Amnesty's Secret Comedy podcast

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David French | Friends or Enemies? Overcoming Divides with Justice, Kindness, and Humility in a Polarized America 1:15:36

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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. 🎙️💡…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Coming live from the Underbelly at 2012's Edinburgh Festival, Susan Calman presents Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcast featuring chat, sketches and songs. Find out more here

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Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Coming live from the Underbelly at 2012's Edinburgh Festival, Susan Calman presents Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcast featuring chat, sketches and songs. Find out more here

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Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 15, with Lee Mack and Tim FitzHigham 24:23

vor 12 years24:23

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In the last of Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcasts, recorded live at this year's Edinburgh festival, Lee Mack chats about riding Red Rum and Tim FitzHigham tells Mark Dolan about sailing across the English Channel in a bathtub. Meanwhile, there's standup from Tanyalee Davis, Paul Foot and David Morgan.Subscribe at: www.amnesty.org.uk/itunes…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 14, with Adam Hills and john Lloyd 29:50

vor 12 years29:50

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Adam Hills takes the reins for the penultimate instalment of the Amnesty Edinburgh podcast series, and confides that he was quietly warned off making gay jokes about Putin by MI6. Guest John Lloyd speaks about the sequel to The Meaning of Liff: a book about words that ought to exist but don't. Meanwhile, comedian Ben Van der Velde returns to talk about his favourite Edinburgh one-liners, and there's standup from Terry Alderton, Caroline Rhea, Felicity Ward and Abandoman.Subscribe at: www.amnesty.org.uk/itunes…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 13, with Ronnie Chieng and Atumi Morake 28:48

vor 12 years28:48

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Veteran broadcaster Johnny Walker chats to host Mark Dolan about free speech, Tumi Morake talks about the state of freedom of expression in South Africa … and Barry from Watford talks about taking things into his own hands. Plus stand up from Ronnie Chieng on some of the lesser known things China has invented and breakout star Richard Gadd, who has had a tough two weeksSubscribe at: amnesty.org.uk/itunes…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 12, with Tig Notaro and Janeane Garofalo 29:19

vor 12 years29:19

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Janeane Garofalo tells host Mark Dolan about seeing the light and Tig Notaro reveals what kept her laughing through cancer. Plus sketch comedy from Foil, Arms and Hogg on the joys of Ryanair, stand-up from Matt Okine on how to make good toast and Shaun Keaveny on being addicted to Breaking Bad, a show about addictionSubscribe at: amnesty.org.uk/itunes…

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast, episode 11 25:43

vor 12 years25:43

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Julian Clary is in the hot seat once more, having an explicitly adult talk with Reginald D Hunter (all in the name of comedy). Alexei Sayle reminisces about both having starred in Carry on Columbus. And there's a sketch from Jigsaw and a song from Brian Kennedy to top it all offBuy tickets at: underbelly.co.uk Subscribe to this regular series at: www.amnesty.org.uk/itunes This podcast contains themes of an adult nature and language which might offend…

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast, episode 10, with Julian Clary and Al Murray 29:57

vor 12 years29:57

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Host Julian Clary talks to Al Murray about how he came up with the infamous 'pub landlord' sketch in Edinburgh many moons ago. There's stand-up from Carl Donnelly, Stephen Carlin and Al Lubel, then Julian wraps it up with a foot-tapping musical number on why it's not yet cool to be gayBuy tickets at: underbelly.co.uk Subscribe to this regular series at: www.amnesty.org.uk/itunes This podcast contains themes of an adult nature and language which might offend…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 9, with Alan Davies and Jess Fostekew 31:20

vor 12 years31:20

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Host Alan Davies chats to Tim Vine about being middle children and Keith Farnan talks about the death penalty. Plus Chris Martin plays jokes on animals, Jess Fostekew on the nation's finest B&Bs and Mike Wozniak talks science-based cat factsBuy tickets at: underbelly.co.ukSubscribe at: amnesty.org.uk…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 8, with John Moloney and Diane Spencer 29:15

vor 12 years29:15

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Mark Dolan chats to host John Moloney about being brought up by drunken strangers, and Alfie Moore talks about being a real life secret policeman. Plus there's standup from Lee Camp, Diane Spencer on being a victim of racism and lyrical shaman Beardyman plays us outBuy tickets at: underbelly.co.ukSubscribe at: amnesty.org.uk…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 7, with Michael Che and Sean Hughes 25:35

vor 12 years25:35

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Funnier than a man with his head stuck in a bin, US comic Michael Che poses a dilemma for a goat. Dan Nightingale asks what is better than cheese? Sean Hughes thinks back to a time before the internet and there's sketch comedy from the brilliant Shirley and Shirley.Buy tickets at underbelly.co.ukSubscribe at amnesty.org.uk…

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 6, with Jo Caulfield and Stephen K Amos 29:22

vor 12 years29:22

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Recorded live at the Edinburgh fringe, host Jo Caulfield introduces standup Lloyd Langford on romantic weekends, Terry Alderton on ignorance and Stephen K Amos in comfortable shoes. Plus sketch comedy from The Ginge, The Geordie and The Geek, and Vikki Stone sings about clever DILF Brian Cox.Buy tickets at underbelly.co.ukSubscribe at amnesty.org.uk…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 5, with Mary Bourke and Benny Boot 29:21

vor 12 years29:21

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Recorded live at the Edinburgh fringe, the latest Amnesty podcast features standup from Mary Bourke, Benny Boot and a song from The Noise Next Door. Plus chat, secrets and rants from Josh Widdicombe, Mark Thomas and Jason Byrne. Hosted by Christian O'Connell.Buy tickets at underbelly.co.ukSubscribe at amnesty.org.uk…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 4, with Eric Lampaert and Nish Kumar 27:04

vor 12 years27:04

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Recorded live at the Edinburgh fringe, the latest edition of the Amnesty podcast features standup from Eric Lampaert, Nish Kumar and an improvised rap from Abandoman. Plus chat, revelations and secrets from Sandi Toksvig, QI's creator John Lloyd and Lucy Porter. Hosted by Christian O'ConnellBuy tickets at underbelly.co.ukSubscribe at amnesty.org.uk…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 3, with Andrew Maxwell and Janey Godley 28:58

vor 12 years28:58

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Recorded live at the Edinburgh fringe, the latest edition of our all-star Amnesty podcast features standup from Janey Godley, Ivo Graham and Neil Delamare. Plus Greg Proops explains evolution, Fred MacAulay takes pride in Scottish pride, and Andrew Maxwell tells us where fans of extreme theatre should be booking their holidays.Buy tickets at: underbelly.co.ukSubscribe at: amnesty.org.uk…

Amnesty's secret comedy podcast

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 2, with David Baddiel and Ian Rankin 28:18

vor 12 years28:18

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In Amnesty's second podcast, recorded live at the Edinburgh festival, David Baddiel laments his fading fame, Caroline Rhea talks about her relationship with her fans, there's standup from James Acaster on his sky-writing ambitions and Zoe Lyons on how to reveal the visible signs of ageing. Plus The Boy With Tape On His Face reveals Ian Rankin's shocking secret about a real-life murder.Buy tickets at: underbelly.co.ukSubscribe to the series at: amnesty.org…

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Edinburgh festival: Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 1, with Ed Byrne and Jenny Eclair 27:16

vor 12 years27:16

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Ed Byrne hosts the first of Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcasts, recorded live at this year's Edinburgh festival with Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Gary Delaney. Plus we've got stand up from the amazing Aisling Bea, and David O'Doherty with an inspiring (and factually accurate) song about a unique method of relaxing on a bike. Buy tickets at: underbelly.co.uk Subscribe to this regular series at: www.amnesty.org.uk/itunes This podcast contains themes of an adult nature and language which might offend…

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