Why is Bishop Robert Barron, a Catholic prelate with a huge social media presence, and Leonard Leo targeting an investigative journalist? I explain the strange story of why His Excellency is bearing false witness against Politico’s Heidi Przybyla after she spoke out against Christian nationalism. I warn that this is a demagogic attack. Politicians with clerical collars have historically been very dangerous people. And Bishop Barron, speaking of danger, seems like someone we all ought to keep an eye on.
Clips courtesy of “BAD FAITH” documentary, MSNBC, AP/PBS “Frontline.” BAD FAITH is now streaming on AppleTV+, Amazon and Google Play. This vital and timely documentary tells the disturbing story of the rise of Christian nationalism in the US, and how some are perverting religion to achieve their political goals. www.badfaithdocumentary.com
PLUS: Trump’s VP contender shoots her dog
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing backlash after she shares stories of shooting a dog and a goat. Will this incident push her out of the running as a Trump vice president choice in 2024? And why does she think these stories of animal cruelty will appeal to the MAGA base? I sat down with Scripps News to discuss the bizarre developments.
You all know that I’m a huge dog lover. She’s very lucky that I’m not the prosecutor in South Dakota because if I could, I’d charge her.