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Blind Politics with Dr. A.J. Nolte

Robertson School of Government

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Drawing on history, comparative politics and arguments based on political principles, Blind Politics seeks to examine current events and future trends both at home and abroad, and to answer the big questions behind the headlines. Along the way, we’ll strive to find common ground and practical solutions to complex, polarized and seemingly intractable political problems. Your host, Dr. A.J. Nolte is Assistant Professor at Regent University’s Robertson School of Government. Don’t forget to rate ...
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The Asbury revival has gained national attention and prompted Dr. Nolte to ask what this revival means for politics. The short answer is: we don't know yet. Still, we can look to history and consider past revivals' social and political impacts even as we speculate about the implications of modern-day revival.…
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In this episode, Dr. Nolte goes on record with his full thoughts on Christian Nationalism. He engages with academic literature on the subject, outlines a way of identifying what Christian Nationalism is, and describes the history of religion in the US. Ultimately, he concludes that the left's freak out about Christian nationalism is overblown and m…
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On this episode of Blind Politics, join Dr. Nolte on a myth busting journey as he tackles the conservative (and Christian) myth that we need to match the left's mainstream popularity by enlisting celebrities as spokespeople. Thanks for joining us on today's episode of Blind Politics!
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It is pretty normal during the NFL draft to hear commentators compare top pics to other notable players. In this episode, Dr. Nolte does something similar with top candidates for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, identifying potential strengths and weaknesses by drawing comparisons with other political players.…
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In this special Thanksgiving edition of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte covers some things that progressives can be thankful for, things that conservatives can be thankful for, and some things that we all can be thankful for! Thank you for joining for the latest episode of Blind Politics.
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Dr. Nolte reacts to Trump's campaign announcement! Months ago, Dr. Nolte went on record predicting that Trump would not run for re-election, but Trump announced presidential campaign on November 15th. Still, Dr. Nolte says his logic for why Trump should not run remains valid. According to him, a rational risk calculation still shows that the Trump …
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Recent polling data on upcoming Senate elections have left Democrats hopeful for a blue wave in the 2022 midterm elections. However, Dr. Nolte is here to pour some cold water over such wishful thinking as he outlines the reality of August polling and some on-the-ground facts facing Democrats in 2022. Thanks for joining us for this episode of Blind …
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In this episode, Dr. Nolte highlights the importance of religious freedom and the effects it can have on a nation. This episode is based off of the study Dr. Nolte conducted with Family Research Council's Arielle Del Turco. Here is the link to the study if you would like learn more, and thanks for tuning in!…
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On today's episode of Blind Politics, Dr. Nolte delves into a more historical topic, the unsung heroes of the Presidency. We all the names of Presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, but there are a few presidents in America's history that have been forgotten yet had a bigger impact than history remembers them for. Tun…
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Ever since the events of January 6th, Democrats have been proclaiming that Republicans are an existential threat to American democracy. If that is the case, then why have they been propping up extreme Republican candidates in the upcoming elections? What game are they trying to play? Find out today on this episode of Blind Politics!…
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The sun has now set on Boris Johnson after his official resignation as the British Prime Minister. Dr. Nolte once covered Johnson's meteoric rise, and so shall he cover the twilight of his time as Prime Minister. What what was the catalyst for Johnson's catastrophic fall from grace, and what does the future hold for the United Kingdom? Find out on …
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In this episode, Dr. Nolte gives us his updated predictions on who will come out on top in the senate race as the competition heats up as we get closer to the elections. If you are looking a possible edge on Predict It, or are just curious about how your candidate of choice is stacking up against the competition, tune in to this episode of Blind Po…
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Election junkies tune in to this episode! Dr. Nolte will take a deep dive into the most important primaries happening, share his predictions on who he thinks will come out on top, and attempt to answer the question, "why on Earth does Tennessee have its primary on the 4th?" Thanks for stopping by Blind Politics and enjoy the episode.…
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Prompted by the mass shooting in Buffalo, NY, Dr. Nolte responds to the demographic replacement theory that seem to have motivate the shooter in that attack. In this episode, he asserts there is no such thing as demographic destiny and explains the dangerous impact of replacement theory in the "fever swamps" of both political parties.…
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In this episode, Dr. Nolte introduces you to Russian political analyst Alexander Dugin. From a conservative Christian perspective, Dugin might be the most dangerous man you've never heard of since his false doctrine and dangerous ideology have found an audience among some on the American political right. Dr. Nolte critically examines Dugin, undersc…
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Viktor Orban, Hungary's Prime Minister, inspires strong feelings: some have labeled him a fascist, while others have hailed him as a conservative role model. In light of Orban's reelection, Dr. Nolte takes this opportunity to consider who Orban is as a political actor and how the world can engage with him.…
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Right now, it is unclear what the U.S. strategic objectives are in the Russo-Ukrainian war; however, we all know we need them. In this episode, Dr. Nolte considers different strategic objective the U.S. could adopt and the potential consequences of each. Finally, he offers his own perspective on the best strategic path for the U.S. to advance durin…
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In this episode, Dr. Nolte and Arielle Del Turco discuss their research on the benefits of using faith-based actors to administer aid in crisis situations. Their findings are especially relevant as Congress develops strategies for responding to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Follow this link to the op-ed Dr. Nolte and Arielle Del Turco wrote on thi…
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In this episode, Dr. Nolte uses data from Pew research to evaluate religiosity in Europe. His analysis reveals that Putin's narrative about a religious, traditionalist Russia defending itself against a decadent, secular west does not match the actual data about modern-day religiosity.
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In this episode, special guest Fr. Job Serebrov talks about his area of expertise: orthodox theology. There is a complicated relationship between the Putin regime and the Moscow patriarchate. This podcast takes a close-up look at the theological, political, and cultural aspects of this important relationship.…
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