645: De-Johnsoned Edition

In this week’s episode, the Dalai Lama says Ti-bet on his reincarnation, Dr. Phil needs chapter 11 protection on more than just his morality, and Marsh will try to prove his country doesn’t have the wooiest sovereign.
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Headlines:
IRS says churches can endorse candidates: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/irs-declares-johnson-amendment-dead
Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvjjd7xw8go
Trump’s DOJ moves to protect child molestors: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trump-justice-department-files-lawsuit
Council threatened with Judicial Review over transgender road crossing
https://christianconcern.com/news/council-threatened-with-judicial-review-over-transgender-road-crossing/ 
‘Wokeminster Council’ approves Progress Pride Flag on London’s Regent Street
https://christianconcern.com/news/wokeminster-council-approves-progress-pride-flag-on-londons-regent-street/ 
Dr. Phil's media company goes bankrupt and sues Trinity Broadcasting: https://deadline.com/2025/07/dr-phil-merit-street-media-jv-bankruptcy-sues-trinity-1236448188/
https://ew.com/dr-phil-tv-network-files-for-bankruptcy-sues-christian-broadcasting-corporation-11766623