Adam Kinzinger on January 6th, Trump, and the Fight for Democracy | The LZ Granderson Show

Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins LZ Granderson for a candid conversation on politics, faith, masculinity, and the state of American democracy. From his outspoken opposition to Donald Trump to his role on the January 6th Committee, Kinzinger reflects on the personal and political costs of standing against his party—and why he believes history will vindicate the truth.In this episode:The dangers of division and the erosion of democratic “rules of the game”How January 6th reshaped his relationships, faith, and public lifeWhy Trump became a “messiah figure” for parts of the GOPMedia’s role in fueling anger and polarizationThe future of Christianity, separation of church and state, and Christian nationalismRedefining masculinity and the crisis facing young men todayWhy he refuses to regret speaking out—even at great personal cost This is a raw, wide-ranging discussion about politics, culture, and conscience in America.👉 Watch, share, and join the conversation.0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show!6:00 Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger Joins LZ6:45 Daily News Consumption Habits12:10 How Sports Transcends Cultures18:05 The Current State of Democracy21:30 Where did the media go wrong?28:45 Adam's Splintering with the Republican party32:00 Potential Christian Movement36:15 Communicating Faith to Children38:40 Is there still a separation of Church and State?42:30 The Future of Same Sex Marriages45:15 Epstein Files51:15 Defining Masculinity59:00 Biggest Failure to young men in today's society1:07:00 Is it still worth it to go to College?1:10:45 Being a Part of the January 6th Committee From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits. For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social MediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgrandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/