Relax. The Judiciary Branch Is Actually Working Well.
Relax. The Judiciary Branch Is Actually Working Well.  
Podcast: Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other
Published On: Mon May 20 2024
Description: Some folks are worried about the conflicts of certain SCOTUS Justices (and their wives). Some are buying into conspiracy theories that have been distilled into talking points about a "weaponized Department of Justice." So we're taking a step back to say, "Relax. The judiciary branch is actually working well."   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics    In this episode, we start out with a brief assessment of conversations around Israel, the protests and review this complex set of issues. But then we get into concerns related to the U.S. judiciary's actions, including cases from January 6th and high-profile trials involving Donald Trump. Despite some flaws, the judiciary is functioning well. So we highlight instances where the justice system upheld democratic principles. We also cover misconceptions about media consumption among different political factions and how that skews our understanding of important events.    01:48 Personal Reflections and Challenges in Civil Discourse;  03:36 Navigating Political Nuances and Campus Protests;  04:27 Examining the Anti-Left Sentiment and Media Ecosystem;  06:47 Debunking DOJ Weaponization Claims and Judicial Integrity;  10:24 Insight into January 6th Cases and the Judicial Process;  25:02 Analyzing the Judiciary's Role in Upholding Democracy;  36:03 Concluding Thoughts on Political and Religious Dialogue   Let us know what you think. You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com   x.com/MacFarlaneNews