Rep. James Talarico on combatting Christian nationalism and religious extremism affecting America.

Texas Democratic Representative James Talarico joins Anthony Davis to discuss the rise of Christian Nationalism and religious extremism in both politics and education, from MAGA Republicans, Trump and the Supreme Court and how Project 2025 will undo social progress, equality and climate policies across the US.
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[@tekkyk9272]

This is the meaning of true followers of Jesus.

[@texasbluebonnet4303]

I was brought up here in Texas and was baptized and became a member of a southern Baptist church. In the summer time we attended vacation Bible school where we learned about the King James version of the bible, old & new testament and other religions. I can tell him and anyone who may be interested that the churches here are nothing like they were back then. We now have Evangelical mega churches that are big business. The church really started to change when Ronald Reagan brought the Evangelicals on board to vote for him. This young man has explained it well. I am no longer a member of any organized religion as I dont feel it is in my best interest..

[@jamespardue3055]

They've become shows, not sermons. I too was raised as a Southern Baptist, and left the church when I was 13 (1971). Now they preach what people want to hear, without any guilt for their true religion, which has become material wealth, and castigating anyone who isn't a part of their tribe.

[@starpenta]

I grew up going to a SBC, too. My family started when we were so small, we had sermons in people's houses. It kept growing over the years and I was a little bothered when the preacher moved into an upscale neighborhood but the real questioning started when his daughter went through puberty, started hanging out with the rich kids and being a total snob, even to the people who had been going to that church for years. But, that was just the start of the Q's. So many more in the years that followed. It's been a few decades since I quit going there and for now, I live in a different city, same state...a few years ago a friend was driving me to something else in the place I grew up and when we drove by, it wasn't even recognizable. It was huge and my preacher was no longer there bc of a scandal with a 17 y.o (which surprised me bc his 'Achilles heel' was greed, not girls) He was always nice and more like an uncle to me. I didn't dislike him, but I was actually more disappointed in the church becoming a megachurch. But I quit going long before that so...

[@saigejones3363]

In order to respect others, you do not need a religion. It seems that people who do believe are the ones that cannot respect or love.

[@angryanne]

You can read your Bible anywhere you do not need a mega church to be a Christian and no Christian church should be telling you how to vote.

[@TwylaMeding]

I am not a Christian, but this young man is wonderful. I really respect true Christians.

[@TheBlueTideIsNow]

True Christian’s? That’s the no true Scotsman fallacy. Everyone who claims they are Christian are Christian. The New Testament is just as cruel, vicious, and barbaric as the Old Testament. And it’s all fiction.

[@saigejones3363]

Religion and politics do not mix. As we see today.

[@lorettacrooms4398]

This is a spirituality mature Christian. Those others are toddler Christians with too much power. They cry...mine...mine....mine!!!!! Please know that there is a maturing process.

[@jamespardue3055]

Rep. Talarico is simple, direct, and as true as we humans can understand it. If a preacher needs an hour to explain their doctrine, you can be sure it's BS. Talarico sums it up in just a few sentences.........Bravo Sir.

[@poppy9400]

I really like James. He has brought a fresh view of Christianity to me I wish he could speak in front of the nation. What a wonderful well thought out and articulated message. Thank you James.

[@annawarner5483]

REV. Talarico is the new Billy Graham.

[@brianwray4320]

Great show! Representative Talarico gives me hope for the future!

[@betha8761]

Don’t worry, we women will take care of things in November.💙

[@erincaitlin1655]

Brava American women !

[@AM-fs1je]

🤞

[@rockrecordreport7136]

I believe this to be true, and in some ways thank god for overturning Rowe, because it was the final straw and the death nail for Trump and his mob and cult. Without the women on board nearly 100% we might not have the results we are going to see in Nov. Then after we win in Nov. again we can start working on the courts and laws we need to progress.

[@betha8761]

@@rockrecordreport7136 I believe that as well.😊

[@christinabalas3218]

Amen Sisters! Love from a Sister-in-arms in Vancouver, Canada! Love is OUR weapon! Vote BLUE for all of our Sisters!

[@R4NDLL]

I love hard-core Christians like this who are determined to keep religion out of government.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

I love hard-core Americans who are determined to keep socialism out of our government.

[@R4NDLL]

@@imperialmotoring3789 Me too!

[@imperialmotoring3789]

I love hard core Americans that want EVERY illegal deported, including the DACAs.

[@dddebz]

Having his faith inform what he does is fine; imposing his idea of faith on secular society by welding state power in govt position would be wrong. I’d rather faith/spirituality wasn’t discussed in the same sentence as any politics at all, but we’re nowhere near that.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@dddebz George Washington's "Appeal To Heaven" flag is triggering people 250 years later!

[@tekkyk9272]

The Bible James speaks of is the Bible I was taught as a child in a Canadian United church. I have been blown away by what I believed were gross distortions from the moment I set foot to live in the states but moreso in the last 10 years. I wound up turning away from the church because I felt it was unhealthy and unsafe for my children and taught them Sunday school lessons at home.

[@dcrom]

Greatest American Christian I've seen! Thanks for this, Anthony

[@jacquirimown3886]

James needs to travel outside of the US. Their neighbour, Canada is multi cultural and we have Medicare for all is one of many places in the world.

[@tekkyk9272]

:). We didn’t know growing up it was so different to be multicultural but it was threaded through our lives. 🇨🇦

[@hippypunkdragon]

What a respectable christian. I may have never left the church and becomes Christians followed their faith like this man.

[@texasbluebonnet4303]

Women are organizing here in TEXAS to strengthen the Democratic party and encourage our young people to vote for level headed, Democratic candidates city, county and state like him.

[@ericapoe]

Yes👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@oorzuis1419]

in the first minute hitting the nail on the head, thank you, James. it is ok to give some insight into Christianity in a collective study about Muslims Judaism Buddhism. and practice one's beliefs at home in a more private and appropriate setting.

[@patrickgilmore4602]

😊😊l

[@rebornhome]

Vote Blue united we stand and divided we fall.

[@texasbluebonnet4303]

Thank you James! in case you see this text You have made me feel hopeful.

[@oldladybabyprunes4329]

God never forces our will or conscience .

[@johnrodonis4186]

What a president this man would make.

[@tekkyk9272]

Yes Anthony! Canada is a Totally multicultural society. As a child, every May was our multicultural festival where we went from hall to cultural group hall every May to learn about the different cultures - their food, their music, dances and history. It was an amazing way to grow up and we all knew we came from different places and were proud to share!

[@ChrisWare-qh7xd]

thank you James

[@lauracohen4914]

Great conversation, James Talarico is a lovely person and smart. Thank you, I really enjoy all of your episodes. Anthony Davis is a thoughtful host.

[@rinaversfeld4933]

So well said and I agree Anthony is a thoughtful host.❤

[@christinemarie4769]

Excellent discussion, thank you!

[@catethornton3270]

Gosh, he's impressive. I am not a person of faith but I have respect for this young man, he's sincere and thoughtful and it is clear, his intention is good. Great conversation.

[@user-yj8lc7ht9f]

This young man is fantastic and gives me hope for the future. A devout person who understands the extreme importance of respecting the separation of church and state. So refreshing!

[@racerx192]

I never heard of James Talarico. I stumbled upon a video about Christian Nationalism a few days ago and watched his sermon. Now I can’t stop watching him and I’m agnostic. When he compares Christian Nationalism to the Taliban and al-Qaeda… we all should be scared and not allow this to happen. Vote BLUE!

[@texasbluebonnet4303]

I look forward to you bringing him back on your podcast Anthony maybe before the presidential election.

[@parkmaninnc]

This young man is an inspiration for America and religion. I was raised in a small church and loved it and would not trade that experience for anything. But the Christianity that I see mostly being practiced today has turned me away. James gives me hope for a better future for my son, who is not much younger. He is indeed a blessing.

[@fishbone2921]

Thank you Anthony. I love this guest, as a non religious person myself, it's refreshing to hear a Christian respect the separation of church and state. It's interesting to view Texas as a battleground state.

[@starpenta]

It's not really, even though population wise it probably is but bc of gerrymandering, the big cities are still just blue dots in a sea of red.

[@catgir5x]

Excellent conversation Anthony and James.. I agree with the view that both of you kind critical thinkers speak to...LOVE to both of you!

[@MrBENTON78]

I'm proud of you Rep. I glad to know we have one State Rep. who isn't insane. Run for Governor. I'll vote for you.

[@leelagautam3225]

I wait for for this show which I can only see on Monday. It never fails to impress me.Brilliant!

[@suchisthismystery2814]

Mr Talarico for US President PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAS! Utmost respect and prayers from London, UK.

[@TheSaltydog07]

Christ said love each other. Simple.

[@robertasodt717]

You are inspirational! Thank you for fighting for Jesus and for our country!

[@nogunnofear6703]

Thank you for introducing us to this man. I have been telling people for a while now that if you blend your religion and your government you're going to wind up with unsatisfactory versions of both. It is a pleasure to hear someone speaking with authority and common sense on this subject. 👍

[@susiecue1201]

Having recently discovered you Anthony I find myself fascinated with your concise, informative and masterful ability to express yourself and question others in such a insightful manner. Thank you both in helping me to truly understand what has been happening to my country. You've clarified a lot of questions ive been struggling with. I admit i will have to watch this multiple times to fully absorb.!I will be sharing this. Again fine sirs, thank you.🤗

[@gailtucker6576]

Ignorance breeds fear and ‘us’ vs ‘them’ thinking. Thank you for such a refreshing, insightful and encouraging dialogue! 45:50

[@marthasalinas6385]

Thank you Anthony 💜 James is excellent interview

[@user-shay58]

Thank you so much, James, and thank you, Anthony, for having such great and knowledgeable people on your great platform!

[@lzrd8460]

Mr Talarico is an exceptional mammal. I’m not religious at all but once he becomes a minister, I’d go to his church in a heartbeat. Why oh why can’t soooo many who call themselves Christian, hear this man, not understand how far away from the teachings of Jesus they are? The trumpies seem to think that it is godly to parade around in American flag clothing, spew vulgarity, threaten lives of anyone they feel like doing so to and most importantly, not understand that every human has the responsibility to know the truth. To do their own research and find out what is truth and what are lies. Thank you Mr Anthony for having Mr James on. A truly wonderful guest. 👏👏👍🏼👍🏼

[@kimedge7493]

This guy ought to be president. Anthony, at your Q&A when I was half of the people in the chat room, I said I'm not a conspiracy theorist but isn't there a group of rich people steering the government, at least the Republican part. What I meant is what this gentleman referred to as an oligarchy.

[@Gary-td5xo]

I love how you take the English language to America with such clarity.

[@deborahmoore2801]

Commented & viewed on MTN. This is for you & the algorithm.

[@LynnetteGoldstein-zv1om]

I don’t ascribe to any religion, but Mr. Talarico sure gives me hope. Hope to hear more from you!

[@JennySiede]

James should be our next VP

[@angusmorrison9433]

He should definitely be speaking at the upcoming Democratic National Convention!

[@shannankresge3218]

Someone should tell Kevin McCarthy wasn't just us that helped win that war.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Maga and facts were never friends.

[@danakisala248]

Great interview!

[@ClaudiaRichmann]

Historically, Europe was anything but tolerant. Our Founding Fathers witnessed European religious wars occurring over centuries and wanted to prevent that from happening here thus insisted there be no national religion. Love Anthony, but he's a little smug about GB's religious tolerance. I remember them fighting a religious war in Ireland in my lifetime. Tolerance is new and fragile.

[@janicelawson7518]

The civil war in Ireland was/is more complicated than a religious war. It also involves crime, including prostitution and the drug trade, and terrorism on both sides.

[@claudiarichmann9313]

​@@janicelawson7518Of course it was. But it wasn't a coincidence that the government/ruling class was Protestant and the hoi polloi Catholic. The millenia of religious persecution was not only about religion but also power and wealth. There isn't much room to insert detailed discussion in the comment section of a podcast. I commented because as much as I love Anthony, just as "American Exceptionalism" annoys him, British superiority sticks in my craw. I'm so glad Europe has made strides towards tolerance, but even today the uproar would be deafening if the British monarch married a Catholic. Our founders wanted out of religious morasses, and it's devastating we aren't heeding their wisdom.

[@dalehargreaves966]

Thx Anthony and James 🌿

[@rinaversfeld4933]

Thank you Anthony. This was a great interview and found James Talarico to be inspiring and very informative. A breath of fresh air and very compelling.❤

[@paulcoglesby1792]

Excellent talk, I am very familiar with all of the politicization in the name of Christianity that has been going on in Texas since before we began using the term Christian Nationalist, I come from southern Texas too and have now lived in Austin TX. For decades. We need far more young Texans with sharp minds and a backbone to stand up to the cruelty, criminality and Idiocracy that rules in this mini fascist state. People like Abbott, Patrick and Paxton rule over Texas instead of serving.

[@Rosenbaum5165]

Great arguments, thank you so much,Sir! 😊

[@dlcs1406]

Thank you Anthony. I hear the words "poverty" or "less privileged" but rarely the word "poor". "Man shall not lie down with man" was added by men- Roman bishops- in a rewrite of the original texts. So much for originalism.

[@starpenta]

I've heard these Christian Nationalists as Y'all Queda. I'm an ex-Christian atheist and have mixed feelings about those still clinging on to that religion but I am glad he at least can see that some people's interpretation is more about love of wealth and power and nothing to do with what the Jesus character taught. Edit: there are things I love about Britain and it both amuses and infuriates me that they are better at 'sepsration of church and state' despite having a state church. And as far as I'm concerned, they are the reason we have that establishment clause. Our FF were British citizens growing up and learned the bloody history, much of which was based on different CHRISTIAN religions.

[@astrolingus]

Love this congressman!

[@brianmarcum8306]

Amen to Mr. Talarico!

[@funkadelic12]

You know someone is operating within a high level of honesty and objectivity when they are willing to critique the direction of members in their own faith. I would be so excited to vote for Talarico as president someday.

[@markwhite2207]

That some people would have to have this explained to them is very sad.

[@redcygne]

Very helpful. Thanks 🙏

[@dlcs1406]

🤗Hi Anthony!🤗 everyday is a Newsday nowadays. 😎

[@leelagautam3225]

James is potential president.materialWhat a difference he would make!

[@charlesgrande4203]

Love him !!

[@MarieLaboissonniere-yz1tm]

Love this

[@judithwake2757]

Athens Greece was a democracy in the year 507. Dictators do not have terms. They have complete absolute control of creating all and any laws at their whim.

[@billpost6312]

I would love to see him speaking at the Democratic Convention

[@Intelife123]

This conversation harkens back to Reverend Niebauer who was a true Christian, would not KowTow to the Nazis, and was tortured and murdered for his stance. I hope that this young minister is well aware of those previous role models...who unfortunately did not fare so well

[@Rips23]

Talarico's naivety is refreshing, and his partial plea for a multi-party system at 58 min. is illuminating. It deserves its own program: first past the post, we/them, for us/ agin us are toxic. It looked from afar that the machinations in the USA eight years back with the coupe against Saunders and the circus of Trump's tea party would precipitate welcome splits in both major parties.

[@annawarner5483]

Love all people not their sins. This young man is the new Billy Graham!

[@LaraineBarrow-zu6ni]

A lot of us don’t have any faith but, respect those who do. Everyone has the right to their beliefs. What they don’t have a right to is, to impose their beliefs on anybody else.

[@fresnobear63]

A wonderful show! A well spoken and thoughtful young representative. Very proud to have him in government.

[@abav811]

This man is a true follower of Jesus. He understands.

[@abocas]

In short .... what a sane, no-bs Christian. A great conversation And, James, I agree with Anthony. You are not exceptional in the US. Sorry. I am Scandinavian and I think we were multi cultural for generations. That's the short version. I spend quite a lot f time in Kenya and it is a multi cultural country, with 4-5 religions living peacefully side by side for centuries.

[@catethornton3270]

I think it's because they rely so heavily on the constitution that they think they invented democracy, not that they follow it when it suits them. The overwhelming majority of Americans know nothing about anywhere outside of America and most never travel outside either so I just don't think they know or are taught about it. Just because they write that all people are created equal, doesn't mean they believe it.

[@dlcs1406]

He should have a long talk with Jasmine Crockett. She is a state lawyer, she is a federal lawyer, and she's got Texas voting laws and districting down!

[@tekkyk9272]

:). Yea this! All people are created equal.

[@philrabe910]

16:00 When I first moved to The City, the house had a German roommate named Sophia who lived in El Salvador half of the year but came up to San Francisco to dance exotically and earn all she needed for the rest of the year. Her name used to be Franz and the German health system paid for her surgery once she had satisfied the medical and psychological guidelines. She was a total woman as far as I could tell. Crazy and interesting as hell, but that had nothing to do with her sexuality. This was about 1988?

[@dlcs1406]

Get rid of that governor! Get on the national grid!

[@lzrd8460]

Dang! Just like the religious police in ultra Muslim countries like SA & Iran! No difference.

[@janicelawson7518]

Male run religion belittled women’s role in most religions.

[@abav811]

Yes, teach ALL religions like any other topic.

[@lzrd8460]

I also don’t believe we are so divided. But when MSM constantly shows us the rabid base, shows us trump speaking in such vulgar ways about ‘the others’, what are we to think?

[@vickieemanuel7649]

I always have wondered why these Christian Nationalists and evangelicals in the past( remember Jerry Falwell?) Who want the 10 Commandments posted everywhere in pu lic buildings and schools instead of the 2 commandments Christ taught in the New Testament. Well I think I know. Old Testament with rules and laws versus New Testament which focuses on a loving Christ who mixed with outcasts and healed the sick, taught love God and love your neighbor.

[@dddebz]

Great Interview! My Deep Texas roots are getting fed knowing this man exists and isn’t alone. Ranked Choice voting seems to be the fairest solution to the issues related to gerrymandering & extremists owning the primaries. I’m anxious to see a few elections executed with that method. I’d love to see the overhaul / modernization of elections to actually *remove* the electoral college. 1:02:21 Regressive policies require Progressives to pull harder; establishment Dems would do well to continue to move further left and be bold about it. Discounting Undeclared or Independents is a huge mistake when there is an actual message. I didn’t know about the interstate travel ordinances still being active. I thought I read they were stuck down. 58:58 One quibble is this assertion that the Democratic Party as it exists is “healthy” and “functional” - I haven’t agreed with that since the 2015 convention, to be quite frank. Or Seriously, though. The national parties are such monolithic corporations at this point that they should be broken up smaller than Ma Bell, IMO

[@coathang3r43]

❤

[@MrBENTON78]

Our founding fathers came here for religious freedom.

[@dlcs1406]

More and more Californians are moving to Texas to retire so watch out!

[@imyhead]

'The mysterious planet of myths and idiots'....has anyone seen that one?

[@dlcs1406]

We, the "Baby Boomers" have been fighting climate change since the '60s and we taught our children how to follow suit. It's about time the government caught up but we can't stop here.

[@gabkarlic565]

Little people in control...nightmare scenario.

[@thesmilingtouristguide4931]

Politics and religion = theocracy.

[@vickieemanuel7649]

Furthermore we we Christians were not asked to go and force our beliefs on them, but rather to SHARE our faith, our good news to the world. You CANNOT force religion on folks. It only turns their hearts against it. What a bunch of bozos

[@user-hi5eh3xi7z]

Tell people God is actually a woman, and watch how quickly religious beliefs disappear! 😉😂

[@dlcs1406]

You cannot be the party of Law and Order and break laws and cause chaos

[@RobertoCarlos-xl2xw]

James is a perfect VP for Harris

[@TheBlueTideIsNow]

God is not love. God is not love in the new testament or the old testament.

[@bobbybob3865]

I THINK that overpopulation and religion are the two greatest problems facing the human race. Overpopulation starts all the conflicts. There's only so much of anything to spread around to the Earth's population--land, clean water, food on and on and religion starts and aids wars. Every warring nation or organization thinks God is on its side. Religious people don't NEED fancy and expensive clubhouses--churches or mosques or temples or whatever--for their meeting places. They can worship their deity at home in their own minds.

[@kennethlindsey3781]

I'm thinking early Christians were "woke"

[@dlcs1406]

TEXANS: Vote Allred to get rid of Cruz! Abbott's next!!!

[@michaelbonanno7476]

I ask the question: Why would Jesus say for us to love our enemies… or to treat others as ourselves? I have come to a conclusion that what near death experiencers say comes closer to the truth than anything I’ve read in a religious text. They say that no one judges you during your life review… but that you experience everything you’ve ever done to everyone else. This happens to such an extent that you not only feel how they felt when you helped or hurt them, but you see the ripple effect you created after that person went on into their lives. To me this means that we are all connected no matter what you think, whether that means belonging to a “nation”, religion, or “race”. It may sound “new-agey” but we are One… far closer together than Lennon’s “‘imagine”… but not a clue because we only measure each other by our 5 senses and our intellect. But you’d never hear that from the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025…. and their “messenger” Trump.

[@christinesmith1499]

Harris/Talarico 2024.

[@catgir5x]

I am Canadian and I find the USer need to have to have gun is disgusting..so many children have died because of guns...