How to Fix Democracy Season 5 | Peter Wehner

Season 5 Episode 16
Faith, Politics, and the Rise of Authoritarianism: A Journey Through American Conservatism | Peter Wehner
In this episode host Andrew Keen sits down with writer Peter Wehner to discuss the intersection of faith and politics and the rise of the evangelical movement in the Republican Party. Peter reflects on his early caution about the dangerous intertwining of faith and politics, his concerns about the religious right's impact on the Republican Party, and the shift towards more authoritarian tendencies within the party. He explores the connections among figures such as Pat Buchanan, Newt Gingrich, and Donald Trump, tracing the evolution of the Republican Party's conservative ideologies and its current state.
Peter Wehner, an American essayist, is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum. His notable books include "The Death of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump," "City of Man: Religion and Politics in a New Era" (co-authored with Michael J. Gerson), and "Wealth and Justice: The Morality of Democratic Capitalism." Wehner previously served as a speechwriter for George W. Bush and was a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.