Christian Nationalism and the Fight for American Democracy
Summary
Fred Wellman interviews Congressman Jared Huffman about his new book, *No Profits*, which examines the rise of Christian nationalism in US politics and the military. They discuss Pete Hegseth’s promotion of a fake *Pulp Fiction* prayer at the Pentagon and the movement’s role in the January 6 insurrection. Huffman argues that this ideology, intertwined with Christian Zionism, threatens democracy and requires a broad coalition to counter.
Topics discussed
Pete Hegseth's fake Pulp Fiction prayer at the Pentagon
Christian nationalism in the military and Jan 6 report censorship
Interview with Rep. Jared Huffman on his new book
Hegseth's holy war rhetoric and the Jan 6 religious violence
Liz Cheney's role in hiding Christian nationalism in the report
Sponsor segment: Chapter Medicare advisors
The 'New Religious Right' and fake history about Jefferson
Christian Zionism, biblical prophecy, and US foreign policy
Building a coalition of Christians and secularists to save democracy
Book tour dates and upcoming events for Jared Huffman
The cost of living crisis and the K-shaped economy
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