Trump is tearing it all down.

Welcome! This is the place for balanced takes on politics and world news — without the anger or hype. I believe we can stay informed and stay hopeful.Every episode wraps up with a few minutes of Biblical encouragement to remind us that faith, peace, and perspective still matter. Learn more. Timestamps:Timestamp: (2:07). This episode isn’t going to seem as balanced as I’d like. So, I start the episode by discussing the claim that “Democrats are providing healthcare for illegals” and name some good things I believe President Trump has done.Timestamp: (16:30). The Party of law and order is dead under Trump.Timestamp: (18:37). Let’s talk about the “No kings protest,” and how President Trump and his people responded. And how one former Republican so perfectly explained why she participated in the protest herself.Timestamp: (43:52). Russia/Ukraine negotiations completely collapse, after Putin calls Trump before the Zelenskyy meetingTimestamp: (48:55). Donald Trump is suing his own DOJ for $230 million. And his former attorney will make the decision on how much to pay Trump of our taxpayer money — yeah, you read that correctly.Timestamp: (52:47). Trump may be a salesman, but he definitely undersold the construction project happening at the White House.Timestamp: (56:04). Could Trump’s unawareness make him the next President Biden?Timestamp: (58:53). Is there an increasing trend of military uneasiness among the officer ranks?Timestamp: (1:05:06). Let’s end with some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.Want to help support the mission? My preferred way is for you to subscribe through Substack.You can also now sign up at Patreon, or send tips through Venmo and PayPal.Don’t forget to check out my books — I’ve written twelve of them (and they’re fast-paced and exciting, and have sold more than 70,000 copies?!). Amazon link.Listen to this week’s episode in the player above, or find it by searching for The Stan R. Mitchell Show wherever you listen. You can also find the show at the following links: Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, and Google. Have a question or comment? Email me at [e-mail]. If you want to possibly be included in a future episode, please include at least your first name and city. (Or you can share your full name.) Want to hear your voice on the air? Send me a voice memo with your question or comment. Keep them short, and I might just play them!Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.Shutting down the shutdown liesThe Republicans aren’t telling you the truth about the shutdown. Below is a couple of sources I cite in my opening monologue. Make sure you listen to the full thing, and don’t just jump to pre-assumed assumptions. The Party of law and order is dead under TrumpLet’s talk about the “No kings protest,” and how President Trump and his people responded. Russia/Ukraine negotiations completely collapse, after Putin calls Trump before Zelenskyy meetingDonald Trump is suing his own DOJTrump may be a salesman, but he definitely undersold the construction project happening at the White HouseCould Trump’s unawareness make him the next President Biden?Is there an increasing trend of military uneasiness among the officer ranks?Let’s end with some notes on faithAs 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 learn more about the Bible,? Check out my resource page here.By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide (especially if you’re a veteran), please check out this link. I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. Here are a couple of episodes you don’t want to miss:* For the vets out there... Dealing with paranoia, PTSD, and the emotional scars you earned from serving. * How it all started: my painful origin story.Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things? Go here:I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Christian or not. And with that, thanks for joining us this week.Want to help support the mission? My preferred way is for you to subscribe through Substack.You can also now sign up at Patreon, or send tips through Venmo and PayPal.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and Google.All posts are free, so feel free to share.The Stan R. Mitchell Show is a listener-supported show. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That’s it for this edition. To God be the Glory,Stan R. MitchellP.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books. Buying books (or recommending them to a friend) is a great way to support the show. You can find all of my books on ...