A Catholic expert on right-to-die cases testifies at the Terri Schiavo trial. Episode 54: “Respecting life, but not at all costs’ dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. To listen […]
A History of Evangelicals and Politics podcast
On the “fuzzy border” between history and journalism
As a trained historian who serves as the co-founder and executive editor of an online website of opinion, I resonated with New York Times reporter Clay Risen’s recent piece at Perspctives on History: “Professional Crafts: The Fuzzy Border between History […]
Episode 53: “Michael Schiavo Takes the Stand”
The 2000 Terri Schiavo trial gets under way. Episode 53: “Michael Schiavo Takes the Stand’ dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. To listen to previous episodes click the word […]
Episode 52: “Introducing the Terri Schiavo Case”
In the first half of 2005, the Christian Right poured all its energy into this controversial Florida right-to-life case. Episode 52: “Introducing the Terri Schiavo Case’ dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this […]
This may have been John McCain’s finest moment
I did some historical writing on this today. My analysis will appear in a future episode of the A History of Evangelicals and Politics podcast, available to patrons of Current with early episodes free at most podcatchers.
Episode 50: “Happy Birthday Jesus!”
The Christian Right tries to “put the Christ back in Christmas” Episode 50: “’Happy Birthday Jesus!;’’” 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 49: Church Bouncers
A United Church of Christ television ad celebrating inclusion draws heat from the Christian Right. Episode 49: “Church Bouncers’” 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: […]
Episode 48: The Christian Right Against Arlen Specter
Evangelical Bush supporters are angry at the new chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee Episode 48: “The Christian Right Against Arlen Specter’” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here […]
Episode 47: What Are “Moral Issues?”
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
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
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
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 43: Jesus Freaks Do History
A Christian rap band, with help from a GOP political activist, published a history book. Episode 43: “Jesus Freaks Do History” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is […]
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 35: “Mr. Keyes Goes to Illinois”
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 34: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part Two”
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”
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 […]
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: “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. […]
Early episodes of A History of Evangelicals and Politics podcast are dropping on Apple Podcasts
Listen for free at Apple Podcasts. We are dropping one episode a week. Please subscribe, download, share, and review. Thanks! Episode 0 is now up. Patrons of Current at the Longshore level receive the new episodes. We will drop Episode […]
“A History of Evangelicals and Politics” podcast comes to Spotify!
A History of Evangelicals and Politics podcast is now available to the general public for free at Spotify and IHeart. (Stitcher and Apple are coming very soon). Episode 0 dropped last night. Current patrons at the Longshore level and above […]