Some people say you shouldn’t talk about religion or politics, but in today’s world, the role of faith in public policy is becoming more important. This week, I talk with a couple of experts on both: Andrew Preston is a Cambridge University professor who says President Obama’s actions have not matched his rhetoric when it comes to faith and foreign policy. Then I chat with Farid Senzai, who helped prepare a major report on Muslims in America and their role in this year’s election. Religion and politics: strange bedfellows or necessary companions on this week’s Passages.
- Passages Podcast: Religion and Politics April 12, 2012 David Byrd talk with experts who say President Obama’s actions have not matched his rhetoric when it comes to faith and foreign policy. Farid Senzai, who helped prepare a major report on Muslims in America and their role in this year’s election. Download
David Byrd
David Byrd is a journalist, writer, video editor and photographer. He is also the host of VOA's American Cafe, a weekly show covering life and culture in the United States.
