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The Latter Day Lens

Shawn & Matt
Artificial Intelligence
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The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
United States
Donald Trump
LDS Church
MAGA
Socialism
General Conference
United States Politics
Latter-Day Saints
Intellectual Property
Property
Israel
American Dream
Doomsday Clock
Criminal Justice
Toxic Masculinity
Feminism
Pareto Principle

Welcome to The Latter Day Lens, a weekly faith-based podcast where we explore the intersection of Mormonism, global news, and political science. Hosted by Shawn Record and Matthew Miles, a professor of political science, this is your home for an authentic and nuanced LDS perspective on the world’s toughest topics.

Each episode provides thoughtful Latter-day Saint commentary on current events, rang... more

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Welcome back to The Latter Day Lens — your home for unscripted, faith-promoting discussion of current events, culture, and political science through a gospel lens. This week, Matt and Shawn go one-on-one with no guests, digging into... more

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Welcome back to The Latter-day Lens, your home for unscripted, faith-promoting discussions analyzing current events, culture, and political science through a gospel lens.

First this week, the hosts look ahead to next month’s 250th ... more

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This week on Latter-day Lens, Matt and Shawn begin by responding to listener feedback about the housing crisis and explore how the 2008 financial crash, starter-home shortages, Airbnb, and government regulations have shaped today's ... more

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Join hosts Matt, Shawn, and Levi for another unscripted, faith-promoting, and lively discussion of current events, culture, and political philosophy on this week's episode of the Latter-day Lens.

The guys kick off the hour by revie... more

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Recent Guests

Graham Mitchell
Guest speaker, political science/municipal governance experience
Former public servant, BYU connection mentioned in discussion
Episode: Episode 154: Doomsday Clock 2026, Right to Repair, and Wolford v. Lopez Explained
Levi Barnes
Listener who contributed a question, introduced in the discussion
Episode: Episode 145: Why Republicans Are in Trouble: Plus, The Debt Bomb and America's Biased Immigration Policy
Burt Solomon
Former Republican representative and redistricting chair in Texas
Texas political history
Episode: Episode 129: 4-Day Work Week, & Texas Redistricting:, Communal Economic Equality

Hosts

Matthew Miles
Host of The Latter-day Lens; professor of political science; frequent physic/policy discussions.
Shawn Record
Co-host who engages on political and religious questions; maintains a civil, balanced dialogue.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • It Grew On Me - Now A Must Listen

    Unique focus on current political and social issues, discussed and debated through an LDS faith promoting lens. I’m now to the point that I find myself debating along with the hosts, sometimes agreeing and often taking exception. Regardless, it’s helped me hear different perspectives and learn more about the worlds around me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vyoud
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show

    The show is fantastic. The back and forth is great and Matt is fantastic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jake3231
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful

    Really good and insightful podcast. Shawn has a very soothing and inspiring tang to him that i just can’t get enough of😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    braydenhendo
    United Statesa year ago
  • I Highly Recommend

    It is refreshing to listen to three guys who often disagree, but who can have a civil conversation because of their deep friendship.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -Pack-
    United States3 years ago
  • I love Wednesdays

    Sam, Matt, and Sean make my Wednesday workout and commute the best of the week. That’s when the new episodes drop and I listen eagerly. Funny, thoughtful, intellectual discussions of hot topics with my world view. A thousand times better than those ladies on The View. Big fan here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShahnanaMSLPC
    United States3 years ago

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Thoughtful faith-based take on current events; fosters civil disagreements.
Clever, balanced discussions that connect doctrine to policy questions.
Civility and depth stand out; strong guest mix adds value.
Great back-and-forth with thoughtful hosts; civil and well-informed.
Insightful, with calm and engaging host dynamics that invite multiple viewpoints.

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