A Closer Look

Topics ‘Abortion Extremism Spreads; IL Bill Lists Radical Measures; Coercive Legislation’ Atty. Peter Breen: Illinois ‘Reproductive Health Act’; barbaric bill removes all protections, requires coercive compliance of doctors, hospitals, insurance. Forget the party label, look at policies. Mr. Breen gives David Daleiden case update. Senator Jeff Fortenberry: Women and children should be protected and cared […]

Topics ‘Inalienable Rights, Just Laws, Civic Responsibilities’ Fr. Robert Spitzer: Understand the essence of human life, creation, happiness, suffering, evil, power & faith; call things what they are; bring order to the world; be an informed, credible Catholic. Justice means equality for all parties concerned – we must remember this includes the preborn. Everything you […]

Topics ‘What Abortion Is & Does; Learning Abortion Truth Changes Hearts & Minds’ Guest, Dr. Anthony Levatino – By his public witness on behalf of the pre-born, Dr. Levatino is helping to lift our society out of the darkness in which he himself was once enslaved. And he knows the grace and forgiveness of God. -Fr. Pavone […]

Topics ‘Provide for Those in Need; Protect Religious Freedom; Live the Gospel’ Candice Payne: Chicago real estate broker gets hotel rooms, food, fresh clothes, toiletries, vitamins, ‘care packages’ for homeless during Polar Vortex; inspires others also to care for those in need in their communities.  Social media generated attention and more support assisting the effort […]

Topics ‘Saving & Serving Lives, Changing Society at the Grassroots, Leaders Who Serve’ Jason Jones: Infanticide in New York; SOTU and the conversion of President Donald Trump; immigration. President Trump shows a preferential option for the unborn; arguing for fair trade. Young Hawaiians expressing more conservative views; resurrection of the spirit of liberty – the […]

Topics ‘Chesterton for Today; Apostle of Reason; Merchant of Truth; Politics & Reality’ Dale Ahlquist: G.K. Chesterton, Apostle of Common Sense, Knight of the Holy Ghost, model of faith & reason for our time; patron of cultural engagement. When you read Chesterton (and laugh) you feel smarter! Chesterton knew how to engage his opponent with […]

Topics ‘Doubt & Faith; Divine Intervention; Life, Death & Politics’ Michael O’Neill: ‘The Apparition’, mysterious workings of divine grace; ‘do you believe in miracles?’; investigation, doubt, skepticism, proof, faith. More than 2,500 Marian apparitions reported throughout the world. Patrick Madrid: President called out abortion extremism in SOTU; apply moral claims for some rights to the […]

Topics ‘Pro-Life Vigilance in Media, Political Messaging’ Kendra Tierney: Catholic All Year mom uses social media to warn of ‘food porn’ Super Bowl commercial ahead of air time; be a social media influencer. Mallory Quigley: Susan B. Anthony List gives an update on Senator Ben Sasse’s proposed legislation. Kristan Hawkins: Abortion extremism erupts, Students for […]

On today’s show… Brian Burch: President’s SOTU Address; Catholic voters’ concerns & top issues; abortion extremism; support for targeted Covington Catholic student; judicial Catholic litmus test & the Kavanaugh effect. https://www.catholicvote.org/author/brian/ Overturning Roe v Wade will turn abortion decision back to the states; let’s not forget, the Covington students recently in the media were attending […]

On today’s show… Delegate Robert Marshall of the Virginia House of Delegates speaks about the recent bill introduced allowing abortion during labor. Link: NY Times Opinion: Should Virginia Law Really Make ‘Fine-Grained Moral Distinctions’ About Life And Death Issues? Carmen Perez of the Students for Life recounts her experience getting kicked out of an art […]

Topics ‘Personal, Social Ethics & Civilized Society; Religion, Conscience & Happiness’ Fr. Robert Spitzer: Personal and social ethics, fundamental grounds of justice & democracy in the civilized world; no adultery, killing (and avoidable harm), stealing, bearing false witness (lying); how are we doing today on those principles & how to improve.  Caller, Ronnie from Brooklyn, […]

Topics ‘Social Justice as Political Strategy; Democratic Socialists, Victimhood, The Unmaking of America’ Noah Rothman: Social Justice is neither social nor just in current political culture; ‘democratic socialists’, revival of socialism, the unmaking of America.  Color blind logic is an outgrowth of identity politics; justice is made a commodity. Reactions are to withdraw from politics […]

Topics ‘Millennials, Gen Zers, Communication, Relationship, Faith & Belief’ Leslie Knopf: Creative initiatives to reach young adults, work into parish outreach; attracting Millennials and Gen Zers in ways they connect.  Millennials and Gen Zers want to seek and understand…in a quick way! To reach them, the message has to show up on their social media […]

Topics ‘Aquinas & Chesterton: Reason, Intellect, Faith, Truth’ Dr. Taylor Marshall: New St. Thomas Institute & how to give logical, well researched answers to common skeptical, confused questions today. The lynchpin for St. Thomas Aquinas: clarity. Dr. Conor Hill: Thomas Aquinas wisdom for today; teach critical thinking skills, faith & reason, human will, freedom, happiness, […]

Topics ‘News Roundup: Politics, Culture, Faith & Witness to Life’ Ed Morrissey: Week’s news wrap up, cutting through spin & bias; Trump’s immigration compromise & DACA; NYT #ExposeChristianSchools Productive tension between two ideologies results in solutions; erosion of confidence in courts devalues institution. Eva Muntean: West Coast Walk for Life; Why We Walk; the many […]