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Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other

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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. 🎙️💡…

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We discuss the latest video games and weekly industry headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.

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We discuss the latest video games and weekly industry headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.

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The Easy Allies Podcast

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Khazan, Atomfall, Nintendo Direct, and GDC - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 28, 2025 3:40:55

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Ep 468 - Why not have one more Nintendo Direct right before the big Switch 2 reveal party? We check out The First Berserker: Khazan and Atomfall, and Blood's back with tales to tell from GDC. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-khazan-125359898 (0:00) - Intro (5:59) - One More Nintendo Direct for Switch 1 (1:18:24) - The First Berserker: Khazan Impressions (1:33:21) - Atomfall Impressions (1:51:38) - Wreckfest 2 Early Access Impressions (2:04:46) - Blood's Trip to GDC (2:28:08) - GDC Talks (2:39:50) - GDC Games (3:09:05) - Game Informer is Back! (3:10:05) - L&R: Arcade Dreams (3:14:13) - L&R: 2 Switch Mice!? (3:16:26) - L&R Game: Blazing Sales (3:23:42) - Bets (3:29:15) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Should Be Better - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 21, 2025 2:51:42

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Ep 467 - Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, and Huber and Gabby have lots of mixed feelings about it. We talk about highlights from the Future Games Show. Huber played 33 Immortals, and we've got the February sales report. (0:00) - Intro (2:41) - Future Games Show Highlights (58:24) - Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions (1:38:38) - 33 Immortals Impressions (1:50:29) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:52:00) - Also This Week (2:14:25) - February Sales Report (2:24:07) - L&R: EZA 9th Anniversary (2:28:11) - L&R: Xenosaga Pied Piper (2:36:50) - L&R: EZA Forums Hall of Greats (2:43:49) - Bets (2:48:09) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Split Fiction, Silent Hill, and Xbox Handhelds - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 14, 2025 2:18:21

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Ep 466 - There are new reports about what Xbox has cooking for next-gen as well as a new handheld this year. Konami showed off a bit more of a Silent Hill f. Meanwhile, we check out Split Fiction, Mandragora, and Keep Driving. (0:00) - Intro (3:01) - Xbox Handheld This Year, Next-Gen in 2027 (22:46) - Sony and AMD Join Forces for FSR 4 (30:44) - Split Fiction Impressions (49:08) - Isla and Huber's MinnMax Song (54:33) - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Preview (1:08:07) - Keep Driving Impressions (1:15:32) - Also This Week (1:24:12) - L&R: When to Replay? (1:32:00) - L&R: Technical Issues (1:42:21) - L&R Knowledge Cancellation (1:45:50) - Silent Hill f (1:55:45) - Box Art for Huber (2:05:47) - Bets (2:10:46) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Tony Hawk is Back! - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 7, 2025 2:25:42

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Ep 465 - Tony Hawk is returning with the best of the best along with something new. More of the team have gotten their claws on Monster Hunter. Isla shares why Suikoden is so great, and The Last of Us might be over. (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - Huber's Adventures in London (8:05) - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Announced (17:09) - More Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions (35:16) - A Word From Our Sponsors (36:50) - Suikoden I&II HD Remasters Impressions (52:45) - Top 10 Weirdest Weapons (1:12:10) - The Last Of Us - "This Could Be It" (1:23:50) - Also This Week (1:37:39) - L&R: Source Code Wishlist (1:45:43) - L&R: Was 2D Uncool? (1:57:39) - L&R Game: Subtitle Scramble (2:11:28) - Bets (2:19:14) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Going Wild for Monster Hunter Wilds w/ Sofia Hariz - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 28, 2025 2:50:19

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Ep 464 - Sofia Hariz joins us as we chat about the Wonder Woman cancellation, Two Point Museum, and a pile of fresh indies. Meanwhile, Isla finished the Monster Hunter Wilds campaign and she's ready to share her thoughts on the adventure. (0:00) - Intro (3:40) - Catch Up with Sofia (13:30) - ID@Xbox and Annapurna Shows (41:48) - Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions (1:06:39) - Two Point Museum Impressions (1:24:10) - WB Cancels Wonder Woman and Closes Monolith (1:46:33) - January Sales Report (1:56:30) - Shotgun Cop Man Impressions (2:01:42) - Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 Impressions (2:08:50) - Also This Week (2:21:12) - L&R: Monster Hunter Weapons (2:23:46) - L&R: Release the Numbers! (2:29:14) - L&R Game: Who da Boss? (2:37:34) - Bets (2:41:35) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Pirate Yakuza, Nightreign, and Behemoth - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 21, 2025 2:50:21

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Ep 463 - Majima's here take Huber on a pirate adventure. Bloodworth brings back stories from DICE, and somehow, even the explosive success of Marvel Rivals can't dodge the industry layoffs. (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Impressions (33:00) - Blood's Stories from DICE (59:24) - Skydance's Behemoth Impressions (1:15:44) - Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Impressions (1:34:32) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:36:00) - Marvel Rivals - NetEase Layoffs (1:51:22) - Isla's Hooked on Elden Ring: Nightreign (2:01:08) - Also This Week (2:15:03) - L&R: Split Fiction and What's Next? (2:21:36) - L&R: Split Fiction Matchmaking (2:27:48) - L&R: Roguelike RNG (2:31:28) - L&R Game: Which Word More Good? (2:40:47) - Bets (2:46:18) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Avowed, Kingdom Come 2, and State of Play - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 14, 2025 2:43:40

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Ep 462 - It's time for some killer first-person RPGs, whether you're more into fantasy or history. PlayStation shows off a new slate of games, and Don checks out a demo for Lou's Lagoon. (0:00) - Intro (4:28) - State of Play (1:26:04) - Lou's Lagoon Impressions (1:33:16) - Avowed Impressions (1:51:52) - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Impressions (2:06:27) - Also This Week (2:13:57) - L&R: Tattoo Regret (2:18:18) - L&R: Not Much Love (2:25:41) - L&R: PlayStation Recommendations (2:30:52) - Bets (2:36:16) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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While Waiting for Soul-Sucking Action - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 7, 2025 2:43:34

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Ep 461 - Capcom spills a few more details on the new Onimusha, as well as revealing an Onimusha 2 remaster. Plus, we give our thoughts on Citizen Sleeper 2, While Waiting, and Tails of Iron II. (0:00) - Intro (2:54) - Capcom Spotlight (38:34) - Citizen Sleeper 2 Impressions (52:25) - While Waiting Impressions (1:03:50) - Tails of Iron II Impressions (1:13:41) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:15:30) - Nintendo Financial Report (1:32:39) - What Are You Excited About? (1:39:29) - Also This Week (1:58:16) - L&R: Switch 2's C Button (2:04:43) - L&R: Open World Design (2:20:11) - L&R Game: Pokemon or Prescription Medicine (2:26:50) - Bets (2:38:36) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Xbox for All and BioWare in Trouble - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 31, 2025 2:31:26

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Ep 460 - Forza Horizon 5 coming to PlayStation has us examining Phil Spencer's recent comments. BioWare tries to paint a sunny picture as they part ways with much of their team. Plus, our thoughts on Eternal Strands and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - Xbox Digs Deeper Into Multiplatform Plans (38:59) - BioWare Restructuring and Layoffs (59:03) - Eternal Strands Impressions (1:18:22) - Hello Kitty: Island Adventure Impressions (1:28:36) - December and 2024 Sales Reports (1:47:41) - Also This Week (1:55:09) - L&R: How Many Did You Buy? (2:06:06) - L&R: Sleep, Eat, Bored? (2:09:44) - L&R: Realtime Woes (2:15:36) - Bets (2:21:12) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Huber Takes the Lead - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 24, 2025 2:43:14

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Ep 459 - Huber's in the hot seat now as our new host, and for his first episode, we get a great set of reveals from Xbox, including Ninja Gaiden 4. Plus, thoughts on FF VII Rebirth on PC, Donkey Kong Country Returns on Switch, our patrons' Top 10 Title Screens, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:16) - Xbox Developer Direct (4:31) - Ninja Gaiden 4 Reveal (17:11) - South of Midnight (28:32) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (38:11) - Doom: The Dark Ages (53:03) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC First Impressions (1:02:29) - Aloft Impressions (1:12:22) - Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Impressions (1:21:25) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:23:37) - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Impressions (1:41:57) - Top 10 Title Screens (1:54:48) - Also This Week (2:04:44) - L&R: Enhanced Switch Upgrades? (2:09:52) - L&R: Mousing Over Switch 2 (2:15:06) - L&R Game: Mascot Horror Games (2:20:44) - Bets (2:36:16) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Nintendo Finally Shows the Switch 2 - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 17, 2025 2:36:06

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Ep 458 - It had to happen sometime. Nintendo finally gives us a glimpse of their next hardware platform, and we have a lot to say. Meanwhile, a new vampire RPG from some of the minds behind The Witcher 3, our latest Civ VII preview, thoughts on Tales of Graces f Remastered, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:53) - Switch 2 First Look (57:47) - Civilization VII Preview (1:16:42) - Tales of Graces f Impressions (1:39:04) - The Blood of the Dawnwalker Revealed (1:49:53) - Also This Week (2:03:14) - L&R: Played the Song, Not the Game (2:06:52) - L&R Game: Adjusted for Population (2:18:41) - L&R: Discredited (2:24:55) - Or Wars (2:31:21) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Winter Game Preview - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 10, 2025 2:58:42

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Ep 457 - 2025 is off to a heck of a start, so it's time to catch up on what's coming in the next three months while we keep an eye on evacuation warnings. (0:00) - Intro (3:32) - Bloodworth Catch Up (16:50) - January Game Preview (1:12:04) - Citizen Sleeper 2 Preview (1:18:07) - February Game Preview (1:45:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:48:20) - March Game Preview (2:13:55) - Also This Week (2:30:21) - L&R: The Lost Rap (2:33:45) - L&R: Switch 2 Launch Ports (2:42:16) - L&R Game: What's That Weapon? (2:49:51) - Or Wars (2:55:10) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Games discussed in this episode. (Thanks to PateOfCourse for the extra time stamps.) January: (18:36) - Airborne Empire (19:27) - Hyper Light Breaker (23:02) - Aloft (25:51) - Blade Chimera (28:23) - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (34:26) - Dynasty Warriors: Origins (37:33) - Tales of Graces f Remastered (44:38) - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (46:22) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PC) (51:19) - Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (53:01) - Darkest Dungeon II DLCs (54:49) - Eternal Strands (57:29) - Tails of Iron II: Whiskers of Winter (1:00:26) - Robots at Midnight (1:04:06) - Hello Kitty Island Adventure (1:05:46) - Jumping Jazz Cats (1:06:07) - Spider-Man 2 (PC) (1:06:11) - Sniper Elite: Resistance (1:07:06) - Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (1:12:03) - Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector February: (1:18:06) - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (1:19:15) - Civilization VII (1:20:25) - Urban Myth Dissolution Center (1:23:53) - Date Everything! (1:25:34) - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II (1:26:38) - Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (1:28:30) - Avowed (1:30:57) - Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (1:34:12) - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (1:39:55) - Monster Hunter Wilds (1:42:21) - Midnight Murder Club March: (1:42:21) - Two Point Museum (1:49:07) - FragPunk (1:51:14) - Split Fiction (1:53:00) - Suikoden I & II HD Remaster (1:55:09) - Wanderstop (1:56:02) - Bionic Bay (1:58:09) - Assassin's Creed Shadows (2:03:22) - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (2:07:27) - Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (2:07:47) - Bleach: Rebirth of Souls (2:08:53) - Tales of the Shire (2:10:10) - Atomfall (2:12:38) - The First Berserker: Khazan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Holiday Hangover - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 3, 2025 2:08:23

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Ep 456 - We're back from the holiday break, checking in on what everyone played while they were out, from Balatro to Dragon Quest, and we also get caught up on the November sales report. (0:00) - Intro (2:36) - Damiani Catch Up (4:58) - Secret Level (9:50) - FF XIV Raid (19:44) - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (32:37) - Isla - Wilmot's Warehouse Board Game (38:48) - Ballionaire (42:08) - Warframe 1999 (50:34) - The Thing Remastered (56:29) - Gabby - Balatro (58:45) - Gabby Catch Up (1:00:49) - Isla Catch Up (1:04:11) - Don Catch Up (1:11:54) - Huber Catch Up (1:13:04) - The Last of Us Part II Remastered (1:14:35) - Darkest Dungeon II (1:18:03) - November Sales Report (1:35:01) - L&R: Switch 2 Third Parties (1:44:03) - L&R Game: Character Select (1:50:43) - L&R: Opening Cinematics (1:54:19) - Or Wars (2:02:40) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Love & Respect Special - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 27, 2024 2:27:05

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Ep 455 - We're wrapping up 2024 with a full episode of questions, comments, and games from our community. Inquiries into EZA, dreams of dormant franchises, heartfelt messages, shameless trolling, and more review phrases are all on the table. (0:00) - Intro (0:56) - Abilities in Real Life (19:20) - Wave Race Dreams (24:37) - Bad Discs (36:55) - Last Sign of Life (1:01:47) - Bloodworth's Musical Expertise? (1:06:34) - Hard Hitting Emotions (1:10:42) - Blackout Pastimes (1:12:56) - Community Support (1:15:06) - Meet & Greets (1:20:33) - Accidental Improvement (1:25:16) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:26:49) - I Hated Them, Until... (1:40:35) - 2024 Turkey Redeemed (1:41:51) - Intentional Trolling (1:46:32) - Audio Advice (1:50:48) - GTA VI Hopes (1:53:13) - Game: Signature Review Phrases (2:09:24) - Old and Grey (2:11:51) - End of Service (2:16:30) - Or Wars (2:22:31) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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2025 Previews and Indies - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 20, 2024 2:13:34

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Ep 454 - A lot of people came to town for The Game Awards, so we got some early looks at several games, including Thick As Thieves, To a T, and Phantom Blade Zero. Plus, we catch up on some reveals we missed from Wholesome and Day of the Devs. (0:00) - Intro (3:21) - Thick As Thieves Preview (15:09) - Wheel World Preview (20:53) - To a T Preview (27:36) - Wanderstop Preview (34:22) - Faraway Preview (41:21) - Warframe 1999 Lunch Report (52:35) - Phantom Blade Zero Preview (1:06:20) - Revenge of the Savage Planet Preview (1:13:27) - Wholesome Snack and Day of the Devs Highlights (1:38:11) - L&R: Sticks With You (1:45:29) - L&R: Does Steam Compete with PS and Xbox? (1:51:24) - L&R Game: A Numbers Game (2:01:39) - Or Wars (2:06:11) - Bets (2:12:06) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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