The SPLC Indicted: How a $800M Hate Map Targeted Christian Conservatives
From Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins by Robert Bortins
April 28, 2026 · 43 min · Season 1
About this episode
This episode discusses the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center and its implications for Christian conservatives and free speech advocates.
The Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center — and it's a moment many Christian conservatives have been waiting years for. In this special episode of Refining Rhetoric , host Robert Bortins sits down with Wade Miller, Executive Director of the Center for Renewing America and former political director for Senator Ted Cruz, to break down exactly what the DOJ is alleging and why it matters for homeschool families, Christian nonprofits, and free speech advocates. From wire fraud to debanking conservatives, Wade unpacks the SPLC's three major indictment categories and explains how their "hate map" has been used as a weapon against Christian organizations for decades. He also shares what real cultural renewal looks like from inside Washington — and why the battle for America is ultimately a battle for its soul. Whether you're a homeschool parent, a conservative activist, or simply someone who wants to understand what's happening in D.C., this conversation will equip and encourage you. Resources: https://americarenewing.com/
People in this episode
Host: Robert Bortins
Guest: Wade Miller
Topics covered
- SPLC indictment
- Christian conservatives
- homeschool families
- free speech
- cultural renewal
- political activism
Keywords
- SPLC
- indictment
- Christian conservatives
- homeschooling
- free speech
- hate map
- politics
- cultural renewal
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southern Poverty Law Center, Center for Renewing America, Department of Justice
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