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In this explosive Perspectives episode, Shane Burkett breaks down the Supreme Court’s latest bombshell: a 6-3 ruling that limits lower courts’ power to block presidential orders nationwide — a shift with massive consequences for American checks and balances.

The ruling centers on President Donald Trump’s first-day executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders — a direct challenge to over a century of precedent grounded in the 14th Amendment. Three federal judges froze the order with sweeping injunctions. Now, those nationwide blocks are gone — the order will take effect in 30 days, except for the specific plaintiffs who sued.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s majority opinion declares lower courts overstepped. Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent is a gut punch: “No right is safe,” she writes, warning this paves the way for unchecked executive power. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson goes further, calling the decision “an existential threat to the rule of law.”

But this isn’t just about immigration. It’s about the power shift that’s been brewing for decades. Back in 1898, the Supreme Court confirmed birthright citizenship for a Chinese American man, Wong Kim Ark — a precedent that’s shaped American identity ever since. Trump’s team argues that ruling was narrowly intended for former slaves — not today’s undocumented immigrants.

The episode also unpacks the rise of “universal injunctions,” a tool that ballooned under Trump’s first term (64 times!) and Biden’s administration (28 times). With this new ruling, future plaintiffs may have to coordinate 50-state class action lawsuits just to stop a nationwide executive order.

So what does this mean for other hot-button issues — like gun rights, freedom of religion, or civil liberties? Legal scholars say this ruling could empower any president to test constitutional limits, knowing it’s now much harder for one district judge to slam the brakes.

We also tackle the political backlash: Trump is celebrating a “monumental victory for the Constitution.” Critics like Chuck Schumer see creeping authoritarianism. Immigration advocates fear stateless children. Meanwhile, some justices on both sides admit the universal injunction problem was due for a reckoning — just maybe not like this.

How does Congress fit in? Could new legislation restore broad court power? Could judicial panels issue future nationwide orders? And what does this ruling mean for the next big legal fight that lands on the Supreme Court’s doorstep?

Perspectives cuts through the noise to ask the big question: What happens when the Constitution’s protections and presidential power collide — and one branch of government can’t fully check the other?

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Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

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Ever heard of a shipping lane so vital that companies will drop $4 million just to skip the line? In this episode of Perspectives, Shane Burkett breaks down why the 50-mile Panama Canal has become one of the most fascinating — and expensive — shortcuts in modern trade.

Discover how this man-made wonder, once a U.S.-controlled public utility, now operates like a mix of a luxury restaurant, an auction house, and a climate battleground — all while moving 5% of the world’s maritime cargo and generating nearly 4% of Panama’s GDP.

We unpack the hidden economics: Why it sometimes makes sense for ships to pay millions to cut the line. How a single ship burns $200,000 daily. And why 50 million gallons of fresh water are flushed with each transit — water that half of Panama’s people rely on for drinking.

Plus: the real stakes behind recent droughts, BlackRock’s controversial bid for two canal ports, and why these tensions between the U.S., China, and Panama are just getting started.

From the Culebra Cut’s one-way traffic jams to the pilots who train 14 years to navigate these giant vessels — this is a global trade story you don’t want to miss.

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Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

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In this searing episode of Perspectives, host Shane E. Burkett unpacks the growing fusion of Pentecostal dominion theology, prosperity gospel preaching, and American right-wing politics. With bold commentary, spoken word rhythm, and unapologetic analysis, Shane explores how charismatic movements have evolved from fringe revival tents into full-blown political machines—with prophets in pulpits and QR codes on altars.

At the center of this story is Paula White-Cain: televangelist, prosperity preacher, and former spiritual advisor to Donald Trump. Her sermon in a Miami megachurch wasn’t just revival—it was a declaration of theological conquest. Quoting scripture while pledging a $12,000 check on stage, White-Cain urged believers to “take over” society in the name of God’s Kingdom, blending faith, nationalism, and spiritual warfare into a political roadmap for 2024 and beyond.

This episode dives deep into:

• What Dominion Theology is—and how it twists Genesis 1:28 into a mandate for Christian rule.
• The Prosperity Gospel’s role in building political loyalty through financial obedience.
• The emergence of the New Apostolic Reformation and its global influence.
• How charismatic leaders like White-Cain use dreams, prophecy, and tongues to justify political control.
• Why this movement threatens religious freedom, democracy, and pluralism in the U.S.

From mega-churches to the White House, Shane examines how faith is being used not to redeem, but to reign. It’s not just about votes—it’s about divine appointment. This isn’t salvation; it’s strategy. This isn’t revival; it’s realignment.

With spoken word fire and sharp critique, Kingdom Come challenges listeners to look beyond the altar and ask: when prophecy becomes policy, who gets left behind?

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform. And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review if this episode makes you think, question, or feel.

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Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

Perspective: Faith, Science, Politics, and Life is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the forces shaping our world. Hosted by Shane Burkett, this show dives into the intersections of religion, scientific discovery, political shifts, and everyday life, featuring deep conversations with experts, thought leaders, and changemakers. No topic is off-limits—expect bold discussions, critical thinking, and new insights that challenge the way you see the world. Join the c

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