Balanced takes on politics and world news — without the anger or hype.
Every episode ends with a few minutes of Biblical encouragement for perspective and peace. Learn more.
Timestamps & Topics
2:08 — Feedback from the last episode.
26:33 — The Epstein list might be the end of Trump’s Presidency
40:45 — Congress stands up to Trump on tariffs
44:46 — Bitcoin falls below $70K for first time since Nov 2024
46:21 — New job numbers give mixed economic outlook
47:16 — Grand jury rejects indictment of 6 democrats (legal pushback growing)
49:12 — FBI raids Fulton County election facility (no fraud evidence found)
53:44 — Venezuelan opposition politician freed, oil tanker seized in Indian Ocean
56:32 — Air Canada cancels Cuba flights as fuel crisis worsens under U.S. blockade
57:48 — Trump still negotiating with Iran, for now, but pressure remains
59:54 — Almost no progress has been made in Gaza, since ceasefire
1:03:50 — Two more bits of bleak political news for Trump
1:07:48 — China drops the hammer on dissent (again)
1:10:17 — Trump won’t apologize for racist Obama video, despite losing support from it
1:15:10 — Elon Musk has a terrible, terrible week
1:18:54 — Trump gets a breakthrough on soybeans with China phone call
1:20:19 — Despite freezing winter, some things are looking up for Ukraine
1:27:07 — Faith message
1:47:55 — About me, the mission, and my books
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Let’s end with an important reminder about faith
As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not an earthly leader, such as our President or the leader of whatever political party you prefer.
Want to know where to start with reading the Bible?
By the way, if you’re a vet dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, please listen to this.
Want more faith content?
I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God.
Here are a few episodes you don’t want to miss:
Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?
Go here: Thoughts from a Southern Gentleman.
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To God be the Glory,
Stan R. Mitchell
