Shane E. Burkett

Perspectives: Faith, Science, Politics & Life

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In a world where faith, science, politics, and life collide, the need for open, honest, and informed conversations has never been greater. Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the critical forces shaping our society.

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Shane E. Burkett

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Erased: The LGBTQ+ Surveillance State 07.03.2025 12:22

Send us Fan Mail In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life , host Shane E. Burkett uncovers a chilling development that has quietly put millions of LGBTQ+ Americans at risk. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has erased protections that once prevented government surveillance of individuals based solely on their sexual orientation and gender id...

Fact Checking Trump's Impromptu Congressional Speech 05.03.2025 8:21

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life , we dive deep into former President Trump’s congressional address—the longest in modern history at 99 minutes. While the duration was historic, what truly stood out were the 47 separate claims that require serious fact-checking— and that’s just in the first 30 minutes! So where do we even begin? Let’s start with...

How critical are those Presidential Ratings? 04.03.2025 7:15

Send us Fan Mail Approval ratings—simple, right? Think again. In this episode, we dive deep into the latest polling data and uncover what these numbers really reveal about the state of American democracy. From Gallup’s record-breaking 89-point partisan gap on Trump to Pew’s alarming findings on the widening ideological divide, we break down the numbers that show just how fractured our political l...

Is Social Security Doomed? 04.03.2025 7:47

Send us Fan Mail For the first time in over 80 years, Social Security—America’s most vital safety net—faces an imminent threat of collapse. And this isn’t just speculation. Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley is warning that benefit interruptions could hit within the next 90 days . With 72.5 million Americans relying on these payments, including nearly 90% of seniors over 65, the...

Are They Coming for Your Marriage? 04.03.2025 6:04

Send us Fan Mail Marriage equality is under attack—again. The fight that many thought was settled with Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015 is far from over. Right now, powerful conservative think tanks, legal groups, and grassroots organizations are mobilizing to roll back LGBTQ+ marriage rights. Groups like MassResistance , The Heritage Foundation , and Family Research Council are laying the legal and...