A complicit Congress is about to turn MAGA’s worst ideas into law by passing this terrible Bill. What can Americans do about it, and what impact will it have? Your friends at the Common Good Podcast take you along this rocky and scary journey to try to save America from the worst politicians imaginable.
We all have reasons for seeing the runious leadership of Donald Trump. For some people this weeks attack on Iran was a violation of promise he made. For others, his treament of people is a violation of the promoise our country has made. For others the attack on deomocracy is a violation of promise we all made. Many reasons to stop supporting the same man. We will talk about it all on today's Common Good Podcast.
The People have spoken and many would like to amend their statement from November. And, the violence under Trump continues. And, Trump blames his own immigration deportation policy for his failure.
Trump Has Pulled Us Into Authoritarianism with Military Deployment in US. Trump has accelerated authoritarian tactics by deploying military forces against U.S. citizens during protests, using federal agencies to arrest individuals without due process, and encouraging bans on books and academic speech he deems unpatriotic. His administration has supported defunding and dismantling programs that provide congressional oversight, while promoting loyalty tests for civil servants and suppressing disse...
Today we talk with Amanda Edwards who is running for Texas 18th Congressional District. We also reflect on how a President of the United States can continue or show his incompetence by spreading utter nonsense and conspiratorial lies.
Today we talk with Amanda Edwards who is running for Texas 18th Congressional District. WE also reflect on how a President of the United States can continue or show his incompetence by spreading utter nonsense and conspiratorial lies.
Trump Attacks Americans on Memorial Day. A day reserved for recognizing the painful loss of life that our war and military service have inflicted on Americans, the president of the United States did not take the non-partisan approach of honoring the lives lost. He attacked, lied about, and demeaned fellow Americans. It was just another day in the most divisive Presidency in American history. Since Trump took office, he has led the most divisive presidency. Our nation has ever seen. He threatened...
Trump attacks Springsteen, Swift, and Bono, adding to his targets in his ongoing attack on Americans and America. Trump has attacked the credibility of Military Generals, the Press, Judges, Politicians, Average Americans, and now is spending his time as Commander in Chief attacking musicians. These are the actions that political "strong men" make; he consistently acts like one. What does all this mean for faith and politics in the US and globally?
Let's Talk Poe Leo XIV with Catholic Leaders and what is all means. Today Robb Ryerse and Doug Pagitt are joined by two Catholic Leaders - Miguel Diaz, Ambassador to the Holy See, Ret and Denise Murphy McGraw, Catholics Vote Common Good, National Co-Chair What does all this mean for faith and politics in the US and Globally?
"Pope Tump" and other Nonsense from the Outlaw President on today's Common Good Podcast. Trump's ignorance, Lawlessness, and country-harming policies are on full display again this week. From disrespecting the Papalcy to telling kids to be happy with fewer gifts at Christmas, to taking mortgages from veterans the pain continues to roll from Trump's administration.
It's Not On The Knuckles - Knuckle Head Trump is Wrong Again Trump's ignorance, Lawlessness and country-harming policies on full display Another nightmare week in the US due to Trump and his team. The incompetence doing the lawful, important work shines brightly again. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about details and responses to this mess.
Another nightmare week in the US due to Trump and his team. The incompetence doing the lawful, important work shines brightly again. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk details and responses to this mess. And, Robb's nominations this week for who had "The Dumbest Week in the Administration."
Trump's "Home Grown" Attack on US Citizens. Trump told the El Salvadorian President he would need to build five more prisons where Trump could send American Citizens that he wants to deport. And, he said that he doesn't know what the laws are concerning his ability to deport US Citizens to an El Salvadorian prison. Robb's nomination for who had "The Dumbest Week in the Administration." Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse will discuss that sick reality and the rest of the week's news as Trump continues t...
How The Trump Admin and Elon Musk's Foolishness Hurts Us All - The Common Good Podcast Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the week's news that Trump continues to harm the country due to foolishness, ignorance and arrogance. Elon Musk shows why he has no business in Government.
Trump Leads Most Anti-Christian Presidency Ever - Part 2 Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the week's news that Trump continues to harm hungry children and destroy the safety net of the most vulnerable. The courts are stopping Trump on some, but not all, of his dangerous actions.
Trump Signals Dangerous Incompetence Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse discuss the week's news that Trump’s team discussed war plans on the Signal app and accidentally included a reporter. All involved should be fired. The courts are stopping Trump on some, but not all, of his dangerous actions.
Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the week's news and how the struggling Trump Administration is sending our surrogates like Lara Trump to tell us that "we should be kissing the feet of Trump and Elon Musk." They also talk about the struggling economy, tariffs, and the mass layoffs and deportations.
Doug Pagitt from Vote Common Good talks with Rich Logis about his group Leaving MAGA. Rich went from being an "all-in" MAGA booster and spokesperson to helping others leave the chaos and lies.
Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse discuss what can be done about the hazardous decisions being made by Donald Trump. They also show what is behind his motivations and worldviews that are so at odds with what is best for the United States and the World.
Doug, Robb and Dan discuss the tip of the Trump Chaos Iceberg on the Common Good Podcast. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican in Arkansas here: Running For Our Lives @RobbRyerse The Common Good Podcast is produced and edited by Daniel Deitr...
Doug, Dan and Robb discuss the latest lawlessness from the Trump administration. Courts or Congress seem uninterested or unable to stop him. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican in Arkansas here: Running For Our Lives @RobbRyerse The Common ...
Trump enacted tariffs on our neighbors and allies before immediately backtracking after the Stockmarket got spooked. Elon Musk, an unelected oligarch, now has access to the nation's checkbook. Plus, JD Vance gets the message of Christianity completely wrong. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book ...
Christian Nationalism has served as one of the philosophical underpinnings of Trumpism . "America First" has a religious partner - Christian Nationalism. Doug Pagitt talks with Eric English about this and his book, "The Kingdom of Man."
What can those who care for the Common Good do in response to week two of the Trump onslaught? Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse share insights and reflections on week 1
What will the first days of the next Trump administration look like? Will his extreme picks for cabinet positions be approved by the senate? Doug, Dan and Robb discuss. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican in Arkansas here: Running For Our L...
Donald J Trump is officially a Felon. He is a Criminal. And, he is also the President-Elect. We have to come to grips with this reality and we seek the well-being of our Democracy. Doug Pagitt reflects on these realities.
What The Faith Hope and Love?! Donald Trump won the election - and it wasn't even close. Doug, Dan and Robb spiral further into despair and discuss the disastrous things Trump says he will do on Day One. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican ...
With only 41 days until Election Day, Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss what candidates - and Vote Common Good - are doing to reach voters. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican in Arkansas here: Running For Our Lives @RobbRye...
Marjorie Taylor Greene visited Cabot, Arkansas to spread conspiracy theories and divisiveness. Rodney Govens, a Democrat running for congress in Arkansas 1st District, and Robby Bevis, a Republican, decided to throw a Rally For Decency in response. Robb Ryerse sat down with Rodney, Robby and Corey Spangler, City Counsel Member in Cabot, to talk about transcending the political divide in the name of decency and the common good. www.rodneyforcongress.com Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Politi...
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in a heated presidential debate last night. One candidate looked competent, poised and presidential while the other fabricated unhinged lies about immigrants eating dogs. Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss the good, the bad, the bizarre, and what it means for Election Day. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryerse is a pastor, auth...
