Pentagon Pete's Prayer

Washed Up reporters and young Catholics Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney respond to online exchanges between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. In light of the recent "Trump as Jesus post" from the president's account, we ask why has the president chosen to alienate a large portion of his would-be base? Religious Americans tend to vote republican, but what if that republican leader treats their faith with irreverence and starts unnecessary wars on false pretenses — all while masquerading as a savior to the downtrodden? Hard pass! At least Pentagon Pete is here to keep us entertained, with a monologue derived more from "Pulp Fiction" than the Bible. We offer our thoughts on young people "returning" to religion, a resurgence of Christian nationalism, a recent IDF scandal in Lebanon, and what some our elected officials could do to repent (looking at you, Swalwell and Gonzales!). All opinions are our own and do not reflect those of any institution or affiliation, past or present. This episode was recorded on April 20, 2026.YouTube: https://youtu.be/aKYB9ffGa-Q?si=0UfftmLgWhTA_vBq