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 Radio,

part of the NPR Network.

This is Fresh Air.

I'm Dave Davies.

Our guest today, Julianne Nicholson, is one of those actors who's well known to movie

buffs and people in the entertainment world.

If her name doesn't ring a bell with you, you'd surely recognize her face from

memorable roles she's had in dozens of films and television series.

She's perhaps best known for the HBO. in dozens of films and television series.

She's perhaps best known for the HBO Limited Series Mayor of Easttown,

where she played the best friend of the small town detective Mayor,

played by Kate Winslet.

Nicholson's role becomes central in the climax. of the in the film's August, Osage County, I Tanya, Black Mass, Dream Scenario, and Weird

the Al Yankovic story among others.

And in the TV series, Ali McBeal, Law and Order, Masters of Sex, Board Walk Empire, The Outsider, and others.

Nicholson is now starring in Janet Planet, the first film written and directed by Pulitzer

Prize-winning playwright Andy Baker.

It's in theaters now and has earned widespread critical praise.

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