Part 2: Can We Talk Politics & Religion Without Killing Each Other?

Corey Nathan of the hit podcast Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other joins Matt Robison for Part Two of their conversation about whether the divides in America are really that big for the vast majority of people, and how to connect with people who seem to have major differences with you. If you haven't heard Part One yet, click on the link for Corey's pod and check it out (and then come right back here)! And PLEASE hit follow on both of our shows, and if you're on the Apple Podcast app especially, scroll to the bottom of the episode list and leave us a rating and review! 05:04 The Journey from Judaism to Christianity 07:42 The Importance of Engaging in Political Discussions 10:36 The Role of Religion in Politics 18:07 The Dangers of Avoiding Political Discussions 21:16 The Exit Ramp for Trump Supporters 23:48 Understanding Deplorability and Open-Mindedness 30:31 The Power of Listening and Understanding 37:40 The Threat of Authoritarianism to Democracy 40:44 The Value of Maintaining Conversations Across Differences

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Paul Hodes is a former New Hampshire Congressman and National Co-Chair of Barack Obama's 2008 campaign. Matt Robison is a former senior congressional staffer and campaign manager. They host "Beyond Politics," a show that goes beyond the usual week-to-week news and political chatter, and examines the deeper issues driving American politics through interviews with senior insiders from government, universities, and political campaigns.