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Ronald Reagan’s Make-Believe

The LRB Podcast

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Reagan and the Rise of Christian Nationalism

This chapter examines Ronald Reagan's deep ties to Christianity and evangelical movements, illustrating how these connections shaped his political identity and the Republican Party during the 1970s and 80s. It further discusses the long-lasting effects of Reagan's policies on modern America, particularly in the realms of public health and social spending.

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