Ronnie Nathan (aka Corey's dad) on the 2024 election, what's at stake and trusting God through it all
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Ask an old Jewish guy from Brooklyn a question, and he's sure to answer with another question, a bissle of "on the one hand... but on the other hand..." and a megillah that involves a whole lot of talking over each other!   We're on Patreon! Join the community:  https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review:  https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics   In this episode, we’re treated to the highly anticipated return of Ronnie Nathan, aka Corey’s dad and that guy from Bensonhurst referred to above! Ronnie recounts his political evolution from a democratic family background to his active engagement in politics, influenced by historic events like Kennedy's assassination, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights movement. We discuss contemporary political issues, the significance of election demographics, and the potential outcomes of the Harris-Walz ticket versus Trump. Then we delve into the challenges of maintaining a civil discourse on divisive topics, offering a generational perspective on current affairs and political dynamics.   00:53 Ronnie's Early Political Influences 03:27 Vietnam War and Cultural Shifts 06:28 Nixon and Political Disillusionment 07:49 Contemporary Political Issues 08:23 Trump and Jewish Identity 10:23 Netanyahu and Israeli Politics 21:31 Kamala Harris and Voter Sentiments 35:17 Analyzing the Harris Campaign's Strategy 37:59 Economic Impact of Mass Deportation 40:14 Congressional Approval and Tariffs 41:39 VP Picks and Election Dynamics 47:41 Concerns About National Security and Debt 49:37 Election Predictions and Potential Outcomes   Let us know what you think. You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Please support our sponsor Meza Wealth Management:  https://www.mezawealth.com/
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