The NXR Podcast THE SPECIAL - The GOP Civil War Over Israel Is Here w/James Fishback
Apr 1, 2026
James Fishback, former sovereign bond trader and ex-CEO now running for governor on an America-first, Christian nationalist platform. He sparkingly debates U.S.-Israel ties, vows to divest state bonds and refuse official Israel visits. He also pushes unapologetic public Christianity, tight immigration controls, and broad free-speech defenses while discussing limits of anti‑Semitism laws.
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Christianity Faces Systemic Cultural Hostility
- Fishback condemns all religious hatred but argues Christians face the most systemic persecution in America today.
- He frames anti-Christian bias as widespread, calling it the most virulent form of religious hatred currently in the U.S.
Debate Over Public Religion And National Identity
- Joel Webbon and James Fishback debate public religious expression and national identity, with Webbon favoring Christian preeminence.
- Fishback says he personally wouldn't celebrate other faiths' holy days as a Christian leader but defends public Christian symbols.
Address Cultural Change By Reforming Immigration
- Fishback says the cultural changes around public religion are downstream of immigration and recommends addressing the root cause.
- He proposes restricting unfettered migration and sending missionaries abroad rather than importing demographic change.