Straight White American Jesus Podcast
1) Christian Nationalists and the Holy Gun Crusade
In his recent article at Religion Dispatches, historian Thomas Lecaque writes: In the wake of every mass shooting in this country, we have a brief moment where we talk about the guns used and the need...Show More
2) Weekly Roundup: Mamdani Wins and Dems Sweep - Blame the Women!
Brad and Dan unpack the historic election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York City and the predictable right-wing meltdown that followed, complete with claims that he’s somehow both too weak to lea...Show More
3) It's in the Code ep 169: “It’s the Same Story”
Josh Hawley argues that American “liberals” (anyone who isn’t a conservative Christian) don’t have a story to tell about men’s purpose in the world. But it turns out things are a lot more complicated ...Show More
4) The Intellectual Forces Behind JD Vance + Vance Divorce Rumors
Brad Onishi is joined by Dr. Laura Field, author of Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right, for a fascinating look into the intellectual roots of the MAGA movement and its rising political st...Show More
5) Weekly Roundup: We May Never Vote Again + JD Vance Runs for President
Dan’s “demon” costume sets the stage for a serious warning: Americans may not be able to vote freely in 2026. Brad argues that authoritarian tactics and election interference are accelerating, pointin...Show More
6) It's in the Code ep 168: “Man’s (Empty) Purpose”
Josh Hawley devotes the second chapter of his book to outlining what he sees as “man’s purpose.” He promises to answer the question of why men are here, and what they are supposed to do. What does he ...Show More
7) Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: The Rituals of Freedom
Brad welcomes Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar, editors of We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from The Freedom Church of the Poor. Both guests are key leaders in the faith-based anti-poverty moveme...Show More
8) Weekly Roundup: “No Kings" vs Christ the King Who Condones Slavery + Trump Destroys the White House
Brad and Dan unpack the symbolism and substance behind the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a privately funded ballroom. They reflect on what presidential construction pr...Show More
9) Special Episode: Is Pope Leo Really Dissolving Opus Dei?
This episode delves into the recent controversies surrounding Opus Dei, a secretive and influential organization within the Catholic Church. According to a report from Infovaticana, Opus Dei faces a s...Show More
10) It's in the Code ep 167: "The Virtues of Manhood"
This episode continues the exploration of how masculinity and the category of "man" function within the contemporary right, using Senator Josh Hawley’s book "Manhood" as a guide. Dan reads and reflect...Show More