The Lion Week in Review

Pride Pushback and Institutional Failures

The Herzog Foundation Episode 123

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Dr. Josh Mann and Adam Wittenberg break down a shifting cultural landscape during Pride Month. Several states are promoting Fidelity Month and Nuclear Family Month instead, signaling growing resistance to progressive celebrations. The hosts discuss reclaiming symbols like the rainbow, the outsized role of sexuality in modern identity, and the need for compassionate, truth-based responses rooted in the image of God. 

They also cover international developments with U.S. strikes on Iran and proposals for a federal gas tax pause amid rising prices and inflation. A key segment examines the Southern Poverty Law Center’s hate map, its history, and a congressional hearing exposing alleged hypocrisy around pro-life views and funding controversies. 

Additional stories include a Texas track meet stabbing trial verdict and a lighter moment with Senator Eric Schmidt’s viral diving catch at the congressional baseball game. The episode closes with reflections on sports memories and a special Faith and Freedom 250 segment on America’s Christian foundations.


00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:26 – Pride Month Pushback

00:01:49 – Reclaiming the Rainbow

00:03:07 – Sexuality and Identity

00:05:11 – Compassionate Truth

00:07:51 – Iran Strikes and Gas Prices

00:10:27 – SPLC Hearing

00:15:59 – Texas Stabbing Trial

00:18:13 – Senator’s Baseball Catch

00:21:37 – Sports Memories

00:25:30 – Faith and Freedom 250

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