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Welcome to The Latter Day Lens, a weekly faith-based podcast where we explore the intersection of Mormonism, global news, and political science. Hosted by Shawn Record and Matthew Miles, a professor of political science, this is your home for an authentic and nuanced LDS perspective on the world’s toughest topics.Each episode provides thoughtful Latter-day Saint commentary on current events, ranging from Christianity and politics to social identity and economic policy. Whether you are an active LDS member seeking a deeper religious podcast experience or a listener interested in Mormon studies, we apply a "gospel lens" to move beyond th...
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Recent episodes
- Why Are Latter-day Saints Breaking With Evangelicals? (episode 184)
- Is Cheating Actually a Sin? | ChatGPT, BYU & the Honor Code (Ep. 183)
- Episode 182: Federal Data Ethics, Civilian Harm Reduction, DEI Controversies, and 25 Years of LDS Growth
- Episode 181: Poverty in America vs. the World, Democratic Socialism, Are Religious People Conservative?
- Latter Day Lens 180: Why People Leave the Church, Free Market Immigration Reform, & Canceling Public Figures
- Episode 179: LDS Perspectives on Celestial Polygamy, Book Banning, War Powers, and Property Redistribution
- Ep. 178: Mark Cuban, Capitalist Communism, and Scriptural Limits on Property
- Episode 177: Why Young Women Leave, Russian Oligarchs, U.S. Trust, and the Scriptural Meaning of Property Rights
- Episode 176: Gen Z's Career Dilemma, Declining Fertility, the Temple Steeple Dispute, and Is Church Culture Creating a Retention Gap for Young Women?
- Episode 175: Trump’s Crypto Billions, Socialist Shifts & The Future of AI Voting