NPR's Book of the Day - In ‘Losing Our Religion,’ Russell Moore tackles a crisis in evangelical Christianity

Russell Moore resigned from his position in the Southern Baptist Convention after finding himself at odds with other top evangelical leaders – for criticizing Donald Trump, condemning a sexual abuse scandal in the church, and calling out white nationalism within the institution. In his new book, Losing Our Religion, the Christianity Today editor-in-chief examines how the evangelical faith became inundated with politics and culture wars. He tells NPR's Scott Detrow about how despite today's polarization in Christianity, his faith has become stronger – and he sees a path to renewal.

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Read Me a Poem - “A Poem for the Two of Us” by Mika Antic

Amanda Holmes reads Mika Antic’s “A Poem for the Two of Us,” translated by Marija Dimitrijevski. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.

 

This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.



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It Could Happen Here - Anarchism in Egypt Part 2 Ft. Andrew

Andrew and Mia conclude the saga of early Egyptian anarchism by discussing the cooption of one of their projects and how local elites mounted campaigns against them

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Good Bad Billionaire - Jeff Bezos: Get big fast

How did Amazon boss Jeff Bezos become the first person worth over $100 billion? BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng tell the story, from zero to his first million, and then on to the billions. Then they judge him - is he good, bad, or just another billionaire?

In the podcast that uncovers how the world's 2,668 billionaires made their money and asks if they are good or bad for the planet, Simon and Zing discuss a man who has climbed to the very top of the world's richest person lists. Find out what drove a boy born Jeffrey Jorgensen in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1964 to found one of the biggest corporations of the internet age and change the way the world shops.

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CBS News Roundup - 08/28/2023 | World News Round Up Late Edition

Florida prepares for Idalia. Investigation into deadly shooting in Jacksonville. Trial date set for former President Trump. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper has tonight's World News Roundup.

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Consider This from NPR - The Latest Mass Shooting in Florida Was Racist. What Role Do State Politics Play?

The latest mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida left three people dead.

All of the victims were Black and the white gunman left behind racist, hate-filled letters.

The Justice Department is now investigating this shooting as a hate crime.

A big part of the conversation now is what role state politics play in crimes like this.

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has loosened gun laws in recent years and put restrictions on how race is taught in public schools.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mutaqee Akbar, president of the Tallahassee branch of the NAACP, about how much responsibility lies with politicians.

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Consider This from NPR - The Latest Mass Shooting in Florida Was Racist. What Role Do State Politics Play?

The latest mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida left three people dead.

All of the victims were Black and the white gunman left behind racist, hate-filled letters.

The Justice Department is now investigating this shooting as a hate crime.

A big part of the conversation now is what role state politics play in crimes like this.

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has loosened gun laws in recent years and put restrictions on how race is taught in public schools.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mutaqee Akbar, president of the Tallahassee branch of the NAACP, about how much responsibility lies with politicians.

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Consider This from NPR - The Latest Mass Shooting in Florida Was Racist. What Role Do State Politics Play?

The latest mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida left three people dead.

All of the victims were Black and the white gunman left behind racist, hate-filled letters.

The Justice Department is now investigating this shooting as a hate crime.

A big part of the conversation now is what role state politics play in crimes like this.

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has loosened gun laws in recent years and put restrictions on how race is taught in public schools.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mutaqee Akbar, president of the Tallahassee branch of the NAACP, about how much responsibility lies with politicians.

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The Daily Signal - Hunter Biden Obstruction, Trump Trial Date Set, Joe the Plumber Dies | Aug. 28

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:


  • A judge sets the court date for former President Donald Trump’s election interference case. 
  • The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit discovers that it appears Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss colluded with the Department of Justice to respond to congressional inquiries related to the Hunter Biden investigation.
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign takes a backseat after a gunman killed three people at a Florida Dollar General and a potentially devastating hurricane is headed towards the state. 
  • Political activist Joe the Plumber dies at the age of 49.
  • On this day 60 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. stood in Washington, D.C. and declared to a crowd, “I have a dream.” 



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