This is the Daily Signal Podcast for Wednesday, April 17th. I'm Kelsey Bowler.

And I'm Daniel Davis.

The fire at Notre Dame has been put out.

The damage is extensive, but there are some clear bright spots even amid the destruction.

Today I'll sit down with Monica Burke, who visited Notre Dame and had a remarkable experience.

We'll unpack what the fire means for France, Christians, and the Western world.

By the way, if you're enjoying this podcast, please consider leaving a review or a five-star rating on iTunes and encouraging others to subscribe.

Now, on to our top news. The devastating fire that consumed parts of the Notre Dame

Cathedral in Paris on Monday has sparked a wave of global grief.

While the investigation into what caused the fire

is only beginning, French officials

say it could be related to renovations

that 850-year-old building was undergoing. the and Nave are damaged, but the iconic three rows windows and the two bell towers are safe.

As of the recording of this podcast, over 600 million euros have already been pledged to help rebuild the cathedral

from billionaires and companies alike.

The French president has also announced a fundraising campaign to raise more.

Well, Twitter is distancing itself from the Southern Poverty Law Center after reports surfaced earlier this spring that the group scams liberal donors out of money while ignoring

racial harassment within its own ranks. The group is known for keeping a running list of

hate groups which include racist groups and mainstream

conservative groups all in one bundle. That list has been cited as

authoritative by mainstream media groups and corporations but now according to

the Daily Collar News Foundation,

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