Podcast appearances and mentions of Alfred E Smith

Larry takes your calls and comments on swing state polling, Trump's statements at the Alfred E. Smith dinner, and talks about a mistake made by an organ donor program here in Kentucky in hour 1.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt welcomes the Voice of Texas ChrisX radio to the program. They discuss the Kamala interview, Where America will be on November 6 and highlights form the Alfred E. Smith dinner. 

Long before Joe Biden, John Kerry and JFK threw their hats in the ring for President, Alfred E. Smith blazed the trail in 1928 as the first Catholic nominee for the White House.Smith's story is the stuff of legend.  The son of a poor Irish immigrant, Smith grew up in Lower Manhattan, laboured in the local fish market, served in the New York assembly for over 10 years, and won four elections for Governor.   During the 1928 presidential election, he encountered an avalanche of anti-Catholic bigotry, much of it spearheaded by the Ku Klux Klan.Join us as we examine the life and legacy of a good man who lived and defended the faith in public office, and whose witness can help shape our vision of what to look for in any politician, let alone a Catholic one.  Our guest is Dr. Robert Slayton, Professor Emeritus of History at Chapman University and author of Empire Statesman: The Rise and Redemption of Al Smith.Documents/Websites ReferencedDr. Robert Slayton biographyRobert Slayton, “Empire Statesman: The Rise and Redemption of Al Smith”Alfred E. Smith, “Catholic and Patriot”, The Atlantic (May 1927)“How Al Smith and FDR countered the KKK and anti-Catholic prejudice in politics”“The Knights vs. The Klan”“Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire”www.crownandcrozier.comtwitter.com/crownandcrozierfacebook.com/crownandcrozierhttps://www.instagram.com/crownandcrozier/Please note that this podcast has been edited for length and clarity.Support the show

Lots or people saw the clips General Jim Mattis, USMC (ret) jabbing President Trump at the Alfred E. Smith dinner that is staged annually by the Catholic Diocese of New York City as a fundraiser for Cathoic Charities, but the entire speech is well worth a listen — the man known as “Chaos” takes aim […]

In this episode we discuss the confirmation hearing of Brett Kavanaugh, and why due process is important and needs to be preserved at all costs, specially for the benefit of minorities. I also talk a bit about baseless allegations in the Brazilian presidential election, and Nikki Haley's hilarious speech at Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. I also talk about an iTunes review I received in some near past.

Thursday was one of the most dangerous mornings in months for Toronto pedestrians. Ten people were hit by drivers before noon. Seven were hit in one hour alone. Kim McKinnon, a Toronto paramedic spokeswoman, said people are “rushing with umbrellas” and “maybe even rubber boots that they haven't worn” and, overall, aren't “paying attention,” she said. Maureen calls it victim blaming. Republican nominee Donald Trump encountered a chilly reception at the Alfred E Smith dinner, an annual Catholic fundraiser for needy children in New York City, where Hillary Clinton was also in attendance During The Al Smith Charity Dinner (where Trump and Clinton engaged in a comedic roast of sorts), Fox Business reporter Maria Bartiromo wowed TV audiences with her stand-out cleavage. Did she dress properly for the occasion?

Fr. Peter Calabrese *Alfred E. Smith Dinner Controversy *Faith in Olympic Athletes

Alfred E. Smith said, "Without the help of thousands of others, any one of us would die, naked and starved. Consider the bread upon our table, the clothes upon our backs, the luxuries that make life pleasant; how many men worked in sunlit fields, in dark mines, in the fierce heat of molten metal, and among the looms and wheels of countless factories, in order to create them for our use and enjoyment." Francis Rodman said, "you may be on top of the heap--but remember you're still part of it." The Apostle Paul said, "What do you possess that has not been given to you, and why boast of it as if it were something you had achieved yourself?" I Cor. 4:7 America is the greatest Nation in the world. For over two hundred years we have held the light of freedom for all people. But we did not achieve it by ourselves. We did it with the help of Almighty God. Let us not forget to take God with us as we live our lives! God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. We will be wise to follow Him. Paul Graham