Topic: Bernie

The political organization Emgage is scrutinized for its ties to the Democratic Party and funding from groups like George Soros's Open Society Institute. A clip features CEO Muhammad Gula explaining how the group uses the Democratic Party as a "vehicle" to pass laws and advance Muslim policy. The hosts also link the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood's influence in the White House to the Obama administration and the subsequent Arab Spring.

The hosts prepare for their fourth trip to the K-Love Fan Awards, emphasizing how knowing the "backstory" of a song changes its impact. They share anecdotes about Nashville songwriters like Dean Dillon and Bernie Nelson writing hits on napkins. They argue that understanding the context of people's lives, or their "algorithm," leads to greater empathy and less judgment.

A host shares a personal story about overcoming a lifelong, illogical fear of having blood drawn at a clinic in Bernie, Texas. To manage his anxiety during the procedure performed by a phlebotomist named Cameron, he recited the Lord's Prayer. He emphasizes that even at age 61, turning to faith can provide peace during visceral or frightening moments.