In this podcast we go deeper into America. Exactly one week ago, Trump — and with him the entire United States — miraculously survived an assassination attempt. The effects are still reverberating: Trump takes on almost messianic aspects to some Americans, while Biden could drop out as a candidate at any time. Trumpism now seems stronger than ever and no longer willing to make concessions. A different wind will blow in the US and therefore the world. What does all this mean?
How important is the role of religion in America, which is rapidly becoming less religious? Is Trump himself the savior now? And more important: How can our own Augustine be a source of inspiration for Trumpism?
David Boogert chats with historian and American expert James Kennedy – making his fourth appearance on D’Unbelievable – and friend of the show Beatrice de Graaf. Both James and Beatrice are professors at Utrecht University.
Regular guest Stephen Bass is enjoying a well-deserved vacation.
We had this conversation live on NPO Radio 1 at De Unbelievable Radio, so a different audio format compared to our regular Unbelievable Podcasts.