Opinion|Abortion, Trump and Religion in Politics
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/opinion/abortion-trump-religion.html
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This week, the “Matter of Opinion” hosts debate how religious voters will react to Donald Trump’s betrayal of anti-abortion positions, the evolution of Christianity as the domain of the right and whether religion is actually as powerful as it seems in modern U.S. politics.
Plus, Ross finds aliens, again.
(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)
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Recommended in this episode:
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“This Is Probably Not the Deal the Pro-Life Movement Bargained for With Trump” by Ross Douthat
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“Can the Left Be Happy?” by Ross Douthat
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Michelle Cottle writes about national politics for Opinion and is a host of the podcast “Matter of Opinion.” She has covered Washington and politics since the Clinton administration.
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Ross Douthat has been an Opinion columnist for The Times since 2009. He is the author, most recently, of “The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery.” @DouthatNYT • Facebook
Carlos Lozada is an Opinion columnist and a co-host of the weekly “Matter of Opinion” podcast for The Times, based in Washington, D.C. He is the author, most recently, of “The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians.” @CarlosNYT
Lydia Polgreen is an Opinion columnist and a co-host of the “Matter of Opinion” podcast for The Times.
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