The Existential Question of Why

The Trey Gowdy Podcast

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Society & Culture, Politics, News Commentary, News

4.6 • 6.4K Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

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“The world is flawed, and it is imperfect, but we should not surrender to that.” Trey reflects on the recent acts of violence that overtook the weekend during what is supposed to be a season of joy and family, forcing a hard look at human cruelty and callousness. He contrasts the darkness with moments of courage and sacrifice, reminding us that decency still exists, often in unexpected places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:54.0	It's supposed to be a joyous time of the year, full of excitement and love.
0:59.0	And some folks call it the most wonderful time of the year.
1:02.2	Others call it magical or the season of miracles.
1:06.1	It was something very different this past weekend.
1:10.2	There was yet another school shooting, this one during
1:13.2	final exams at Brown University. It doesn't matter how many times I have to learn this lesson. It is still
1:20.4	true. Life can be cruel. Students work so hard their whole lives to get into a certain school, a school like Brown.
1:30.2	They have worked all semester in class, and then a gunman decides to take the most precious gift of all, which is life.
1:41.0	And yes, there will be those who spend their time looking for a motive, which I have
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