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Showing posts with label Leo. Show all posts
Sunday, June 7, 2026
AI, Pope Leo, & The Antichrist (Conspirituality podcast #311)
Leo the XIV wrote a big letter about a hyperobject. Many thoughts and debates are triggered. Today we’ll look at what the hell an encyclical is, the Vatican's decade-long conversation with Silicon Valley about coding morally-sound AI, and the broken and laundered echoes of Liberation Theology in Leo’s text.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Weekly Roundup: Leo Destroys Trump and Vance on Just War Theory + Pete's Pulp Fiction (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
What happens when a U.S. president publicly attacks the Pope—and tries to justify war using theology?
In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad and Dan break down the escalating clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo, and why it’s about much more than a political disagreement. From the Pope’s condemnation of violence to reactions from figures like JD Vance and Mike Johnson, this episode traces how religion, war, and power are colliding in real time.
We take a deep dive into just war theory—what it actually is, where it comes from, and why its misuse matters. Along the way, we analyze viral moments (yes, including the Pulp Fiction references), unpack the theological claims being made by political leaders, and examine how Christian nationalism reframes power as divine authority.
This isn’t just about one news cycle. It’s about a larger shift: Who gets to define Christianity in America? What happens when political leaders claim moral authority over religious ones? And why are some Christians being told to “stay out of politics” while politicians take over theology?
In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad and Dan break down the escalating clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo, and why it’s about much more than a political disagreement. From the Pope’s condemnation of violence to reactions from figures like JD Vance and Mike Johnson, this episode traces how religion, war, and power are colliding in real time.
We take a deep dive into just war theory—what it actually is, where it comes from, and why its misuse matters. Along the way, we analyze viral moments (yes, including the Pulp Fiction references), unpack the theological claims being made by political leaders, and examine how Christian nationalism reframes power as divine authority.
This isn’t just about one news cycle. It’s about a larger shift: Who gets to define Christianity in America? What happens when political leaders claim moral authority over religious ones? And why are some Christians being told to “stay out of politics” while politicians take over theology?
⏱️ Timestamps
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:15 What sparked the Trump vs. Pope conflict
- 08:40 What is Just War Theory?
- 18:30 JD Vance, Mike Johnson, and the political response
- 32:10 Christian nationalism and power
- 45:20 The “Pulp Fiction” moment explained
- 55:00 Why this matters going forward
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries On Stripping Away Trump's War Powers (Find Out podcast on YouTube)
As Trump's illegal war with Iran rages on, causing the highest gas prices for the American consumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joins us ahead of a very important vote tomorrow.
The House will vote on the War Powers Resolution Bill aimed at curbing Trump's war powers. Jeffries and House Democrats are working tirelessly to secure a few more Republican votes, anticipating a very tight vote.
We also spoke with the Minority Leader about Trump's AI Jesus photo and his latest attacks against Pope Leo. Jeffries also previews what Democrats plan for Trump if they win both the House and the Senate following the midterm elections.
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Trump’s Washington is packed with Claremont fellows. That’s no accident. - POLITICO
Note: The Claremont Institute is funded by Catholic activist Leonard Leo.
"The main challenge post-Trump is going to be holding this coalition together, the one that Trump built and expanding on it," Williams, the Claremont president, said. "The two Trump administrations have made a lot of progress on issues that we care about, on immigration, on separation of powers, on the bureaucracy. But really, to get ourselves back to a more robust constitutionalism, we would hope that the right would finally win a decisive and realigning election."…
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Weekly Roundup: MAGAworld Splinters: Epstein Revelations, Civilizational Populism, and the Future of the GOP (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, hosts Brad O’Ri and Dan Miller discuss the tumultuous week surrounding U.S. politics, including the recent government shutdown, infamous Epstein emails, and the ensuing so-called ‘MAGA Civil War.’
They delve into the escalating division within MAGA ranks, highlighting the civilizational populism driving figures like JD Vance.
Additionally, they explore the friction between Pope Leo and the American Council of Bishops (USCCB: U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops) concerning immigration policies. As a side note, the hosts announce their upcoming appearance at the American Academy of Religion Conference in Boston.
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Saturday, June 28, 2025
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Messing with Texas’ 10 Commandments (Andrew Seidel; One Nation, Indivisible podcast Episode #015)
Is America a secular nation—or a Christian theocracy in disguise?
In this episode of One Nation Indivisible, Andrew breaks down the escalating attacks on church-state separation. He takes aim at a new Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in public school classrooms, unpacking both the biblical contradictions and constitutional violations baked into the bill.
Andrew also examines Donald Trump’s public feud with Leonard Leo over judicial loyalty and calls out Speaker Mike Johnson’s misleading claims about America’s so-called “Judeo-Christian” roots. With clarity and urgency, Andrew argues that preserving real religious freedom means rejecting government-imposed religion—no matter how popular the narrative.
There are three blocks to the show:
In this episode of One Nation Indivisible, Andrew breaks down the escalating attacks on church-state separation. He takes aim at a new Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in public school classrooms, unpacking both the biblical contradictions and constitutional violations baked into the bill.
Andrew also examines Donald Trump’s public feud with Leonard Leo over judicial loyalty and calls out Speaker Mike Johnson’s misleading claims about America’s so-called “Judeo-Christian” roots. With clarity and urgency, Andrew argues that preserving real religious freedom means rejecting government-imposed religion—no matter how popular the narrative.
There are three blocks to the show:
- TX 10 Commandments
- Trump fights Leo
- Johnson's Judeo-Christian Principles
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Friday, June 6, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Trump goes after Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society in fury over court ruling - POLITICO
The blame, Trump said, lay with the Federalist Society. "
I am so disappointed in The Federalist Society because of the bad advice they gave me on numerous Judicial Nominations," he wrote. "This is something that cannot be forgotten!"
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Pope Bob Vs. Trump World (Conspirituality podcast, episode #258)
The most annoying convert TradCath in the world, JD Vance, whose cherubic face belies all his bootlicking aggression, gets his moment with Pope Bob. Usha stands behind him in a black mantilla. He hands the pontiff an oversized envelope: an invitation from Donald and Melania to a White House dinner. Bob smiles guardedly as he takes it and without looking at it, setting it on his desk. “I’ll read that at some point,” Vance sputters, “of course, of course.”
The scene is set for the Church-State tension of whatever phase of global fascism we’re now entering. These ghouls who jail students, disappear immigrants, and lobby for the Trump Gaza resort, shuffle into the Vatican with hats in hand to meet a fellow American who is nothing like their boss, asking for pats on the head, wondering what kind of alliance they can forge, perhaps through anti-wokeness discourse.
The enigmatic response from Pope Bob sums up where we all are as we read the incense swirls for whether he’s going to keep steering the world’s 1.4B Catholics against the tides of late-stage capitalism and environmental protection, Francis-style.
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The scene is set for the Church-State tension of whatever phase of global fascism we’re now entering. These ghouls who jail students, disappear immigrants, and lobby for the Trump Gaza resort, shuffle into the Vatican with hats in hand to meet a fellow American who is nothing like their boss, asking for pats on the head, wondering what kind of alliance they can forge, perhaps through anti-wokeness discourse.
The enigmatic response from Pope Bob sums up where we all are as we read the incense swirls for whether he’s going to keep steering the world’s 1.4B Catholics against the tides of late-stage capitalism and environmental protection, Francis-style.
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Sunday, May 11, 2025
Weekly roundup: An American Pope! + We’re Using the N-Word to Fundraise Now? (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
Brad and Dan discuss the landmark election of the first American Pope, Leo XIV, highlighting his background, his critical stance on immigration, and his potential impact on American politics.
They also examine a troubling incident in Minnesota where a woman called a 5-year-old black child the N-word and subsequently raised significant funds through a Christian platform.
The conversation ties these issues into broader themes of white supremacy, conservative Christian victimhood, and the necessity of deeper education on purity culture and white Christian nationalism.
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They also examine a troubling incident in Minnesota where a woman called a 5-year-old black child the N-word and subsequently raised significant funds through a Christian platform.
The conversation ties these issues into broader themes of white supremacy, conservative Christian victimhood, and the necessity of deeper education on purity culture and white Christian nationalism.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Rightwing group backed by Koch and Leo sues to stop Trump tariffs
New Civil Liberties Alliance says president's invocation of emergency powers to impose tariffs is unlawful…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/07/trump-tariffs-lawsuit
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Environmentalists Sound Alarm as the Fossil-Fuel Industry Seeks Legal Immunity – Mother Jones
The think tank has ties to Leonard Leo, who is widely known as a force behind the Federalist Society, which orchestrated the ultraconservative takeover of the American judiciary.
Last year, Leo-tied groups also launched another campaign, which one expert called "unprecedented," to convince the Supreme Court to shield oil companies from lawsuits. In decisions this week and in January, the high court denied their request...
Monday, February 24, 2025
Money, Lies, and God: with Katherine Stewart
Author and investigative reporter Katherine Stewart has been doing a deep dive into the power players behind Trump's takover. Fascinating stuff.
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Sunday, February 9, 2025
How the [Un]Constitutional Sheriff Movement Threatens Democracy (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
Brad is joined by first-time guest Jessica Pishko, author of the book The Highest Law in the Land.
The discussion centers around the constitutional sheriff movement, highlighting how sheriffs, despite being elected law enforcement officers, often act as unaccountable power brokers within the counties they serve.
The conversation covers the sheriffs’ role in both law enforcement and detention, their hard-to-remove positions, and the influence of far-right ideologies, particularly the constitutional sheriffs led by Richard Mack.
This episode also touches upon the involvement of the Claremont Institute with sheriffs, propagandist roles, and the significant racial and political implications of their actions and ends with a call to reassess the necessity and role of county sheriffs in modern American governance.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
SCOTUS CRUSHES Trump Allies with UNEXPECTED Order
Yes, Leonard Leo and Big Oil can be sued for deceiving the public about petroleum's harmful effects.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo wants to “crush liberal dominance” : NPR
His plans involve the Teneo Network, which describes itself as a "talent pipeline" for the conservative movement, with ambitions to influence Hollywood, Silicon Valley and other cultural power centers that he and fellow conservatives see as dominated by liberals.
The proposed technique is similar to Leo's network of judicial nominees: raising money from conservative donors to help identify, connect and promote the careers of like-minded people. In the language of Teneo's one-page website, the group exists "to Recruit, Connect, and Deploy talented conservatives who lead opinion and shape the industries that shape society."…
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