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Hey folks,
We pre-taped this one, but it did not pull any punches. I sat down with former Senator and Ambassador to the Vatican Joe Donnelly, and we got into it — Trump vs. the Pope, truth vs. propaganda, and what faith is actually supposed to mean in public life. This one hit deep.
Here are a few moments you don’t want to miss:
[00:01:07] Donnelly breaks down Trump’s latest attack on Pope Leo — and why it’s not just inflammatory, it’s factually wrong from the jump.
[00:03:04] The truth about Iran, nuclear weapons, and how killing the JCPOA changed everything.
[00:06:00] What real leadership looks like: behind-the-scenes diplomacy between Biden and the Vatican — no headlines, just results.
[00:10:03] Faith vs. politics: what Catholicism actually teaches about caring for others — and why that clashes with Christian nationalism.
[00:14:30] JD Vance, Trump loyalty, and what it looks like when someone is clearly stuck in a political box they didn’t expect.
This conversation is about more than one news cycle. It’s about truth, leadership, and whether we’re still capable of acting like adults in moments that demand it. If you’ve been trying to make sense of the intersection of faith, politics, and power right now — this is essential viewing.
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With urgency,
—Mike
