Roots of MAGA in Republican Populism

We have a roundup of extravagant Easter celebrations, including helicopter egg drops, holy week drone shows, and skydiving bunnies. But what do these spectacles really achieve, and what do they communicate about the way of Jesus? Bible sales are breaking records. Is Donald Trump the reason? Conservative writer Peter Wehner, who worked for three Republican administrations, is back to explain how MAGA has rewired evangelical morality and what pastors should do about it. Also this week, the contrasting Easter messages of the Pope and the President.

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0:00 - Show Starts

3:43 - Theme Song

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5:48 - Candy Day

8:37 - Pope and President Easter Messages

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25:12 - Easter Spectacles

32:11- Was the Resurrection "Spectacle?"

40:32 - Bible Sales Double

50:48 - Interview

54:35 - Where MAGA Came From

1:05:18 - Will MAGA Burn Out?

1:16:36 - Pastors in Political Controversy

1:24:42 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Easter Drones:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/churches-try-drones-and-skydiving-bunnies-for-easter-outreach/

Luxury Bibles:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/us/luxury-bibles.html

Other Resources:

How Trump Killed Conservatism by Peter Wehner:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/trump-maga-conservatism/686501/

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