In Search of a Right Populist Ideology (Martin Gurri) 3/28/23
The Catholic Current
We welcome back geopolitical analyst and author Martin Gurri of City Journal to discuss political ideologies and agendas. What is populism, why is it a bad idea, and where do we go from here? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
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The Fed Goes Underwater (Dr. Judge Glock) 3/27/23
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Dr. Judge Glock of the Manhattan Institute and City Journal to discuss the Federal Reserve's often-questionable allocation of financial resources and their bizarre willingness (or even eagerness) to bail out megabanks at the expense of U.S. taxpayers.
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Beware of Hopium and Copium (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/24/23
The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue warns us to not become addicted to the spiritually deadly drugs of "hopium" and "copium". What do they have to do with the deadly sins of Presumption and Despair? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Why does he hope that you have a miserable Sunday?
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Another Look at Adam and Eve (Mary Eberstadt) 3/23/23
The Catholic Current
We welcome author and researcher Mary Eberstadt to discuss her follow-up book on the ill effects of the sexual revolution through Ignatius Press. What caused her to write a follow-up book so soon? What does empirical data reveal that supports the sexual moral teachings of the Catholic Church?
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A Eucharistic Revolt (Fr. Casey Jones) 3/22/23
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Fr. Casey Jones of the Diocese of Venice to discuss his article in Crisis Magazine. What does God demand of us in our worship of Him, and why is sacramental confession a necessary component for any honest attempt at a Eucharistic revival?
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Fixing a Culture in Crisis (Dr. Duke Pesta) 3/21/23
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Dr. Duke Pesta of FreedomProject Academy to continue our discussion on education. Why is the corruption of language so detrimental in the handing on of knowledge, and why are so many professional educators outraged at the fact that parents are called to be the primary educators of their children? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
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College: Whites and Asians Need Not Apply (Peachy Keenan) 3/20/23
The Catholic Current
We welcome back Peachy Keenan of American Mind to discuss higher education, equity, and the purpose of college. Can the system be fixed? What should parents of adolescent children do now?
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The Common Good—and Other Distractions (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 3/17/23
The Catholic Current
In Let's Talk About This, Father McTeigue discusses why most appeals to "the common good" are actually disingenuous diversions from discussing the truth. Why do so many Christians take the easy way out? Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.
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Who Needs a Holy Death? (Fr. Robert Nixon) 3/16/23
The Catholic Current
We welcome Fr. Robert Nixon OSB of the Abbey of the Most Holy Trinity to discuss a work of Thomas à Kempis that he has translated into English for the first time through TAN Books. Why is it important to meditate on death, especially during Lent?
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Second Thoughts About Covid? (Shannon Joy) 3/15/23
The Catholic Current
To continue our Covid Retrospective, we welcome back broadcaster and "accidental activist" Shannon Joy to discuss the need for courage in the pursuit of truth. Why is community so important, and how can we avoid lies and manipulation?
info_outlineWe welcome back Tristan Justice of The Federalist to discuss the nutrition industry, as well as how Big Pharma is trying to fix a problem they helped create. Father finishes with Timely Thoughts to discuss some hot headlines in light of the conversation.
- Forget Playing Outside: Big Pharma's Solution To Childhood Obesity Is More Drugs<br><br>
- NYT Contributor Is Terrified Of New Childhood Obesity Guidelines For All The Wrong Reasons<br><br>
- New Guidelines for Treating Childhood Obesity Include Medications and Surgery For First Time<br><br>
- The Secret Ingredient In Your Orange Juice | Food Renegade<br><br>
- Tristan's Substack: Social Justice Redux<br><br>
- Twitter: "Adventures in America"<br><br>
- Food, Inc.: A Participant Guide: How Industrial Food is Making Us Sicker, Fatter, and Poorer-And What You Can Do About It<br><br>
- Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: How Fruits and Vegetables Changed My Life<br><br>
- [VIDEO] - Biden Gets DEFENSIVE When Asked About Catholic Bishops Demanding Federal Tax Dollars NOT Fund Abortions<br><br>
- The Catholic Storyteller: The Snake and The Rosary (St. John Bosco’s 23rd Dream)<br><br>
- Read Fr. McTeigue’s Written Works!<br><br>
- Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!