{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Monks, Masks, and Martial Law: Walking Toward Peace in a Time of Chaos","description":"In this thought-provoking episode of People, Politics and Pork, hosts Newell Clark and Greg Webb dive deep into the whirlwind of local and global events shaping today\u2019s political and cultural landscape. From a powerful and peaceful 2,300-mile walk across the country led by Buddhist monks\u2014passing through Newell\u2019s own backyard\u2014to urgent reflections on America\u2019s rising political chaos, the duo blends neighborly warmth with piercing insight. Greg and Newell discuss how grassroots movements like the monks\u2019 peace walk offer hope and human connection in a time of escalating tension. They confront unsettling developments in U.S. foreign and domestic policy, including ICE overreach, chemical weapon use on U.S. soil, the erosion of civil liberties, and rising authoritarian rhetoric. With characteristic candor, the conversation tackles hard truths about political gaslighting, racial tensions, and the dangers of unchecked power\u2014all while weaving in Southern storytelling, historical context, and moments of hard-earned humor. This isn\u2019t your average political commentary. It\u2019s real talk from two friends who\u2019ve seen the beauty and the brokenness of our democracy\u2014and want to see it restored. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now to reflect, laugh, and stay alert. Be sure to follow People, Politics and Pork on your favorite podcast platform, and connect with Newell and Greg on X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Have thoughts to share? Email us at peoplepoliticsandpork@gmail.com. ","author_name":"People, Politics and Pork","author_url":"http:\/\/peoplepoliticsandpork.libsyn.com\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39800520\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39800520"}