Episode 46: I Can't Believe I Said This on the Broadcast
Tim and Jason put their heads together to explore the political landscape ahead of the 2024 Election. In this episode, they discuss the overall situation in the presidential election, cable news networks and the Christian obligation to vote or not.
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Show Notes
00:00 - The Snail Zips Back
The boys are back and ready to explore the news and culture that matters to you.
2:15 - Sponsor: Faithtoberfest 2024
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3:52 - 2024 Election Landscape
Jason and Tim talk about what the current situation in the run up to the presidential election looks like. They also discuss the political forecasting site 538; the departure of its founder, Nate Silver, and Silver’s new site the Silver Bulletin.
15:11 - A Few Cable News Thoughts
The Zippy Crew talk about the media landscape of the moment and Tim plugs NewsNation, a new network he wrote about recently.
22:04 - Must Christians Vote?
If Christians find both major party candidates incompatible with their beliefs, do they need to vote anyway? That and other thoughts about Christian obligations in civics occupy Tim and Jason’s conversation. They also turn back to Romans 13 for insight from God’s Word.
35:36 - Sponsor: FaithTree.com WeatherDesk
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36:12 - Postlogue
This wraps up the political part I to Tim and Jason’s latest musings. Subscribe and check back soon for Episode 47, digging into the latest in sports and some help from God’s Word in the midst of the tragic, recent hurricanes.
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Zippy the Wonder Snail is a podcast zipping through the news and culture that impacts you, co-hosted by Timothy R. Butler and Jason Kettinger.
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