Talk of the Hill with Bill Press: Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) discusses U.S. Current Affairs & his new book No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism

NO PROPHETS is a behind- the-scenes look at the shocking extent of Christian nationalism’s reach in our government―and the fight to defend church-state separation. Drawing on his experiences as a formerly devout Christian and the only Humanist ever to serve in Congress, Huffman maps the movement’s largely hidden landscape―taking readers behind the scenes of the Capitol, exposing the tactics and myths Christian nationalists use to advance their agenda, and showing how America is imperiled by our reluctance to confront threats cloaked in Christianity.

Disdain for public education, strict Bible-based governance, science skepticism, culture war maximalism, and rejection of religious pluralism—these would be unthinkable occurrences for America in past generations. Yet today, conspiracism, religious absolutism, and anti- intellectualism have become conventional, as the rise of militant right-wing Christian extremism fuses with mainstream Republican politics. Christian nationalism is now America’s most dangerous political movement, bent on imposing its religious beliefs by force of law—and if necessary, by violence.

Jared Huffman represents California’s 2nd Congressional District which spans the North Coast of the state.  He was first elected to Congress in November 2012 and now serves as Ranking Member on the Committee on Natural Resources in the 119th Congress. Should Democrats win back the House in November, he will lead efforts to block Trump’s anti-climate change policies.

Bill Press began his career as a political insider and media commentator on KABC-TV and KCOP-TV, both in Los Angeles. Over the years, he has received numerous awards for his work, including four Emmys and a Golden Mike Award. He also served as aide to California Governor Jerry Brown and was Chair of the California Democratic Party from 1993 to 1996.

The former co-host of MSNBC’s Buchanan and Press, CNN’s Crossfire and The Spin Room, Press has built a national reputation on thought-provoking and humorous insights from the left side of the political aisle. Press is the author of ten books and is the host of the twice-weekly “The Bill Press Pod” – available on Google, Apple, Spotify, or Tune-In. He’s a member of the White House press corps. He also writes a weekly column for The Hill and a weekly syndicated newspaper column distributed by Tribune Media Services.

Books will be available for sale. A book signing will follow the discussion.