Barack Obama

The Continued Over-reach of Government

From his “observation post” in Alexandria, Virginia, Stephen describes the unceasing intrusion of American government into private lives.

Related Articles:

Pentagon Unilaterally Grants Itself Authority Over ‘Civil Disturbances:’ http://www.longislandpress.com/2013/05/14/u-s-military-power-grab-goes-into-effect/

Biometric Database of All Adult Americans Hidden in Immigration Reform: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/05/immigration-reform-dossiers/

Associated Press Says U.S. Government Seized Journalists’ Phone Records: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/13/us-usa-justice-ap-idUSBRE94C0ZW20130513

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The Crisis of Privacy

Stephen addresses a crucial topic: privacy and government intrusion in the age of information.

Related Articles:

It’s Time for a National Conversation: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ralphbenko/2013/03/11/1-6-billion-rounds-of-ammo-for-homeland-security-its-time-for-a-national-conversation/

Google Glass: http://www.techradar.com/us/news/video/google-glass-what-you-need-to-know-1078114

Why Facebook Users Are Sharing More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/06/facebook-privacy-study-carnegie-mellon-university_n_2823535.html

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Lincoln, Obama and Inaugurations

As President Obama’s second inauguration approaches, Stephen looks back at our country’s most famous Second Inaugural Address.

Related Articles

A List of Inaugural Addresseshttp://www.bartleby.com/124/

Taking a Closer Look at Presidential Inaugurations: http://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2013/01/taking-a-closer-look-at-presidential-inaugurations-lincolns-second-inaugural-address/

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Seven Principles for Political Candidacy

Stephen urges new approaches in conservative politics.

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Four More Years

Stephen discusses the results of the 2012 presidential race and what it means for the Republican party.

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The Final Presidential Debate

Stephen discusses the two presidential candidates in light of their final debate performance.

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The Mormonizing of America: an Author’s Experience

Stephen talks about his experience writing The Mormonizing of America.

Related Articles (linked at http://mansfieldgroup.com/category/podcast):

Benjamin Wallace-Wells on Romney’s Mormonism

Christopher Hitchens on Romney’s Mormonism

 

 

 

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Seven Faith Fault Lines of the 2012 Election

Stephen discusses seven major faith-based issues that could dominate the upcoming election season.

Related Links:

Pew Forum Report: Mormons in America

National Catholic Reporter: Paul Ryan and Joe Biden’s Catholicism

Rick Warren Discusses His Upcoming Forum on Religious Freedom

Obama vs. Romney 101: Israel’s Threats to Bomb Iran

Poll: Eighty Million Americans Will Not Vote 

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Rage on the Right

Stephen explains how part of the American Right has emigrated from righteous anger to rage, which is both unwise and un-bliblical.

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What Happened in North Carolina?

Stephen discusses the constitutionality of states rights, civil unions, and the amendment that passed recently in North Carolina.

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Backtalk and Q & A

Stephen answers reader-submitted questions about Mormonism, Mitt Romney, Obama’s “war on religion,” and more.

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Update: The 2012 Presidential Race

Stephen gives an update on the 2012 presidential race now that Mitt Romney has all but secured the Republican nomination.

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The Health Care/Birth Control Debate: Where Do We Stand?

Stephen puts the current debate between the Obama administration and the Roman Catholic Church in perspective.

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Why Can’t Barack Obama be a Christian?

Stephen addresses reactions to President Obama’s ever-evolving faith.

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Update: The 2012 Presidential Race

Stephen gives an update on the 2012 Presidential race as of February 2012.

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