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2004 Election

Episode 47: What Are “Moral Issues?”

John Fea   |  September 15, 2022

And does the Christian Right have a sole claim on them? Episode 47: “What Are ‘Moral Issues?’” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you […]

Episode 46: Flexing Muscles

John Fea   |  August 29, 2022

After lifting George W. Bush to victory, the Christian right seeks its reward. Episode 46: “Flexing Muscles” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you […]

Episode 45: Election Day 2004

John Fea   |  August 22, 2022

The Christian Right gets George W. Bush another term. Episode 45: “Election Day: 2004” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what you […]

Episode 44: Moral Values Extend Beyond Abortion

John Fea   |  August 8, 2022

Evangelical progressives and moderates on the eve of the 2004 election. Episode 44: “Moral Values Extend Beyond Abortion” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If […]

Episode 40: “Redeeming the Vote”

John Fea   |  June 19, 2022

As election day draws near, the Christian Right gets out the vote. Episode 40: “Redeeming the Vote” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you […]

Episode 35: “Mr. Keyes Goes to Illinois”

John Fea   |  February 17, 2022

Barack Obama gets a challenger in the 2004 Illinois Senate race Episode 35: “Mr. Keyes Goes to Illinois” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: […]

Episode 32: “Platforms and Fortune Cookies”

John Fea   |  January 26, 2022

The Christian Right shapes the 2004 Republican Platform. Episode 32: “Platforms and Fortune Cookies” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what you hear, and […]

Episode 31: “Where’s the Christian Right?”

John Fea   |  January 19, 2022

The GOP prepares for its 2004 convention. Episode 31: “Where’s the Christian Right” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what you hear, and want […]

Episode 29: “The Rise of Barack Obama”

John Fea   |  December 2, 2021

The background to the speech that would change his life and the life of a nation. Episode 29: “The Rise of Barack Obama” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is […]

Episode 10: “Karl Rove’s Christian Right”

John Fea   |  June 22, 2021

What did George W. Bush’s evangelical base look like in 2004? Episode 10: “Karl Rove’s Christian Right” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, […]