The long arm of the law is reaching out for Donald Trump from many directions. Harry Litman, a lawyer, commentator, law professor, political political commentator, and former U.S. Attorney, joins Rick on this episode of The Enemies List. They talk about the appointment of Jack Smith as special counsel in the Trump investigations. The myriad of lawsuits aimed at Trump and his failed appeals to get them thrown out. Litman points out these trials will be studied in history books for years to come. And, a familiar name is added to the enemies list. Listen to find out who Rick rants about on this episode. https://bit.ly/3P82A5g
Dr. Jennifer Mercieca writes: "Trump's rallies and scripted television appearances are a fascist catechism of calls and responses where indoctrination occurs through scary fear appeals, promises of protection, and commitments of loyalty."
Stuart Stevens writes, "After I replied to Mr. Ackman’s post, he invited me to refute each of his 33 justifications for supporting Donald Trump. So, I did."
Trump and the much of the far right have perverted traditional Christian values. In this episode Rick is joined by Jim Wallis, theologian and author of The False White Gospel, to discuss the rise of Christian nationalism in the U.S. Wallis explores how this movement has distorted Christianity for political power, particularly under Donald Trump, and the dangers it poses to American democracy. They discuss the history of white Christian nationalism, its contrast with the inclusive teachings of Jesus, and the importance of reclaiming faith from political agendas to refound democracy on true spiritual values.
Jim's book, The False White Gospel, available now.
Mark Ruffalo and Andrea Guidry narrate this important and frightened chapter of David Pepper's prescient podcast. This chapter captures the struggles of 12-year-old Alvaro and his mother desperate to escape a fictional detention center in West Texas and soldier Jake Caldwell as he witnesses the overwhelming influx of women and children, and the systemic failures of the camp. The environment strips away humanity, leading children to escape in search of freedom.