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It's in the Code ep 168: “Man’s (Empty) Purpose”
Josh Hawley devotes the second chapter of his book to outlining what he sees as “man’s purpose.” He promises to answer the question of why men are here, and what they are supposed to do. What does he…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: The Rituals of Freedom
Brad welcomes Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar, editors of We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from The Freedom Church of the Poor. Both guests are key leaders in the faith-based anti-poverty movem…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Weekly Roundup: “No Kings" vs Christ the King Who Condones Slavery + Trump Destroys the White House
Brad and Dan unpack the symbolism and substance behind the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a privately funded ballroom. They reflect on what presidential construction p…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Special Episode: Is Pope Leo Really Dissolving Opus Dei?
This episode delves into the recent controversies surrounding Opus Dei, a secretive and influential organization within the Catholic Church. According to a report from Infovaticana, Opus Dei faces a …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
It's in the Code ep 167: "Manhood Pt. 2"
This episode continues the exploration of how masculinity and the category of "man" function within the contemporary right, using Senator Josh Hawley’s book "Manhood" as a guide. Dan reads and reflec…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Peter Thiel's Gospel Part II: Palantir and the Philosopher-King
Dr. Brad Onishi dives into the ideological roots of one of Peter Thiel's most significant ventures, Palantir. Drawing from Thiel’s reflections on Leo Strauss's philosophy and the aftermath of 9/11, O…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Resisting the Spiritual Violence of ICE
In this episode, Brad Onishi sits down with Rev. Alba Onofrio—executive director of Soulforce and host of Teología Sin Vergüenza—for a powerful exploration of faith, queerness, and resistance. Togeth…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Weekly Roundup: “I Love Hitler” Group Chat Leaked + The Technocrats Who Want Monarchy + No Kings!
Brad and Dan unpack a disturbing leaked group chat among young Republican leaders that reveals casual racism, homophobia, and even Nazi sympathies. They analyze how JD Vance publicly defended the ind…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
It's in the Code ep 166: “Manhood”
Josh Hawley says that American manhood is threatened by “the left,” and that this threat lies in the fact that they are “anti-story.” What is missing, and what is necessary to save American manhood, …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Introducing American Unexceptionalism
What can we Americans learn from others around the world about how to protect democracy when the stakes are high? Can we as Americans learn about how to challenge forms of religious nationalism and r…
Published on 2 months ago