Best Thomas R. Harris Podcasts (2026)

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Joe Walsh: How We Argue — and Why It Matters 1:15:18

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This conversation was recorded in December, in the aftermath of a deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia and before subsequent escalations by the Trump administration, including actions involving Venezuela. If you’re joining us via Pocket Casts, welcome—this show brings journalists, scholars, and public figures together fo…

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Bishop Mary Glasspool on Faith, Courage, and Making Room for One Another (Best Of TP&R) 1:12:16

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Bishop Mary Glasspool models what it looks like to live one’s convictions with courage, humility, and grace — this “Best Of” episode reminds us that pluralism is not an abstraction, but a practice. Best Of TP&R As we close out the year, we’re resurfacing a small handful of conversations from the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Othe…

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Real Argument, Real Hope with E.J. Dionne (Best of 2025) 1:18:58

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E.J. Dionne brings moral clarity and humility to the hardest questions in public life — this “Best Of” episode reminds us what real dialogue can be. Best Of TP&R As we close out the year, we’re resurfacing a small handful of conversations from the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other archive that best reflect what this show exists…

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Making Room for Disagreement: Jonathan Rauch & Liz Joyner on Heterodox Academy and the Courage to Keep Talking 1:24:33

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Best Of TP&R As we close out the year, we’re resurfacing a small handful of conversations from the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other archive that best reflect what this show exists to do: create space for thoughtful disagreement, moral seriousness, and the hard work of living together in a pluralistic democracy. This conversati…

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"Blacula" by P.C. Verrone + "Shahmeran" by Leyla Hamedi 21:15

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This episode features "Blacula" by P.C. Verrone (©2025 by P.C. Verrone) read by Mirron Willis, and "Shahmeran" by Leyla Hamedi (©2025 by Leyla Hamedi) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Mónica Guzmán | Fearless Curiosity in a Time of Outrage 1:06:42

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A conversation worth revisiting. Mónica Guzmán’s work captures the spirit of Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other at its best: fearlessly curious, deeply humane, and committed to bridging divides without sacrificing conviction. In this Best of TP&R episode, Corey revisits his wide-ranging and deeply grounded conversation with Móni…

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Wrapping Up 2025 with Reflection, Reckoning, and Resolve 45:36

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A raw, reflective journey through the political upheavals, personal reckonings, and hard-won hope of 2025. Episode Summary Corey takes us on a tour of 2025’s most pivotal moments—both in politics and in his own life. He recounts the Trump administration’s controversial actions, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and civic responses like the No King…

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Weaving Light into Chaos with Nikki Harris 1:10:36

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A Weaver’s Journey of Art, Advocacy, and Belonging — from WEAVE: The Social Fabric Project In this edition of our special Weavers series, we sit down with Nikki Harris—fiber artist, mother, advocate, and community connector from Baltimore, Maryland. Through art and action, Nikki embodies what it means to weave the social fabric. She shares her jour…

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ICYMI: Curtis Chang on Fear, Faith & Healing Our Political Witness 58:46

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A deeply clarifying conversation about fear, faith, and how Christians can reclaim a healthier way of engaging in public life. In this ICYMI release, Corey revisits his thoughtful and timely dialogue with Curtis Chang—public theologian, founder of Redeeming Babel, and co-creator (with David French, Dr. Russell Moore and Nancy French) of The After P…

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"Review: When the Baby Sleeps" by Lyndsie Manusos + "The Short History of a Long Forgotten Ill-Fated Telenovela" by Dante Luiz 44:01

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This episode features "Review: When the Baby Sleeps" by Lyndsie Manusos (©2025 by Lyndsie Manusos) read by Justine Eyre, and "The Short History of a Long Forgotten Ill-Fated Telenovela" by Dante Luiz (©2025 by Dante Luiz) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pew Research’s Gregory A. Smith on What Americans Really Believe—and Why the Data Might Surprise You 1:13:36

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Forget what you think you know about religion in America. The latest research from Pew reveals a story that’s more complex—and more hopeful—than the headlines suggest. Corey sits down with Gregory A. Smith, who’s spent over two decades studying how faith and identity shape American public life. In this no-fluff conversation, Greg unpacks the surpri…

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ICYMI: Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde on Courage, Faith, and Public Witness 1:05:33

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A luminous conversation about leadership, love, and what spiritual courage looks like in a polarized age. In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his deeply moving conversation with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington and one of the most trusted—and most tested—faith leaders in American public life. With striking humility and c…

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ICYMI: Alexander Vindman — The Folly of Realism 1:17:18

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One of the clearest, most necessary voices on Ukraine, democracy, and what the West keeps getting wrong. In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his most recent conversation with Dr. Alexander Vindman — retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council, and author of The Folly of Realism: How …

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From the Bronx to the Beltway: Congressman Ritchie Torres on Grit, Grace, and Governing (ICYMI) 31:21

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One of the most compelling personal and political stories in Congress today — raw, principled, and deeply human. In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his conversation with Congressman Ritchie Torres, who represents New York’s 15th district in the Bronx. With refreshing candor, Torres shares his journey from public housing and poverty to becoming t…

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ICYMI: David French — Faith, Politics, and the Ethics of Disagreement 1:18:00

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One of the most clarifying conversations we’ve had about conscience, character, and navigating our divisions with integrity. In this ICYMI release, Corey revisits his conversation with David French — New York Times columnist, attorney, veteran, and one of the most thoughtful voices on religious liberty, civic virtue, polarization, and how principle…

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ICYMI: Anne Applebaum — How Autocrats Rise and Democracies Fall 1:05:54

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One of the most essential conversations we’ve had — on authoritarianism, influence campaigns, and what it takes to defend democracy. In this ICYMI release, Corey revisits his conversation with Anne Applebaum — Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, staff writer at The Atlantic, and one of the world’s leading experts on modern authoritarianism. Anne expl…

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ICYMI: David Brooks on Moral Repair, Friendship, Faith, and the Inner Work of Democracy 1:06:31

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One of TP&R’s all-time standout conversations—perfect for new listeners discovering the show this week. In this special ICYMI release, Corey revisits his deeply human, deeply honest conversation with David Brooks—New York Times columnist, bestselling author of The Second Mountain and How to Know a Person, and one of the most thoughtful public voice…

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Something Special for the Holiday: EAST MEETS WEST SPORTS - Cleveland’s QB Gamble & LA’s Power Play 33:23

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Call it a holiday palate cleanser: today’s TP&R feed features a special drop from East Meets West Sports. Be sure to find this new show on all the apps, follow, rate, review... You know the drill. Enjoy! Can Shedeur Sanders prove he's “the one” – or is Cleveland just buying time? Meanwhile, LA sports shake things up from the locker room to the fron…

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"Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki + "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas 36:32

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This episode features "Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki (©2025 by Besty Aoki) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas (©2025 by Sharang Biswas) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Dr. Melissa Deckman on America’s Cracks: Trumpism, Gen Z, and the Faith Factor 1:18:18

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What PRRI’s Latest Data Reveals About Our Deepening Divide In the shadow of rising polarization, this episode dives deep into the latest findings from PRRI's American Values Survey, Trump’s Unprecedented Actions Deepen Asymmetric Divides. Corey is joined by Dr. Melissa Deckman to break down the data—and what it tells us about party loyalty, trust i…

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Overtime – Episode #715: Killer Mike, Donna Brazile 17:22

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 11/21/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #715: Mel Robbins, Killer Mike, Donna Brazile 1:00:22

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Bill’s guests are Mel Robbins, Killer Mike, Donna Brazile (Originally aired 11/21/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Redemption Projects: From Wreckage to Repair 40:36

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Repairing the damage—in our democracy, in our relationships, and in ourselves. ✨ Episode Summary Let’s talk about redemption—what it really means to repair what’s been broken, whether in our democracy or in our personal lives, and how we can tell the difference between a true apology and just going through the motions. Inspired by a powerful Substa…

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Polling, Prop Bets, and Political Truths: Carl Allen Returns 1:25:26

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What do you get when a data scientist with a knack for sports betting and political forecasting returns to the pod? A masterclass in what polling can and can't do, how bad assumptions skew our democracy, and why Carl Allen thinks we need to stop blaming the camera for the race result. In this fascinating, far-ranging convo, Corey and Carl Allen (au…

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Overtime – Episode #714: Scott Galloway, Fareed Zakaria, Josh Barro 18:31

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 11/14/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #714: Scott Galloway, Fareed Zakaria, Josh Barro 1:00:04

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Bill’s guests are Scott Galloway, Fareed Zakaria, Josh Barro (Originally aired 11/14/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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"Primordium" by Erica Ruppert + "Make of Your Chest a Place for Birds" by James L. Sutter 43:28

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This episode features "Primordium" by Erica Ruppert (©2025 by Erica Ruppert) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Make of Your Chest a Place for Birds" by James L. Sutter (©2025 by James L. Sutter) read by Scott Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Against the Noise: Gratitude as a Form of Protest 24:54

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"And now for something completely different..." In a world flooded with outrage and anxiety, taking stock of the good isn’t naive—it’s necessary. Corey shifts the lens from polarization and pessimism to the power of thankfulness. Amid a flood of bad news and anxiety about the state of democracy, Corey invites listeners to pause and consider what’s …

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Scripture, Satire, and Silicon Salvation: Lisa Rose Ferrara’s CHRISTBOT 1:02:54

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🤖 What happens when an ex-campus minister turned agnostic writes a novel about AI Jesus? You get this wide-ranging and deeply moving conversation between Corey and Lisa Rose Ferrara—writer of the Substack The Dangling Door and author of the novel CHRISTBOT. Lisa doesn’t just reflect on the absurdities of our sociopolitical moment—she rewrites the r…

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Overtime – Episode #713: Bill O'Reilly, Rep. Jared Moskowitz 21:15

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 11/7/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #713: Kenny Chesney, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, Bill O'Reilly 1:00:40

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Bill’s guests are Kenny Chesney, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, Bill O'Reilly (Originally aired 11/7/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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From Military Police to Soft Secession: Christopher Armitage on Resisting Authoritarian Drift 1:03:11

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What happens when a former military cop, existentialist philosopher, and Substack firebrand walks into a podcast? You get this riveting conversation between Corey and Christopher Armitage, who pulls no punches when it comes to democracy, resistance, and why “soft secession” might be the only sane response to creeping authoritarianism. Chris is a U.…

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5 Boundaries That Signal It’s Time to Walk Away From Toxic Dialogue 31:11

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Not every relationship can—or should—be salvaged. In this solo episode, Corey shares a personal story and outlines five unmistakable red flags that tell you it’s time to step back to protect your peace. Sometimes, staying in the conversation means knowing when to step away. In this raw and introspective solo episode, host Corey Nathan opens up abou…

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Overtime – Episode #712: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Michael Moynihan, Dan Farah 12:49

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 10/31/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #712: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Michael Moynihan, Dan Farah 1:00:13

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Bill’s guests are Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Michael Moynihan, Dan Farah (Originally aired 10/31/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Is Democracy Backsliding? David A. Graham on Power, Press, and What Comes Next 1:04:18

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From Project 2025 to creeping authoritarianism, Atlantic journalist David A. Graham lays out the threats to democracy — and why he still believes it's worth defending. Glad to have this timely conversation with David A. Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic, author of the Atlantic Daily newsletter, and the mind behind two major works: THE PROJECT: H…

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"The Versions of Yourself That You're Better Off Without" by Aimee Ogden + "Body? Glass" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu 51:28

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This episode features "The Versions of Yourself That You're Better Off Without" by Aimee Ogden (©2025 by Aimee Ogden) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Body? Glass" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu (©2025 by Osahon Ize-Iyamu) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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LB Prevette on Weave, Rural Belonging, and Why “You Won’t Hurt Alone.” 1:00:56

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How one rural weaver is helping neighbors feel seen, supported, and connected in Wilkes County, NC — and what we can learn from her example. We are kicking off something special. This episode is the first in a new ongoing series highlighting Weavers — local leaders around the country who are rebuilding trust and community from the ground up through…

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Overtime – Episode #711: Gov. Andy Beshear, Kate Bedingfield, Michael Steele 12:16

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 10/24/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #711: Gov. Andy Beshear, Kate Bedingfield, Michael Steele 1:00:26

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Bill’s guests are Gov. Andy Beshear, Kate Bedingfield, Michael Steele (Originally aired 10/24/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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ICYMI: Mike Madrid on Baseball, Family, and the Soul of America 1:22:36

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Where baseball, family, and democracy meet — Mike Madrid reminds us what’s worth fighting for in America. If you didn't catch our most recent conversation with friend of the pod, Mike Madrid, well... where were ya? We recorded this one right around July 4th and it's still on point! What'd ya expect with the brilliant Mike Madrid?!?! So join us in w…

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Silencing the Press, Politicizing the Military: Col. David Lapan Isn’t Having It 1:25:18

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“The North Star is the truth. Tell it. And if you can’t, explain why.” — Col. David Lapan (Ret.) We had the distinct honor of sitting down with Colonel David Lapan, retired Marine and former spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, Secretaries of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a wide-ranging, timely conversa…

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Overtime – Episode #710: Mark Cuban, Andrew Ross Sorkin 12:20

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 10/17/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #710: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Mark Cuban 1:01:24

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Bill’s guests are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Mark Cuban (Originally aired 10/17/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Fighting Division One Conversation at a Time 20:19

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Surviving Triangulation in a Polarized World It's time to reckon with one of the toughest questions in our current public discourse: “How can you think that?” Through stories from his personal and professional life, host Corey Nathan unpacks the emotionally draining phenomenon of triangulation—when we’re caught in the middle of opposing viewpoints—…

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"Stillborn" by Shantell Powell + "Courtney Lovecraft's Book of the Dead" by Sam J Miller 55:22

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This episode features "Stillborn" by Shantell Powell (©2025 by Shantell Powell) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Courtney Lovecraft's Book of the Dead" by Sam J Miller (©2025 by Sam J Miller) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Are You Playing to Win, or to Not Lose? 21:52

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Have you ever worked in a place where people seemed more focused on not making mistakes than on actually pursuing excellence? It’s a culture where "playing it safe" becomes the unwritten rule. This episode was sparked by a powerful quote from Mark Goulston's book, "Just Listen," that perfectly captures this dynamic. We use that one idea as a launch…

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🎙️ Transforming Systems, Not Just Souls — with Dr. Kurt Ver Beek 1:09:18

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"If we lived in the poorest, most dangerous neighborhoods, we’d understand better how to love and serve." — Dr. Kurt Ver Beek It was great to sit down with Dr. Kurt Ver Beek, co-founder of the Association for a More Just Society (ASJ), who has lived and worked in Honduras for nearly four decades. From battling systemic corruption to reducing the ho…

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🎙️ Back to Basics: When to Engage, When to Walk Away 25:18

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A candid reflection on staying grounded while engaging in contentious conversations—and when to take a step back. ✨ Episode Summary In this heartfelt solo talk, host Corey Nathan goes back to the fundamentals of Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other. Reflecting on recent emotionally charged interactions—some painfully personal—Core…

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Justin Giboney on the Black Church, Civic Courage, and Healing Our Divides 1:04:54

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