WhyPartisan
Summary: WhyPartisan is a weekly conversation between two friends and political junkies. Paul Martin, lifetime Republican, and Kristen Howerton, an enthusiastic democrat, try to figure out what a civil discourse about politics looks like. From social justice issues to the differences between the two parties, from current political hot topics to the intersection of race, religion, and public policy, Kristen and Paul delve into all aspects of the political arena, bringing a dose of humor and vulnerability to the conversation.
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New York Times bestselling author and host of CNN’s “Believer,” Reza Aslan doesn’t shy away from his views on politics and faith. As a professor of religion and years growing up as a Muslim American, he brings a challenging perspective on the American political climate. Just off the release of his latest book, God: A Human History, he “keeps it real” in a stimulating conversation with Kristen and Paul.
New York Times bestselling author and host of CNN’s “Believer,” Reza Aslan doesn’t shy away from his views on politics and faith. As a professor of religion and years growing up as a Muslim American, he brings a challenging perspective on the American political climate. Just off the release of his latest book, God: A Human History, he “keeps it real” in a stimulating conversation with Kristen and Paul.
Indictments intensify in Trump-Russia probe, NYC terror attacker who was “radicalized” in the U.S., the miltary transgender ban is overturned by courts, and Liberty University boots a theologian and Trump critic. Friends and politics junkies, Kristen Howerton, a socialist Democrat and Paul Martin, a self-described “raging centrist” Republican, discuss all this and more in the ever-changing American political climate. Articles mentioned in this podcast: * Joy Reid gives a smackdown of the aspersions cast on Hilary Clinton in the uranium deal * What does the Manafort indictment reveal about Trump’s connection to Russia? * A further look into the attack in New York City
Indictments intensify in Trump-Russia probe, NYC terror attacker who was “radicalized” in the U.S., the miltary transgender ban is overturned by courts, and Liberty University boots a theologian and Trump critic. Friends and politics junkies, Kristen Howerton, a socialist Democrat and Paul Martin, a self-described “raging centrist” Republican, discuss all this and more in the ever-changing American political climate. Articles mentioned in this podcast: * Joy Reid gives a smackdown of the aspersions cast on Hilary Clinton in the uranium deal * What does the Manafort indictment reveal about Trump’s connection to Russia? * A further look into the attack in New York City
Paul and Kristen’s political origins story. Studies show that whether liberal, conservative, socialist, or anarchist, political affiliation and political intensity are often handed to us from outside factors like parents, socio-economic upbringing, race, and religion. In this episode, Kristen and Paul share about what brought them to opposite sides of the political spectrum.
Paul and Kristen’s political origins story. Studies show that whether liberal, conservative, socialist, or anarchist, political affiliation and political intensity are often handed to us from outside factors like parents, socio-economic upbringing, race, and religion. In this episode, Kristen and Paul share about what brought them to opposite sides of the political spectrum.
Drama over calls to gold star families, the latest healthcare flip-flop, the most recent overturn of an attempted travel ban, and Harvey Weinstein, sexual assult, the “me too” campaign and how partisan ties play into perceptions on this issue. Good friends and political junkies Kristen Howerton and Paul Martin discuss all this and more in the very first episode of WhyPartisan.
Drama over calls to gold star families, the latest healthcare flip-flop, the most recent overturn of an attempted travel ban, and Harvey Weinstein, sexual assult, the “me too” campaign and how partisan ties play into perceptions on this issue. Good friends and political junkies Kristen Howerton and Paul Martin discuss all this and more in the very first episode of WhyPartisan.
