What's Next for American Democracy: Views from Arizona

The stakes of the 2024 election are momentous. Candidates tell us that how we vote either will lead us into the future—or take us backward into the past—and that the outcome will either “save democracy” or “save America” from certain peril if their opponent wins. Meanwhile, many citizens worry whether our democratic institutions will yield clear electoral results or ensure a peaceful transfer of power. Within this context, Arizona is the epicenter for the different fissures, factions, and issues shaping the nation’s political landscape: from immigration and border security to abortion rights to reforming primary elections. Join us for a panel discussion of prominent Arizona voices as we explore the results of the 2024 election, with a particular eye on religion’s influence on American political life.
 

Recovering Truth: Religion, Journalism and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era is a project of the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict that is supported by a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s Program in Theology. 
 

Panelists

Russell "Rusty" Bowers
Former Arizona State Representative
District 25 / House Speaker

Caleb Campbell
Lead Pastor Desert
Springs Bible Church 

Denise “Mitzi” Epstein
Arizona State Senator
District 18 / Minority Leader 

Stephen Richer
County Recorder
Maricopa County, Arizona 

Yvonne Wingett Sanchez
Democracy Reporter
The Washington Post 

Moderator

Stephanie Sy
Journalist and News Anchor
PBS News Hour