Faith 2020

Faith 2020

By Michael WearNewsReligion & Spirituality
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Faith 2020 episodes

  • Race and 2020: An interview with Errin Haines Whack
    In this episode, Michael reviews the July Democratic presidential debates, and has a conversation with the Associated Press’ Errin Haines Whack about the role of race in the Democratic primary.
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    50 min
  • A Conversation with Jack Jenkins About the 2020 Democratic Field
    In this episode, Michael interviews one of the preeminent journalists covering 2020 and faith, Religion News Services’ Jack Jenkins. Michael also shares his thoughts on the next round of debates.
    Resources: Jack Jenkins’ RNS Reporting: https://religionnews.com/author/jackjenkins/
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    48 min
  • Making Poverty Matter in 2020: An Interview with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
    Special Guest: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
    Description: Michael talks with Rev. Dr. William Barber and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove about the Poor People’s Campaign, and the future of the country.
    Resources: https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/watch-live-poor-people-s-campaign-presidential-forum-61946949847
    https://www.axios.com/track-2020-democrats-q2-fundraising-numbers-30d7ea8b-2401-430f-aae0-25711c540531.html
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    1 hr 2 min
  • News on Democratic Faith Hires and an Interview with U.S. Senator Chris Coons
    Faith 2020 host opens the episode with insight into the Democrats’ new faith hire and what it might mean for 2020. Then, Michael talks with U.S. Senator Chris Coons about the future of faith and the Democratic Party, the state of our politics and Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.
    Resources: “Progressive Values Can’t Just Be Secular Values” The Atlantic, Senator Chris Coons
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    53 min
  • The Stained Glass Ceiling: Democrats and Faith in the 2010s --Historical Episode #4
    Special Guest: Amy Chozick
    Description: Michael provides an inside-look at the role of faith in 2012, where he led religious outreach for Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. Then, Michael brings on respected journalist, The New York Times’ Amy Chozick, for a discussion on both 2012 and 2016.
    Resources:
    Chasing Hillary: Ten Years, Two Presidential Campaigns, and One Intact Glass Ceiling, Amy Chozick
    Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House About the Future of Faith in America, Michael Wear
    “Beck Acts as Bridge Between Romney and Evangelical Christians,” Amy Chozick, The New York Times (Nov. 3, 2012)
    “Hillary Clinton’s Expectations, and Her Ultimate Campaign Missteps,” Amy Chozick, The New York Times (Nov. 9, 2016)
    People of Faith for Obama, A Message from President Obama
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    45 min
  • Something New: Barack Obama and the 2008 Campaign -- Historical Episode #3
    Special Guest: Joshua DuBois
    Description: Faith was central to Barack Obama’s early career, his launch onto the national stage and his political success. Michael explores the faith outreach operation of Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign with Joshua DuBois, who ran religious affairs for that campaign and would go on to lead the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships in President Obama’s first term.
    Resources:
    The President’s Devotional: The Daily Readings that Inspired President Obama, Joshua DuBois
    Barack Obama’s 2004 DNC Convention Speech
    Barack Obama’s Call to Renewal Speech
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    45 min
  • The Democratic Resurgence: Faith and the 2006 Midterms -- Historical Episode #2
    Special Guest: Amy Sullivan
    Description: Michael’s conversation with Amy continues as they discuss how Democrats “found God in the exit polls” of 2004. An increase in investment in faith outreach helped lead to sweeping Democratic victories in the 2006 midterm elections.
    Resources: The Party Faithful, Amy Sullivan
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    23 min
  • The Pit of Despair: Democrats and the 2004 Presidential Election -- Historical Episode #1
    The Pit of Despair: Democrats and the 2004 Presidential Election -- Historical Episode #1
    Special Guest: Amy Sullivan
    Description: The first in a set of launch episodes of The Faith 2020 Podcast, host Michael Wear interviews journalist Amy Sullivan on the 2004 election, and why faith played a deciding role in its outcome.
    Resources: The Party Faithful, Amy Sullivan
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    44 min
  • Coming Soon: Faith 2020
    Coming this June: The AND Campaign and Michael Wear invite you to tune in and subscribe to Faith 2020.
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    3 min

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As one of a handful of people to oversee religious outreach for a winning presidential campaign, Michael Wear guides you through the tumultuous waters of faith and politics this campaign season. Twice…