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We took a podcasting break over July 4, but the week before Shaun, Marty, and Cori recorded a two-hour episode covering a range of issues. The episode divides well into two parts, and we present both below.
Part I: What Makes Community?
Marty, Shaun, and Cori talk about community and the ties that bind, the cost of affordable housing, how local planners deserve a bit more scrutiny, and what makes a good whiskey.
Part II: Virginia’s Election Primary Results
Marty, Shaun, and Cori continue with a deep conversation about how Republican and Democratic coalitions are built differently, the role of religion and values in public life, and whether the imposition of moral values in the public square is exclusive to one party. A must-listen episode!
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