Weekly Roundup: Examining the Fallout: Trump's Verdict, SCOTUS Revelations, and Texas Curriculum

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get full access to this episode, bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Brad and Dan discuss the harsh rhetoric from the American right in response to Trump's recent conviction on 34 felonies, including calls for retribution against Democrats. They explore the significant ethical issues surrounding Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. The episode also covers Texas' proposed public school curriculum changes that push a Christian-centric education, and reactions from a Mexican American family's departure from Idaho due to feeling unwelcome. The hosts emphasize the dangers of the current conservative landscape and its implications for American politics and education. 00:00 Introduction: Should Democrats Be in Jail? 00:26 Reactions to Trump's Conviction 01:04 Exploring the Supreme Court Fallout 02:09 Texas School Curriculum Controversy 02:33 Weekly Roundup and Personal Updates 04:04 Discussion on Trump's Verdict and Political Reactions 18:30 Clarence Thomas and Supreme Court Ethics 29:26 Frustration with Institutional Norms 30:08 Texas School Curriculum Controversy 31:54 Religious Influence in Education 38:46 Parental Concerns and Ignorance 46:01 Texas GOP Convention Highlights 53:25 Mexican American Family's Idaho Experience 59:46 Concluding Thoughts and Reasons for Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices