Dave Troy Presents

Money, Lies, and God with Katherine Stewart

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Feb 20, 2025
Katherine Stewart, a renowned journalist and author focused on extremist movements in the U.S., discusses her new book exploring Christian nationalism and anti-democratic sentiment. She reveals how the 'Good News Club' sparked her investigations and categorizes key players in these movements. The conversation uncovers the role of funders, thinkers, and foot soldiers in threatening democracy, the impact of disinformation campaigns, and the importance of participating in local politics to combat these challenges. Stewart emphasizes actionable steps for individual engagement in safeguarding democratic values.
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ANECDOTE

The Good News Club Incident

  • Katherine Stewart's investigation began when a Good News Club started at her daughter's school.
  • The club aimed to convert young children to a specific form of Christianity and created divisions among students.
INSIGHT

The Three-Tiered Structure

  • The extremist movement comprises funders, thinkers, and foot soldiers.
  • Funders finance the movement, thinkers develop ideology, and foot soldiers are the activists.
INSIGHT

Power-Driven Alliance

  • The movement isn't purely ideologically driven; it's a diverse alliance seeking power.
  • Their performative politics often lacks coherence, focusing on attacking perceived enemies like the "woke."
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