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Last week, the Catholic Church absolutely shook the world by electing Robert Prevost - an Augustinian from Chicago - Pope Leo XIV, making him the first ever American pope. Immediately, MAGA lost their collective minds, calling Leo XIV a woke Marxist and an anti-Trump liberal. Leo XIV's election was, without question, a statement by the Church directed squarely at MAGA and Donald Trump, but so many questions remain about what happens next. Kelly and John share their thoughts about the selection of Prevost, what it means that he chose the name Leo XIV, and why this way well serve as a check against Trump's fascism and persecution of immigrant communities. They also take a look at some of the findings from the Public Religion Research Institute's findings from their survey of Americans following Trump's first 100 days. John's thoughts on Leo XIV or available on our blog. The PRRI surveys we discuss on the episode can be found here and here

Donald Trump has been re-sworn in as President of the United States. And for this re-ascendency, he owes a thank you to Latino voters, especially Latino evangelicals. They turned out for him in double digits in the last election. So what is it about Latinos, evangelicalism, and Trump's brand of Republicanism that helped tip the White House back in his favor?President and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, Robert P. Jones, and Axios Justice and Race reporter Russell Contreras join Brittany to get at the root of this shift and what it means for our political future.Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus. Join NPR+ today.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

As the 2024 American presidential election approaches, it is common to hear scholars and journalists discuss the role of particular groups such as Latino men or suburban white women might play in a razor tight race. Less attention is paid to the nation's youngest voters: Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, these voters have experienced a decade of upheaval including, the murder of George Floyd, changing political norms with the election of Donald Trump, an insurrection after the election of Joe Biden, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Gen Z voters have lived under the constant threats of mass shootings and climate change. In response, these voters are mobilizing -- and left-leaning Zoomers, particularly women and LGBTQ people, have the potential to move U.S. politics to the left. Dr. Melissa Deckman uses original data – including nearly one hundred interviews with Gen Z activists and several national surveys – to highlight the increasing role of Zoomers. She argues that women and LGBTQ Zoomers are participating in politics at higher levels than their straight male peers, creating a historic "reverse gender gap." Dr. Deckman explores Gen Z's activism using mixed methods data and compelling personal narratives of how Gen Z activists have mobilized to defend reproductive rights, prevent gun violence, stem climate change, and win political office. A deep dive into the politics of Gen Z, The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy (Columbia UP, 2024) sheds new light on how young voters view politics and why their commitment to progressive values may transform the country in the years ahead. Dr. Melissa Deckman is the CEO of PRRI, the Public Religion Research Institute. She is a political scientist who studies the impact of gender, religion, and age on public opinion and political behavior. She was previously the Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs at Washington College. Her previous books include the Tea Party Women: Mama Grizzlies, Grassroots Leaders, and the Changing Face of the American Right (2016) which examines the role of women in conservative politics. Melissa mentions Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do about It (Brookings, 2024) and the New Books Network's Dan Hill interviewed with Richard Reeves about the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

As the 2024 American presidential election approaches, it is common to hear scholars and journalists discuss the role of particular groups such as Latino men or suburban white women might play in a razor tight race. Less attention is paid to the nation's youngest voters: Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, these voters have experienced a decade of upheaval including, the murder of George Floyd, changing political norms with the election of Donald Trump, an insurrection after the election of Joe Biden, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Gen Z voters have lived under the constant threats of mass shootings and climate change. In response, these voters are mobilizing -- and left-leaning Zoomers, particularly women and LGBTQ people, have the potential to move U.S. politics to the left. Dr. Melissa Deckman uses original data – including nearly one hundred interviews with Gen Z activists and several national surveys – to highlight the increasing role of Zoomers. She argues that women and LGBTQ Zoomers are participating in politics at higher levels than their straight male peers, creating a historic "reverse gender gap." Dr. Deckman explores Gen Z's activism using mixed methods data and compelling personal narratives of how Gen Z activists have mobilized to defend reproductive rights, prevent gun violence, stem climate change, and win political office. A deep dive into the politics of Gen Z, The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy (Columbia UP, 2024) sheds new light on how young voters view politics and why their commitment to progressive values may transform the country in the years ahead. Dr. Melissa Deckman is the CEO of PRRI, the Public Religion Research Institute. She is a political scientist who studies the impact of gender, religion, and age on public opinion and political behavior. She was previously the Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs at Washington College. Her previous books include the Tea Party Women: Mama Grizzlies, Grassroots Leaders, and the Changing Face of the American Right (2016) which examines the role of women in conservative politics. Melissa mentions Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do about It (Brookings, 2024) and the New Books Network's Dan Hill interviewed with Richard Reeves about the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

As the 2024 American presidential election approaches, it is common to hear scholars and journalists discuss the role of particular groups such as Latino men or suburban white women might play in a razor tight race. Less attention is paid to the nation's youngest voters: Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, these voters have experienced a decade of upheaval including, the murder of George Floyd, changing political norms with the election of Donald Trump, an insurrection after the election of Joe Biden, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Gen Z voters have lived under the constant threats of mass shootings and climate change. In response, these voters are mobilizing -- and left-leaning Zoomers, particularly women and LGBTQ people, have the potential to move U.S. politics to the left. Dr. Melissa Deckman uses original data – including nearly one hundred interviews with Gen Z activists and several national surveys – to highlight the increasing role of Zoomers. She argues that women and LGBTQ Zoomers are participating in politics at higher levels than their straight male peers, creating a historic "reverse gender gap." Dr. Deckman explores Gen Z's activism using mixed methods data and compelling personal narratives of how Gen Z activists have mobilized to defend reproductive rights, prevent gun violence, stem climate change, and win political office. A deep dive into the politics of Gen Z, The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy (Columbia UP, 2024) sheds new light on how young voters view politics and why their commitment to progressive values may transform the country in the years ahead. Dr. Melissa Deckman is the CEO of PRRI, the Public Religion Research Institute. She is a political scientist who studies the impact of gender, religion, and age on public opinion and political behavior. She was previously the Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs at Washington College. Her previous books include the Tea Party Women: Mama Grizzlies, Grassroots Leaders, and the Changing Face of the American Right (2016) which examines the role of women in conservative politics. Melissa mentions Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do about It (Brookings, 2024) and the New Books Network's Dan Hill interviewed with Richard Reeves about the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

As the 2024 American presidential election approaches, it is common to hear scholars and journalists discuss the role of particular groups such as Latino men or suburban white women might play in a razor tight race. Less attention is paid to the nation's youngest voters: Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, these voters have experienced a decade of upheaval including, the murder of George Floyd, changing political norms with the election of Donald Trump, an insurrection after the election of Joe Biden, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Gen Z voters have lived under the constant threats of mass shootings and climate change. In response, these voters are mobilizing -- and left-leaning Zoomers, particularly women and LGBTQ people, have the potential to move U.S. politics to the left. Dr. Melissa Deckman uses original data – including nearly one hundred interviews with Gen Z activists and several national surveys – to highlight the increasing role of Zoomers. She argues that women and LGBTQ Zoomers are participating in politics at higher levels than their straight male peers, creating a historic "reverse gender gap." Dr. Deckman explores Gen Z's activism using mixed methods data and compelling personal narratives of how Gen Z activists have mobilized to defend reproductive rights, prevent gun violence, stem climate change, and win political office. A deep dive into the politics of Gen Z, The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy (Columbia UP, 2024) sheds new light on how young voters view politics and why their commitment to progressive values may transform the country in the years ahead. Dr. Melissa Deckman is the CEO of PRRI, the Public Religion Research Institute. She is a political scientist who studies the impact of gender, religion, and age on public opinion and political behavior. She was previously the Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs at Washington College. Her previous books include the Tea Party Women: Mama Grizzlies, Grassroots Leaders, and the Changing Face of the American Right (2016) which examines the role of women in conservative politics. Melissa mentions Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do about It (Brookings, 2024) and the New Books Network's Dan Hill interviewed with Richard Reeves about the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

As the 2024 American presidential election approaches, it is common to hear scholars and journalists discuss the role of particular groups such as Latino men or suburban white women might play in a razor tight race. Less attention is paid to the nation's youngest voters: Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, these voters have experienced a decade of upheaval including, the murder of George Floyd, changing political norms with the election of Donald Trump, an insurrection after the election of Joe Biden, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Gen Z voters have lived under the constant threats of mass shootings and climate change. In response, these voters are mobilizing -- and left-leaning Zoomers, particularly women and LGBTQ people, have the potential to move U.S. politics to the left. Dr. Melissa Deckman uses original data – including nearly one hundred interviews with Gen Z activists and several national surveys – to highlight the increasing role of Zoomers. She argues that women and LGBTQ Zoomers are participating in politics at higher levels than their straight male peers, creating a historic "reverse gender gap." Dr. Deckman explores Gen Z's activism using mixed methods data and compelling personal narratives of how Gen Z activists have mobilized to defend reproductive rights, prevent gun violence, stem climate change, and win political office. A deep dive into the politics of Gen Z, The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy (Columbia UP, 2024) sheds new light on how young voters view politics and why their commitment to progressive values may transform the country in the years ahead. Dr. Melissa Deckman is the CEO of PRRI, the Public Religion Research Institute. She is a political scientist who studies the impact of gender, religion, and age on public opinion and political behavior. She was previously the Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs at Washington College. Her previous books include the Tea Party Women: Mama Grizzlies, Grassroots Leaders, and the Changing Face of the American Right (2016) which examines the role of women in conservative politics. Melissa mentions Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do about It (Brookings, 2024) and the New Books Network's Dan Hill interviewed with Richard Reeves about the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the 2024 American presidential election approaches, it is common to hear scholars and journalists discuss the role of particular groups such as Latino men or suburban white women might play in a razor tight race. Less attention is paid to the nation's youngest voters: Gen Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, these voters have experienced a decade of upheaval including, the murder of George Floyd, changing political norms with the election of Donald Trump, an insurrection after the election of Joe Biden, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Gen Z voters have lived under the constant threats of mass shootings and climate change. In response, these voters are mobilizing -- and left-leaning Zoomers, particularly women and LGBTQ people, have the potential to move U.S. politics to the left. Dr. Melissa Deckman uses original data – including nearly one hundred interviews with Gen Z activists and several national surveys – to highlight the increasing role of Zoomers. She argues that women and LGBTQ Zoomers are participating in politics at higher levels than their straight male peers, creating a historic "reverse gender gap." Dr. Deckman explores Gen Z's activism using mixed methods data and compelling personal narratives of how Gen Z activists have mobilized to defend reproductive rights, prevent gun violence, stem climate change, and win political office. A deep dive into the politics of Gen Z, The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy (Columbia UP, 2024) sheds new light on how young voters view politics and why their commitment to progressive values may transform the country in the years ahead. Dr. Melissa Deckman is the CEO of PRRI, the Public Religion Research Institute. She is a political scientist who studies the impact of gender, religion, and age on public opinion and political behavior. She was previously the Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs at Washington College. Her previous books include the Tea Party Women: Mama Grizzlies, Grassroots Leaders, and the Changing Face of the American Right (2016) which examines the role of women in conservative politics. Melissa mentions Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do about It (Brookings, 2024) and the New Books Network's Dan Hill interviewed with Richard Reeves about the book.

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we dive deep into the heart of America's rural and small-town landscapes. In this very special episode, Joel speaks with two incredibly insightful guests who will illuminate the intertwining of religion and politics in the upcoming election.Joe Donnelly, former Congressman, Senator, and Ambassador to the Holy See, passionately calls for character and equitable values in candidates, urging the religious community to consider these traits closely.Robert P. Jones, the President of the Public Religion Research Institute, discusses how Kamala Harris's diverse background is more accepted by younger Americans while illustrating how the push for Christianity in public schools, like the Ten Commandments case in North Dakota, ties into the broader Christian nationalist movement.Listeners will discover how American Catholics' views on abortion, governance, and religious affiliation are evolving, highlighting a growing acceptance of diversity within religious communities. We also delve into the pivotal role women play in political organization, particularly within African American communities, and the significant demographic shifts shaping the religious landscape in Middle America.Joe Donnelly's reflections on the humor and diversity in religious practices and Robert P. Jones's dissection of Christian nationalism's rise provide valuable insights into the underlying currents influencing today's political climate.Heidi will be back on November 6 and stay tuned for a special post-election episode that week as well. Don't forget to let us know your thoughts at podcast@onecountryproject.org.

Host Alex Ritch sits down with political scientist Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, to discuss how religion, particularly evangelical Christianity, could affect the 2024 presidential election.

The US presidential election looks as if it's coming down to the wire in a handful of battleground states. Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has established a clear lead, and that raises the question of whether, even in today's increasingly secular America, evangelical Christians could give former president Trump a crucial advantage in the rust belt. On the other hand, could his role in the demise of Roe v Wade tilt the race towards Harris?  In this episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson talks to Dr Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, a specialist in the influence of religion on US politics, and Justin Webb, presenter of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, widely respected as an impartial commentator on presidential campaigns.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

The US presidential election looks as if it's coming down to the wire in a handful of battleground states. Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has established a clear lead, and that raises the question of whether, even in today's increasingly secular America, evangelical Christians could give former president Trump a crucial advantage in the rust belt. On the other hand, could his role in the demise of Roe v Wade tilt the race towards Harris?  In this episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson talks to Dr Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, a specialist in the influence of religion on US politics, and Justin Webb, presenter of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, widely respected as an impartial commentator on presidential campaigns.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Jesse and Brittany welcome a friend of the show, Robert P. Jones, Founder and President of the Public Religion Research Institute and author of several books including the NEWLY RELEASED PAPERBACK, "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future." Together they discuss the new afterword included in the newly released paperback version of his book, the upcoming election, and his experiences promoting a book about racism's roots in Christianity for the past year. They also discuss Robert's fantastic Substack and his newly launched podcast, "The Convocation Unscripted."Subscribe to Robert P. Jones' Substack: https://substack.com/@robertpjonesSubscribe to The Convocation Unscripted: https://www.youtube.com/@The_ConvocationPlease donate to our fundraiser for the National Abortion Federation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8q1mJvoOy2o?si=uzFtVqRnLiS6jz1V SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Melissa Deckman, the CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute and author of a new book, “The Politics of Gen Z,” joins Chuck to talk about young voters and their impact on the election.

Behind the Silent Generation, the Baby Boomers, Gen X, and the Millenials are the Zoomers: the 70 million Americans who make up Generation Z. This group includes the country's youngest voters. A new book, titled, “The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy,” takes a close look at their political motivations and ambitions.  Author Melissa Deckman is the chief executive officer of PRRI, the Public Religion Research Institute.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Robert P. Jones, founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, joins the show to discuss the roots of Christian nationalism, how Donald Trump and the MAGA right are mainstreaming the ideology, and how some Christians are pushing back. Daniella and Colin also talk about Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate selection and allegations that Trump accepted payments from Egypt to boost his 2016 presidential campaign.

LGBTQ rights and religious freedom are often pitted against one another, but they are not mutually exclusive. This episode of Respecting Religion looks at the recent decision by the United Methodist Church to repeal its ban on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings as well as the broader conversation. Holly Hollman is joined by guest co-host Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, BJC Communications Director. He shares some of his personal story, then he and Holly reflect on work bridging differences between LGBTQ rights advocacy and religious groups that oppose LGBTQ protections. They highlight the Respect for Marriage Act as one hallmark of bipartisan consensus building that achieves civil rights protections and safeguards religious liberty.    SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 1:23): The changing landscape of LGBTQ rights and religious freedom Learn more about Guthrie Graves-Fitzimmons in his BJC bio. Find more resources on religious liberty and the LGBTQ community on BJC's website.  For in-depth information about public opinion on LGBTQ rights among different religious groups, visit the Public Religion Research Institute's website at this link.     Segment 2 (starting at 5:20): The United Methodist Church lifts ban on LGBTQ clergy Read coverage from Ruth Graham of The New York Times: United Methodist Church Reverses Ban on Practicing Gay Clergy Read Guthrie's MSNBC column: “Why United Methodists' historic vote means so much to gay Christians like me.”   Segment 3 (starting 16:33): Bridging differences  Holly and Guthrie discussed the 2020 Brookings Institution report “A Time to Heal, A Time to Build,” by E.J. Dionne Jr. and Melissa Rogers.  Respecting Religion has devoted several episodes to the topics discussed in this episode. Listen to Season 4, Episode 7 for more on the Respect for Marriage Act, Season 4, Episode 26 for more on 303 Creative v. Elenis, and Season 1, Episode 17 for more on Bostock v. Clayton County.   Read more about BJC's reaction to the Obergefell decision in 2015 in this column from Holly Hollman: Obergefell decision does not remove the separation of church and state. You can also access a 2-page resource with frequently asked questions about the decision. Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC's generous donors. You can support these conversations with a gift to BJC.

“But religious diversity on its own is not religious pluralism; that requires a bit more: Individuals have the legal rights and de facto freedoms to worship, believe, practice, and join in community with others according to their conscience. Individuals are also able to abstain from these activities. In the U.S., these rights and freedoms are guaranteed by the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment; Individuals and communities protect their own and others' rights and freedoms to worship, believe, practice, and join in community with others, or not, according to their conscience; Individuals and communities protect each others' safety to worship; and Communities engage with each other, acknowledging areas of deep and irreconcilable difference, but focused on areas of common ground. And finally, since religious pluralism does not happen without sustained and diverse religious communities: Diverse religious communities themselves thrive, meaning leadership is good, community institutions are sustainable, community ties remain strong, and congregants know the basic theological content of their own traditions. What is religious pluralism NOT? Religious pluralism is not: The simple fact of religious diversity in a society A synchronistic mix of religious beliefs that pares down theological ideas to the lowest common denominator Religious belief being prioritized over non-belief.” -Aspen Institute. “Who Are Secular Voters? Religiously unaffiliated (“nonreligious”) Americans are the largest and fastest growing religious demographic in the country. While the nonreligious are a diverse group who span the political spectrum, these Americans are united on key political issues. According to the 2015 Pew Religious Landscape Survey, the nonreligious overwhelmingly support legal access to abortion (73%) and same-sex marriage (78%) compared to evangelicals who oppose those same policies by smaller margins (63% and 64%, respectively). Similarly, a 2016 Public Religion Research Institute poll found that 71% of the nonreligious oppose religiously-based service refusals compared to only 56% of evangelicals who support that same policy. Despite recent trends, secular voters continue to be severely underrepresented in government. According to an analysis by the Pew Research Center, while the nonreligious comprise nearly one-quarter of all Americans, they comprise only just 0.2% of the 115th Congress. That means there are 100 times as many religiously unaffiliated Americans as there are religiously unaffiliated Members of Congress. We are determined to change that by mobilizing a voting bloc united by shared secular values and investing in strategic programs that empower secular values voters to be active, influential players in the electoral process.” -Secular Coalition of America. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- In his Wall Street Journal editorial, Ralph Reed writes about the media's continued attempts to smear Christians in America. He explains: “House Speaker Mike Johnson stared down anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University last month and affirmed the nation's support for Jewish students. His remarks were sharp and unequivocal, a welcome contrast with university officials' hand-wringing and the Biden administration's feeble response to the antisemitism sweeping across the states. Yet rather than give him credit, Democrats and the press for months have fixated on Mr. Johnson's background as a ‘Christian nationalist.' The New Republic claimed he'd been ‘groomed by the Christian right' in ‘secretive circles' to ‘rule the United States according to ‘biblical values.'' Robert Jones, president of the Public Religion Research Institute, described Mr. Johnson as ‘the embodiment of white Christian nationalism in a tailored suit.'” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-smear-campaign-against-christian-nationalists-faith-freedom-f3954994?mod=opinion_lead_pos5 5:30pm- The Toobin Missile Crisis! Plus, why did Google claim a recent Trump advertisement was violative of its policies? 5:45pm- Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz bizarrely claims LGBTQ members have fewer rights in Texas and Florida than in Gaza—she is quickly corrected by Don Lemon. And on Sunday night, Netflix hosted their roast of former NFL quarterback Tom Brady.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/06/2024): 3:05pm- While speaking briefly with the press on Monday prior to entering court in New York City, President Donald Trump said the gag order imposed on him by Judge Juan Merchan is “not fair” and argued that the scope of the gag order infringes upon his constitutional right to free speech. On Monday, Judge Merchan fined Trump $1,000 for violating the gag order and emphasized that continued violations could result in Trump being sent to jail. 3:15pm- On Monday, former Press Secretary—and current MSNBC host—Jen Psaki stated that she did not believe it's necessary for President Joe Biden to do more press conferences in order to win reelection in 2024. 3:40pm- David Gelman—Defense Attorney & Former Prosecutor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his work as a legal surrogate for former President Donald Trump and the Trump 2024 Campaign. Why has Trump been subjected to a gag order while Michael Cohen, for example, has not been? 4:05pm- Isaac Schorr of Mediate reports that talk show host Michael Smerconish has been disinvited from speaking at Dickinson College's commencement ceremony after students complained about a passage from a book he wrote in 2004. Schorr writes: “In his book, Smerconish argued against a Department of Transportation policy that ‘precluded more than two individuals of any particular ethnicity from being singled out at the same time for secondary screening at airports.'” You can read the full story here: https://www.mediaite.com/news/cnns-michael-smerconish-disinvited-from-college-commencement-over-comments-from-2004/ 4:20pm- After leaving court on Monday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump revealed that his “hush money” trial may last another 2 to 3 weeks—which will keep him off the campaign trail. 4:40pm- George Leef of National Review writes: “Let's look at the new California minimum wage law for workers in fast food businesses and see how it has been working out.  Professor Lee Ohanian has done some digging and writes about his findings in [his] piece for Independent Institute. He observes more than 9,500 jobs have already been wiped out, with more expected.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/californias-minimum-wage-wipes-out-thousands-of-jobs/ 4:50pm- Barak Ravid of Axios reports that the Biden Administration “put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel.” Rich notes that Congress explicitly provided $26 billion in aid for Israel in last month's $95 billion foreign aid bill. Ukraine received assistance immediately—why was Israel forced to wait? 5:00pm- In his Wall Street Journal editorial, Ralph Reed writes about the media's continued attempts to smear Christians in America. He explains: “House Speaker Mike Johnson stared down anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University last month and affirmed the nation's support for Jewish students. His remarks were sharp and unequivocal, a welcome contrast with university officials' hand-wringing and the Biden administration's feeble response to the antisemitism sweeping across the states. Yet rather than give him credit, Democrats and the press for months have fixated on Mr. Johnson's background as a ‘Christian nationalist.' The New Republic claimed he'd been ‘groomed by the Christian right' in ‘secretive circles' to ‘rule the United States according to ‘biblical values.'' Robert Jones, president of the Public Religion Research Institute, described Mr. Johnson as ‘the embodiment of white Christian nationalism in a tailored suit.'” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-smear-campaign-against-christian-nationalists-faith-freedom-f3954994?mod=opinion_lead_pos5 5:30pm- The Toobin Missile Crisis! Plus, why did Google claim a recent Trump advertisement was violative of its policies? 5:45pm- Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz bizarrely claims LGBTQ members have fewer rights in Texas and Florida than in Gaza—she is quickly corrected by Don Lemon. And on Sunday night, Netflix hosted their roast of former NFL quarterback Tom Brady. 6:05pm- While speaking briefly with the press on Monday prior to entering court in New York City, President Donald Trump said the gag order imposed on him by Judge Juan Merchan is “not fair” and argued that the scope of the gag order infringes upon his constitutional right to free speech. On Monday, Judge Merchan fined Trump $1,000 for violating the gag order and emphasized that continued violations could result in Trump being sent to jail. 6:15pm- On Monday, former Press Secretary—and current MSNBC host—Jen Psaki stated that she did not believe it's necessary for President Joe Biden to do more press conferences in order to win reelection in 2024. 6:20pm- After leaving court on Monday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump revealed that his “hush money” trial may last another 2 to 3 weeks—which will keep him off the campaign trail. 6:25pm- In a soon to be released book, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem reveals that she shot and killed a 14-month-old dog and a goat after the two animals misbehaved. Republicans and Democrats alike have rightfully spoken out against her actions, though she has defended herself explaining the incident is proof she is capable of making tough decisions. Did she just end her political career? It certainly seems like it. 6:30pm- Shia Kapos of Politico investigated the source of funding for anti-Israel protests on college campuses. Unsurprisingly, the biggest funders also happen to be some of President Joe Biden's biggest campaign donors—including George Soros and the Pritzker family. You can read the full article here:  https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/05/pro-palestinian-protests-columbia-university-funding-donors-00156135 6:40pm- A video that has gone viral on social media show's a Jewish student at University of Pennsylvania being harassed and threatened by non-student protesters on the school's campus. Will Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner do anything to protect students? Of course not! 6:50pm- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) unveils an incredible new conspiracy theory while being interviewed on MSNBC—violent MAGA supporters are “training up in the hills!”

Ken Fong and Betsey Newenhuyse join Ken Kemp for a special edition - The Two Kens and Beach Talk. Betsey made her third annual trip to California and the studios of the Beached White Male podcast. The three friends join together to interact over their weekend and a conversation is triggered by an unlikely Atlantic article (April 3, 2024, Issue) they all read - The True Cost of The Church Going Bust by self-described agnostic, Derek Thompson. In it, Thompson writes, “More than one-quarter of Americans now identify as atheists, agnostics, or religiously ‘unaffiliated,' according to a new survey of 5,600 U.S. adults by the Public Religion Research Institute. This is the highest level of non-religiosity in the poll's history.” The two Kens and Betsey discuss their church experience, especially the Sunday they spent together at the First Baptist Church of Pasadena (Ken Fong's home church). Thompson argues, as a non-believer, that something profound is lost should communities of faith disappear in America. This episode has been released on both this podcast and Asian America The Ken Fong Podcast.Atlantic Article | Become a Patron | Ken's Substack - The Bible SalesmanSupport the show

With his several divorces, violent rhetoric, and long list of criminal charges, former President Donald Trump may not be your idea of a God-fearing Christian. But that hasn't stopped him from appealing to his Christian base.Roughly 8 out of 10 white Evangelicals supported Trump in the 2016 general presidential election. And a recent Pew Research survey found that among religious groups, white Evangelical Protestants had a more positive opinion of Trump than any other group, whereas the majority of Jewish Americans, Black protestants, and atheists all had an unfavorable opinion of Trump.Despite their outsized political power, the white Evangelical church is shrinking. According to the Public Religion Research Institute, about 14 percent of the population identifies as white and evangelical. That's compared 25 percent in the 1990s.Today, we focus on white Evangelical Christians and the effect they will have on the 2024 election.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Americans are becoming less religious and two new surveys out just last week punctuate just how quickly that's happening. According to the Public Religion Research Institute, 26 percent of Americans now consider themselves unaffiliated with any religion. That's up from 21 percent a decade ago and just 6 percent in the early '90s. According to Gallup, the number of Americans who attend religious services weekly or nearly every week has fallen from 42 percent in 2000 to 30 percent now. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen speaks with a roundtable of experts on religion and society about why the decline has happened and what it portends for American communities, networks and politics. Joining the podcast are Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute; Ryan Burge, Professor of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University and a Baptist Pastor; and Daniel Cox, Director of the Survey Center on American Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has enjoyed strong support from white Evangelical Christians since his first run for the presidency. But recently, he has made a specific brand of Christianity a centerpiece of his campaign. He repeatedly casts himself as a messiah figure, even comparing his legal troubles to the persecution of Christ. He regularly ends his rallies with prayer. And last week he started hocking a version of the Bible that also includes copies of the founding documents of the United States. “Trump is now wrapping his candidacy around this idea of White Christian Nationalism,” says Robert P. Jones, president and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, or PRRI. He is also author of two books about the relationship between race and religion in the United States, “The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy,” as well as “White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity.” Jones joins Diane on this week's episode of On My Mind to talk about what's behind the attempts to build The Church of Trump, and why he sees it as a dangerous development for the country. To find out more about Robert P. Jones and read his latest, visit his blog, “White Too Long”: https://www.whitetoolong.net/.

A growing number of Americans are becoming “religiously unaffiliated,” meaning not associated with or bellowing to any organized religion. According to a report from the Public Religion Research Institute, just 16% of Americans surveyed said religion is the most important thing in their lives, down from 20% a decade ago. Melissa Deckman, CEO of PRRI joined Dan to discuss this trend.

About the series: This is a critical year for the future of democracy. Half the world's population will go to the polls in 2024, at a time when citizens in America and across the globe are losing faith in democratic institutions. We often view the rollback of democracy and threats to the liberal international order as separate problems, but in reality they are closely interlinked. Through a new limited podcast series, MEI's Gonul Tol seeks to examine the interplay between democracy's domestic and international foes as well as how to counter them.   In this episode: The world's oldest democracy is in trouble. According to a study by the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institution, 75% of Americans believe that “the future of American democracy is at risk in the 2024 presidential election.” We often debate why democracies die because we assume that authoritarian power is the exception and democracy is the norm. But history says otherwise.  Francis Fukuyama and Paul Salem join Gonul Tol to answer the question: Why has democracy flourished in certain countries and regions and not in others?  

For the last few decades, LGBTQ+ rights in America have seen increasing public support. But now, a new survey finds a slight decline in that support for the first time in years. William Brangham speaks with Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, to learn more about the data. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this Nightside News Roundup, we were joined first by Dr. Stanley Adrisse, Prison Inmate Turned Endocrinologist, Scientist, Professor, Activist, and Author- Story of Overcoming Adversity – Inspiring Others to Turn Their Life Around.Then, Dr. Carlo Salerno, PhD, Research & Evaluation Expert with The Burning Glass Institute joined Dan to discuss why more than half of college graduates are working in jobs that don't require degrees.Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute joined us to discuss how the importance of religion in the lives of Americans is shrinking / Just 16% of Americans surveyed said religion is the most important thing in their lives, according to the PRRI study, down from 20% a decade ago.

The Kings discuss Nearly 30% of Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ, national survey finds. About half of the Gen Z adults who identify as LGBTQ identify as bisexual, according to the Public Religion Research Institute report. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foundationkings/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foundationkings/support

Increasingly, the push for full acceptance and promotion of the LGBTQ- agenda is advancing. In fact, According to one poll, 28- of Gen-Z adults are identifying as LGBTQ. --The result-- Women's sports are being decimated and dominated by men who are identifying as women. Leading up to the Super Bowl, the NFL is committed to bowing to the diversity, equity and inclusion movement as it will be hosting the third annual, -A Night of Pride- with GLAAD during Super Bowl Week. Politically, additional LGBTQ- appointments to the federal bench are being made by the Biden administration, while polyamory is on the increase.--Are we fast approaching the days of Lot-- That's a question to ponder as Crosstalk welcomed Peter LaBarbera back to Crosstalk. Peter is the founder and president of Americans for Truth. He's a former reporter for the Washington Times and LifeSiteNews.com and a former contributing editor for Human Events.- -The Public Religion Research Institute is the organization making the claim that 28- of Gen-Z adults -ages 18-25- are identifying as LGBTQ. Peter doesn't completely believe that figure because he contends that the PRRI is a liberal polling group and that it's in their interest to promote progressive ideas in religion and Christianity. Nonetheless, he found out from Gallop in early 2022 that based upon polling from the previous year, 20.8- of Gen-Z'ers were identifying as LGBT. --Peter believes this crisis is the result of the -mainstreaming- of perversion toward young people and that this activity expands the list of perversions. This broadcast demonstrates what recent history has shown us in this regard.

It's Wednesday, January 31st, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Pakistani Christian students no longer required to study Islam Last week, Pakistan's government announced it will no longer require Christian students to study Islam in schools. Non-Muslim students will even be allowed to study the religion of their family.  International Christina Concern noted, “This decision is a small win for religious freedom in Pakistan, where Christians are routinely subjected to blasphemy laws, mob violence, and forced marriage and conversion.” Under the new rules, Christian students in schools will be able to study the Bible, church history, the influence of Christianity in Pakistan, and even Christian martyrs in the country. Please pray for this opportunity for Christian education in Pakistan and for many to come to the knowledge of Christ through it. This year's predicted global economic growth -- 3.1% The International Monetary Fund  upgraded its global economic forecast yesterday. It now expects global growth of 3.1% this year and a smaller chance of economic contraction.  The IMF forecasts the U.S. will grow 2.1%. The U.S. economy finished 2023 stronger than expected with gross domestic product increasing 3.3% in the fourth quarter.  Six pro-life rescuers found guilty in Tennessee The Daily Wire reports that six pro-life rescuers were found guilty yesterday during federal court proceedings in Nashville, Tennessee. The Biden administration accused them of civil rights conspiracy as well as violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. The pro-lifers participated in a peaceful protest at an abortion mill in Tennessee on March 5, 2021. The protest included prayers and singing hymns. The men and women on trial include Chet Gallagher of Tennessee, Coleman Boyd of Mississippi, Heather Idoni of Michigan, Cal Zastrow of Michigan, Paul Vaughn of Tennessee, and Dennis Green of Virginia. The conspiracy charge can carry a prison sentence of up to 11 years and fines of up to $350,000. Please pray for these pro-lifers as they face sentencing in July. Psalm 43:1 says, “Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!” Pro-life leader Rusty Thomas reacts to guilty verdicts of pro-lifers Rusty Thomas, the founder of Kingdom Leadership Institute in Waco, Texas, posted a Facebook video with his reaction to the unjust guilty verdicts against the six pro-life rescuers. Listen. THOMAS: “This is a sad day. It just shows just how unjust our justice system has become, how far from God we have gone. ‘No greater love have any man to lay down his life for a friend.' (John 15:13) That ‘no greater love' ethic has just been stomped to the ground by our justice system. “Pray that this awakens the church and awakens our nation. This is despicable. This is tragic. We've lost our moral compass. We don't know the difference between right and wrong and good and evil anymore. It's gotten so mucky and murky. This just demonstrates just how far we have gone from the Father's house and how desperate we are for the Lord's intervention.” Texas Governor vs. U.S. Supreme Court over border crisis Last Wednesday, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott  declared the immigration crisis an invasion and invoked the state's “constitutional authority to defend and protect itself.” Abbott said the authority, “supersedes any federal statutes to the contrary.” On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the federal government can take down razor wire that Texas puts up at the southern border with Mexico. However, Abbott said he will only increase state border patrol, barriers, and replace the razor wire.  At least 10 states have sent National Guard troops and personnel to support Texas. Gen Z's moral confusion A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute found nearly a third of Gen Z adults identify with sexually perverted lifestyles.  Seventy-two percent of Gen Z adults, those who are 18 to 25 years old, identified as heterosexual. About a third of Gen Z adults are religiously unaffiliated, and 10% identified as non-Christian, the highest of any generation. Psalm 14:1 says, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.'” Gen Z adults' identification with sexually perverted lifestyles is double that of the Millennials at 16% and quadruple that of Gen X at 7%. Elon Musk's company implanted computer chip in brain And finally, Elon Musk announced his startup Neuralink implanted a computer chip in a person's brain for the first time. The tech billionaire wrote on X, “Initial results show promising neuron spike detection.” Musk said the device is designed to allow patients to operate a phone or computer by thinking. First users will be those who lost the use of their limbs.  Neuralink's website noted, “The device is designed to interpret a person's neural activity, so they can operate a computer or smartphone by simply intending to move – no wires or physical movements are required.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, January 31st in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Increasingly, the push for full acceptance and promotion of the LGBTQ- agenda is advancing. In fact, According to one poll, 28- of Gen-Z adults are identifying as LGBTQ. --The result-- Women's sports are being decimated and dominated by men who are identifying as women. Leading up to the Super Bowl, the NFL is committed to bowing to the diversity, equity and inclusion movement as it will be hosting the third annual, -A Night of Pride- with GLAAD during Super Bowl Week. Politically, additional LGBTQ- appointments to the federal bench are being made by the Biden administration, while polyamory is on the increase.--Are we fast approaching the days of Lot-- That's a question to ponder as Crosstalk welcomed Peter LaBarbera back to Crosstalk. Peter is the founder and president of Americans for Truth. He's a former reporter for the Washington Times and LifeSiteNews.com and a former contributing editor for Human Events.- -The Public Religion Research Institute is the organization making the claim that 28- of Gen-Z adults -ages 18-25- are identifying as LGBTQ. Peter doesn't completely believe that figure because he contends that the PRRI is a liberal polling group and that it's in their interest to promote progressive ideas in religion and Christianity. Nonetheless, he found out from Gallop in early 2022 that based upon polling from the previous year, 20.8- of Gen-Z'ers were identifying as LGBT. --Peter believes this crisis is the result of the -mainstreaming- of perversion toward young people and that this activity expands the list of perversions. This broadcast demonstrates what recent history has shown us in this regard.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray Generation Z is beginning to come online politically, meaning they have more people who are eligible to vote. In these patterns we begin to see what the new generation is going to look like. According to a recently released survey from the Public Religion Research Institute, there are some interesting dynamics in play. Greg and Leah analyze the survey results.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray Eye on the Hill: $6,000 stipend for student teachers Greg and Leah kick off the show with something that’s happening at Capitol Hill: education bills. Last night they talked about how there are about 80 bills in the education field and moving through this session. Tonight they dig into HB221 Stipends for Future Educators with Bill Sponsor Rep. Karen Peterson. Eye on the Hill: DEI with Hugo Rikard-Bell One of the hottest bills coming through the Utah Legislature is DEI, which passed today out of the Senate. This is a bill we’ve been talking about for weeks, and every day there’s a new angle on what’s happening. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell joins Leah and Greg to discuss some of the key points he’s found during his interview with Floor Sponsor Sen. Keith Grover. TikTok knew of its app’s negative impact on teen mental health New documents have been released from Utah’s lawsuit against TikTok, which show that the company knew that its app was harmful to teens’ mental health. AG Reyes says this filing is a win for Utah. Why is it a win? Greg and Leah discuss. Alabama conducts America’s first nitrogen gas execution Today, Alabama put to death a man who was found guilty of a murder for hire in 1988. The first time they tried to execute him, they were unable to do so. Does Alabama have a problem with the way they conduct these? Greg and Leah discuss with Ralph Delliapiana from the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association. The future of presidential debates One of the most important voter education events that happens in an election cycle is a debate, which is when voters get to hear what the candidates have to say. These days it seems like debates are meaningless. Leah and Greg discuss the history of presidential debates and question whether they seem to be heading toward a dead end. Where do Gen Z’s political views lie? Generation Z is beginning to come online politically, meaning they have more people who are eligible to vote. In these patterns we begin to see what the new generation is going to look like. According to a recently released survey from the Public Religion Research Institute, there are some interesting dynamics in play. Greg and Leah analyze the survey results. The one where Leah and Greg talked about the FRIENDS Experience in Salt Lake City Don’t miss the last chance to visit the FRIENDS Experience in Salt Lake City! Matt Parker, VP of Marketing at Original X Productions (the production company behind the experience), joins Leah and Greg to discuss how this production came to be and when the last day is to see the exhibition.

Dr. Robert P. Jones is founder and president of Public Religion Research Institute. He has a Ph.D in religion and a bachelors in computing science in mathmatics. His new book explores the long and sordid backstory of American racism, which was - and is - often cloaked in the banner of Christianity.Dr. Jones' book: https://amzn.to/3uWYw1CVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/VehbwjrXTuwThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270347/advertisement

Little by little, Donald Trump's political rhetoric is sounding more and more like a wanna-be Dictator. Here is a headline from the New York Times, "After Calling Foes ‘Vermin,' Trump Campaign Warns Its Critics Will Be ‘Crushed' The former president's Veterans Day speech used language similar to the dehumanizing rhetoric wielded by dictators like Hitler and Mussolini."  This is from NPR, "What we have witnessed from Trump over the last few weeks is something new," said Robert Jones, founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, or PRRI. "Trump has crossed into the domain of Nazi ideology openly." It's not like the Trump for President Campaign is trying to hide the "Former Guy's" desire to be a 21st-century American Hitler. He makes it clear in every speech and every post.  Please take a look at the evolving plans of Project 2025. Or listen to my podcast on 2025.  We are less than one year away from the 2024 Presidental Election, it's essential to understand what is at stake. Please subscribe here, on YouTube and TikTok. For more information on this story, I'll post links on my website, gloriamoraga.com

Next time on The State of Belief: close to 25% of Americans believe political violence may be called for in our country. That's just one of the disturbing findings in the 2023 American Values Survey from the Public Religion Research Institute. PRRI President Dr. Robert P. Jones will be here with the details. Also, Righting the American Dream: How the Media Mainstreamed Reagan's Evangelical Vision. That's the title of Diane Winston's latest book, and it tells the story that predicted the evangelical veneration of – and vote for - Donald Trump a generation later.

Philip spends time with Robert P. Jones, President and founder of Public Religion Research Institute. In their conversation, they discuss his latest book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and how tracing the historical legacy of white supremacy is essential to moving forward as a society. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip's Drop: Arrival (film) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/) Robert's Drop: Jesus and the Disinherited – Howard Thurman (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/204177/jesus-and-the-disinherited-gift-edition-by-howard-thurman/) Special Guest: Robert P. Jones.

Founder and president of the Public Religion Research Institute and author Robert P Jones joins the VCW hall to talk about his New York Times bestselling new book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future, which traces the underknown but outsized impact of the Doctrine of Discovery on minority and marginalized groups throughout American history into the present day. Buy the book right here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Hidden-Roots-of-White-Supremacy/Robert-P-Jones/9781668009536 Read Robert P Jones' Substack right here: https://www.whitetoolong.net/ Follow Robert P Jones on X (Twitter): @robertpjones Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vcwpod Dave's second podcast- "Does the Bible Say THAT?": https://open.spotify.com/episode/0a8CCeIvjiFn1lKwKmxNt6?si=H1UswE0VT3m2tmZNFuSC4Q Twitter: Twitter: @vcwpod Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Check out Zach's music by going to:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Top headlines for Thursday, September 14, 2023In today's episode, we discuss the newly launched impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden by House Republicans over corruption claims linked to the Biden family's business dealings. We then shift our focus to Missouri, where a controversial state law has dropped the curtain on prescribing puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones to minors at a children's hospital recently investigated by the state's attorney general. Lastly, we delve into the enduring racial divide over the treatment of Confederate memorials despite ongoing reconciliation efforts, based on revealing findings from a new study by the Public Religion Research Institute.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Kevin McCarthy, House GOP launch impeachment inquiry into Biden | Politics News Trump vows to fight trans 'insanity', 'child genital mutilation' | Politics News Children's hospital halts puberty, hormone drugs for minors | U.S. News Most Americans say Confederate memorials should be left in public | U.S. News Tony Evans announces engagement, asks congregation for prayers | Church & Ministries News Paula White claims she helped Mandela abolish apartheid | World News Mylon LeFevre, Grammy-winning Christian musician, dies of cancer | Entertainment News 'All the Light We Cannot See' Netflix show elevates kindness | Entertainment News

One of the biggest threats facing Americans today…is extremism. What can be done to combat the rising danger of extremist events in the United States? On this episode of Our Body Politic, host Farai Chideya, speaks with Kristofer Goldsmith, founder and CEO of Taskforce Butler, about engaging veterans in the fight against extremism. Then Farai gets a debrief from journalist and Our Body Politic team member Joanne Levine, who attended the Mom's For Liberty Annual Summit. They're an organization that has been designated to have “racist” and “extremist ties. We round the show out with our Sippin' the Political Tea roundtable that includes Robert P. Jones, the president and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute and Anthea Butler, the Geraldine R. Segal Professor in American Social Thought and chair of the department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, about the connections between religion, race, politics and violence.

Have you ever wondered about the hidden origins of white supremacy in America and how its past continues to shape the present in America? In this hour, Robert P. Jones - president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute – joins Tavis to unpack his new book out today The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy: and the Path to a Shared American Future (Sep 5, 2023) which sheds light on the complex intersections of historical legacies, racial inequality, and the potential for change in the United States.

Data indicates that white supremacy is growing in popularity, and according to FBI statistics hate crimes have spiked by 35 percent in recent years. Why can't America shake itself free from white supremacy? The president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute, Robert P. Jones, is back to discuss his new book about the real roots of white supremacy in the 15th century Doctrine of Discovery. Also this week, why are religious Republican primary candidates losing so badly to Donald Trump? Holy Post Pundit and sociologist, Ryan Burge, says despite 30 years of conservative political activism liberals have clearly won the culture war. So why are so many evangelicals still fighting it? And, research finds robot preachers stink, and Phil is confused about professional corn hole players.   Holy Post Plus:  Getting Schooled - Conspiracy Theories https://www.patreon.com/posts/88443462 0:00 - Intro   1:28 - Show Starts   4:27 - Theme Song   4:49 - Sponsor - Sunday's Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout   6:03 - News of the Good   13:45 - Robotic Preachers   19:31 - GOP Debate   29:09 - Liberals Have Won the Culture War   49:11 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to www.magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off   50:48 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST   - Interview Intro Robert Jones   54:08 - The 1619 Project   1:04:51 - The Doctrine of Discovery Manifest Destiny   1:13:53 - The modern ramifications   1:31:44 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Quadruple Amputee Given 3% of Survival as Baby Defies Odds, Becomes Pro Sportsman https://mymodernmet.com/dayton-webber-american-cornhole-league-quadruple-amputee/   Robot preachers get less respect, fewer donations https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/07/robot-preachers-less-respect   Liberals have won the Culture War https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/liberals-have-won-the-culture-war Other resources:   The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy: and the Path to a Shared American Future by Robert Jones https://amzn.to/3qWeGGQ   White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert Jones https://amzn.to/3qHRRH6   Holy Post Episode 475 with Robert Jones https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-475-mammoths-mcdowell-making-sense-of-white-supremacy-with-robert-p-jones Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

Jesse and Brittany welcome Robert P. Jones, founder and president of the Public Religion Research Institute, to discuss his new book, "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future." Together, they discuss the origins of the white supremacy problem in America, which Robert tracked back to the Doctrine of Discovery with a focus on the brutality against indigenous people, including their forced removal and killing. In the book and the discussion, there is a particular focus on historic events for indigenous and enslaved people in Mississippi, Minnesota, and Oklahoma. Together, they discuss the lasting impact of the white supremacy problem in America today and the steps we can take to work toward righting the wrongs of the past.  Follow Robert P. Jones on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertpjones Pre-order his book on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hidden-roots-of-white-supremacy-and-the-path-to-a-shared-american-future-robert-p-jones/19726759?ean=9781668009512 Pre-order his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Roots-White-Supremacy-American/dp/166800951X  Subscribe to his newsletter here: https://www.whitetoolong.net/SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's actually gotten rather hard to read America's pollsters and pundits without coming across rather panicked articles over the rise of Christian nationalism in America. The alarm bells really seemed to be set off by a recent study from the Public Religion Research Institute that asked 5 thousand respondents representing all 50 states, if they agreed or disagreed with a series of statements, such as: The U.S. government should declare America a Christian nation; U.S. laws should be based on Christian values; If the U.S. moves away from our Christian foundations, we will not have a country anymore; Being Christian is an important part of being truly American; and finally, God has called Christians to exercise dominion over all areas of American society. The results were particularly terrifying for secular liberals!     Highlights:  “If 30% of the American public already ascribes so assent or allegiance to the basic tenets of Christian nationalism, then all bets are off! We may already be in the midst of a major paradigm shift that needed a percentage like that to tip the scales, as it were.” “If you can believe it, nearly 20% of Democrats would like to see American declared a Christian nation!... Don't dismiss the significance of 20% of Democrats being attracted to Christian nationalism. That is an extraordinarily significant figure.” “Restoration politics, the new political era we're entering into, is all about implementing re-traditionalized policies in every sphere of life. And this is where we're seeing the rising and dominance of Christian nationalist sentiments.”   Timestamps: [00:49] Americans tipping the scale and agreeing to the basic tenets of Christian nationalism [02:06] How the majority of Republicans support the formal declaration of the United States as a Christian nation  [05:50] Why are we seeing this surge of interest and attraction for Christian nationalism   Resources:  Try Liver Health Formula by going to GetLiverHelp.com/Turley and claim your 5 FREE bonus gifts. That's https://GetLiverHelp.com/Turley Get two packs of organic bacon FREE every month if you sign up HERE: https://www.frebahlem.com/BG484F42/ Get over 60% OFF with my Code TURLEY and get the best sleep of your life at: https://www.mypillow.com/turley Start the 24/7 Protection of Your Home and Equity Today! Go to https://www.hometitlelock.com/turleytalks  The Courageous Patriot Community is inviting YOU! Join the movement now and build the parallel economy at https://join.turleytalks.com/insiders-club-evergreen/?utm_medium=podcast Show your support for President Trump with his new cards HERE: https://www.physicaltrumpcards.com/trump-cards-collection-podcast   Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.   Sick and tired of Big Tech, censorship, and endless propaganda? Join my Insiders Club with a FREE TRIAL today at: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com   Make sure to FOLLOW me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks   BOLDLY stand up for TRUTH in Turley Merch! Browse our new designs right now at: https://store.turleytalks.com/   Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture!   If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts. 

Next time on State of Belief: Dr. Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute. We'll be talking about his important new book, coming September 5th, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future. Robby traces those roots back to the birth of our nation, and shows how it was manifest even before the sin of slavery became a cornerstone for the growing nation's prosperity. Going beyond history and analysis, he lays out concrete examples for communities coming together, at last, to move beyond these foundational tensions and dehumanizing impulses.

In June 2023, the Public Religious Research Institute released a new poll exploring America’s shifting public attitudes on gender, the role of inclusive policies and perceptions of fairness, and the recent attacks on policies that support transgender individuals.  Public Religion Research Institute’s CEO Dr. Melissa Deckman joins Ambereen Khan to discuss the findings and to review the shifts in attitudes especially among a surprising cohort -- younger Americans.  

If seeing the rainbow flag draped across the White House was disconcerting for you, this episode will make your day!  We have a brand-new study that has just come out surveying various groups among our population to see how many of us believe there are two and only two genders, and the results are going to absolutely blow you away!    Highlights:  ●      “According to data published in their latest report, the Public Religion Research Institute found that the percentage of the population that believes there are only 2 genders has actually increased, it's gone up over the last two years, and it's increased across the board! In other words, it's not just white evangelicals or Republicans that are more inclined to say there are only 2 genders, it's Gen Zers, it's millennials, it's blacks, it's Latinos!” ●      “Nearly 6 in 10 Gen Zers believe there are only 2 genders. This is corroborated by studies that have found that Gen Zers are the most conservative generation we have to date in the last hundred years or so!” ●      “The number of people affirming only two genders is increasing, not decreasing, in total opposition to the sentiments that woke Inc and trans activists have been doing everything they possibly can to foster and cultivate!”     Timestamps:     [01:14] On the latest poll that shows that belief in only 2 genders has increased [04:18] How even Democrats who believe we only have two genders have increased [06:05] How support for transgender athlete has declined and how the world is moving away from the woke left Resources:  ●      Nature's Morphine? Dr. Turley and scientist Clint Winters discuss the incredible pain relief effects of 100% Drug Free Conolidine. This changes pain relief… https://www.bh3ktrk.com/2DDD1J/2CTPL/?source_id=YouTube ●      Join my growing FREE Courageous Patriot Network TODAY: https://group.turleytalks.com/telegram-chat-optin ●      It's time to walk away from the woke corporations. Make The Switch at https://patriotswitch.com/turley ●      Join Dr. Steve's Community of Courageous Patriots Building a PARALLEL Conservative World at https://join.turleytalks.com/insiders-club-evergreen/?utm_medium=podcast  ●      Start the 24/7 Protection of Your Home and Equity Today! Go to https://www.hometitlelock.com/turleytalks    Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. Sick and tired of Big Tech, censorship, and endless propaganda? Join my Insiders Club with a FREE TRIAL today at: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com Make sure to FOLLOW me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks BOLDLY stand up for TRUTH in Turley Merch! Browse our new designs right now at: https://store.turleytalks.com/ Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture! If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts.

The CEO of the company behind ChatGPT will testify before Congress as lawmakers eye regulations on AI technology. New research from the Public Religion Research Institute finds that religion is declining in the lives of Americans. And, the mayoral race in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is putting a spotlight on major issues is many big cities in America.

A survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institution found that found more than half of Republicans believe the US should be a strictly Christian nation, adhering to the ideals of Christian nationalism or sympathizing with those views. While this remains a minority opinion nationwide, the study also found correlations between people who hold Christian nationalist views and Anti-Black, anti-immigrant, anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, and patriarchal views. This episode: politics correspondent Susan Davis, politics correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and politics correspondent Ashley Lopez.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.