Objective Religion: Recent Episodes
Objective Religion
Objective Religion is a podcast at the intersection of religion and data-driven social science. Hosts Frank Newport, former Editor in Chief of Gallup, and Nate Brantingham, recent seminary graduate, explore the past, present, and future of religion in American society.
Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the results of the 2020 presidential election. They reflect on the areas of change and the areas of stability in regard to religion and the electorate, and look ahead to the Biden-Harris presidency.
Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham offer one last analysis of religion and politics before election day on Tuesday, November 3rd. Stay tuned for a post-election analysis and discussion next week!
Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the different ways religious groups view and act in regards policy and politics. They also give an overview of the previous week's new happenings and look forward to the election next week.
Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the hot button issue of abortion. How does a person's views on abortion influence the way they vote and vice versa? What role does religion play in these views? All this and more as we count down to election 2020.
Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the trend that women are generally more religious than men, and what factors might be at play there. They also discuss the religious views, background, and influence of vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris and supreme court justice nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham review and discuss the news of the previous week, and what it might mean in terms of religion and the upcoming election: President Trump's positive COVID test, the recent debate, the supreme court nomination, and more.