The Influence of Patrick Henry College in Shaping the Republican Party

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Patrick Henry College plays a key role in shaping the Republican Party as it trains new leaders in the traditions of freedom and Christ, providing interns for Republican candidates and members of Congress. The college aims to position its graduates strategically in government to wield power and influence. Although no Supreme Court justices have graduated from the college, it has produced influential figures like Madison Cawthorn. The college's strategy is ongoing and focused on using democratic mechanisms to gain power and shape the country according to their vision.

A group of evangelical Christians raised their children to become influential in the White House, on Capitol Hill, and in the Supreme Court. We’re revisiting an episode from earlier this year in which now-adult members of the “Joshua generation” reckon with their upbringing.

This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin with help from Siona Peterous, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.

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