In this week’s episode, we dive deeper into a Substack post Ashley wrote about the paradox of tolerance and when we need to/when it's appropriate be intolerant. We provide an overview of the paradox and answer some reflective questions about tolerance and intolerance in today’s political landscape.

References

* Tolerance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

* Paradox of Tolerance - Philosophy Terms

* Paradox of Tolerance: To Tolerate or Note to Tolerate? - YouTube

* It's Time for the Tolerant Left to be Intolerant - Ashley’s Substack Post

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* Website

* Instagram

For this week’s episode, we’re joined by April Ajoy, the author of Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith. She is also a content creator and podcast host who uses humor to shine light on harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Evangelicalism. After growing up an evangelist’s kid entrenched in Christian Nationalism and working in conservative Christian media, she saw the harm caused firsthand. Still a Christian, she uses her platform to expose the dangers of Christian Nationalism while promoting a more inclusive faith. April has been featured on Buzzfeed, CNN, Newsweek and more. She’s been married to Beecher for 10 years and they have two daughters together.

Connect with April:

* Instagram

* TikTok

*Purchase her book: Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding A True Faith

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

* Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/

* Instagram: @kevwyxin

This episode dives into the intersections of nutrition, public health, and misinformation with Dr. Jessica Knurick. The conversation addresses the complexities of the Make America Healthy Again movement, the dangers of the misinformation, the harm in oversimplifying complex issues, and the influence of social media on public perception around food safety and nutrition.

• Exploration of how the MAHA movement oversimplifies complex health issues 

• Examination of the societal factors influencing America’s nutritional challenges

• Guidance on navigating misinformation and amplifying credible scientific voices

• Emphasis on understanding the difference between correlation and causation

• Insight into political motivations behind corporate-friendly health policies.

Connect with Dr. Jess:

Instagram 

TikTok

Website

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USS Substack

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

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In episode 104, our first episode of 2025, we emphasize the importance of maintaining political engagement and activism beyond the electoral season. We discuss methods for building resilience, defeating the temptation to disengage, and actionable ways to support democracy through time and financial donations.

Resources

The sacred pause between the election and what comes next

Linda McMahon - Wikipedia

Why we choose to financially support these organizations - Instagram

United SHE Stands | Substack

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

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Re-RE-releasing this episode about Ranked Choice Voting with our friend Kyle Herman because this effort is underway in Ohio!

Original Air Date: May 2, 2023

Resources

* Rank the Vote Ohio's website

* Rank the Vote Ohio's Action Page (for volunteering, donating, events, etc)

* Rank the Vote Ohio's Online Petition (to join our supporter list)

* Rank the Vote USA's coalition page (to find partners in other states)

* FairVote's state allies coalition page

* History of Ranked Choice Voting in Ohio

* RepresentWomen's report on how Ranked Choice Voting is helping cities move toward gender parity

* How Ranked Choice Voting can reduce the harms of gerrymandering in Ohio

* How Ranked Choice Voting can help reduce corruption in Ohio

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For episode 102, we're re-releasing our interview with THE Sharon McMahon, AKA @SharonSaysSo on Instagram. Enjoy!

Original Air Date: October 22, 2024

Connect with Sharon:

* Instagram

* Website

* Podcast - Here's Where It Gets Interesting

* Newsletter - The Preamble

* Buy the book!

Re-RE-releasing this episode about Ranked Choice Voting with our friend Kyle Herman because we love it so much! We hope you do too.

Original Air Date: May 2, 2023

Resources

• Rank the Vote Ohio's website
• Rank the Vote Ohio's Action Page (for volunteering, donating, events, etc)
• Rank the Vote Ohio's Online Petition (to join our supporter list)
• Rank the Vote USA's coalition page (to find partners in other states)
• FairVote's state allies coalition page
• History of Ranked Choice Voting in Ohio
• RepresentWomen's report on how Ranked Choice Voting is helping cities move toward gender parity
• How Ranked Choice Voting can reduce the harms of gerrymandering in Ohio
• How Ranked Choice Voting can help reduce corruption in Ohio

Connect with USS: United SHE Stands Instagram

If you purchase from any links to resources or products, the show may make a small commission.

For episode 101, we're re-releasing our episode about the threat of another Trump term... since we are now, unfortunately, in that reality.

Original Air Date: July 23, 2024

Sources

* Study Classifies U.S. Democracy as ‘Backsliding’

* When democracies falter, they rarely recover

* Democratic decline in the US

* Myth of Voter Fraud

* 2016 Lie of the Year: Fake news

* 15 most notable lies of Trump’s presidency

* What Republicans said when Obama tried to confirm a Supreme Court judge

* How US Supreme Court Has Shifted Over Time

* Trump v. US

* How Trump’s judge appointments compare with other presidents

* The judge who just gave Trump a pass in documents case will now be judged herself

* What is the Chevron deference

* Trump mocks Paul Pelosi

* MTG Expressed Support for Assassinating Democrats

* ABC News finds 54 cases invoking 'Trump' in connection with violence

* The Gunman and the Would-Be Dictator

* Reactions to Trump and Nancy Pelosi's Responses

* MTG called on to 'resign in disgrace'

* Inside Biden’s response to Trump assassination attempt

* What We Know About the Trump Shooter

For episode 102, we're re-releasing our interview with THE Sharon McMahon, AKA @SharonSaysSo on Instagram. Enjoy!

Original Air Date: October 22, 2024

Connect with Sharon:

• Instagram 
• Website
• Podcast - Here's Where It Gets Interesting
• Newsletter - The Preamble
• Buy the book!

Connect with USS: United SHE Stands Instagram

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

• Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
• Instagram: @kevwyxin

If you purchase from any links to resources or products, the show may make a small commission.

For episode 101, we're re-releasing our episode about the threat of another Trump term... since we are now, unfortunately, in that reality. 

Original Air Date: July 23, 2024

Sources

• Study Classifies U.S. Democracy as ‘Backsliding’
• When democracies falter, they rarely recover
• Democratic decline in the US
• Myth of Voter Fraud
• 2016 Lie of the Year: Fake news
• 15 most notable lies of Trump’s presidency
• What Republicans said when Obama tried to confirm a Supreme Court judge
• How US Supreme Court Has Shifted Over Time
• Trump v. US
• How Trump’s judge appointments compare with other presidents
• The judge who just gave Trump a pass in documents case will now be judged herself
• What is the Chevron deference
• Trump mocks Paul Pelosi
• MTG Expressed Support for Assassinating Democrats
• ABC News finds 54 cases invoking 'Trump' in connection with violence
• The Gunman and the Would-Be Dictator
• Reactions to Trump and Nancy Pelosi's Responses
• MTG called on to 'resign in disgrace'
• Inside Biden’s response to Trump assassination attempt
• What We Know About the Trump Shooter

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

• Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/
• Instagram: @kevwyxin

If you purchase from any links to resources or products, the show may make a small commission.