Trends in religious affiliation in the United States are changing, and that could have an impact on politics too. An expert on religion in America shares what he’s seeing. We also talk with the author of a new book telling the history of the U.S. from the Native American perspective.
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U.S. religious life is changing fast, politics could follow
The American religious landscape has changed a lot over the last twenty years, with a rise in the number of people who are not affiliated with any religion, and big shifts in Christian denominations. An expert on religion and politics says those changes have a big impact on American politics–and could swing the 2024 presidential election.
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In The Rediscovery of America, historian Ned Blackhawk writes, “Indigenous absence has been a long tradition of American historical analysis.” Blackhawk explains how Indigenous experiences are central driving forces that shape the nation and the state we know today.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Producer
- Ryan Burge Guest
- Ned Blackhawk Guest
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