Indiana’s Lt. Gov. picks fight with “demonic” band kids

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Indiana Lt. Gov. faces backlash after calling high school band kids “demonic.” (0:39)

— Megachurch pastor’s Senate tease sparks ethics complaint from Kansas Republicans. (16:08)

— A Satanist just won a religious exemption for bathroom access in school. (45:39)

— Trump replaces Navy Secretary with man who claimed witches took over a California city. (55:43)

— After baseless attacks on the SPLC, Pastor Joel Webbon says America needs “more racism.” (1:07:52)

— Religious “switching” is an existential crisis for the Catholic Church. (1:22:17)

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Can Anti-LGBTQ Catholic Preschools Get Public Funding?

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Hemant will be speaking in Denver, Colorado this weekend! Details are here!

— Texas can force Ten Commandments posters in public schools, appeals court rules. (0:54)

— Mormon Church sues critic John Dehlin over “Mormon Stories” podcast. (20:20)

— Utah Democrat Nate Blouin faces ridiculous backlash over decade-old comments. (36:31)

— Supreme Court to decide if anti-LGBTQ Catholic schools in Colorado can receive public funding. (58:45)

— He won a major school prayer case. It took years to get a proper obituary. (1:08:30)

— After angering Christians all week, Trump will read from the Bible as a publicity stunt. (1:14:58)

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Congressman Eric Swalwell Resigns

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Eric Swalwell’s resignation caps an up-and-down history with secular humanism. (0:45)

— A barista says she was fired for her Christian faith. The facts are far more nuanced. (17:06)

— National puppetry group faces backlash for platforming anti-LGBTQ Christian puppetry group. (32:46)

— In final meeting, Trump’s “Religious Liberty” chair calls church/state separation a “lie.” (54:46)

— Pastor faces manslaughter charge after man dies in baptism gone wrong. (1:06:21)

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NBA Player Waived After Anti-LGBTQ Rant

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Florida attorney general says state can ignore its own constitution to fund religion. (0:54)

— Bulls cut Jaden Ivey after anti-Pride rant (but not because he’s Christian). (9:25)

— School district cuts ties with group that secretly targeted kids for conversion to Christianity. (22:30)

— UK-based Bible Society admits claim of “Quiet Revival” of faith was based on bad data. (33:45)

— Federal judge orders removal of Ten Commandments display outside Arkansas Capitol. (53:25)

— Trump-appointed FEMA leader says he teleported to Waffle House. (1:02:35)

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