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Navigating the Narrow Bridge: Congressman Eric Swalwell and the Fight for Democracy
This week, Representative Eric Swalwell joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the ongoing challenges facing American democracy, lessons not learned in the January 6th Capitol riot, and…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Jeff Sharlet: The Slow Civil War Is Speeding Up
In difficult times, the work of truth-telling can seem like obsessing on the negative. But the most important truths are very often uncomfortable and even frightening. This week, host Rev. Paul Brand…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
One Month of Trump's Attacks on Faith: Policymakers, Faith Leaders, and Legal Experts Take Action
This week, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by a panel of faith leaders, legal experts, and policymakers to discuss the urgent threats facing democracy and religious freedom under the Trump a…
Published on 10 months ago
Unfiltered: The Gen Z Revolution with Olivia Julianna
This week, Gen Z activist Olivia Julianna joins Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the importance of political engagement and the pursuit of social justice at an incredibly difficult moment in…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Black History Month In the Time of Trump: Rev. Jacqui Lewis
This week, activist and theologian Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the celebration and reflection of Black history, and the intersection of faith and activi…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Money, Lies, and God: Katherine Stewart Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy
This week, author and journalist Katherine Stewart joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the rise of Christian Nationalism, Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, and the weaponization of f…
Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Can Religion Save Democracy? Maggie Siddiqi on Pluralism, Policy, and Resistance
This week, Maggie Siddiqi, new senior fellow at Interfaith Alliance, is with host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush discussing Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, Bishop Bud…
Published on 11 months ago
Skye Perryman: There's No Way Out of This But Through
This week, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush reflects on the courage of Episcopal Bishop Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, who spoke faithfully on behalf of the victims of the incoming administration’s polic…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
King's Non-Violence Trumps Christian Nationalism
This week, we focus on the confluence of the inauguration of Donald Trump on the day we observe Martin Luther King Day, January 20th. Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush brings attention to the dicho…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Christian Nationalism and Hate Violence: What Can We Do?
This week, Zev Mishell, National Programs Associate at Interfaith Alliance, joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the intersection of systemic violence, hate crimes, and religious and …
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago