Worshipping Trump

Sat May 8, 2021 | 10:00am

Virtual

United States

White evangelicals face an identity crisis after the Donald Trump presidency.

Featuring

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Kirsten Powers

White woman with shoulder length wavy hear wearing glasses, a red shirt with a geometric design and navy blue cardigan against light grey background

Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Black man with short dreadlocks and a goatee wears blue sunglasses and a pink button-down shirt. He is standing with his left hand on the back of his head. In the background there is a wall with colorful graffiti.

Reverend Lenny Duncan

White man with short, dark hair wearing glasses, a light blue button-down, dark blue necktie and dark blazer is gesticulating with his hands in front of his body as he is speaking

Reverend Rob Schenck

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The Crosscut Ideas Festival is a celebration of big ideas and a gathering for bold thinkers. Newsmakers, changemakers and innovators come together to take a fresh look at the biggest issues of our time. Over one week, the Crosscut Ideas Festival hosts fireside conversations and panels, meetups, art installations, workshops, and interactive experiences.

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Celebrate the best of PNW community and culture while supporting public media. Enjoy a night of entertainment with a culinary tour of the region curated by premier chefs and restaurateurs, Hear from The Daily host Michael Barbaro, and bid on a unique items in a PBS and Northwest-themed auction.

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