“New Pope, New Hope—But Same Old Trump?”
Podcast Summary:
In this episode of Sound of Niagara, we celebrate the historic moment of an American Pope—Pope Leo. There’s a new sense of hope in the air, and we break down why so many around the world, including us, are excited about what this could mean for the future of the Church.
But while there’s fresh energy in the Vatican, things feel eerily stuck stateside. We dive into Donald Trump’s ongoing obsession with tariffs—even after securing a trade deal with the UK that only covers a tiny slice (around 3%) of America’s total trade. The real economic heavyweights—Mexico, Canada, and China—remain unaddressed, and we explore why that is.
We also dig deeper into the Trump phenomenon itself. Why does his grip on millions of Americans remain so strong, even when the facts fall apart? And finally, we look inward, examining how the Democratic Party keeps fumbling the ball on authenticity and connection.
It’s a mix of faith, politics, and real talk—tune in.
