Christian Nationalist Zionists

Christian Nationalist Zionists

Author: Freedom From Religion Foundation March 12, 2026 Duration: 49:24

We talk about the Iran war with Mother Jones national correspondent Kiera Butler, author of the article: "Trump's Holy Warriors Finally Got the Apocalypse They've Prayed For."


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