Understanding Christian Nationalism and How It's Shaping Idaho and U.S. Politics In-Person
Registration for this program is FULL with a long waitlist. Registration has closed. To watch online (no registration needed), visit https://vimeo.com/event/5565259. The recording will be available to watch later on The Community Library's Event Archive.
A second program will follow on Friday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Hailey at the Senior Connection, where Druzin will be in conversation with Brian Johns, member of the Magic Valley Times-News editorial board. Learn more and register for Friday's event here.
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A conversation with Heath Druzin, award-winning journalist and host of the podcast Extremely American from Boise State Public Radio and NPR.
With firsthand experience covering extremism and politics across the U.S., Druzin will dive into the growing influence of Christian nationalism, how political extremism is shaping our democracy, the effects on civil discourse—both in Idaho and nationwide, and strategies for engaging in productive dialogue in polarized times,.
The program will be moderated by Martha Williams, director of programs and education at The Community Library.
In partnership with Idaho Solutions, Mormon Women for Ethical Government - Idaho Chapter, Boise State Public Radio, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, the Wood River Jewish Community, and Wood River Valley members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
- Date:
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall
- Campus:
- The Community Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Lectures & Conversations
Heath Druzin is an award-winning reporter and podcaster, who covers extremism, politics and the environment. His series Extremely American looks at the intersection between extremist groups and mainstream politics. His latest podcast, Howl, looks at 30 years of Wolf Reintroduction in the West. He has reported for outlets such as NPR, BBC and the Daily Beast. Previously, he spent more than six years as a war correspondent in Iraq and Afghanistan for Stars and Stripes. When he’s not reporting - and even occasionally when he is – he enjoys backpacking, snowboarding and fly-fishing.