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Political Analysis of the Rise of the Right Wing
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1:10:52 - 1:17:36 (06:44)

This transcript contains a discussion about the decline and resurgence of right wing politics in the US, with a focus on the period between Obama and Trump's presidencies.

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The connection between politics and religion in the United States has fluctuated throughout history.
1:10:52 - 1:12:25 (01:33)
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Politics and Religion
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The connection between politics and religion in the United States has fluctuated throughout history. In recent years, the church has struggled to navigate a shifting cultural landscape and avoid being associated with more extreme political ideologies.

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Political Analysis of the Rise of the Right Wing
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Part Two: The Moonies Are So Much Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine
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Behind the Bastards
The leader of a church seeks to rebuild membership through a unique publicity stunt, although lacking in financial resources and connections in comparison to the larger churches in South Korea and Africa.
1:12:25 - 1:13:52 (01:26)
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Church, Publicity
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The leader of a church seeks to rebuild membership through a unique publicity stunt, although lacking in financial resources and connections in comparison to the larger churches in South Korea and Africa.

Chapter
Political Analysis of the Rise of the Right Wing
Episode
Part Two: The Moonies Are So Much Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
This transcript discusses the connection between Joey Gibson, founder of Patriot Prayer and Donald Trump to the Reverend Moon and his church.
1:13:52 - 1:15:25 (01:32)
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Donald Trump
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This transcript discusses the connection between Joey Gibson, founder of Patriot Prayer and Donald Trump to the Reverend Moon and his church. Gibson's appearance at the Capitol on January 6th, coinciding with his father's birthday, and Trump's speech at the mainline unification church event led by Moon's wife are also mentioned.

Chapter
Political Analysis of the Rise of the Right Wing
Episode
Part Two: The Moonies Are So Much Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The Washington Times was involved with the start of the anti-Clinton movement when Hillary advocated for universal healthcare.
1:15:25 - 1:17:36 (02:11)
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Politics
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The Washington Times was involved with the start of the anti-Clinton movement when Hillary advocated for universal healthcare. Here is an incomplete list of prominent American conservatives involved with the Moonies in some way or another.

Chapter
Political Analysis of the Rise of the Right Wing
Episode
Part Two: The Moonies Are So Much Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine
Podcast
Behind the Bastards