Defeating white Christian nationalism with Dr. Robert P. Jones + your news & clips
Summary
Pete Dominick mourns Wendell Berry’s passing and covers headlines on US-Iran escalation, bond sell-offs, and vaccine guidance. He features clips from politicians like AOC and Hunter Biden, then interviews Dr. Robert P. Jones about his new book, *Backslide*. Jones discusses how white Christian nationalism has turned against democracy, urging a reclaiming of faith and civic responsibility in America.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Wendell Berry tribute
Show logistics and guest preview
Headlines: Iran attacks US bases
Headlines: Global bond sell-off
Headlines: Flu and COVID vaccine guidance
Headlines: USS Abraham Lincoln relief
Headlines: House Democrats punished
Headlines: Pentagon delays PFAS cleanup
Headlines: Tom Tillis criticizes Hegseth
Headlines: Judge and Dutch gold reserves
Clips: Congress on whales and environment
Clips: Air pollution and school idling
Clips: Hunter Biden on empathy and trauma
Clips: NYC AI policy for schools
Clips: AFL-CIO election strategy
Clips: Chicago Mayor on violence
Clips: Energy shock and gas prices
Clips: Josh Johnson on white privilege
Interview: Robert P. Jones on Backslide
Closing remarks and song
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