Weekly Roundup: SCOTUS Anoints a King Above the Law

In this episode of 'Straight White American Jesus Weekly Roundup,' host Brad Onishi discusses the significance of the recent SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity and its implications for American democracy. Brad explains the connections to Christian nationalist movements and the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, which seeks to reshape the executive branch under a potential Trump presidency. Co-host Dan Miller shares insights on the ruling's legal complexities and its longer-term implications. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in activism ahead of the 2024 election.
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00:00 Introduction and Special Offer
00:47 Political Commentary and Encouragement
01:32 Discussion on Military Actions Against Protesters
01:59 Heritage Foundation and Trump's Actions
02:43 SCOTUS Ruling and Its Implications
03:34 Personal Reflections and SCOTUS Analysis
05:55 Justice Sotomayor's Dissent
08:20 Implications of Presidential Immunity
10:54 Historical Context and Legal Precedents
19:03 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
32:50 Understanding Presidential Immunity
34:21 Implications of the SCOTUS Ruling
38:01 Long-Term Effects and Ambiguities
41:45 The Politicized Supreme Court
47:52 Christian Nationalism and the Heritage Foundation
59:15 Historical Parallels and Future Concerns
01:03:58 Reasons for Hope and Call to Action
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