This week we talk about Pete Hegseth doing his best George C. Scott impersonation and failing miserably, why the death penatly is so hypocritcal, and why midterm signals continue to look good for America

Pete Hegseth:

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseth-is-centralizing-religious

Botched Execution:
'Torturous': Botched Tennessee execution sparks US death row debate

Midterms:
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/democratic-wave-is-hitting-republican-states-hardest-scrambling-senate-strategy-2026-10-01/

Today we talk about: Trump just itching to trample First Ammendment rights. The symbiotic, transactional relationship between the Trump administration and Christian nationalists. Reasons to be cautiously optimistic for the midterms. A far-right christian's reasoning on why women can't be trusted on social media.

Story 1: How the White House pool became a free press battleground | AP News

Story 2: Trump’s “Top 250 Victories for People of Faith” collapse under scrutiny

Story 3: Democrats hold a 14-point lead among likely voters

Audio Clip: Brian Sauvé Says It's 'Insane' To Allow Women Unsupervised Access To Social Media | People For

This week we talk about the cost of the Iran war in lives, dollars and reputation and how where are all the Bengahzi-type outrage? We talked about the sad state of affairs when states and local election officials brace for attacks from....its own federal government, and Chtistian Nationalist fantasies about rebuilding a Christian-only nation. Finally we hear from a elected Republican as he gaslights America about the Iran war.

Story 1: New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks - CBS News

Story 2: Election officials prepare for chaos as Trump seeks to tilt the midterms to Republicans | Reuters

Story 3: Albert Mohler’s blasphemy reversal exposes the cruel logic of Christian Nationalism

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