Faith 2020

AND Campaign’s leadership discusses its recently released statement on the 2020 election. To sign the statement yourself, visit www.andcampaign.org/2020.

Michael talks with Buzzfeed's Darren Sands about how various leaders and denominations in the black church are approaching 2020, and how the campaigns are trying to reach voters in the black church, including Darren’s recently reported article on the Booker campaign. As always, Michael also provides news and analysis of the latest developments of the race.

In a special episode, Michael provides an overview of the state of the Democratic primary campaign, including ranking each of the top ten campaigns.

In this episode, Michael talks with guest Katelyn Beaty about evangelicals and politics in the Trump era. Michael also provides some quick updates on the race, and announces that he’ll provide his personal overview of the state of the race on the next episode of Faith 2020.

In this episode, Michael Wear talks with David French about our political parties and the state of American politics. Michael also catches listeners up on the state of the 2020 race, and breaks down major faith news involving one of the Democratic candidate’s campaigns.

In this episode, Michael reviews the July Democratic presidential debates, and has a conversation with the Associated Press’ Errin Haines Whack about the role of race in the Democratic primary.

In this episode, Michael interviews one of the preeminent journalists covering 2020 and faith, Religion News Services’ Jack Jenkins. Michael also shares his thoughts on the next round of debates. Resources: Jack Jenkins’ RNS Reporting: https://religionnews.com/author/jackjenkins/

Special Guest: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Description: Michael talks with Rev. Dr. William Barber and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove about the Poor People’s Campaign, and the future of the country. Resources: https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/watch-live-poor-people-s-campaign-presidential-forum-61946949847 https://www.axios.com/track-2020-democrats-q2-fundraising-numbers-30d7ea8b-2401-430f-aae0-25711c540531.html

Faith 2020 host opens the episode with insight into the Democrats’ new faith hire and what it might mean for 2020. Then, Michael talks with U.S. Senator Chris Coons about the future of faith and the Democratic Party, the state of our politics and Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. Resources: “Progressive Values Can’t Just Be Secular Values” The Atlantic, Senator Chris Coons

Special Guest: Amy Chozick Description: Michael provides an inside-look at the role of faith in 2012, where he led religious outreach for Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. Then, Michael brings on respected journalist, The New York Times’ Amy Chozick, for a discussion on both 2012 and 2016. Resources: Chasing Hillary: Ten Years, Two Presidential Campaigns, and One Intact Glass Ceiling, Amy Chozick Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House About the Future of Faith in America, Michael Wear “Beck Acts as Bridge Between Romney and Evangelical Christians,” Amy Chozick, The New York Times (Nov. 3, 2012) “Hillary Clinton’s Expectations, and Her Ultimate Campaign Missteps,” Amy Chozick, The New York Times (Nov. 9, 2016) People of Faith for Obama, A Message from President Obama

Special Guest: Joshua DuBois Description: Faith was central to Barack Obama’s early career, his launch onto the national stage and his political success. Michael explores the faith outreach operation of Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign with Joshua DuBois, who ran religious affairs for that campaign and would go on to lead the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships in President Obama’s first term. Resources: The President’s Devotional: The Daily Readings that Inspired President Obama, Joshua DuBois Barack Obama’s 2004 DNC Convention Speech Barack Obama’s Call to Renewal Speech

Special Guest: Amy Sullivan Description: Michael’s conversation with Amy continues as they discuss how Democrats “found God in the exit polls” of 2004. An increase in investment in faith outreach helped lead to sweeping Democratic victories in the 2006 midterm elections. Resources: The Party Faithful, Amy Sullivan

The Pit of Despair: Democrats and the 2004 Presidential Election -- Historical Episode #1 Special Guest: Amy Sullivan Description: The first in a set of launch episodes of The Faith 2020 Podcast, host Michael Wear interviews journalist Amy Sullivan on the 2004 election, and why faith played a deciding role in its outcome. Resources: The Party Faithful, Amy Sullivan

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