Backfired Shutdown, Broken Borders: Can America Find Consensus? – 11/7/25

In this thought-provoking episode of Liberty Round Table Live (aired 11/7/25), Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley dive deep into the political and moral fallout of the recent government shutdown, exploring how it may have backfired on Republicans and what it signals for the future of American politics. The conversation quickly turns to one of the nation’s most divisive issues: immigration.

With passion and candor, Sam and Dr. Bradley debate the failures of Congress, the meaning of amnesty, and the challenge of finding a just and merciful path forward for millions of undocumented immigrants. Drawing on history, scripture, and the wisdom of the Founding Fathers, they examine the consequences of broken policies, the dangers of unchecked borders, and the cultural transformation facing America.

Listeners are invited to grapple with tough questions: Can America find consensus on immigration? Is there a way to balance justice and mercy? And what does it mean for the future of liberty and the republic?

Tune in for a lively, honest, and sometimes heated discussion that refuses to shy away from the hard truths facing the nation.

Key Topics & Timestamps

[0:00] – Show Introduction, setting the stage for the episode

[1:04] – Welcoming Dr. Scott Bradley; show’s mission: God, family, country

[4:19] – The government shutdown: Has it backfired on Republicans?

[6:49] – Congress’s inaction and the looming midterms

[10:51] – The role of checks and balances, Trump’s actions, and Congressional responsibility

[13:41] – Voter frustration and the disconnect between political claims and real-life impact

[16:41] – Immigration debate begins: shutting the illegal door, justice vs. mercy

[21:17] – Sam’s “Justice and Mercy” immigration plan explained

[24:21] – Dr. Bradley’s response: historical amnesty, the 1986 precedent, and the risks of policy changes

[28:34] – Sliding scale solutions, the challenge of dealing with millions of undocumented immigrants

[34:10] – The moral and practical dilemmas of deportation, DACA, and family separation

[39:00] – The cultural impact of immigration, Thomas Jefferson’s warning, and the transformation of American society

[45:00] – The struggle to find consensus, the risk of societal “meltdown,” and the need for honest debate

[~45:30] – Episode wrap-up, preview of next hour, and closing thoughts

Call to Action
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