Phoebe (5:54)

We'Ll be right.

John Law (5:55)

Back after this quick break.

Isaac Saul (6:00)

Hey prime members, Are you tired of ads interfering with your favorite podcasts? Good news. With Amazon Music, you have access to the largest catalog of ad free top podcasts included with your prime membership. To start listening, download the Amazon Music app for free or go to Amazon.com ADFreePodcasts that's Amazon.com ADFreeP Podcasts to catch up on the latest episodes without the.

Phoebe (6:26)

Ads this President's Day Pledge allegiance to taste with Omaha Steaks, America's original butcher with five generations of experience. They're a true American original guaranteed to deliver the world's best steak experience right now. Save 50% site wide during their President's Day sale at OmahaSteaks.com plus get an extra $20 off with code Holiday at checkout. Their legendary steaks are selected from the finest grain finished beef for superior marbling and hand cut by master butchers in America's heartland to deliver exceptional taste and tenderness. The fan favorite Filet Mignon has even earned the coveted title of USDA Certified Tender for a limited time. Save 50% site wide on steaks and more during the President's Day sale at Omaha Steak. Plus get an extra $20 off with code HOLIDAY at checkout. That's 50% off@omahasteaks.com and an extra $20 off with code Holiday. Minimum purchase may apply.

John Law (7:32)

While serving as an official representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I did not discuss politics, as the church is a politically neutral organization. Instead, I focused on learning and applying spiritual principles that can help anyone overcome challenges and strengthen relationships in their life. The questions of the soul and the answers individuals sought came not through government programs or policies, but through these relationships. I found this principle beautifully articulated. In the words of the late Neal A. Maxwell, a church leader who previously worked in government, it is the home that we must rescue, repair, and sustain. Only when homes are full of truth, warmth, and trust can our other institutions perform their tasks. Taking these words as the guiding principle, this essay blends personal experience, the admittedly little that I have with historical vignettes, faith principles, and some data. Here and there I discuss the evolving role of family, community, and government, ultimately concluding that we should first seek to nurture our closest relationships when affecting changes. Last month, outgoing US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released his Parting Prescription for America. The document follows an advisory report released in 2023 describing the challenges of America's epidemic of loneliness and isolation. This epidemic didn't come out of nowhere, nor was it born in 2020 with the social distancing necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic, but it's now a prominent feature in American life, driving down our collective well being. In his book Bowling the Collapse and Revival of American Community, political scientist Robert D. Putnam details the decline of in person, social interactions and social capital more broadly in the United states since the 1950s, positing that this behavioral change hurts our democracy. Bowling alone was released 25 years ago. Putnam detailed a trend that extends beyond just bowling Between 1970 and 2021, the share of adults aged 25 to 49 living with a spouse and at least one child dropped by 30%, that is, unmarried parents with children or cohabitation without children increased. The US Birth rate writ large is on the decline, and a growing portion of the population is single. This isn't to demonize non traditional families or children of divorce, so many of these families function healthily and provide stability and support. However, the overall trend leads to a Loneliness starts at home. I'm not the only one thinking about changing trends in relationships in our society, particularly when it comes to marriage. In the landmark 2015 Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, the court acknowledged the nation's traditions make clear that marriage is the keystone of the nation's social order, and states have contributed to the fundamental character of marriage by placing it at the center of many facets of the legal and social order. Murthy, Putnam, and the court are all touching on a foundational robust families and strong marriages are the functioning cells of a healthy body politic. Why? The reasons are almost too numerous to count children in two parent families experience greater rates of social mobility and are more likely to become high income adults, are less likely to be involved in crime, and are more likely to graduate from college. Housed in the basement of the U.S. capitol Visitor center is a series of dioramas depicting the expansion of the Capitol complex over time. The growth has coincided with the expansion of a rapidly burgeoning nation, one that has long since matured from a motley collection of 13 states. At the same time, the role the average American citizen expects the government to play in their lives has also expanded greatly on a federal, state, and local level. Centuries ago, the family was not just a mode of social cohesion or societal organization, but also a means of production. The family worked together to keep the household running and was responsible for basic education, including religious instruction, teaching occupational skills and caring for elderly or ill family members. While husbands served as heads of household, they counseled and led the family together with their wives. Due to higher rates of childhood mortality and lower life expectancy in general, stepfamilies were common. Families and communities were also more involved in each other's lives in ways that our modern sensibilities would consider violations of familial privacy. What Alexis de Tocqueville once called a nation of joiners has used voluntary associations from its conception to address any number of needs. Volunteer organizations tackled caring for the poor, maintaining orphanages, providing a police force, or seeking moral reform. Cue the temperance movement. Public schools only began spreading in the 19th century, and even in 1950 the high school graduation rate stood at 53%. Compare that to modern numbers. Today, 83% of grade school students attend public schools and around 87% of those high school students graduate. On one hand, the increase in the educational standard is a remarkable achievement. On the other hand, handing the dead definition of educational standards to the government has been a remarkable hey everybody, this is John, Executive Producer for Tangle. We hope you enjoyed this preview of our latest Friday edition. If you are not currently a newsletter subscriber or a premium podcast subscriber and you are enjoying this content and would like to finish it, you can go to retangle.com and sign up for a newsletter subscription. Or you can sign up for a podcast subscription or a bundled subscription which gets you both the podcast and the newsletter and unlocks the rest of this episode as well as ad free daily podcasts, more Friday editions, Sunday editions, bonus content, interviews and so much more. Most importantly, we just want to say thank you so much for your support. We're working hard to bring you much more content and more offerings, so stay tuned. I will join you for the daily podcast on Monday. For the rest of the crew, this is John Law signing off. Have a fantastic weekend y'all. Peace. This episode was written by Sophia Downs and edited and engineered by John Law. The script was edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kabeck, Hunter Caspersen, Kendall White, Bailey, Saul and Audrey Moorhead. The logo for our podcast was designed by Magdalena Bokova, who is also our Head of partnerships. Music was written and produced by Diet75 and John Lal. For more information on Tangle, you can go to our website@retangle.com where you can sign up for a podcast and newsletter membership.

Unknown (14:48)

Oh my God, it's the coolest thing ever. Hey guys, have you heard of Goldbelly? Well check this out. It's this amazing site where they ship the most iconic famous foods from restaurants across the country, anywhere nationwide. I've never found a more perfect gift than food they ship Chicago deep dish pizza, New York bagels, Maine lobster rolls, and even Ina Garten's famous cakes. Seriously. So if you're looking for a gift for the food lover in your Life, head to goldbelly.com and get 20% off your first order with promo Code Gift.

Unknown (15:19)

Enjoy a brilliant sleep experience with Soundcore from Anchor Stressed out by your partner's snoring? Having trouble falling asleep? Waking up too easily? Suffering from poor quality sleep? Now put on Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds. Experience unparalleled pressure free comfort perfect for side sleepers. Choose your favorite sound in your curated playlist. Feel your body getting lighter and lighter and enjoy a full night of peaceful sleep with the A20's long lasting battery. Then wake up feeling fresh with a personal built in alarm. Get the sleep you deserve with Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds. Discover more on soundcore.com S O U N D C O R E Soundcore Use Code Sleep at Checkout to get $30 off S L E E P in all caps.

Unknown (16:08)

There's one thing that will forever change the way you sleep, and it's the softest 100% organic cotton sheets from Boll and Branch. You'll fall asleep faster wrapped in the most luxurious comfort. You'll never sleep hot again with sheets that feel breathable to sleep in. You'll experience the purest softness on night one and feel your sheets get even softer with every wash. Discover the difference with 15% off your first set of sheets@bolanbranch.com with code buttery exclusions apply. See site for details.