Robbie Jones

In this insightful discussion, scholar Robbie Jones, who leads the Public Religion Research Institute, uncovers the troubling ties between white evangelical churches and political nationalism. He highlights how Trump’s presidency intensified rifts within faith communities, revealing a surprising embrace of conservative ideologies and conspiracy theories like QAnon. The conversation delves into personal narratives, illustrating the complex interplay of faith and politics, while shedding light on how these divisions challenge core humanitarian values in evangelical spaces.

Jaylani Hussein, civil rights leader fighting Islamophobia and organizing in Minnesota. Robbie Jones, analyst on Christian nationalism and religion in politics. Paul Rieckhoff, veteran and founder focused on military policy. Nana Gyamfi, civil rights attorney on ICE deployments and surveillance. Ed Markey, senator working on AI and civil rights legislation. They debate ICE in airports, AI surveillance and privacy, religious nationalism, voter mobilization, and military rhetoric.