NPR commentator’s satellite presentation addresses religion and economics

Do you believe that America is in financial trouble? Are you bothered by our economic outlook?

If so, you’ll want to attend the satellite recording “American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century.” Presenter Kevin Phillips will discuss his book of the same name, focusing on the political and religious coalition that he believes is driving the country to the brink of disaster.

Two Pellissippi State organizations, Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two-year colleges, and Student Life and Recreation, are hosting the event at 6:15 p.m. The presentation is Monday, November 26, in the Goins Auditorium.

The recording is the last in a four-part series titled “Gold, Gods, and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power.”

The event includes refreshments and a discussion led by faculty members David Howell, Philosophy, and Tyra Barrett, Economics.

The audience will participate in answering such questions as “How and why has American debt increased over the last four decades?” “To what extent is debt positive?” and “To what extent does debt take a toll on the United States and its impact on the global dynamics of power?”

Called a “modern Thomas Paine,” Kevin Phillips is a regular commentator for National Public Radio and a former commentator for CBS News.

For more information, contact Carol O’Farrell at 694-6443.