Inside Hits: Eric Salwell, Ben Shapiro, The Pope and Just War Ignorance Ep-2658

The Todd Herman Show episode explores a series of 'inside hits'—coordinated political maneuvers and strategic betrayals—across multiple fronts. It begins with a deep dive into the downfall of Democratic politician Eric Swalwell, framed as a calculated internal party purge orchestrated by establishment figures to remove him from the California gubernatorial race, despite his known misconduct and ties to controversial figures like Stacey Lott and a Chinese spy. The episode critiques the media's complicity in covering up these issues, citing journalists who knew about Swalwell’s behavior but failed to report it. It then shifts to the Vatican, questioning the Pope’s timing and political alignment after meeting with David Axelrod, a key architect of Barack Obama’s campaign, and issuing a broad condemnation of war—particularly against Iran—while remaining silent on past U.S. and Israeli military actions. The show contrasts this with Ben Shapiro’s staunch support for Israel and his interpretation of biblical justification for military action, calling it a selective reading that ignores the New Testament’s emphasis on love and peace. The episode culminates in a scathing critique of Senator John Thune’s obstruction of the SAVE Act, accusing President Trump of inaction due to personal loyalty, and ultimately challenges listeners to reevaluate their priorities—shifting focus from political spectacle to spiritual and familial responsibility. The host concludes with a call to live eternally minded lives, emphasizing that politics is a hobby, not a foundation for meaning.