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Aug 28
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Weekly Cultural Update: Political Violen...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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Voter Views on Political Assassination: Sean McDowell and guest host Thaddeus Williams react to alarming poll data showing 17% of voters view the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as acceptable. They examine how toxic cultural narratives, dehumanizing language, and self-righteous tribalism normalize political violence. Massachusetts Extre ... Show More
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