From the pulpit to the political arena
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From the pulpit to the political arena

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 2, 202634 min
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In some parts of the country, active clergy members are running for office as Democrats, citing the Bible's parable of the Good Samaritan as part of their reasoning for seeking higher office. It's new political ground for Democrats, who are not usually known for talking about faith on the campaign trail. Plus, a look at how the midterm maps are shaping up for Republicans and Democrats alike, and — as usual on Fridays — Can't Let It Go. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and relig...

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This message comes from the NPR wine club which has generated over 1.7 5 million dollars to support NPR Whether buying a few bottles or joining the club learn more at NPR wine club org must be 21 or older to purchase The midterm map is starting to take shape concerns about AI are Impacting how people vote and some Democratic candidates running in Republican states are emphasizing their ties to religion in interesting ways

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We'll get into all of it and more in our weekly roundup It's the NBR Politics Podcast. I'm Ashley Lopez. I cover politics. I'm Frank Ordonez. I cover the White House. And I'm Domenico Montanaro, senior political editor and correspondent.

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And a big welcome back to Domenico, who was away for a couple months. It's really nice to have you back. Thank you. Yeah. Welcome back.

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