Nighttime in America Part 2 – Paranoia and Its Roots and Fruits

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Nighttime in America Part 2 – Paranoia and Its Roots and Fruits

Ep 233

Jun 17, 2024

Transcript

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the source of paranoia and polarization in American politics, how wars are justified by fear and justify surveillance, the history of government crackdown on religious groups, and the growth of gun culture and homeschooling.

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Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church

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