Donald Trump versus the Pope

About this episode

This episode explores the intersection of church and politics, featuring insights from Joe Donnelly and David J. Lynch on global trade and economic issues.

Buckle up, folks! Today’s episode is a wild ride through the messiest, juiciest conversations about church, politics, and global trade, served with a side of satire and a sprinkle of smirk. Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to the Vatican Joe Donnelly dropping truth bombs about the Catholic Church’s dance with politics. But there’s more! Washington Post financial journalist David J. Lynch hoins Heidi and Joel to help you navigate the murky waters of AI, tariffs, and global instability with razor-sharp wit. Lynch’s new book, The World’s Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (And What Would Make It Right), addresses rise and fall of the greatest engine of prosperity the world has ever known. Lynch explains why global trade prosperity is failing to benefit Americans and what we can do to change it. In this episode: Joe Donnelly roasts the U.S. President for his AI Jesus and Pope-bashing antics The Catholic bishops’ role in American politics, and why their message hits a nerve How Trump’s AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus is sparking international outrage, and should make us all uncomfortable The domino effect of tariffs, trade wars, and the broken promises to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Heidi, Joel

Guests: Joe Donnelly, David J. Lynch

Topics covered

• church and politics
• global trade
• AI
• tariffs
• economic inequality
• Catholic bishops
• U.S. foreign policy

Keywords

• Donald Trump
• Pope
• AI
• global trade
• tariffs
• economic inequality
• Catholic Church
• Congress
• Joe Donnelly
• David J. Lynch

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Post, Catholic Church, U.S. President, Congress

Books & works: The World’s Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (And What Would Make It Right)

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