With Donald Trump verbally capitulating to Vladimir Putin during the Helsinki summit July 16, the Russia investigation heating up, and Special Counsel Robert Mueller investigating the NRA for potential money laundering for the benefit of Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, Trump is clearly embroiled in a great deal of controversy. But in the face of it, Trump tells the American people to believe him over the facts that are publicly available. Evangelical leaders are also steering their flock toward belief in Trump – elevating their defenses of Trump over the Bible they state is inerrant. Will there come a time where Trump Christians will have a moment of clarity and decide that their deal with the devil is untenable?

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With the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court by Donald Trump, many pro-life Americans are rejoicing at the pick. Their hope is that Kavanaugh’s elevation to the Court will signal the end of Roe v. Wade, the US Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Jaye explores the question – what will happen if Roe is set aside by the US Supreme Court? Will this achieve the goal of ending abortion, or is that truly the goal? And – to Americans who are staunchly pro-life regarding abortion, is symbolism more important than the outcome of protecting life?

Also – Jaye shares her experiences attending the Families Belong Together Rally in Cincinnati, Ohio. This was one of many around the country protesting the Trump Administration’s immigration policies, including the policy of family separation at the US-Mexico Border. More here.

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On June 30, rallies and marches were held in various locations around the United States and Canada to protest the Trump Administration’s policy of family separation at the US-Mexico border, as well as Trump’s immigration policy as a whole.

I attended the rally in Cincinnati, Ohio, which was held in Washington Park in the neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine.  It was a great experience. I talk more about it in this Sunday’s episode (Episode 32), so check that out!

As mentioned in the episode, below are some of the organizations I was able to interact with and learn from. The list does not equal endorsement, but all came in the interest of advancing the common goal of supporting America’s immigrants. So I want to be sure to share the list for informational purposes, and provide some opportunities to get involved:

National Organizations

Local Organizations (Cincinnati/Tri-State)

 

Several US Supreme Court rulings in June that have emboldened Donald Trump and the GOP, and have left Democrats reeling. In addition, US Supreme Court justice Anthony Kennedy is retiring, which means the Trump administration has another opening they can fill on the court. Jaye discusses these and related developments, and seeks to place them into their proper perspective. In the wake of these events, she aims to provide messages of admonishment, motivation, and hope. Resisters – be encouraged!

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Potstirrer Podcast has now joined Flying Machine Network!

Flying Machine Network is a community of super talented content creators who are making awesome, unique and original podcasts. To learn more about the network and to check out the other amazing Flying Machine Network podcasts, check out FlyingMachine.network.

Now, you might be wondering – what does this mean for the future of Potstirrer Podcast? Over time, having a community of content creators to share ideas with will be instrumental in honing the quality of Potstirrer Podcast. You will also be exposed to the work of these excellent creators I’ll be working with, and there will be some other really cool stuff coming down the pike as well – so stay tuned!

But don’t worry – the core voice of Potstirrer Podcast will continue to be well-researched, hard-hitting, independent, and from the heart. That will never change.

I’m honored to receive the opportunity to join Flying Machine Network, and I hope you – my listeners – also look forward to this new chapter.

– Jaye

In our multi-parter second installment of Riverside Chats, Jaye is joined by her husband Chuckles as they share just a little bit of their lively political conversations – as a couple with divergent political views. In Part 2, Jaye and Chuckles discuss poverty, police brutality, and the landscape for 2018 and 2020. Should the Republican Party, who is in control of all branches of federal government, consider courting voters outside of their core base?

PLUS – Potstirrer Podcast has now joined Flying Machine Network! Check out all the awesome podcasts on Flying Machine Network – and so much more – at FlyingMachine.Network!

The Riverside Chats special format is brought to Potstirrer Podcast on occasion to include some diversity of thought to the show and to encourage learning and discussion outside of the “echo chambers” of the right and the left.

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*Note: For Riverside Chats, we experimented with a different sound setup. My apologies in advance for the sound issues. – Jaye

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of physical and sexual violence, and descriptions of oppressive behavior.

In today’s episode, Jaye discusses recent news stories related to undocumented immigration and refugees from Latin America. Where are the 1500 missing migrant children that were being tracked by the federal government? How are children in the custody of US Customs being treated? And is there any moral or ethical issue with calling MS-13 gang members “animals?” Jaye delves into past events as she makes the case that when we dehumanize other people, it becomes all too easy to treat them inhumanely – or watch and do nothing.

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