The Evangelical Crack-Up (w/ Tim Alberta) | Beg To Differ

The Atlantic’s Tim Alberta discusses his book on the rot within white evangelical Protestantism. The panel then considers Christie’s exit, Haley’s chances, and what the GOP base really wants. Host Mona Charen is joined by Linda Chavez of the Niskanen Center, Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution, and Damon Linker of The Week to discuss the news of the week in a respectful, rational forum. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - Relationship Between Evangelicals and Trump Is Transactional 6:28 - Politics in Church 11:03- How These Views Will Move Forward As Religion Becomes Less Prevalent 17:06 - Hispanic Community and Religious Views Supporting Trump 24:16 - Trump Appealing to Evangelicals Who Aren’t Regular Church Goers 34:26 - Chris Christie Drops Out Before Iowa Caucuses 48:41 - Christie’s Hot Mic Moment 51:28 - Nikki Haley’s Calculations 55:18 - Fani Willis and Chief Prosecutor Allegations 57:41 - Highlights and Lowlights of the Week Listen and subscribe to Beg to Differ: https://begtodiffer.thebulwark.com