Dr. Andrew Ward

Dr. Andrew Ward, a political science professor at Tulane University and expert on religious nationalism, shares his journey from observing global religious extremism to tackling Christian nationalism in the U.S. He discusses launching a highly demanded course on the topic and his efforts to write an academic textbook. The conversation dives into Trump’s religious rhetoric, the media’s role in amplifying these ideologies, and the potential impact of authoritarianism on marginalized communities, all sprinkled with humor and hope from passionate students.