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New work asks how faith communities shape democratic loyalty, how institutions police visible religion, and how Islamic ethics frame governance in Northern Nigeria. Covers 2026-05-25 to 2026-06-01; 5 free papers from 40 selected papers. Where pulpits, courts, parties, and movements collide, this show follows the research behind the headlines on faith, power, identity, and democracy. Episode covers 2026-05-25 – 2026-06-01. Top papers Britain and the Soviet War on Religion: Labour Government, Christian Protest and the Churches, 1929–1931 ‘All we are concerned with is saving the country’ Staying in Conversation: Review of Research on the Science Views of Evangelicals and Effective Ways to Respond How Islamic Thought Shapes Socio-Political Dynamics: Navigating Ethical Leadership, Community Development, and Contemporary Challenges in Northern Nigeria Gender Non‐Conformity in Islamic Studies and Muslim Communities Across Times and Theoretical Frameworks Themes: democracy, Indonesia, governance, theology, political psychology, religion, religious moderation, Islam Methods: qualitative, case-study, literature review, historical analysis, textual analysis, comparative analysis Premium NewsPremium also covers 10 related news stories, including prri.org — How Americans' Views of the Term Christian Nationalism Are Shaped, texastribune.org — Trump administration sues to seize church land near El Paso, and religionnews.com — Catholic diocese fights Trump administration plan to seize ... Upgrade to PremiumThe premium version of this podcast covers all 40 research articles and 10 news stories selected for the episode. Subscribe to the premium podcast. Generated by paperboy.fm.