The Rational Republican

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Promoting individual liberty and conservative principles while rejecting hatred and divisiveness.

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The Rational Republican

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Episode 4: Gay Rights 11.03.2019 49:26

In this episode, James and Nick welcome Ernie Hernandez, a Mexican-American living in Portland, OR who happens to be gay. Ernie talks about growing up Catholic in Mexico and how he discovered he was gay. We also talk about how the Republican Party can be more friendly to the LGBT community and how anti-LGBT language in the party platform alienates potential voters.

Episode 3: Fake News 25.02.2019 44:06

Nick and James welcome our first guest, Justine Hostetler, to talk about misinformation, disinformation and fake news. We touch on the genocide in Myanmar, Covington Catholic, Jussie Smollett and vaccines, among others.

Episode 2: Abortion 09.02.2019 23:40

Nick and James talk about one of the most divisive topics in politics.

Episode 1: Divided We Fall 27.01.2019 25:25

In episode 1 Nick and James talk about how divisive politics are hurting our nation and how the government shutdown is an example of what happens when we stop looking for common ground and just try to "beat the other guy".

Episode 0: Introduction 13.01.2019 1:52

Introduction to the podcast. I talk about what I'm hoping to accomplish with the series.