Dr. Kirk Pappas recounts a tense encounter with a divisive stranger while on a cab tour in Belfast, leading to an ominous warning from his Irish guide about the parallels between the Troubles and the rising tensions in America.Chapters:

1. A Chance Encounter in Belfast (00:00 - 00:49)
2. Political Provocations in the Cab (00:49 - 02:29)
3. Visiting the Peace Wall (02:29 - 03:25)
4. An Ominous Warning (03:25 - 05:06)
5. Reflecting on Sean's Message (05:06 - 05:30)

Show Notes:

• The "black cab tours" in Belfast where former IRA members provide firsthand accounts of the Troubles
• The political and religious divisions between Republicans and Loyalists in Northern Ireland
• The Peace Walls separating Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods in Belfast
• Parallels drawn between the Troubles and rising political tensions in America
• A thoughtful message about avoiding conflict and promoting understanding

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