APTN News Brief podcast

#Daily News #News #APTN #Indigenous #Firstnations #Inuit #Mtis

1:15:36

In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

APTN News Brief

Series home•Feed

Daily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.

60 episodes

APTN News Brief

20 subscribers

updated a day ago

Series home•Feed

Daily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.

60 episodes

#Daily News #News #APTN #Indigenous #Firstnations #Inuit #Mtis

All episodes

APTN News Brief

1
March 26, 2025—expected Winnipeg police update on ’Buffalo Woman’ investigation; push to criminalize residential school denialism in Canada 7:50

1 day ago7:50

7:50

Our lead story: an expected update from Winnipeg police today on the investigation into Muskode Bizihiki'ikwe—aka ‘Buffalo Woman,’ one of four Indigenous victims of a convicted serial killer. . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com

APTN News Brief

1
March 25, 2025—Elections Canada touts Indigenous voter engagement; feds say Jordan's Principle support extended to 2026 5:01

2 days ago5:01

5:01

Our lead story: as polls show Liberals and Conservatives in a dead heat early on in the federal campaign, Elections Canada Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault says they’ve worked hard to better engage Indigenous voters this time around.

APTN News Brief

1
March 24, 2025—suspicious death at Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation; mother seeks justice for daughter after serious Winnipeg hit-and-run 6:59

3 days ago6:59

6:59

Our lead story: the RCMP Major Crimes Unit in Saskatchewan investigates a “suspicious” death at Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, the scene of a quadruple homicide only last month. - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com

APTN News Brief

1
March 21, 2025—MB child advocate renews call for provincial action on sexual exploitation; new Winnipeg police chief shares vision for path forward 10:26

6 days ago10:26

10:26

Our lead story: the Manitoba Advocate For Children and Youth (MACY) releases a new statement renewing its call for greater action by the province against child sexual exploitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com

APTN News Brief

1
March 20, 2025—costs to re-develop Winnipeg’s iconic Hudson's Bay building to double, say Southern Chiefs Organization 6:09

7 days ago6:09

6:09

Our lead story: the Southern Chiefs Organization says the costs to re-develop the iconic downtown Winnipeg Hudson's Bay Building under the Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn project have now doubled. - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com

APTN News Brief

1
March 19, 2025—new PM announces $250M for Nunavut infrastructure, NDP MP says it's nowhere near enough 8:29

8 days ago8:29

8:29

Our lead story: Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney stops in Nunavut to announce over $250 million in new infrastructure, along with nearly $420 million for Canadian Armed Forces in the region to promote Arctic sovereignty.

APTN News Brief

1
March 18, 2025—second human remains at Winnipeg-area landfill confirmed as Marcedes Myran's 10:53

9 days ago10:53

10:53

Our lead story: RCMP confirm the second set of human remains found at a Winnipeg-area landfill late last month are those of 26-year-old Marcedes Myran, one of four Indigenous victims of a convicted serial killer.

APTN News Brief

1
March 17, 2025 8:07

10 days ago8:07

8:07

On today’s episode, Cierra Bettens, an APTN News reporter based in Winnipeg (and sometimes fill-in host here on the Brief). We learn not only about her journey to the network, but also her role on the brand new podcast, APTN News InFocus . Music: “ fade ” by snoozy beats (CC BY)

APTN News Brief

1
March 14, 2025 9:39

13 days ago9:39

9:39

Once again on the Brief, a behind-the-scenes conversation with one of the many folks who work at APTN News, both on and off screen. This time round, a chat with social media editor Savannah Kelly. Music: “ fade ” by snoozy beats (CC BY)

APTN News Brief

1
March 13, 2025 9:58

14 days ago9:58

9:58

Today on the Brief, another encore presentation of a conversation with the people behind the live APTN newscast. This time, former reporter and now co-anchor Dennis Ward. Music: “ fade ” by snoozy beats (CC BY)

APTN News Brief

1
March 12, 2025 10:23

15 days ago10:23

10:23

Today on the Brief, the first in a number of encore presentations of our conversations with the people who bring us the APTN National Newscast every weeknight. First up, longstanding line-up director, Bruce Spence. Music: “ fade ” by snoozy beats (CC BY)

APTN News Brief

1
March 11, 2025—Journey home for remains of late Morgan Harris takes giant step forward 8:39

16 days ago8:39

8:39

Our lead story: discovered not three months into the search for two Long Plain First Nation women’s bodies at a Winnipeg-area landfill, the discovery of Morgan Beatrice Harris’ remains allows the family to begin the journey of bringing their loved one home. . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com

APTN News Brief

1
March 10, 2025—1st national forced sterilization gathering; BC Conservative MLA ousted for belittling residential school survivors 6:37

17 days ago6:37

6:37

Our lead story: the Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice hosts its first-ever national gathering on forced and coerced sterilization over the weekend in Gatineau, QC.

APTN News Brief

1
March 7, 2025—$1.1B settlement deal for abuse victims at federal ‘Indian hospitals’ 10:12

20 days ago10:12

10:12

Our lead story: a proposed $1.1B settlement agreement is reached with victims of abuse at federal ‘Indian hospitals’—racially-segregated institutions Canada established in the 1930s for Indigenous patients.

APTN News Brief

1
March 6, 2025—Listuguj Mi'gmaq feel left out of Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs; Grassy Narrows breaks ground on $82M mercury care home 9:54

21 days ago9:54