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Reign of Error is a weekly podcast hosted by acclaimed journalist and author Sarah Posner, exploring how religious and ideological extremism—especially white Christian nationalism—has become central to U.S. politics in the Trump era and beyond. Bridging investigative journalism and interdisciplinary scholarship, the show unpacks current events, uncovering their historical and ideological roots to illuminate the forces fueling the subversion of democratic norms and institutions.
Each 45-minute episode opens with a major news event and expands into a rich conversation featuring leading scholars from Religious Studies, Political Science, and American Studies. The podcast’s accessible, narrative-driven format offers depth without jargon, appealing to journalists, scholars, policymakers, activists, and politically engaged citizens seeking context and clarity in a chaotic media landscape.
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Iran, Christian Nationalism, and Holy War: Fissures in Christian MAGAism (Live Recording)
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May 07, 2026 |
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008: GOP’s Islamophobia Surge and the Christian Nationalist Agenda
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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007: The Escalating War on Gender and Reproduction: Birth Control, Bathrooms & Biblical Patriarchy
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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006: Trump, the New Apostolic Reformation & the Battle for the Midterms
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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005: MAGA Catholics, Antisemitism & Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Implosion
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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004: DHS, Nazi Propaganda & the MAGA New Right: Inside Trump’s Intellectual Takeover
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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003: Weaponizing “Religious Freedom”: Trump’s DOJ, "Religious Liberty," and the Attack on a Free Press
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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002: Pete Hegseth, Doug Wilson, and the God of War
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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001: Trump Year One: The War on Civil Rights - w/ Anthea Butler
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Trailer
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Jan 05, 2026 |