Faithful Politics

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comEvery leader in the world, from President Putin to President Biden, has had a love/hate relationship with the media. When coverage is good and beneficial to their agenda, the media can do no wrong in the eyes of elected officials. However, when honest reporting exposes and uncovers an area of weakness, well that causes leaders to vilify, attack, and in some extreme cases implicate reporters as a possible co-conspirator under the Espionage Act of 1917. Thanks, Obama. This week we talk with veteran journalist Julie Mason and Olivier Knox on the role of journalism in keeping our elected officials honest. With trust in the media at an all-time low, according to Edelman's annual trust barometer, Julie and Olivier provide some useful insight on how we got here, the future of journalism, and what news consumers can do to become more media literate. One thing that was discussed in the show was the slow collapse of local newspapers and media. So if you haven't subscribed to your local news organization with a paid subscription please do so, it's the only tool the public has to keep our local officials accountable.Julie Mason - BioAs a daily show host on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel for almost a decade, Julie Mason has a morning show called Julie Mason Mornings. She's interviewed top political figures including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Ted Cruz, President Jimmy Carter, Astronaut Jim Lovell, the cast of HBO’s Veep, and dozens of other prominent Washingtonians. She has more than 30 years of experience covering local, state, and national politics, including four presidential campaigns. In more than 10 years covering the White House, she traveled internationally and reported from more than 30 different countries. She is a former elected board member of the White House Correspondents Association and has appeared on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, NBC News, CBS News, Good Morning America, TODAY, C-SPAN, NPR, and more. She was a 2014 recipient of the Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media for outstanding achievement Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comPrevious Guest Corregan Brown sits with Will this week to discuss a whole wide range of issues ranging from the impeachment, Georgia politics, $15 minimum wage, and Black History Month. Told ya, it's wide ranging! Check out our website to catch all of our old episodes and participate in the discussion:www.Faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWe are also a listener supported podcast and would appreciate any support. If you enjoy the work we do and the content we bring, buy us a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpoliticsSupport the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comJosh and Will welcome back our resident Constitutional expert, Professor Eric Berger (See Bio below), to talk about the second impeachment of former President Trump.  The conversation starts off with the constitutionality of impeaching a former officeholder and how this isn't as unprecedented as you might think. Then they discuss the different interpretations of the law that might inform the proceedings, including the absence of Chief Justice Roberts presiding over the trial. Professor Berger then explains what Section 3, of the 14th Amendment is and how it might be applied, as well as,  the legal risks it poses for the ex-President. The conversation then switches gears so Will could ask Professor Berger some questions about the expansion of the Supreme Court and get his take on the nomination of Merrick Garland as Attorney General. Episode NotesHouse Impeachment Brief:https://judiciary.house.gov/uploadedfiles/house_trial_brief_final.pdfPresident Trump's Defense Brief:https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/trump-brief-defense-impeachment/bd873567d385cdcc/full.pdfBiden administration has developed a Commission to study reforms to the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/27/biden-supreme-court-reform-463126. Biden nomination of Merrick Garland as Attorney General:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/us/politics/merrick-garland-attorney-general.htmlProfessor Eric Berger Bio:Professor Eric Berger joined the Nebraska College of Law faculty in 2007. He received his B.A.Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comNote: This episode was also recorded in video. Check it out by visiting our Facebook GroupOn this episode Josh and Will talk about President Biden's Catholic faith and how it may affect his decision making on policies. They also discuss the disparity between media coverage  when it comes to the faith of Democrats and Republicans. Resources referenced in the show:Articles of faith by politicians:Keywords - Joe Biden faith, amy coney barrett faith,NPR:https://www.npr.org/2020/09/20/913667325/how-joe-bidens-faith-shapes-his-politicshttps://www.npr.org/2020/09/29/917943045/amy-coney-barretts-catholicism-is-controversial-but-may-not-be-confirmation-issuGuardian:https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/10/catholic-to-the-core-joe-bidens-faith-will-be-central-to-hishttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/06/amy-coney-barrett-people-of-praise-homeWaPo:https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2021/01/11/catholic-grief-joe-biden/https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/amy-coney-barrett-people-of-praise/2020/10/06/5f497d8c-0781-11eb-859b-f9c27abe638d_story.htmlNBC News:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/sunday-services-biden-s-faith-display-renewed-presidential-ritual-n1255460https://www.nbcnews.com/politicsSupport the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comAdam Klasfeld is a senior investigative reporter and editor for Law & Crime News and is the go to source for Faithful Politics when we want to get the most accurate and the latest on stories that interest us. Adam has spent more than a decade on the legal beat. Previously a reporter for Courthouse News, he has appeared as a guest on MSNBC, BBC, NPR, PBS, Sky News, and other networks. Will and Josh talk with Adam about his journalism career, the impact that previous administrations have had on media integrity, and a whole host of other topics that will hopefully have you look at the important role journalist play in our society. Follow Adam on Twitter: @KlasfeldReportsor https://lawandcrime.com/author/adam-klasfeld/Bio:Whether in a U.S. courtroom, the halls of Congress or a rainforest in the Amazon, Adam reports stories that make a global impact. During President Trump’s impeachment, his questioning of the House’s top Republican drew national headlines, and his investigations into a related criminal case made waves. His reporting on a multibillion-dollar money laundering scheme helped Turkish citizens thwart censorship by the country's largely state-controlled media. His live coverage of the cases of Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen and wealthy sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein became known for its speed, depth and detail. He has interviewed multiple heads of state, grilled more than a dozen U.S. lawmakers, and run five miles along Cuban coastline for a roaming interview with Guantánamo’s chief prosecutor.A senior investigative reporter and editor for Law&Crime, Adam appeared as a guest on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” with Lawrence O’Donnell to analyze the Mueller report and litigation between Trump over his finances at Deutsche Bank. International television appearances include Sky News, CBC, and CTV, discussing Jeffrey Epstein’s thwarted prosecution. Radio appearances: National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” “Here and Now,” and “Trump, Inc.”; BBC (World, Scotland and Wales); Radio New Zealand; SXM Canada Talks; Sirius FM and more. He cut his teeth at the legal news beat for a decade at Courthouse News, and his bylines also have appeared on NBC, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, and other outlets. Other broadcast: Mother Jones,Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWe're back!!! Josh and Will have spent the last month decorating their underground bunker in preparation for the end-times, but are back now and ready to tackle the issues of the week. On this episode, Will begins by recapping the events at the United States Capitol and the insurrection that has lead to six deaths, several wounded, and over 160 open FBI investigations. Then Josh discusses the rise and history of Christian Nationalist. We end the show talking about the mass purge and silencing of millions of voices within the MAGA movement and the potential implications down the road. If you have any questions about anything you heard on the show or would like to connect please visit our website: www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.comResources used or referenced in the show:Attack on the Capitol:https://history.house.gov/Exhibitions-and-Publications/1954-Shooting/Essays/Timeline/Christian Nationlism:https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/01/evangelicals-catholics-jericho-march-capitol/617591/https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/only-the-church-can-truly-defeatCensorship / Cancel Culture:Companies:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-11/here-are-the-u-s-companies-hitting-pause-on-political-donationsSocial Media Platforms:https://www.axios.com/platforms-social-media-ban-restrict-trump-d9e44f3c-8366-4ba9-a8a1-7f3114f920f1.html?fbclid=IwAR0HJF9aQcobpizLxFaPf6RNOpUmJsYniwFpI3c6eJRet1ZPL6YV2tuaxKwBanks: Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comJust because we are entering 2021, doesn't mean you have to admit that 2020 won! Josh and Will wrap up the year for a holiday break, but not before discussing the hope they have for a new year. Will briefly discusses the news of the week and the attempted coup currently underway, and Josh provides some words of encouragement for believers and nonbelievers alike. We will be back to our weekly podcast in late January! Please feel free to reach out to either of us if you have comments, show ideas, or just want to say hello!Email:Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comJosh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comAlso, visit our website: www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.comThank you for listening, and can't wait to talk to you all again!Be well,Josh & Will Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this episode Will and Josh interview Josh's friend Omar. Omar recounts growing up in America as a muslim. Topics range from Omar's experience pre and post 9/11 life to how he, as a Muslim man, thinks about politics in America today. Join us as we talk about politics from the perspective of an American follower of Islam.  Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comUkraine is a country with a deep history, beautiful seas, and mountainous landscapes, but most of the time when you hear its name it is usually mired in controversy. In this week's episode of Faithful Politics, Will interviews Katya Vogt, Global Lead for Media and Information Literacy Initiatives in Europe & Eurasia, Ukraine for IREX. In a wide-ranging conversation, Katya reflects on the beautiful culture and tumultuous political roller coaster Ukraine has gone through. Starting from The Revolution of Dignity, also known as the Euromaidan revolution or the 2014 Ukrainian revolution, to the annexation of Crimea, Katya discusses how these events were worsened with the rise of disinformation from the Soviet Union to modern-day Russia. Will and Katya switch gears and have a more optimistic discussion about the great work that Katya and her team have done in Ukraine with IREX’s Learn to Discern approach (L2D). They end the conversation with some useful advice for other countries, including the United States, that hope to fight the war against disinformation. Resources:‘Winter on Fire’: The View From the Trenches of a Political UprisingRussian Propaganda Hits Its MarkWinning the War on State-Sponsored Propaganda: Results from an Impact Study of a Ukrainian News Media and Information Literacy ProgramGuest Bio:Katya Vogt is an international development professional with over 15 years of experience in program leadership, design, operations, and implementation. She has technical expertise in combatting disinformation through awareness raising and skill building through IREX’s Learn to Discern approach (L2D), in education and teacher training, and in developing effective initiatives to strengthen media, civil society, and local governance. Katya has designed and overseen the implementation of programs that focus on women and youth development, conflict mitigation, combating disinformation,Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comOn this Pre-election Pod, Josh and Will discuss this confusing thing known as the electoral college. Will explains why we vote in November, on Tuesdays, over a more efficient day like Trumptadurday (assuming a Trump victory). Then the guys talk about why we may not get the results of the election on November 3rd, and why it's important to not panic! Don't panic, is not only the name of this episode it's a helpful lesson from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.  The guys finish up their discussion by pontificating on what states are necessary for Trump to win a second term, and Josh gives his last pitch to voters about how to get through this election season while maintaining your sensibility. It's an educational show that you will want to listen to before 7 pm Eastern time on November 3rd. Believe me! Resources used in the podcast:The electoral collegePlurality vs. Majority VotingImportant dates in the electoral collegeHow do networks call the election before all the votes are counted?Trafalgar Group PollingFiveThirtyEight Polling Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com