The rise of Christian nationalism

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🗓️ 9 July 2024

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The United Nations Security Council meets Tuesday to discuss Russia's deadly missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv. Financial Times correspondent Christopher Miller joins us from Ukraine. And, following the first presidential debate, media coverage has largely focused on President Biden's age and competency. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik explores whether it has been fair. Then, with some states now requiring bible instruction in public schools, Tim Alberta — staff writer at The Atlantic — talks about the rise of Christian nationalism in the U.S.

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0:47.0	There is a double standard in the sense that the story about Biden's
0:50.8	fitness for office is blotting out the sun.
0:53.0	That said it's a completely legitimate story.
0:55.0	Trump, Biden, and the media.
0:58.0	It's Tuesday, July 9th, and this is here and now anytime,
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1:03.6	you are I'm Chris Bentley Today on the show, we look at how media coverage of the presidential candidates has shaped
1:20.7	public perceptions of the race.
1:23.3	Also, public schools in Louisiana and Oklahoma
1:27.2	are teaching the Bible and posting the Ten Commandments.
1:30.8	Some see evidence of a rise in Christian nationalism.
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