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The Thing With Feathers
Hope is something that is missing from American politics. It was not found in the campaign and presidency of Donald Trump and oddly it isn't found among his detractor...
The Republican Underpants Gnome Theory
Picking up where the interview with Reed Howard left off, how important is it to create a faction in the GOP? People say there isn't a civil war in the GOP and that t...
The Future Is Faction: An Interview with Reed Howard on the GOP
Everyone is talking about the future of the Republican Party these days. Some think its too late to save the party, while others think there's a chance. Reed Howard ...
Potpourri : Liz, NeverTrump, Unemployment, Israel-Palestine
In this episode, Dennis does a potpourri of events from Liz Cheney to the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Why the Republican Party Won’t Die Already:Life for those in G...
Democracy in the Golden Age of Bulls***t
We like to think that b**********g is a mostly harmless gesture, but it can do great harm to institutions. Dennis looks at how b**********g from the boardroom to the ...
Is Black Still Beautiful?
Join Dennis as he takes a trip to 1970s Michigan and recounts what is was like to grow up as a young black man. It was a time of challenges to be sure, but it was a t...
Why Are Pastors Leaving the Ministry?
A lot of pastors are leaving the ministry and it has only worsened during the pandemic. Why? Dennis shares his own frustrations as a pastor in this very challenging ...
Liz Cheney: The Iron Lady
What happens when the last person of integrity is pushed out of the GOP? As Rep. Liz Cheney’s leadership position hangs in the balance, we are about to find out.The G...
The Man Near the Moon
In this episode, Dennis uses his ADHD/Aspergers brain and takes on a potpourri of issues such as President Biden's speech to Congress, the role of the state and the ce...
Give Me the Highway: Rob Sanders on the Interstate Highway System
Why does the Interstate Highway System matter? What made it so amazing? Why is it so unappreciated today? How is it learning from its past mistakes?To answer those ...
A Great Cloud of Witnesses: A Meditation on the Chauvin Verdict
The following is the audio version of a meditation Dennis did for his congregation yesterday, looking at the murder of George Floyd from a religious standpoint.Show no...
George Floyd's Life Matters
Dennis reflects on the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police Derek Chauvin. Show notes:The complicated relief of the Chauvin verdict (Vox)Why Chauvin’s convictio...
Only Nixon Could Do Health Care Reform
No matter who you are, at some point you are going to get sick. Who will pay those doctor bills. In this episode, we look at why the center-right should take up real ...
Common Good Conservative
Can conservatives believe in an active government that can help people in need? Throughout history, the center-right has believed that government can address issues l...
America Will Be!
Is America a good nation? Can a nation with a past that includes slavery and the mistreatment of Native Americans be a force for good in the world? In this episode, ...
Church in the Time of Apocalypse
Dennis is looking for religious leaders to interview to share their experiences during the pandemic. If you are interested, send an email to denminn@gmail.comEpisode ...
Guns, Germs and Weal
Another mass shooting is another opportunity to get into another culture war. Dennis talks about a time when people could come together and create good gun policy and...
Attention Must Be Paid
Why did Donald Trump win in 2016? Was it racism? The stress of the American working class? Could it be both? In this episode, Dennis shares his own working-class roo...
This Is the Reset
On episode six Dennis moves from a "soft opening" of the podcast to move to the "grand opening," with a new name and focus! He talks about the reasoning behind the na...
Who Mourns for the GOP?
Why should we care about the Republican Party when it's nothing more than a collection of racists and conspiracy mongers? A fair number of Never Trumpers see the part...
One Year On
On this special episode, Dennis reflects on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic and how Everything Changed on March 11, 2020. Questions? Send an e...
We Have Some Healing to Do
Like all good GenXers, Dennis wants to take you back to the 1990s! In this episode, Dennis recounts an experience he witnessed in a church basement nearly 30 years ag...
Demographics, Destiny and Doom
America is becoming a far more diverse country. This is good news. What's bad news is how both political parties have reacted to the changing face of America. Denni...
The New Party of Lincoln
Welcome to the Inaugural episode of Polite Company! Donald Trump may no longer be President, but Trumpism is still a vital force in the Republican Party. Several stat...
The Trailer
I've always liked journeys. I love when the car pulls away from home or the plane leaves the gate. The journey has begun. Traveling is always an interim state. You ar...
