generally cultured

Faith in America - Episode 1: Setting the Stage

In Episode 1 of generally cultured's new season "Faith in America," Josh and Robert set the stage by reviewing recent polling suggesting a rise in the nones: folks who don't self-identify with any institutional religion. Many people have their own theories, but what exactly explains America's decline in religiosity? This will be the main question in generally cultured's first season. We hope you'll join us. SHOWNOTES Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, "Organized Religion is losing its followers" - https://wapo.st/2XHOhbG Susan Jacoby, New York Times, "The White House Is Tearing Down The Wall Between Church and State" - https://nyti.ms/2KY6iMQ James Lankford & Russell Moore, Time, "The Real Meaning of the Separation of Church and State" - https://bit.ly/2BiS3iU EJ Dickson, Rolling Stone, "How Should France Rebuild Notre Dame?" - https://bit.ly/2IH4jiw

Episode 006 - Fyre Festival Documentaries & Millennial Culture

Josh and Robert breakdown both Fyre Festival documentaries recently released on Netflix and Hulu. Which is the best? Who are the real villains? How do they speak to millennial culture? All this plus more.

Episode 005 - Interview with Al Jackson

Josh and Robert sit down with Al Jackson to discuss Black History Month and racial reconciliation. Al is the CEO of Bevoco, a company focused on eliminating harassment in the workplace. He also serves on a voluntary basis with the Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Restoration.

Episode 004 - Virginia Scandal and Part 3 of "On Reading Well"

Josh and Robert talk about the many twists and turns of the Virginia scandal and complete their review of Karen Swallow Prior's "On Reading Well."