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2004 Presidential Election

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 […]

Who is Michael Peroutka?

John Fea   |  July 27, 2022

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

John Fea   |  July 12, 2022

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”

John Fea   |  July 6, 2022

Abortion and the final days of the 2004 election Episode 42: “The Culture of Life” 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?'”

John Fea   |  June 26, 2022

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”

John Fea   |  June 5, 2022

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”

John Fea   |  May 27, 2022

The Constitution Party offers conservative evangelicals another option Episode 37: “Christian Trumpism Before Trump” 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”

John Fea   |  February 10, 2022

A satisfied Christian Right comes behind their “anointed” candidate Episode 34: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part Two” 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”

John Fea   |  February 2, 2022

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

John Fea   |  January 23, 2022

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”

John Fea   |  December 9, 2021

Barack Obama delivers an American sermon and becomes a household name in the process. Episode 30: “We Worship an Awesome God in the Blue States” 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”

John Fea   |  November 24, 2021

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: “How Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of […]

Episode 24: “Let the People Speak”

John Fea   |  October 20, 2021

The Senate debates and then votes on a Federal Marriage Amendment Episode 24: “Let the People Speak” 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, […]