Reporting on Domestic Extremism, One Family Marked by It and White Evangelical Christianity’s Extremist Links
Our Body Politic · Cedric Wilson, Juleyka Lantigua, Jen Chien, Kojin Tashiro, Paulina Velasco, Sarah McClure, Farai Chideya, Bridget McAllister, Emily Daly
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Show Notes
Host Farai Chideya shares her experience at the “Justice for J6” rally and talks about how extremists view the media with reporter Chris Jones of the outlet 100 Days in Appalachia. Wes Moore, who’s running for governor in Maryland, says his ancestors facing white supremacists inspires his political career. Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro helps others realize that “nature never closes.” And in a special roundtable, Anthea Butler and Robert P. Jones, two experts on religion and politics, explore how white evangelical Christianity is linked to extremism in the U.S.
EPISODE RUNDOWN
0:45 Farai discusses her experience at the “Justice for J6” rally with fellow extremism reporter Chris Jones
12:42 Wes Moore on his campaign priorities as he runs for Governor of Maryland
23:31 Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro on ways to take advantage of nature
31:28 Sippin’ the Political Tea: Anthea Butler and Robert P. Jones on the intersection of religion and politics in the U.S.