Extremely American

Extremely American host Heath Druzin returns to Moscow, Idaho to give a talk about Christian nationalism and how American theocrats are now closer than ever to getting positions of power at the highest echelons of government.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A panel discussion with Christian leaders from across the political spectrum who are concerned about the rise of Christian nationalism. They talk about why they see the movement as antithetical to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the undertones of bigotry they see in Christian nationalism.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Heath and Jimmy travel to the Creation Museum, a kind of theme park dedicated to the idea that the Bible's creation story is literally true and that the earth is 6,000 years old. So-called young earth creationism is a fundamental idea in Christian nationalism and one that could threaten the very foundations of scientific research if it ever becomes government policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Heath and Jimmy travel to Kentucky to attend a kind of Christian nationalist festival in the shadow of a six-story replica of Noah's Ark. The gathering brings together leading Christian nationalist thinkers from around the country to compare notes on how to turn America into a theocracy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Christian nationalists are trying to take over the country one church and one school at a time. They have a blueprint for how to gain influence community by community and they are playing the long game.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy