23. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/parkland/florida-school-shooting/sfl-florida-school-shooting-timeline-20180223-htmlstory.html (March 4, 2018) "Mass Shootings." Gun Violence Archive. http://www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-shooting (March 2, 2018) McMahon, Paula. 2018. "Nikolas Cruz Left 180 Rounds of Ammunition - With Swastikas - at Parkland School, Sources Say." Sun-Sentinel. March 2. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/parkland/florida-school-shooting/fl-florida-school-shooting-nikolas-cruz-left-180-rounds-20180302-story.html (March 4, 2018) "Past Summary Ledgers." Gun Violence Archive. http://www.gunviolencearchive.org/past-tolls (March 2, 2018) Trump, Donald. 2018. 'Keynote.' Presented at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Committee Conference (CPAC), National Harbor, MD. Wellford, Charles F., Pepper, John V., and Carol V. Petrie. 2005. Firearms and Violence: A Critical Review. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com

**WARNING: Mature Subject Matter Jaye concludes her two-part discussion of the abortion issue in Part II. She discusses the origins of the Religious Right after the Roe v. Wade US Supreme Court decision in 1973, and the role abortion as a political issue played in the formation of the Religious Right. Jaye also reacts to the tendency of the pro-life movement to co-opt equality movements for their own purposes. In addition, alternatives and solutions that would lower abortion rates are presented. Does the pro-life movement truly want to save the lives of the unborn? Thank you for listening! Listen, subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and share! Reach out to the show on our social media: Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: Website: http://potstirrerpodcast.com Citations: "Adoption Statistics." Adoption Network Law Center. https://adoptionnetwork.com/adoption-statistics (February 18, 2018) Balmer, Randall. 2014. "The Real Origins of the Religious Right." Politico. May 27. https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133?o=0 (February 18, 2018) Brown, Stacia L. 2013. "The Problem With Saying 'Black Babies Cost Less to Adopt.'" The Atlantic. July 1. https://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/07/the-problem-with-saying-black-babies-cost-less-to-adopt/277452/ (February 18, 2018) del Guidice, Rachel. 2018. "Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece: 'My Uncle Would Have Been Very Pro-Life." The Daily Signal. January 12. http://dailysignal.com/2018/01/12/martin-luther-king-jr-s-niece-shares-his-legacy-of-unity-reconciliation-non-violence-and-respect-for-life/ (February 18, 2018) Finer, Lawrence B., Frohwirth, Lori F., Dauphinee, Lindsay A., Singh, Susheela, and Ann M. Moore. 2005. "Reasons US Women Have Abortions: Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives." Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. 37(3): 110-118. https://www.guttmacher.org/journals/psrh/2005/reasons-us-women-have-abortions-quantitative-and-qualitative-perspectives (February 18, 2018) "Full Text of Eric Rudolph's Confession." National Public Radio. April 14, 2005. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4600480 (February 18, 2018) King, Martin L. Jr. 1966. "Family Planning - A Special and Urgent Concern." Presented at the Fiftieth Anniversary Banquet of Planned Parenthood-World Population. http://www.thekingcenter.org/archive/document/family-planning-special-and-urgent-concern (February 18, 2018) Papa, Juliet. 2011. "Controversial Anti-Abortion Billboard Causes Stir in SoHo." WCBS-TV. February 23. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/02/23/controversial-anti-abortion-billboard-goes-up-in-soho/ (February 18, 2018) Pilgrim, David. 2012 [2002]. "The Jezebel Stereotype." Ferris State University. https://ferris.edu/jimcrow/jezebel/ (February 18, 2018) Robbins, Liz. 2011. "Billboard Opposing Abortion Stirs Debate." The New York Times. February 23. https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/23/billboard-opposing-abortion-stirs-debate/ (February 18, 2018) "Six Words: Black Babies Cost Less to Adopt." National Public Radio. June 27, 2013. https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/195967886/six-words-black-babies-cost-less-to-adopt (February 18, 2018) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Cloud Patterns composed by Silent Partner

WARNING: Mature Subject Matter In Part I of a two-part series, Jaye begins to tackle what has arguably been the most controversial political issue in the United States for the past 50 years - abortion. She discusses her own views on the topic and how she arrived at her stance. Jaye also delves into the history of abortion rights in the United States up until the 1973 Roe v. Wade US Supreme Court decision. Thank you for listening! Listen, subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and share! Reach out to the show on our social media: Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: Website: http://potstirrerpodcast.com Citations: "Abortion History in the US." FindLaw. http://family.findlaw.com/reproductive-rights/abortion-and-the-law-background.html (February 4, 2017) Acevedo, Zoila. 1979. 'Abortion in Early America.' Women & Health 4(2): 159-167. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J013v04n02_05?journalCode=wwah20 (February 4, 2018) Earll, Carrie Gordon. "What the Bible Says About the Beginning of Life." Focus on the Family. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/love-and-sex/abortion/what-the-bible-says-about-the-beginning-of-life (February 4, 2018) "Fetal Development Timeline." BabyCenter. June 2016. https://www.babycenter.com/0_fetal-development-timeline_10357636.bc (February 4, 2018) Fox, Pat. 2017. "Abortion in the Ancient and Premodern World." ThoughtCo. March 18. https://www.thoughtco.com/abortion-in-the-premodern-world-3528230 (February 4, 2018) "History of Abortion." National Abortion Federation. https://prochoice.org/education-and-advocacy/about-abortion/history-of-abortion/ (February 4, 2018) Pollitt, Katha. 1997. "Abortion in American History." The Atlantic. May. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1997/05/abortion-in-american-history/376851/ (February 4, 2018) Storer, Horatio Robinson. 1866. Why Not? A Book for Every Woman. Boston: Lee and Shepard. Thomson, Judith Jarvis. 1971. 'A Defense of Abortion.' Philosophy & Public Affairs 1(1): 47-66. http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0048-3915%28197123%291%3A1%3C47%3AADOA%3E2.0.CO%3B2-G (February 4, 2018) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Cloud Patterns composed by Silent Partner

This special Christmas/New Years episode takes a look at the “War on Christmas” – the belief that societal forces are attempting to attack or downplay the Christmas holiday. The “War on Christmas” tends to be a common idea in conservative Christian circles, and exploited by conservative politicians and media. Is there a “War on Christmas,” and what it the concern about Christmas truly about? Jaye also gives a year in review and gives her predictions regarding what we will see in US national politics in 2018 and beyond. One of these predictions is a bit shocking – don’t miss it! Admin Note: The next episode of Potstirrer Podcast will be released February 4, 2017. During this break, please be sure to catch up on older episodes, check out the PotstirrerPodcast.com website, and join the conversation on social media. We’re not going anywhere! Thank you for listening. Citations: Carbone, Christopher. 2017. “Which Confederate Statues Were Removed? A Running List.” Fox News. September 22. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/21/which-confederate-statues-were-removed-running-list.html (December 23. 2017) Diamond, Dan. 2013. “Just 8% of People Achieve Their New Year’s Resolutions. Here’s How They Do It.” Forbes. January 1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/dandiamond/2013/01/01/just-8-of-people-achieve-their-new-years-resolutions-heres-how-they-did-it/#6ae30191596b (December 23, 2017) Karenga, Maulana. 2017. “Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.” The Official Kwanzaa Website. http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.shtml (December 23, 2017) Mindel, Nissan. 1965. Complete Story of Chanukah. Kehot Publication Society. Noble, Greg, and Lucy May. 2013. “Cincinnati’s Rise and Fall as a Brewery Town Part 1: From Porkopolis to Beeropolis, How it All Began.” WCPO Cincinnati. September 3. https://www.wcpo.com/entertainment/local-a-e/cincinnatis-rise-and-fall-as-a-brewery-town-part-1-from-porkopolis-to-beeropolis-how-it-all-began?page=2 (December 23, 2017) Nyang, Sulayman. “Mawlid an-Nabi: Celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s (s) Birthday.” The Islamic Supreme Council of America. http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.org/understanding-islam/spirituality/1--mawlid-an-nabi-celebration-of-prophet-muhammads-s-birthday.html (December 23, 2017) Music: Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 composed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra Stalling composed by Silent Partner Angels We Have Heard on High composed by Oasis Worship

Today’s episode is a reminder that truth still matters, even in a “post-truth” era. Jaye discusses the abandonment of truth among many conservative evangelicals in the United States in pursuit of political power. What does the Bible say about truth, and what does it mean for those in American society who claim to hold the Bible as the inspired or literal word of God, yet also profess allegiance to Trump, nationalism, and the Republican Party? *Apologies in advance for unforeseen technical difficulties in post-production (i.e. a running train has been stuck behind my house for the past couple of days! - Jaye). Citations: Fisher, Max. 2017. The Jerusalem Issue, Explained.” The New York Times. December 9. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/09/world/middleeast/jerusalem-trump-capital.html (December 9, 2017) Haltiwanger, John. 2017. “Roy Moore: Last Time America was ‘Great’ was During ‘Slavery.’” Newsweek. December 7. http://www.newsweek.com/roy-moore-last-time-america-great-during-slavery-741845 (December 9, 2017) Johnson Pool, Jessica. 2012. "Cultural Worldview, Religious Influence and Interpretation, and American Political Behavior." Department of Political Science. University of Cincinnati. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1337716583 (December 9, 2017) Smith, Laura, and Derek Kravitz. 2017. “Governors and Federal Agencies are Blocking Nearly 1,300 Accounts on Facebook and Twitter.” ProPublica. December 8. https://www.propublica.org/article/governors-and-federal-agencies-are-blocking-accounts-on-facebook-and-twitter (December 9, 2017) Sullivan, Sean, Scherer, Michael, and David Weigel. 2017. “RNC to Support Roy Moore in Senate Race in Alabama, Weeks After Cutting Ties with His Campaign.” The Washington Post. December 4. https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/with-trumps-support-moore-could-gain-influence-in-washington/2017/12/04/02da209c-d917-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html?utm_term=.6368144b680d (December 9, 2017) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton

Today’s episode explores the Second Amendment to the US Constitution in light of the recent mass shootings and rhetoric from American politicians surrounding crime, terrorism, gun control and mental illness. Jaye presents what some listeners may consider a surprising take on the issue of gun control and the Second Amendment. Also, Jaye makes the argument that how politicians, interest groups and the media discuss these issues does the American people a disservice. Does the way we understand and respond to crime and terrorism truly make us safe? Citations: Alexander, Harriet. 2015. “Republican Candidates Accepted Donations from Man Whose Organisation Inspired Dylann Roof.” The Telegraph. June 22. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/republicans/11690736/Republican-presidential-candidates-received-donations-from-man-who-inspired-Charleston-shooter.html (November 19, 2017) Mental Health by the Numbers.” National Alliance on Mental Illness. https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers (November 19, 2017) Rosenberg, Eli, Berman, Mark, and Wesley Lowery. 2017. “Texas Church Gunman Escaped Mental Health Facility in 2017 After Threatening Military Superiors.” The Washington Post. November 7. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/11/07/as-texas-town-mourns-details-emerge-on-gunmans-methodical-tactics-in-church-massacre/?utm_term=.6f8e62a5d6da (November 19, 2017) Sanger-Katz, Margot. 2015. “Gun Deaths are Mostly Suicides.” The New York Times. October 8. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/09/upshot/gun-deaths-are-mostly-suicides.html (November 19, 2017) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Today’s episode continues with the subject matter of alleged sexual misconduct on the part of famous and powerful figures, and how we react to these accounts. This time, Jaye focuses on the case of Roy Moore, the former state court judge running for the US Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions in the state of Alabama. Moore, a controversial politician strongly aligned with the Religious Right, has been accused of making sexual advances towards teenagers, including a 14 year old girl, in the late 1970s. Why are many of us inclined to take the word of the accused if we can relate to them, or if they are powerful figures we like? Is “winning” more important than standing by our word? Citations: Dale, Daniel. 2017. “It was 40 years ago” Twitter. November 9 [4:07 PM – 7:05 PM]. https://twitter.com/ddale8 (November 12, 2017) Hannity, Sean. 2017. “Interview with Roy Moore.” Hannity [Radio]. November 10. (November 12, 2017) Huseman, Jessica. 2017. "Trump Voter Fraud Commission Is Sued — By One of Its Own Commissioners." ProPublica. November 9. https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-voter-fraud-commission-dunlap-lawsuit (November 12, 2017) Jenkins, Nash. 2017. “Senate Candidate Roy Moore Says NFL Protesters are Breaking the Law.” Time. October 18. http://time.com/4987441/roy-moore-nfl-protests-law/ (November 12, 2017) Keneally, Meghan, Verhovek, John, and Kevin Pliszak. 2017. “Alabama Republican Candidate Roy Moore’s History of Controversial Statements.” ABC News. November 10. http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/alabama-republican-candidate-roy-moores-history-controversial-statements/story?id=51061832 (November 12, 2017) Manchester, Julia. 2017. “Falwell Jr. Stands by Moore: ‘I Believe the Judge is Telling the Truth.’” The Hill. November 10. http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/359779-falwell-jr-stands-by-moore-i-believe-the-judge-is-telling-the (November 12, 2017) McCrummen, Stephanie, Reinhard, Beth, and Alice Crites. 2017. “Woman Says Roy Moore Initiated Sexual Encounter When She Was 14, He Was 32.” The Washington Post. November 9. https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/woman-says-roy-moore-initiated-sexual-encounter-when-she-was-14-he-was-32/2017/11/09/1f495878-c293-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html?utm_term=.a3e781f7c5d7 (November 12, 2017) Stetzer, Ed. 2017. “No, Christians Don’t Use Joseph and Mary to Explain Child Molesting Accusations.” Christianity Today. November 9. https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2017/november/roy-moore.html (November 12, 2017) Terkel, Amanda. 2017. “Mitt Romney Tells Roy Moore to Step Aside: I Believe Leigh Corfman.” Huffington Post. November 10. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mitt-romney-roy-moore_us_5a05be95e4b0e37d2f371e99 (November 12, 2017) Wegmann, Philip. 2017. “Alabama State Auditor Defends Roy Moore Against Sexual Allegations, Invokes Mary and Joseph.” Washington Examiner. November 9. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/alabama-state-auditor-defends-roy-moore-against-sexual-allegations-invokes-mary-and-joseph/article/2640217 (November 12, 2017) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. In today's episode, Jaye frames the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault scandal and other sexual misconduct incidents currently in the news as part of a larger discussion on how we respond to oppression and violence. Why are many of us inclined to take the word of the accused if we can relate to them, or if they are powerful figures we like? At the same time, why do we hide behind “they weren’t convicted” or “I wasn’t there” to justify not believing the survivors? Jaye discusses the dynamic of privilege from a place of self-awareness and gives her thoughts on how we can better respond to people who share their experiences. Citations: Farrow, Ronan. 2017. “From Aggressive Overtures to Sexual Assault: Harvey Weinstein’s Accusers Tell Their Stories.” The New Yorker. October 23. https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/from-aggressive-overtures-to-sexual-assault-harvey-weinsteins-accusers-tell-their-stories (October 29, 2017) Feldblum, Chai R. and Victoria A. Lipnic. 2016. “Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace.” US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. June. https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/task_force/harassment/upload/report.pdf (October 29, 2017) Graves, Lucia. 2017. “Donald Trump’s Sexual Harassment Accusers Hope President Goes Way of Weinstein.” The Guardian. October 23. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/oct/23/donald-trump-sexual-harassment-accusers-harvey-weinstein (October 29, 2017) Kantor, Jodi, and Megan Twohey. 2017. “Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades.” The New York Times. October 5. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/05/us/harvey-weinstein-harassment-allegations.html (October 29, 2017) Levin, Sam. 2017. “Women Accusing Trump of Sexual Harassment are Lying, Says White House.” The Guardian. October 28. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/oct/27/donald-trump-sexual-harassment-claims-women-lying-white-house (October 29, 2017) Manchester, Julia. 2017. “Former GOP State Senate Candidate Accuses George H.W. Bush of Groping Her.” The Hill. October 28. http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/357618-former-gop-state-senate-candidate-accuses-george-hw-bush-of (October 29, 2017) Moniuszko, Sara M. 2017. “Harvey Weinstein Scandal: A Complete List of the 60 Accusers.” USA Today. October 27. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/10/27/weinstein-scandal-complete-list-accusers/804663001/ (October 29, 2017) Pierson, David, and Tracy Lien. 2017. “She’s Harassed at Work, She Tells Human Resources, and They Do Nothing. Here’s How to Fix That.” Los Angeles Times. October 28. http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-hr-sexual-harassment-20171028-story.html (October 29, 2017) Rosenberg, Eli. 2017. “Mark Halperin Apologizes for ‘Crude and Aggressive’ Behavior as Harassment Accusations Mount.” The Washington Post. October 27. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2017/10/27/mark-halperin-apologizes-for-crude-and-aggressive-behavior-as-harassment-accusations-mount/?utm_term=.a63dd291353b (October 29, 2017) Zimmerman, Amy. 2017. “Why Didn’t Anyone Listen to Corey Feldman’s Warnings About Pedophilia in Hollywood?” The Daily Beast. October 26. https://www.thedailybeast.com/why-didnt-anyone-listen-to-corey-feldmans-warnings-about-pedophilia-in-hollywood (October 29, 2017) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton

In today's episode, Jaye discusses the changes Donald Trump is making to health care, and the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. How has Trump reacted to the natural disaster and loss of life in Puerto Rico, and what does his reaction say about what the president values? In addition, Jaye delves into the role of a free press, and brings historical context to why Trump's constant attacks on the news media are dangerous for democracy. Citations: Barclay, Eliza, and Alexia Fernández Campbell. 2017. "Everything That's Been Reported About Deaths in Puerto Rico is At Odds With the Official Count." Vox. Ocboter 11. https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/10/11/16424356/puerto-rico-official-hurricane-maria-death-toll (October 15, 2017) Beauchamp, Zack. 2017. "Trump Congratulates Mostly Non-American NHL Team on Being 'Incredible Patriots.'" Vox. October 10. https://www.vox.com/world/2017/10/10/16455140/trump-pittsburgh-penguins-2017 (October 15, 2017) Bryan, Bob. 2017. "Trump Just Took a Big Step to Unravel Obamacare." Business Insider. October 12. http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-ahp-healthcare-insurance-obamacare-executive-action-2017-10 (October 15, 2017) "Donald Trump: It's Time to Start Saying Merry Christmas Again." 2017. The Telegraph. October 14. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/14/donald-trump-time-start-saying-merry-christmas/ (October 15, 2017) "Hand Fake." 2017. Snopes.com. January 6. http://www.snopes.com/jesse-owens-and-hitler-handshake/ (October 15, 2017) Noack, Rick. 2016. "The ugly History of ‘Lügenpresse,’ a Nazi Slur Shouted at a Trump Rally." The Washington Post. October 24.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/10/24/the-ugly-history-of-luegenpresse-a-nazi-slur-shouted-at-a-trump-rally/?utm_term=.b15f64122620 (October 15, 2017) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton

In today's episode, Jaye interviews Allison K. Garcia, author of the highly rated novel Vivir el Dream. Allison shares her perspective as a writer, counselor, and Christian active in her church and the local Latino community. The stories of those she has known and lived life with serve as inspiration for her novel about the undocumented immigrant experience. Vivir el Dream is an evocative book with many themes woven throughout, such as Christian faith, desperation, empathy, and hope. Jaye’s conversation with Allison also touches on the hostile environment the rise of Trump has cultivated for people of color, including Latinos, and other vulnerable people. What can the Church do to support undocumented as well as documented immigrants? Check out the episode to learn more! Buy Vivir el Dream on Amazon: http://a.co/9n2J4cW Connect with Allison K. Garcia on social media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allisonkgarciaauthor Instagram: http: //www.instagram.com/allisonkgarciaauthor Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/athewriter Website: http://allisonkgarcia.wordpress.com Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton

Episode 13 - Jemele Told the Truth In today's episode, Jaye discusses the controversial tweets by ESPN personality Jemele Hill regarding Donald Trump. What about the substance of her tweets? And why is the White House reaction to these tweets problematic for democracy? Jaye also talks authoritarianism, and speaks directly to people who supported Trump in November 2016. Citations: Gaines, Cork. 2017. "The Simple Explanation for Why ESPN Did Not Fire Jemele Hill but Did Fire Curt Schilling." Business Insider. September 13. http://www.businessinsider.com/espn-jemele-hill-curt-schilling-perceived-liberal-bias-2017-9 (September 17, 2017) Linz, Juan Jose. 1964. "An Authoritarian Regime: The Case of Spain." In Cleavages, Ideologies and Party Systems: Contributions to Comparative Political Sociology. ed. Eric Allard and Yrjo Littunen. Helsinki: Academic Bookstore. Landler, Mark. 2017. "Trump Resurrects His Claim That Both Sides Share Blame in Charlottesville Violence" The New York Times. September 14. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/14/us/politics/trump-charlottesville-tim-scott.html?mcubz=0 (September 17, 2017) Stephan, Maria J., and Timoth Snyder. 2017. "Authoritarianism is Naking a Comeback. Here's the Time-Tested Way to Defeat it." The Guardian. June 20. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jun/20/authoritarianism-trump-resistance-defeat (September 17, 2017) Wemple, Erik. 2017. "ESPN's Jemele Hill Stands by Her Statement that Trump is a White Supremacist." The Washington Post. September 15. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/wp/2017/09/15/espns-jemele-hill-stands-by-her-statement-that-trump-is-a-white-supremacist/?utm_term=.39c055dd1908 (September 17, 2017) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes sensitive subjects, such as sexual assault, rape, and child abuse, which may be triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. In today's episode, Jaye talks religious "insider baseball" regarding the Nashville Statement and American evangelicalism. After a turbulent August in the United States with Charlottesville and Hurricane Harvey, and Trump's words and actions regarding domestic terrorism, transgender people in the military, the pardoning of Joe Arpaio, and his desire to roll back DACA, prominent evangelical leaders have failed to address the issues of the current age. The Nashville Statement demonstrates a missed opportunity for American evangelical leadership to show true Christian love towards LGBT Americans. Furthermore, Jaye discusses why their actions in a Trumpian America have constituted an abdication of their spiritual authority. Citations: Billeaud, Jacques. 2011. "Critics: 'Tough' Sheriff Botched Sex-Crime Cases." Associated Press. December 4. http://archive.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2011/12/04/critics_tough_sheriff_botched_sex_crime_cases/ (September 3, 2017) Branson-Potts, Hailey. 2017. "After Harvey, Texas Rallies to Rescue Cats and Dogs, with Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina." Los Angeles Times. September 2.http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-na-houston-harvey-cats-20170902-story.html (September 3, 2017) Dickerson, John. 2008. "A Phony Murder Plot Against Joe Arpaio Winds Up Costing Taxpayers $1.1 Million." Phoenix New Times. October 28. http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/a-phony-murder-plot-against-joe-arpaio-winds-up-costing-taxpayers-11-million-6629798 (September 3, 2017) "Nashville Statement." 2017. Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. August 29. https://cbmw.org/nashville-statement (September 3, 2017) Shapira, Ian. 2017. "Finding the White Supremacists who Beat a Black Man in Charlottesville." The Washington Post. August 31. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/finding-the-white-supremacists-who-beat-a-black-man-in-charlottesville/2017/08/31/9f36e762-8cfb-11e7-84c0-02cc069f2c37_story.html?utm_term=.d7e3e2490783 (September 3, 2017) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton

In today's episode, host Jaye Pool reacts to the Charlottesville domestic terror attack, and the failure of presidential leadership in response. Jaye also seeks to encourage listeners that among the negativity, there are signs of light and hope for America's future. Citations: Angwin, Julia, Larson, Jeff, Mattu, Surya, and Lauren Kirchner. 2017. “Machine Bias.” Propublica. May 23. https://www.propublica.org/article/machine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencing (August 20, 2017) Barry-Jester, Anna Maria, Casselman, Ben, and Dana Goldstein. 2015. “The New Science of Sentencing.” The Marshall Project. August 4. https://www.themarshallproject.org/2015/08/04/the-new-science-of-sentencing#.FOYRaElsl (August 20, 2017) Jenkins, Jack. 2017. “Meet the Clergy Who Stared Down White Supremacists in Charlottesville.” ThinkProgress. August 16. https://thinkprogress.org/clergy-in-charlottesville-e95752415c3e/ (August 20, 2017) Mahler, Jonathan, and Steve Eder. 2016. “‘No Vacancies’ for Blacks: How Donald Trump Got His Start, and Was First Accused of Bias." The New York Times. August 27. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/28/us/politics/donald-trump-housing-race.html?mcubz=0 (August 20, 2017) Thompson, Chrissie. 2016. “The Lawsuit Over Donald Trump’s Cincy Apartments You May Hear More About.” Cincinnati.com. August 25. http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/08/25/discrimination-lawsuit-over-donald-trump-cincinnati-apartments/89269132/ (August 20, 2017) Music: Raga Rage composed by Noisy Oyster provided by freesoundtrackmusic.com Opus Number 1 composed by Derrick Deel and Tim Carleton