Why are we uncomfortable with religion in the public square?

This week, Eric Kohn, Sam Gregg, and Dan Hugger discuss the case that was argued before the Supreme Court last week about whether Joseph Kennedy, a former football coach in Washington State, could pray with others at the 50-yard line after public school football games. Kennedy looks likely to win his case, but should he? Why do we have such a hard time grappling with the role of religion in public life? Will this case do anything to help that problem? Next, we already have inflation. Now we have negative GDP growth. Are the 1970s back in full force? Would a recession be the worst thing that could happen right now if we need to head off inflation? And if inflation is still a problem, why are we even talking about “canceling” $1.75 trillion in student loan debt? Finally, the Department of Homeland Security’s new Disinformation Governance Board—Orwellian nightmare or total joke?

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Coach’s Prayers Prompt Supreme Court Test of Religious Freedom | The New York Times

Kennedy v. Bremerton School District | SCOTUSblog

Supreme Court Hears Football Coach Prayer Case | Advisory Opinions podcast

US economy unexpectedly shrinks 1.4% in first quarter of 2022: Is a recession looming? | Fox Business

Biden considering student-loan forgiveness of at least $10,000 per borrower through executive action: report | Business Insider

Are You Ready for the DHS ‘Disinformation Governance Board’? | National Review