Evangelical progressives and moderates on the eve of the 2004 election. Episode 44: âMoral Values Extend Beyond Abortionâ 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 […]
2004 Presidential Election
Who is Michael Peroutka?
He is running for Maryland Attorney General. He also ran for president in 2004 on the Constitution Party ticket. We covered his presidential run in Episode 37 of “A History of Evangelicals and Politics.” The title of this episode is […]
On the Christian Right, some things never change
I am not ready yet to talk about my next book project, but I will share two things that struck me today as I was conducting research. The first story comes from December 2004. In the weeks following George W. […]
Episode 42: “The Culture of Life”
Abortion and the final days of the 2004 election Episode 42: âThe Culture of Lifeâ 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 […]
Episode 41: “‘When Did Your Life Begin?'”
The debate over embryonic stem cell research heats up Episode 41: “‘When Did Your Life Begin?’” 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 […]
Episode 38: “The Johnson Amendment”
How to endorse a political candidate without endorsing a political candidate. Episode 38: “The Johnson Amendment” 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: If you […]
Episode 37: “Christian Trumpism Before Trump”
The Constitution Party offers conservative evangelicals another option Episode 37: âChristian Trumpism Before Trumpâ 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: If you like what […]
Episode 34: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part Two”
A satisfied Christian Right comes behind their “anointed” candidate Episode 34: âThe 2004 Republican Convention: Part Twoâ 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: If […]
Episode 33: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part One”
Compassionate conservatism gives way to Iraq, economic freedom, and Frank Sinatra Episode 33: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part One” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here […]
I barely recognize the Republican Party of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “economic girley men” GOP Convention speech in 2004
When Schwarzenegger gave this speech he was about eleven months into his first term as the 38th Governor of California. It is about the American dream, immigration, opportunity, and political and economic freedom. There is no culture war rhetoric in […]
Episode 30: “We Worship an Awesome God in the Blue States”
Barack Obama delivers an American sermon and becomes a household name in the process. Episode 30: âWe Worship an Awesome God in the Blue Statesâ dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. […]
Episode 28: “How Mel Gibson’s ‘ The Passion of the Christ’ Fueled the Culture Wars”
In 2004, George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove said he was going to turn the presidential election into one between those who went to see the movie and those that did not. Episode 28: âHow Mel Gibson’s âThe Passion of […]
Episode 24: “Let the People Speak”
The Senate debates and then votes on a Federal Marriage Amendment Episode 24: âLet the People Speakâ 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, […]