645: De-Johnsoned Edition

In this week’s episode, the Dalai Lama says Ti-bet on his reincarnation, Dr. Phil needs chapter 11 protection on more than just his morality, and Marsh will try to prove his country doesn’t have the wooiest sovereign.
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Headlines:
IRS says churches can endorse candidates: friendlyatheist.com/p/irs-declares-johnson-ame…
Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvjjd7xw8go
Trump’s DOJ moves to protect child molestors: friendlyatheist.com/p/trump-justice-department…
Council threatened with Judicial Review over transgender road crossing
christianconcern.com/news/council-threatened-w…
‘Wokeminster Council’ approves Progress Pride Flag on London’s Regent Street
christianconcern.com/news/wokeminster-council-…
Dr. Phil's media company goes bankrupt and sues Trinity Broadcasting: deadline.com/2025/07/dr-phil-merit-street-medi…
ew.com/dr-phil-tv-network-files-for-bankruptcy…