Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy America

Co-presented with KALW

Why have so many Americans turned against democracy? In this deeply reported book, Katherine Stewart takes us to conferences of conspiracy-mongers, backroom strategy gatherings, and services at extremist churches, and profiles the people who want to tear it all down. Along the way, Stewart provides a compelling analysis of the authoritarian reaction in the United States and demonstrates that the movement relies on several distinct constituencies, with very different and often conflicting agendas. Stewart's reporting and comprehensive political analysis helps reframe the conversation about the moral collapse of conservatism in America and points the way toward a democratic future. In conversation with KALW’s Angie Coiro. Donate to reserve a seat, FREE to walk-ups.

Katherine Stewart is the author of the recently published Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy and The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism, the award-winning book upon which the documentary feature God & Country, produced by Rob Reiner, is based. She has covered the intersection of faith and politics for over 15 years; her work appears in the New York Times, the New Republic, and elsewhere. Her 2012 book, The Good News Club, covered the religious right's effort to infiltrate and undermine public education. Find her at @kathsstewart and katherinestewart.me.

Angie Coiro is an American radio host, guest host of KALW’s Your Call with Rose Aguilar and On The Arts with David Latulippe. For 15 years, she hosted and produced the syndicated interview show, In Deep with Angie Coiro, focusing on genuine conversations with smart thinkers, entertaining personalities, and influential political figures. Prior to that, she was the host of Mother Jones Radio on Air America Radio. Angie is the journalist in residence at Kepler’s Literary Foundation in Menlo Park, where she hosts the current event series “This Is Now”. Her guests have included Roxane Gay, Al Gore, Heather Cox Richardson, Temple Grandin, Walter Isaacson, Rebecca Solnit, Simon Winchester, Adam Grant, and Mary Roach.

A New Day with KALW

A new series, in collaboration with KALW, that seeks to understand the many forces and people behind the rise of American authoritarianism and how we can arrive somewhere better.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

220 Montgomery St suite 100, 220 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, United States