War used to be something a nation mourned. Now it's about banger memes. Esau is joined by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson and Producer Mike to talk about why the Trump Administration seems to prioritize its social media strategy over its war strategy. They also talk about Trump's response to Robert Mueller's death and reflect on new allegations about Cesar Chavez and what they reveal about leadership, abuse, and the danger of protecting movements over people. Also this week, Esau forgets a very important day.

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0:00 - Theme Song

4:47 - Trump's Glad Mueller's Dead

11:06 - Trump's Lasting Impact

19:31 - Pastors and Politics

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26:35 - White House War Memes

31:12 - Targeting Immature Young Men

42:03 - Caesar Chavez Scandal

53:26 - End Credits

A new study suggests Americans distrust each other more than almost any other nation, and Esau, Malcolm and Mike wrestle with whether we've crossed a line we can't come back from. They dig into the deeper spiritual roots of our outrage, asking what it actually means to love your enemies in an age of constant political combat. Then the conversation turns to Hollywood's obsession with youth and what our fear of aging reveals about us. They also take on the controversy over an unqualified Surgeon General nominee and what it says about leadership, loyalty, and truth. Also this week: Mike shoots his shot, Malcolm runs late, and somehow height insecurity becomes a real topic.

0:00 - Malcolm's Too Famous

1:37 - Theme Song

4:17 - Oscars and Plastic Surgery

8:54 - Mike's Too Tall

12:17 - End Stage Polarization

24:46 - Ideological Purity

32:40 - Unqualified Surgeon General

49:24 - End Credits

Are the latest headlines about Iran a sign that the end times are near? Esau, producer Mike, and pastor Sharon Miller examine why Christians often interpret global conflict through the lens of biblical prophecy and why the book of Revelation may challenge that instinct. Then, the group talks about a viral cultural moment involving a McDonald's CEO whose awkward burger bite sparked debate about authenticity and leadership in the influencer age. What does it say about our culture when even CEOs are expected to perform relatability online? Sharon also introduces the "relationship gap," a trend suggesting dating apps may actually reduce the differences between people who end up together. Plus, defending movie trailers and more Disney debates.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:38 - Chalamet Angers Ballet Fans

8:36 - Is the Iran War God-Appointed?

16:24 - Memeification of War

27:03 - CEO Eats Hamburger Weirdly

40:04 - Dating Gaps Getting Weird?

52:33 - End Credits