Prop 43 Would Make It Harder to Raise Local Taxes in CA, Rep. Huffman Warns of the Rise of Christian Nationalism
Summary
This episode covers the East Bay special election to replace Eric Swalwell, Marin County’s preparations for El Nino flooding, and a debate on Proposition 43, which seeks to raise the threshold for local tax increases. Additionally, Congressman Jared Huffman discusses his new book on Christian nationalism, analyzing its rise, theological roots, and impact on American democracy.
Topics discussed
East Bay special election for Eric Swalwell's seat
Marin County prepares for El Nino flooding
Prop 43: Restoring two-thirds vote for local taxes
Rep. Jared Huffman on his Mormon upbringing
Huffman's transition to humanism and atheism
Defining Christian nationalism and its rise
Christian nationalism vs. the Moral Majority
Theocratic goals and the January 6th insurrection
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