Frank Langfitt

Frank Langfitt, an NPR reporter, delves into the departure of Pastor Ben Boswell from Myers Park Baptist Church. The conversation highlights the clash between social justice activism and traditional values within a liberal church. Langfitt discusses the fallout from Boswell's progressive sermons, which sparked backlash from conservative congregants. He also addresses the generational divide among church members over these issues, illuminating the internal struggles of maintaining faith while navigating polarized social discussions.

Frank Langfitt, NPR correspondent who reported from the National Mall, walks the visual tug-of-war between huge Trump banners and satiric statues. He interviews visitors reacting with surprise, offense, selfies and critique. The narrative probes permits, taxpayer-funded imagery, warnings about authoritarian visuals, and whether large leader displays affect democracy.