When you hear the word “demagogue” – what comes to mind? Many of us think of demagogues as charismatic leaders who hold an extreme degree of power over their supporters, who will follow them no matter what the leader does. But why do people fall for demagogues?

In this episode, Jaye takes a deep dive into the subject of demagoguery – exploring the ways we debate political and social issues, and how that may lead to the rise of demagogues. What does a country run by demagoguery truly mean for democracy?

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Highly-rated Latino Christian fiction author Allison K. Garcia is back on Potstirrer Podcast to share with listeners information about her upcoming novel, Finding Amor. Allison chats with Jaye about the inspiration for the new book, writing about characters in a different culture than her own, the family separation crisis on the US/Mexico border, and more! Allison even gives us a sneak peek of what we can expect from Finding Amor!

*Note: Please excuse the sound quality of the episode, as I am testing out new ways of recording interview episodes. – Jaye

Pre-Order Finding Amor on Amazon.com

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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