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Among the pressing concerns of Americans in the first century of nationhood were day-to-day survival, political harmony, exploration of the continent, foreign policy, and - fixed deeply in the collective consciousness - hell and eternal damnation. The fear of fire and brimstone and the worm that never dies exerted a profound and lasting influence on Americans' ideas about themselves, their neighbors, and the rest of the world.

Welcome to "The Blessed and the Damned," a fearless podcast hosted by Matt Pierce, where the sacred meets the profane. Each episode dives into the tumultuous intersections of religion, firearms, narcotics, and political power in America. From divine revelations to the right to bear arms, from the war on drugs to the corridors of power, join Matt as he explores the underbelly of American society with a critical eye and a gonzo spirit.Unfiltered and unapologetic, "The Blessed and the Damned" peels back the layers of contemporary and historical issues, challenging listeners to question the divine...