Podcast examines Mitt Romney's rise and the 'Mormon Moment' in politics
September 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM MT · via YouTube / Church History Matters Podcast · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Church History Matters Podcast released an episode examining Mitt Romney's political career and what it revealed about Latter-day Saints in American politics. The 48-minute discussion with guest Matt Waldrip covers LDS political involvement over time, biases against the Church, and Romney's impeachment votes.
The episode also addresses the White Horse Prophecy, criticism and praise Romney received from LDS members, and how Latter-day Saints navigate both political parties. The video has gained over 5,400 views in 14 hours.
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