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Welcome to The Truce, the definitive podcast hosted by Malik Spellman, Daude Sherrills, and Postman Melly Mel, three legendary figures from South Central, Los Angeles who were instrumental in the 90's gang truce. This podcast offers unfiltered insights and stories from the streets, shedding light on the lives and transformations of those who once led the gang life and now spearhead community betterment. Our hosts don't just recount the past—they're here to challenge the misconceptions held by the new generation of wannabe gangsters, providing tough love and real lessons on what it means to ...

On Christmas Eve 1914, a group of German soldiers laid down their arms, lit lanterns, and started to sing Christmas carols. The British troops in nearby trenches responded by singing songs of their own. The next day, men from both sides met in No Man's Land. They shook hands, took photos, and exchanged food and souvenirs. Some even played improvised football games, kicking around empty bully-beef cans and using helmets for goalposts. Both sides also saw the lull in fighting as a chance to bury the bodies of their comrades.

Truce explores the history of the evangelical church in America, from fundamentalism to pyramid schemes to political campaigns. Host Chris Staron uses journalistic tools to investigate how the church got here and how it can do better. The current season follows the rise of the Religious Right, examining the link between evangelicals and the Republican Party. Featuring special guests like Rick Perlstein, Frances Fitzgerald, Jesse Eisinger, Daniel K. Williams, and more.