A Closer Look

Kent Lassman: How much would the Green New Deal cost as it’s being proposed by political candidates?; experts calculate increased costs for electricity, vehicle upgrades and housing in the first year alone; know the facts about political proposals. Professional analysts still can’t get their arms around Green New Deal which is not so much a […]

Ann McElhinney: https://theapscoop.com/ new podcast taking on the rise of the societal acceptance of euthanasia. Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry: https://fortenberry.house.gov/ willingness to dialogue stems from a commitment to fundamental principles. Mayor of El Paso responding generously; Congress working to address deeper wound. Dan Gainor, Media Research Center: http://archive2.mrc.org/author/dan-gainor public manipulated by mainstream news coverage of […]

Msgr. Stuart Swetland: the ‘toxic brew’ of factors that lead to public violence. Cultural breakdown over many decades leaves us with angry, violent, dysfunctional people acting out their rage, fear, depression, vengeance. How Catholics must respond and proactively lead the change.   We can’t do everything: when you recognize that, it frees you to do what […]

Kathryn Jean Lopez: Whether abortion, immigration, gun control, or any other hot button issue in political debates, there’s a better way to address and work on them; working toward a more tender politics and personal outreach

Fr. John Bartunek: ‘Spiritual but not Religious’; the search for meaning in a material world; why ‘spirituality’ attracts, why religion doesn’t, even to the restless seekers. Have you ever met anyone who doesn’t want to be spiritual? Every transcendent experience will lead you to spirituality. Every religion is the “same” in their attempt to answer […]

Dr. Laura Sicola: What political candidates are saying, how they’re saying it, what messages are being communicated to ‘win voters’; effective communication. Invest in jockey not the horse: it’s important to have the ability to articulate a message that allows connection with audience. Whether they love you or hate you – they have to be […]

Fr. Robert Spitzer: Why atheist ‘churches’ fail; atheists’ belief in disbelief, inconsistent with science and evidence for God and the soul; why be Catholic? Not good to morph terms all the time: confusion ensues. If you lose the reason for worshiping Lord, you’ll dissipate. Arguments for theism are good and scientific community knows it. Father […]

Curtis Houck, Media Research Center: Networks hosting presidential debates shape outcomes, sometimes boost selected candidates’ exposure; predictions for upcoming debates. When a group of powerful media executives donate personal funds to a political candidate, do they cross the line for professional journalistic ethics? Msgr. Stuart Swetland: News stories in politics, culture, Church and faith; Catholics […]

Wendy Wiese & Sheila on current topics: Gilroy Garlic Festival: Reporting the sad acts of yet another public tragedy. Shooter proclaimed, “I’m so angry.” How do we address despair on this level. Catechesis: faith formation has suffered from generation to generation. Vacation: important to wind down and recharge. Pray for mercy for people without faith.

Guest host Ed Morrissey (HotAir.com) chats with Mark Meckler, President of Citizens for Self-Governance https://selfgovern.com/ and the Convention of States project, constitutional lawyer, and grassroots leader, discusses rising concern over congressional gridlock. The escalation in executive action should be a grave concern to “thinking citizens,” and Meckler will discuss some options for reining in the […]

Guest host, Ed Morrissey of HotAir.com welcomes former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy analyzes yesterday’s extensive testimony by special counsel Robert Mueller. Did Mueller’s lack of clarity indicate that he was more of a “figurehead” for the investigation? https://www.nationalreview.com/author/andrew-c-mccarthy/ Caller, Eric: What about the compromise to our political system? For a different perspective on Mueller’s testimony, […]

Guest host, Ed Morrissey: Are young conservatives more committed to environmental action? Bethany Bowra will discuss an event taking place this week by the American Conservation Coalition that is bringing in college students from 38 states to Washington DC. They want a focus on climate change while ensuring economic freedom and growth. Erick Kaardl of […]

Guest host, Ed Morrissey (HotAir.com). Former Rep. Bob Barr will preview tomorrow’s testimony from former special counsel Robert Mueller. We will discuss the outcome of the investigation, the status of impeachment, and Mueller’s self-imposed restrictions on testimony, as well as the strategy of both parties. We may also discuss the new budget agreement reached by […]

Mallory Quigley of the Susan B Anthony List will discuss the rift at Planned Parenthood. Has Leana Wen’s departure set back efforts to sell abortion as “health care,” and will that have an impact on the abortion giant’s ability to lobby Congress and state legislatures? We’ll also get an update on court cases involving state […]

We are called to build the kingdom of God: how do we balance what we are being called to do for the kingdom of God, each day? Example of Martha and Mary: doing what is required vs doing the good. We have to be salt, leaven and light: to raise up and change society. Through […]