Montse Alvarado on religion in the public square

Montse Alvarado joins Panorama to talk with Gil and Luis about her career at the Becket Fund, the importance of religious liberty in a democratic society, and Becket's recent victories at the Supreme Court. After speaking with Montse, Gil and Luis answer their first audience question and decry the nutritional qualities of Mexican candy.

Time stamps:
00:16- Luis and Gil set context for their conversation with Montse
03:33- Interview with Montse begins with a conversation on the recent Supreme Court term
05:17- Montse shares how what led her to work at Becket and addresses misconceptions about religious liberty
09:24- Conversation on why religious liberty is important for everyone 
11:36- Discussion on religious liberty for groups like the Sikh community
13:37- Montse explains the process of taking a case to the Supreme Court
15:46- Explanation and discussion on California v. Little Sisters of the Poor 
23:53- Montse breaks down the question of ministerial exemptions in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru
27:11- Montse describes Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue and what these cases mean for freedom of religion
33:55- Montse details the appeal of pluralism and the importance of re-introducing love for your neighbor in society
38:21- Interview ends with some thoughts on conservative outreach to the Latino community
41:05- Gil and Luis share their thoughts and answer an audience question
50:05- Bonus outtake featuring Gil and Luis's nostalgia for Mexican candy

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