#56: Kamala's Fracking Ban, California's Blackouts & Biblical Fiction Writer Brian Godawa Joins Us!
The Ann & Phelim Scoop
The Unreported Story Society
4.7 • 556 Ratings
🗓️ 19 August 2020
⏱️ 81 minutes
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Summary
Everyone is talking about Joe Biden’s new VP candidate, Kamala Harris. The media has painted her as a revolutionary moderate - but did you know that Kamala actually supports a ban on fracking? Not only would this hurt hundreds of thousands of hard working Americans, it’s also not backed by science. We explain Kamala’s anti-fracking position and how some in the media are trying to paint those who mispronounce Kamala (Comma-lah) as racist!
Also on this week’s episode we’re joined by our brilliantly talented friend Brian Godawa! Brian is a biblical science fiction writer and he is incredibly talented. He’s a former Hollywood screenwriter and he explains what it’s like to be a Christian conservative in “the industry” and how he’s carved out his own popular niche. His recent book Jezebel: Harlot Queen of Israel is an example of “biblical fiction,” a literary genre that takes on biblical tales and “fills in the gaps” in the original story while still staying true to the original message.
Last week, we encouraged you to read the book American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, whose author was recently “cancelled” because a critical review from one leftist blog led to a mob onslaught. Not even Oprah Winfrey’s blessing could stop the barrage of hate tweets Cummins faced earlier this year. In fact it seemed to encourage it! The onslaught was so bad, she admitted that she’s unlikely to write another book . . . and Cummins is a liberal! We give you the full rundown on this interesting new example of cancel culture.
Ann rounds out the episode sharing a delicious recipe for Eggplant Parmesan, or Parmigiana Di Melanzane, as the Italians call it. We also take time to share some of the recent reviews and comments we’ve received on the podcast. We’re grateful for every single one. Keep them coming!
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| 0:00.0 | Hi, my name is Anne McElheny. And I'm Phelan McAleer. And welcome to the Ann and Phelan |
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| 0:58.8 | but um you know the way like i certainly have to admit that i did not learn how to cook sourdough |
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| 1:18.6 | I'm kind of glad we didn't learn to cook sardough bread because I think you bake |
| 1:21.6 | sourdough bread on Cooke. |
| 1:23.6 | Oh, very technical. |
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| 1:30.3 | Here I was choking to death on the airwaves pollution and I discovered you. |
| 1:35.3 | Wonderful. Thanks so much. Thank you, Glenn. |
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| 1:39.3 | You two are a hoot. You never take the ridiculousness of the US too seriously, pointing out the humor in the hypocrisy. When I'm done listening, my mood is more upbeat. I especially love your comments on |
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