America’s rising Christian nationalism, declining birth rate

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

America’s rising Christian nationalism, declining birth rate

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Published on Apr 23, 2025, 5:57:24 PM
Total time: 00:50:39

Episode Description

Journalist Katherine Stewart charts the rise of the Christian right and its influence in the Trump administration in her new book “Money, Lies, and God.”

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.