The Colin McEnroe ShowDuring the Inauguration in a few weeks, President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office. It's a practice that elected officials are taking part in across the country following the 2024 election. So what is the significance of this oath? This hour, we take a look at oaths, vows, and pledges. We'll discuss their history and their meaning, and explore the examples of marriage vows and the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUESTS:
- Joanne Pierce: Professor Emerita in the Department of Religious Studies at the College of The Holy Cross, who specializes in medieval Christianity, particularly liturgy and worship
- Cheryl Mendelson: Author of Vows: The Modern Genius of an Ancient Rite
- Charles Dorn: Professor of Education at Bowdoin College, and co-author of Patriotic Education in a Global Age
In 1 playlist(s)
The Colin McEnroe Show
The Colin McEnroe Show is public radio’s most eclectic, eccentric weekday program. The best way to u…Social links
Follow podcast
Recent clips
How critics and creatives grapple with spoilers and plot twists, like those in 'The Drama'
48:59
‘A most confounding affliction’: A look at headaches
50:00
Every weirdo in the world: A look at Thomas Pynchon
48:59