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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 12 MIN

Stephen Prothero: "Why Liberals Win the Culture Wars (Even When They Lose Elections)"

from Book Club with Michael Smerconish · host Stephen Prothero, Michael Smerconish

Michael sits down with Boston University religion professor Stephen Prothero to discuss his book "Why Liberals Win the Culture Wars (Even When They Lose Elections)". In this 2016 conversation, Prothero traces America’s long history of cultural conflict and explains why battles over religion, abortion, same-sex marriage, immigration, and the Supreme Court can energize conservatives politically—even as the broader culture often moves in a more liberal direction. Original air date 17 February 2016. The book was published in January 2016. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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