Reign of Error with Sarah Posner

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Reign of Error is a weekly podcast hosted by acclaimed journalist and author Sarah Posner, exploring how religious and ideological extremism—especially white Christian nationalism—has become central to U.S. politics in the Trump era and beyond. Bridging investigative journalism and interdisciplinary scholarship, the show unpacks current events, uncovering their historical and ideological roots to illuminate the forces fueling the subversion of democratic norms and institutions. Each 45-minute episode opens with a major news event and expands into a rich conversation featuring leading scholars from Religious Studies, Political Science, and American Studies. The podcast’s accessible, narrative-driven format offers depth without jargon, appealing to journalists, scholars, policymakers, activists, and politically engaged citizens seeking context and clarity in a chaotic media landscape.

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