Faith, Politics, and Power: What Americans Really Think About Atheists in Office

In this episode, Michael talks with Dr. Ryan Burge — political scientist and author of Graphs About Religion — about one of America’s last political taboos: atheism. Could the U.S. ever elect a president who openly rejects religion? Burge unpacks the data behind Americans’ attitudes toward faith, atheism, and the intersection of belief and politics — revealing surprising insights about trust, bias, and what voters really want from their leaders. Original air date 10 October 2025.