The rise of the religious left
Summary
This episode explores the rise of a "new religious left" as several Christian and Muslim candidates win office, featuring an interview with Iowa Congresswoman-elect Sarah Trone Garriott. The show also examines how Latino voters swung back to Democrats in the midterms, with reporting from Arizona on the community's reaction to immigration policies. Finally, Senator Tim Kaine discusses the new Democratic Congress's immediate plans to reverse cuts to food stamps and Medicaid.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Con Edison
Show intro: New Christian clergy in Congress
Election results: Faith-based candidates win
Interview: Sarah Trone Garriott on faith and politics
Transition to Latino voter report
Sponsors: Blueberries, Total Wine, Mint Mobile
Arizona voters: Voices from the polls
Analysis: Latino voters swing back to Democrats
Grassroots organizing and community anger
Republican strategy: Regaining Latino trust
Transition to Senator Tim Kaine interview
Kaine: Funding the Iran war and impeachment
Kaine: Reversing SNAP and Medicaid cuts
Credits and sign-off
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