Trump's Worst Week - Iran, No Kings, Pastor Wanted Talarico Crucified

Missiles flying. Markets shaking. Corruption rising. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse connect the dots on Trump’s Iran war, the economy, and the cost of it all.

Due to schedule issues, we recorded on Monday this week.

Trump's disastrous policies and decisions are moving record numbers of people away from him and the Republican Party. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a Common Good look at the terrible, awful, no good last week in Trump's America.

One Betrayal Too Many is the title of Rich Logis autobiography of being a MAGA star and then leaving. It is also the experience of millions of people in the United States today.

We hear Rich's story and about his book today.

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Trump’s biggest lies are to himself. These lies then come out of his mouth and the country has to respond. From claims about the economy and the war in Iram, to Gaza and Israel; to the 2020 election and the Epstein files, Donald Trump’s repeated lies and self-deception continue to shape public life in the United States.

In this episode, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about how these self-reinforcing claims impact our politics, our shared understanding of truth, and the health of our democracy. When leaders repeat a narrative often enough, it can become its own reality—with consequences for the entire country.

But this conversation is not only about critique. It’s about responsibility. Together they ask what people of faith and conscience are called to do in a moment when truth is contested and grievance dominates the public square.

Join Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse as they name the moment we’re in—and call us again toward the Common Good.

Trump attacks Iran to "spark the return of Jesus," according to Military Generals. This Ill-fated military action damages all involved. The complete dangerous clown show of this administration puts us all at risk.

On this week’s podcast, we dive into what can only be described as an Olympic-level disaster for the Trump administration. We’ll unpack how his officials embarrassed themselves on the global stage at the Olympics, with behavior that raised eyebrows worldwide. Meanwhile, his immigration policy decisions stirred outrage at home, leaving families in limbo and tensions high. And we can’t ignore the economic front—jobs are lagging, markets are unsteady, and confidence is slipping. We’ll break down this perfect storm and what it means moving forward.