In this season finale of The Unshaw Podcast, we explore the most consequential political events of our time: the re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States. Joined by Mark Alsip—author of Journey to Reason and Bound by Faith—we explore the implications of this election for America and the world.

Mark’s insights provide a framework to understand what the future may hold under his renewed leadership.

You can find out about Mark's book "Bound By Faith" by accessing this link:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bound-Faith-Fundamentalist-Takeover-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B0DFZYR833

You can find out about Mark's book "Journey To Reason" by accessing this link:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Journey-Reason-Creationism-Religious-Fundamentalism-ebook/dp/B0CXQT8XXX/

For more information about Mark, visit alsip.net

In this penultimate episode of The Unshaw Podcast, Mary Beth O’Connor shares her journey of overcoming addiction in a recovery landscape dominated by faith-based programs, which often left little room for non-religious approaches. Despite these challenges, Mary Beth charted her own path to sobriety and rose to the position of federal judge.

We discuss her life story, the hurdles she faced in secular recovery, and the insights she offers in her memoir, From Junkie to Judge.

Learn more about Mary Beth by visiting junkietojudge.com or picking up her book.

In this episode of The Unshaw Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jarle Breivik, Professor of Medicine at Oslo University and author of the book Making Sense of Cancer. Dr. Breivik brings a unique and thought-provoking perspective to a subject that touches all our lives, directly or indirectly—cancer. Together, we explore how we perceive this complex disease and discuss its connection to aging, mortality, and what it means to live fully in the face of life’s inevitabilities.

As this series of the podcast nears its conclusion, we invite you to reflect on today’s conversation and continue the dialogue. Connect with Dr. Breivik on X (@jarlebreivik) and consider diving deeper by reading his book. Thank you for tuning in, and stay with us for the final episodes as we wrap up this series of the podcast.