David Brooks and E.J. Dionne Obama's Theologian: Reinhold Niebuhr and the American Present

Published: Aug. 13, 2009, 10:44 p.m.

President Obama has cited Reinhold Niebuhr\u2019s teachings as significant in shaping his ideas about politics and governance. In a public conversation, we discuss the great public theologian\u2019s legacy and ideas \u2014 and what influence they may play in the future of American politics.