Episode
Part Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
56:22
Published: Tue Dec 10 2019
Description
Robert is joined again by Sofiya Alexandra for our conclusion on Jerry Falwell. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The host briefly mentions the availability of "Silenced: The Radio Murders" on the iHeartRadio app and other platforms, and talks about throwing an english muffin during the episode.
00:00 - 01:26 (01:26)
Summary
The host briefly mentions the availability of "Silenced: The Radio Murders" on the iHeartRadio app and other platforms, and talks about throwing an english muffin during the episode.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Jerry Falwell Jr. built an expansive organization, a church and a political block that now dominates American politics.
01:26 - 05:20 (03:53)
Summary
Jerry Falwell Jr. built an expansive organization, a church and a political block that now dominates American politics. However, his terrible values and consistent behavior towards them made the world a worse place, and his personal life was no different.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses how Jerry Falwell Jr. and his brother Jonathan inherited their father's empire and passion, but ended up with vastly different legacies as Jerry Jr. kept to direct political involvement and Jonathan focused solely on religion.
05:20 - 08:28 (03:08)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Jerry Falwell Jr. and his brother Jonathan inherited their father's empire and passion, but ended up with vastly different legacies as Jerry Jr. kept to direct political involvement and Jonathan focused solely on religion.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Becky Falwell, wife of Jerry Falwell Jr., has been accused by multiple sources of mistreating waitstaff and employees.
08:28 - 10:55 (02:27)
Summary
Becky Falwell, wife of Jerry Falwell Jr., has been accused by multiple sources of mistreating waitstaff and employees. She has reportedly taken on a significant management role at Liberty University since the death of her father-in-law, Jerry Falwell Sr.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
An article on the culture at Liberty University, with issues such as restrictions on drinking off-campus and supporting homosexuality, and the university's profitability through its online education program.
10:56 - 16:38 (05:41)
Summary
An article on the culture at Liberty University, with issues such as restrictions on drinking off-campus and supporting homosexuality, and the university's profitability through its online education program. The university administration, led by President Jerry Falwell Jr., also meddled in student newspaper coverage for years.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses the strategies used by some schools to get students into taxpayer subsidized debt for degrees that may not be worth much, and how audiobooks can aid in research.
16:38 - 20:32 (03:54)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the strategies used by some schools to get students into taxpayer subsidized debt for degrees that may not be worth much, and how audiobooks can aid in research.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The school in question tricks students into joining without disclosing its Christian orientation and devalues education by not allowing credits transfer.
20:32 - 23:34 (03:01)
Summary
The school in question tricks students into joining without disclosing its Christian orientation and devalues education by not allowing credits transfer. Recruiters are also reported to obscure the school's Christian affiliation to lure in more students for profit.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Faculty members claim that the online program is funding the school, while the residential side is struggling to break even.
23:34 - 27:26 (03:51)
Summary
Faculty members claim that the online program is funding the school, while the residential side is struggling to break even. The school's methods became more aggressive after Falwell endorsed Trump and the Liberty Student Government Association's attempt at issuing a statement of solidarity saw pushback.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Jerry Falwell Jr, his wife and a young pool boy named Giancarlo Granda allegedly engaged in a threesome.
27:26 - 29:56 (02:29)
Summary
Jerry Falwell Jr, his wife and a young pool boy named Giancarlo Granda allegedly engaged in a threesome. The Falwells also bought a hostel and gave Granda a 25% stake in the profits.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Jerry Falwell Jr., the former President of Liberty University, shared racy photos of his wife and made sexual remarks, according to multiple former university officials.
29:56 - 35:27 (05:31)
Summary
Jerry Falwell Jr., the former President of Liberty University, shared racy photos of his wife and made sexual remarks, according to multiple former university officials.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Liberty University has been involved in multiple controversies, including the printing of shirts similar to official Trump campaign merchandise and enriching Falwell Jr.'s son's company through managing university properties.
35:31 - 43:19 (07:48)
Summary
Liberty University has been involved in multiple controversies, including the printing of shirts similar to official Trump campaign merchandise and enriching Falwell Jr.'s son's company through managing university properties. The school also paid Red Finch almost $124,000 for search engine recruitment in 2016.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Emails obtained by Reuters reveal that Falwell criticized Richard Hinckley, the police chief of Liberty University, and called him a half-wit and easy to manipulate.
43:19 - 47:31 (04:11)
Summary
Emails obtained by Reuters reveal that Falwell criticized Richard Hinckley, the police chief of Liberty University, and called him a half-wit and easy to manipulate.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker makes an inappropriate joke about dead babies and finding another good baby murderer.
47:31 - 50:22 (02:50)
Summary
The speaker makes an inappropriate joke about dead babies and finding another good baby murderer.
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses how Jerry Falwell Jr. was involved with a threesome, and how someone like Jean-Carlo gets involved in a sexual relationship with a couple.
50:22 - 51:58 (01:36)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Jerry Falwell Jr. was involved with a threesome, and how someone like Jean-Carlo gets involved in a sexual relationship with a couple.