Christian nationalists want to turn America into a theocracy, a government under biblical rule.

If they gain more power, it could mean fewer rights for you.

I'm Heath Drusen and on the new season of Extremely American

I'll take you inside the movement. Listen to Extremely American from Boise State Public

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The second season of HBO's House of the Dragon is almost over, The war between two rival factions of the

Targaryan dynasty is fully underway complete with stealth missions, palace

intrigue, battle scenes, and hot dragon-on-dragon action finally.

The first season came in for some criticism for a choppy main story riddled with time jumps

and a lack of action, but now that the Dance of the Dragons is in full swing,

has the Game of Thrones prequel finally hit its stride.

I'm Glenn Weldon and today we're talking about the second season of House of the Dragon

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