The Interfaith Alliance Foundation is excited to announce the debut of a new weekly radio show on religion and politics, hosted by yours truly. State of Belief will debut on Air America Radio this Sunday, January 15, from 4 to 5 PM CST. As a vital addition to the voice and reach of The Interfaith Alliance, State of Belief focuses on the positive and healing role that religion can play in America. State of Belief explains and explores that role by illustrating the vast diversity of beliefs in America, while exposing and critiquing both the political manipulation of religion, and the religious manipulation of government. Through interviews with newsmakers and celebrities and field reports from around the country, State of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism. Each week, I will offer you, the listeners, critical analysis of the news of religion and politics, and seek to provide you with an increased appreciation of religious liberty. State of Belief will talk about religion and politics in public in all the ways you're not supposed to. As you know, I firmly believe that religion and radical freedom are best friends. And that the Religious Right is wrong – wrong for America and bad for religion.