Obama's Theologian: David Brooks and E.J. Dionne on Reinhold Niebuhr and the American Present (February 12, 2009)

Summary: President Obama has cited Reinhold Niebuhr's teachings as significant in shaping his own ideas about politics and governance. In a public conversation, Krista Tippet interviews conservative columnist David Brooks and liberal columnist E.J. Dionne about the great public theologian's legacy and ideas -- and what influence they may play a role in the future of American politics.