In 2000, at a big crowded book signing, we had a bomb threat at one store from allegedly a far-right Christian person. It was clear by this time that there was a mounting backlash to Harry Potter. We're staring down the barrel of a loaded gun and we can no longer afford to act like it's loaded with blanks. America has turned its back on the God of the Bible and it's time for the church of Jesus Christ to stand up and say we have a right to the destiny of our own children.
Host Megan Phelps-Roper writes a letter to J.K. Rowling—and receives a surprising invitation in reply: the opportunity for an intimate conversation in Rowling’s Scottish home.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.
This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org.