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RNC recap, Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons die, and Christian higher ed’s survival.

This week on The Bulletin, Russell Moore and Clarissa Moll welcome Madeleine Kearns to recap the first three days of the Republican National Convention ahead of Trump’s keynote address. Then, author and professor O. Alan Noble joins the show for a conversation about the loneliness, longing, and deaths of Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth. Finally, Christian universities are closing at a notable rate. Alan, Russell, and Clarissa discuss the reasons for this trend and the implications of it.

Today’s Guests:

Madeleine Kearns is a staff writer at National Review and a senior fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum. She is from Glasgow, Scotland, and is a trained singer.

O. Alan Noble is an associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and author of numerous books and articles. Alan has written articles for Christian publications such as Modern Reformation, InTouch magazine, and Christianity Today, and for secular publications like VOX, BuzzFeed, and The Atlantic.

“The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens

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