Powers & Principalities Episodes

Sept. 2, 2021

Christian Nationalist Political Tactics with Katherine Stewart (Re-Re…

This episode, recorded in the fall of 2020, is being re-released due to its relevance following the TX ruling.

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Aug. 19, 2021

Tucker in Hungary in Context (Sarah Posner Re-Release)

Revisiting Tucker Carlson's trip to Hungary.

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Nov. 30, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 12: What We've Learned in the Past 4 …

In the season 1 finale of Powers & Principalities, I speak with Reza Aslan about what we've learned about the United States in the past four years. In particular, we discuss what it means that 70 million Americans voted for …

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Nov. 19, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 11: Coup Attempts & Police Nationalis…

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Sharlet, author of The Family ( which was turned into a Netflix documentary series of the same name). We discuss the actions of President Trump and the GOP to undermine the results of …

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Nov. 13, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 10: Post-Election Debrief with Bradle…

Prof. Bradley Onishi from Straight White American Jesus returns to the show to discuss Election Week. We discuss the historical significance of the election of Vice President Kamala Harris, the decisive victory of Joe Biden &...

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Nov. 2, 2020

Powers & Principalities: One Day Until the Next Stage

We're one day out until the November 3rd election. In this brief episode, Blake reviews this season's guests and the threats that remain regardless of the outcome of election day. If you haven't voted early, please make your ...

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Oct. 26, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 9: The Religious Left with Jack Jenki…

My guest this week is Jack Jenkins, national reporter for Religion News Service and author of the book American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country ( Amazon ...

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Oct. 21, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 8: White Evangelical Racism with Anth…

My guest this week is Dr. Anthea Butler, associate professor of religion and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the upcoming book White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America . I...

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Oct. 12, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 7: Answering Audience Questions with …

On this week's episode, I am joined by Bradley Onishi of the Straight White American Jesus podcast to answer your questions about white evangelicalism and Christian nationalism. You all had some really wonderful questions, an...

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Oct. 5, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 6: White Too Long with Robert Jones

My guest this week is Robert Jones, founder and CEO of PRRI (The Public Religion Research Institute), and author of the recent book White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity ( Amazon , Bookshop )....

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Sept. 28, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 5: The Unholy Alliance of Trump & the…

My guest this week is Sarah Posner, author of the book Unholy: Why White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump ( Bookshop , Amazon ). In her book, Sarah details the intellectual and social connections between the ...

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Sept. 23, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 4.1: CALL FOR QUESTIONS!

We're taking a brief break to allow a little more time for production, but we're ready to take your questions. Brad Onishi (of Straight White American Jesus) & I will be taking your questions and answering them on the air …

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Sept. 14, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 4: Christian Reconstruction with Juli…

My guest this week is Julie Ingersoll, professor of religious studies at the University of North Florida and author of the book Building God's Kingdom: Inside the World of Christian Reconstruction ( Amazon , Bookshop.org ). C...

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Sept. 7, 2020

Episode 3: Quantifying Christian Nationalism with Sam Perry & Andrew …

My guests this week are Sam Perry & Andrew Whitehead, authors of the book Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States ( Amazon, Bookshop.org ). Perry & Whitehead are sociologists, and have publishe...

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Aug. 31, 2020

Powers & Principalities, Episode 2: Jesus and John Wayne, with Kristi…

My guest this week is Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the new book Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation ( Bookshop.org , Amazon ). Her book examines the role that cultural …

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