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New York Times' Ross Douthat on Trump, Meritocracy and the 'Future of Catholicism'

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New York Times opinion writer Ross Douthat's recent columns have covered topics ranging from the college admissions bribery scandal to anti-semitism to what he calls the Democrats' "culture problem." A Catholic and a self-described conservative, Douthat joins us to share his thoughts on the latest political news and the ongoing crisis in the Catholic Church.

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Ross Douthat, columnist, New York Times; co-host of "The Argument" podcast; author, "To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism"

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