Anthea Butler

Anthea Butler, the Geraldine R. Segal Professor in American Social Thought, discusses the alarming shift in civil rights under Trump’s administration. She highlights how white evangelical resentment fuels support for dismantling DEI initiatives and reshaping American history. Butler connects anti-ICE protests, evangelical complicity, and the larger agenda of resegregation, all while detailing the role of wealthy backers and the consequences for marginalized communities. This thought-provoking conversation sheds light on the intersection of religion, race, and politics today.

In this discussion, Anthea Butler, an accomplished Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, sheds light on Trump's COVID diagnosis and its implications. She argues that his lack of empathy is rooted in prosperity gospel, capitalism, racism, and hypermasculinity. The conversation dives into the absurdity of prioritizing the economy over lives, the controversial prayer rally at the Lincoln Memorial, and how whiteness often shields individuals from the consequences of their actions. Butler's insights spark a compelling debate on faith, politics, and social responsibility.

Guests: Anthea Butler, Jemar Tisby, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Chris and Mendi Tackett, and Robert P. Jones. They discuss strategies for fighting Christian nationalism, including pushing back locally, within interpersonal relationships, and at church.