Podcasts about human dignity

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Something feels different lately, like the pressure is rising and the stakes are getting clearer. We name that feeling for what it is: a spiritual battle that doesn't start “out there,” but in the human heart, where truth competes with addiction, comfort, fear, and compromise.We pull threads from Scripture, Catholic spirituality, and spiritual warfare to explain a simple but demanding vision of the human person: body and soul plus grace. When we say yes to Christ and actually ACT, grace becomes alive and changes us. That is why we keep coming back to ACTION: love is a verb, self-gift is the path to freedom, and the interior fight has to come before any public fight.From there we zoom out to the culture, using the prophetic witness of Saint John Paul II and Archbishop Fulton Sheen to diagnose what happens when a society forgets God. John Paul II's experience under Nazism and Communism shapes his insistence on human dignity, moral truth, and authentic freedom. Sheen's warnings about the spirit of the world, distraction, and a “cut flower civilization” land hard, and they lead to practical steps like the Claymore 10-minute morning ritual, prayer, sacrifice, the sacraments, and disciplined daily choices.The Battle is real and it starts in the heart of each and every one of us! Join us at Claymore Milites Christi.comIf this conversation challenges you, don't just nod along. Share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so more people can find the path from fear to truth and from talk to action.Support the show

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Something is forming the next generation right now, and it's probably not neutral. We sit with a blunt premise: when a culture forgets God, human dignity gets severed from its source, and the dominoes start falling in homes, churches, and civic life. That's not abstract theory to us, it shows up in anxious young people, fragile marriages, and a society that can't agree on what a person is. Jack walks through the Claymore Battle Plan as a practical Catholic formation path for men, fathers, and families who want a way back to solid ground. The starting line is intentionally simple: “knees before the phone,” a 10-minute morning ritual, and a short daily reading that builds a stronger interior life over time. We also share why community matters, because nobody is meant to fight this battle alone.Then he zooms out to Catholic social teaching and the “spirit of new things,” drawing from Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum and Pope John Paul II's Centesimus Annus. Industrial upheaval then looks different from artificial intelligence now, but the core questions don't change: What is the human person? What is freedom for? What must the state recognize rather than create? We unpack the “three necessary societies” (family, civil society, Church), subsidiarity, and why the real battleground is the human heart in an age of smartphones, pornography, social media, and AI.Start today! Review the Claymore Battle Plan! If you've felt overwhelmed by the speed of change, this is your map and your first step. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's trying to rebuild, and leave a review with your answer: what's one habit you'll change this week to put formation back in the driver's seat?Support the show

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”“Child trafficking” can sound like something that happens somewhere else, to someone else's kid, at the hands of strangers. But the harder truth is that some trafficking in the United States starts inside the home.The Trump Administration Stands for more than politics as normal. The Battle is Real and its between good and evil. Read Tom's Article and More at Illinois Family InstituteVisit Claymore Milites Christi...Subscribe for more, share this with someone who works with kids, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. What warning sign do you think your community is most likely to overlook?Support the show

In this episode, I sat down with Phil Berry, founder and CEO of Northwind Health, who has bootstrapped the company for nearly 18 years to over 100 people and close to $100M in revenue while taking on massive healthcare incumbents. We compare his early survival-mode years—keeping headcount lean, fearing payroll, and carrying the business himself—with his shift toward intentional growth, leadership hiring, and asking what the business is “called to do” beyond his personal identity. Phil shares how meaning emerged through employee wins and patient outcomes, shaped by his Catholic faith and a focus on human dignity, which he frames as serving “souls,” not “lives” or “belly buttons.” We also unpack why the healthcare system functions as “sick care,” why big players can't structurally reduce costs, and how Northwind aims to scale high-touch, waste-removing, outcomes-driven care.01:13 Founder Mindset Shifts02:18 Early Hiring and Survival06:24 Finding Meaning in Work10:25 Planning Beyond Survival13:10 Belief and Big Bets14:42 Stewardship and Scaling20:04 Separating Identity from Business22:08 Is Growth Always Right26:46 Leading in the Tension30:06 Human Flourishing Thesis34:01 Fixing Sick Care at Scale39:14 Human Dignity in Healthcare42:49 Defining a Human SoulConnect with Phillip: • Northwind https://www.northwindhealth.comPersonal website: https://www.phillipberry.comphil.berry@northwindhealth.comConnect with Raul: • Work with Raul: https://dogoodwork.io • Free Growth Resources: https://dogoodwork.io/resources• Connect with Raul on LinkedIn (DMs open): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/ 

Is artificial intelligence moving faster than our ability to ensure human safety and dignity? Fr. Philip Larrey of Humanity 2.0 joins Anna Mitchell on the Sunrise Morning Show to share insights from a recent Vatican conference on AI convened under the spirit of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifico Humanitas. Fr. Larrey discusses the rapid developments in Silicon Valley, safety concerns raised by tech insiders, and the new U.S. Bishops’ Task Force led by Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose. Discover why engaging developers and grounding technology in the dignity of the human person is crucial for the future. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Todays Program on Another Side of Midnight With Lionel, Lionel Discusses the Rise of Awareness Within the Advancement of AI Around the World. Earlier on in the Program, Lionel Talk's With Lynn Shaw About the Lack of Accountability Among High-End Tech Company That Distributes AI and the Negative Influence It Has on a Child Development and Human Dignity. Ultimately, Trying to Warn His Audience About  the Rapid Technological Shifts That Threaten to Outpace Current Legal and Ethical Frameworks. Plus More to Come.

On Todays Program on Another Side of Midnight With Lionel, Lionel Discusses the Rise of Awareness Within the Advancement of AI Around the World. Earlier on in the Program, Lionel Talk's With Lynn Shaw About the Lack of Accountability Among High-End Tech Company That Distributes AI and the Negative Influence It Has on a Child Development and Human Dignity. Ultimately, Trying to Warn His Audience About  the Rapid Technological Shifts That Threaten to Outpace Current Legal and Ethical Frameworks. Plus More to Come.

As the push for legal euthanasia expands globally, how do we defend the inherent value of every human life? Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to discuss alarming international developments, including recent reports out of the Netherlands regarding infant euthanasia. Bobby highlights how utilitarian arguments—judging human worth based on "quality of life" or "societal productivity"—threaten vulnerable individuals, including children with severe disabilities. Discover why the Catholic Church upholds the inviolable dignity of every person from conception to natural death. Listen now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Satan is real, the dragons are real, but the most dangerous ones rarely show up with smoke and fire. They show up as early wounds, distorted desires, and quiet lies that tell a man to stay hidden. We talk about what's happening to the heart of a man in a porn-saturated culture, why so many boys encounter explicit content before they ever learn the innocence of real love, and how that early exposure can train the imagination toward consumption instead of commitment. We also face the hard truth that many people carry trauma from abuse and betrayal that came through relationships of trust, and those scars don't vanish at adulthood.We wrestle with the formation crisis behind the crisis: when fathers are absent or emotionally checked out, someone still forms the boy. It might be peers, social media, or an algorithm, but the vacuum never stays empty. From there, we draw an essential distinction between what happened to you and what you choose now. Freedom is possible, and the Christian promise isn't a time machine, it's a Redeemer. The battlefield is the human heart, and spiritual warfare is ultimately about restoration: restoring dignity, restoring the ability to see people as persons, and restoring the capacity to love.We also get practical. Temptation isn't a sin, and we share a simple, repeatable way to “pray with temptation,” turning moments of lust into moments of intercession and grace. Learn more, sign up for our newsletter and enter the battle! Claymore Milites ChristiRead Toms article! If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a brother who needs it, and leave a review so more men can find the fight for freedom.Support the show

This conversation touches on one of the most urgent humanitarian issues of our time: world hunger. In this episode of Scripture Untangled, Lorna Dueck sits down with Andy Harrington, Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, to explore what the Bible says about caring for the hungry, pursuing justice, and responding to human suffering with compassion.In this episode, Andy and Lorna discuss:Why world hunger is growing and how the Bible calls us to respond.The growing global hunger crisis in Sudan and how this challenges us to consider what God's heart for the poor means for how we live today.How personal loss deepened Andy's compassion for the hungry, and his calling to serve others.How Matthew 25 challenges and helps us to actually see the hungry and view them differently.Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s14-ep1 =====Andy Harrington is a leading Canadian voice in the fight against global hunger. As the Executive Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, he leads a powerful ecumenical coalition of 15 church-based agencies representing nearly 30 denominations, working together to end food insecurity. With over 30 years of frontline leadership, ranging from refugee support in war-torn Bosnia and Croatia to tsunami relief in Sri Lanka, Andy brings a rare blend of boots-on-the-ground experience and high-level strategic vision.   Andy has spent his career at the intersection of faith and global service, including nearly a decade as CEO of The Wellspring Foundation. His expertise in the broader sector is reflected in his three-year term as co-chair of the Humanitarian Coalition (concluding May 2026), a partnership of Canada's leading aid agencies. This professional breadth, combined with a Master's in Missiology and Culture, makes Andy a uniquely qualified expert on how the Canadian Church can partner effectively to serve a broken world. Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyThe Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

Artificial intelligence does more than raise technical questions; it presses the deeper question of what it means to be human. Camden Bucey speaks with Jason Thacker, author of The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity, about human dignity, the image of God, and the crucial distinction between a human person and a machine.They consider how Christians can receive technology as a tool under God's providence without confusing imitation with intelligence, convenience with communion, or productivity with personal worth. The conversation also explores how technology forms its users, why embodied life and genuine relationships matter, and how transhumanism redirects the human longing for life beyond death toward technological self-salvation.Against both utopian promises and dystopian fear, Thacker points to the sufficiency of Scripture and the hope of the risen Christ. Christians can engage emerging technologies wisely because human identity is given by the Creator, human dignity cannot be earned or erased, and Christ remains Lord over every age.Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Meet Jason Thacker 03:24 From public policy to AI ethics 06:05 Teaching ethics, philosophy, and technology 09:53 AI's anthropological challenge 12:58 What has changed since The Age of AI? 14:55 Humanizing machines and dehumanizing people 19:55 The image of God and human dignity 25:39 AI companionship and simulated relationships 28:11 How technology forms and disciples us 34:00 Embodiment, materialism, and personal identity 42:20 Transhumanism and the longing for immortality 48:35 Engaging Pope Leo XIV's AI encyclical 53:22 Technology as ecological change 54:43 Scripture, Christian hope, and the futureLearn more: https://reformedforum.org/ctc975

Artificial intelligence does more than raise technical questions; it presses the deeper question of what it means to be human. Camden Bucey speaks with Jason Thacker, author of The Age […]

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”When Christians ask where the answer to the evils of the age must begin, the first reply cannot be “they.” It must be “with me.”I have attended a lot of funerals this year—not as many weddings, and still fewer baptisms. It's a sign of the times. Death it seems is still mandatory, the others optional...or so we think. So, my dear friends, I want to begin with the words Saint John Paul II prepared for the hour of his death.In his testament, he wrote: Totus Tuus ego sum—I am all yours. It was the language of belonging entirely to Jesus through Mary. He placed his last hour, his Church, his homeland, and the whole human family into her hands. He quoted the Lord's warning: “Watch, therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” Then he added the words that still pierce: “I thank everyone. I ask forgiveness of everyone. I also ask for prayers, so that God's mercy may prove greater than my own weakness and unworthiness.”[1]This is the voice of a shepherd who knew the times are hard, as is our need for grace, and was never afraid to say so. Yet across the years, I still hear his great summons: “Be not afraid!”The world is hurting...Subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What's one concrete step you can take today to stop standing idle and enter the vineyard?Visit Claymore Milites Christi and Download the Battle Plan Outline! Support the show

In this episode, Andrew James Gregor joins Trent Bell for a thoughtful conversation on homelessness, wealth disparity, empathy, art, and the deeper societal structures that shape American life. Together, they explore the complex roots of homelessness, including mental health, economic inequality, cultural values, and the systems that often fail to preserve human dignity. Andrew shares insights into innovative shelter models and systemic design solutions, while Trent reflects on broader questions around American culture, technology, and the growing gaps in human connection. The conversation also touches on the role of art, the importance of empathy, and the potential for AI and emerging technologies to either deepen societal harm or help create more compassionate solutions.About: Andrew James Gregor is an architect and author whose work explores the fragile systems that shape everyday life, from fear and social division to homelessness, dignity, and the meaning of shelter. Raised in Beirut and later based in the United States, Andrew brings a deeply personal and cross-cultural perspective to his writing. His debut novel, Them, examines paranoia, prejudice, and the ways fear can corrode a community, while his latest novel, Roscoe, offers a compassionate look at homelessness and how quickly stability can disappear. Alongside his writing, Andrew has spent years working in architecture and design-build construction, giving him a grounded understanding of shelter not just as a structure, but as a basic human need. More from Andrew: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgregor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluedogconstruction Latest book - Roscoe: https://www.amazon.com/ROSCOE-Andrew-J-Gregor-ebook/dp/B0GX3771MT?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1 More from us: Website: www.adppodcast.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/adppod_ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/architecture-design-photography/id1447381737 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qTtT0lpXkVGyksEkN57VS

This week on Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue welcome Father Alonzo Cox, Vicar for Black Catholic Concerns for the Diocese of Brooklyn, to reflect on the upcoming Feast of St. Peter Claver and the powerful legacy of his life and ministry. They also discuss the good works and cause for canonization of Servant of God Monsignor Bernard John Quinn, a courageous priest who dedicated his life to fighting injustice and affirming the dignity of every person.

Dr. Matthew Eppinette encourages Christians to approach difficult end-of-life questions with a biblical view of human dignity, emphasizing that life remains valuable even in weakness, suffering, and dependence on others. He highlights the importance of compassionate care, community support, and faithful preparation for medical decisions rather than viewing death as a solution to hardship. Throughout the discussion, he calls believers to trust God's purposes and to see meaning even in seasons of suffering.

Thom recognizes the common emotional bonds expressed by Country Western singer Jelly Roll on his last day of guest-hosting the Jimmy Kimmel show. Becoming emotional on the partisan criticism of his comments he opines that ‘Human Dignity Isn't Republican Nor Democrat' while remembering inspirational words of his father. Also, Who Else Is Concerned About Trump Starting a Crypto Bank Backed By An Abu Dhabi Sheikh?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A priest shows up. Antony doesn't confess, James doesn't convert, but they all talk about human dignity.Checkout Fr. James Martin, SJ 's book, 'Work in Progress.'https://www.amazon.com/dp/00626944800:00 Introduction and Overview0:29 The Ultimate Quiet Quitting Story4:32 Scott Bessent's $950 Billion Bond Buyback Plan8:05 Is the Treasury Conducting Its Own Monetary Policy?12:14 Foolishness of the Week: American Airlines Does It Again16:57 Father James Martin on Pope Leo, AI, and Human Dignity20:50 What Happens When AI Meets Humanlike Robots?22:48 AI, Loneliness, and Replacing Human Relationships24:57 Can Free Markets Serve the Common Good?29:22 Property Rights, Poverty, and the Role of the Church34:53 Who Gets to Define the “Common Good”?36:17 Subsidiarity, Data Centers, and Local Decision-Making41:18 Human Rights vs. Human Flourishing43:38 Wealth, Profit, and the Morality of Capitalism48:00 What Did Jesus Mean by “The Poor Will Always Be With You”?51:22 Individual Charity vs. Community Responsibility55:15 Social Media, Human Dignity, and the Loss of Community1:00:09 Father James Martin's Work in Progress

In this urgent presentation, strategist and democracy defender Scot Nakagawa, co-founder of the 22nd Century Initiative, makes the case that artistic freedom is not a cultural amenity but democratic infrastructure. It is the most sensitive indicator we have of the health of a free society. Drawing on the historical record from Nazi Germany to contemporary Hungary, and on the latest research on nonviolent civil resistance, Nakagawa argues that the assault on arts funding, public media, and free expression we are witnessing right now is not a culture war. It is an infrastructure attack. And artists are already on the front lines, whether they know it or not. For artists and cultural workers who have been watching mass mobilizations and asking themselves, what is my role in this?, this talk offers some answers. Nakagawa reframes the question entirely: you are not watching the resistance from the outside. You are making the resistance possible. From documenting reality against the falsification of history, to humanizing the people authoritarians want to erase, to building communities that no government authorized, the work artists do every day is the cultural foundation that democratic movements depend on. The conversation ends with a specific ask: a commitment never to self-censor, and an invitation to understand the arts community as what it has always been—a river made of springs, each distinct, all moving in the same direction. Scot Nakagawa has been an organizer and social justice advocate since 1979. Since 1988, Scot's main focus has been on the rise and mainstreaming of authoritarian movements, and of political violence in the name of ethnic and racial nationalism. He has worked with organizations such as the Coalition for Human Dignity, the National Anti-Klan Network, the National LGBTQ Task Force, the Highlander Research and Education Center, and numerous political campaigns to limit the power and influence of racist, antisemitic, patriarchal, and religious fundamentalist leaders and groups. Scot is also the co-founder and past Senior Partner of ChangeLab, an Asian American think/act laboratory addressing issues of social justice and Asian American leadership, work for which he was recognized by the Association of Asian American Studies, Community Leader Award. He is a past Open Society Foundations fellow, and Senior Fellow on Nationalism, Authoritarianism, and Race of Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation. He is a writer whose essays on authoritarianism and resistance can be found online in The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook on Substack, and co-host of the Anti-Authoritarian Podcast.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Bishop Fulton Sheen's 1974 diagnosis of a “crisis in Christendom” say this coming: family breakdown, media shaped by anti-Christian assumptions, and a society that slowly adjusts to decline like a frog in warming water. We start with Nick Shirley's reporting on alleged adult daycare fraud and the uncomfortable question it raises: when taxpayer money disappears into “programs,” who benefits, and who gets protected when the spotlight turns on? We talk through why certain leaders go silent, why whistleblowers get attacked, and how following the money can reveal the incentives that drive political corruption.From there, we zoom out into the moral and spiritual roots beneath the headlines. We share two simple tests we use to judge whether a public leader is oriented toward the common good: do they defend innocent human life, especially the unborn, and do they defend marriage and the family as the core structure that forms stable citizens? When those pillars collapse, everything else follows: dishonesty becomes normal, vulnerable people get manipulated, and ideologies step in to replace conscience.If you feel the urgency, join us on a practical path: The Claymore Battle PlanSubscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the one moment that challenged you most.Support the show

  A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa.   SHOW TITLE: Is AI Making Us Less Human? Catholicism, Pope Leo XIV & the Fight for Human Dignity with Eliza Monts SHOW DESCRIPTION:   Eliza Monts discusses the intersection of Catholic faith and technology, focusing on AI, digital discipleship, and how to navigate online life responsibly. She shares insights from her upcoming book and Pope Leo's recent encyclical, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and virtue in the digital age. SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:33-34 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Isidore RESOURCES:  Eliza Monts - Substack - https://elizamonts.substack.com Eliza Monts - Upcoming Book - https://penguinrandomhouse.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/elizamonts  

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Anxiety is everywhere, but what if it isn't just a personal problem, it's a warning light? We sit with the hard reality Gen Z is naming out loud: depression, dark thoughts, and a constant sense that something is off. Then we make a bold case that your heart might be telling the truth about the world around you, and that the fastest way to lose yourself is to numb that signal with nonstop distraction.We use the “frog in the boiling pot” to explain how whole generations have normalizes insanity little by little. And how to make a jail break! This isn't a rant, it's a reset. We share a simple, realistic plan: “knees before the phone,” and the Claymore 10-minute morning prayer ritual, then reading five minutes out of the Handbook at night. In a short time you'd be surprised at how far you've come. Get started today! Visit us Claymore milites ChristiSubscribe, share this with someone who feels stuck, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or question.Support the show

Even many atheists are concerned about the dignity of human beings, but we cannot look at ourselves to find the basis for our dignity. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that human dignity is derived from God Himself. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-source-of-human-dignity/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Most of us don't need more religious trivia. We need a clear path that shows how a man actually changes. That's why we brought back Cooper Bohn with Mark Schmidt co-hosting with me, and went deep on one of the most practical frameworks in the Catholic tradition: the purgative, illuminative, and unitive ways.We start with the real world where guys live: dating, marriage prep, and the fight to love well. Cooper shares how Theology of the Body and Natural Family Planning (NFP) stopped being abstract Church talk and became a concrete invitation to honor his wife, tell the truth in his vows, and root out sin. We also name the problem that too many people tiptoe around: porn culture reshapes the heart, and if it isn't healed it can follow a man straight into his marriage and poison intimacy.From there, we zoom out to the spiritual life “training plan.” We talk about why you have to begin with the end in mind, what union with God actually means, and why the road can feel harder over time even as you grow stronger. Cooper lays out the purgative way with blunt clarity: stop mortal sin first, go to confession, and start fighting like your soul matters. Then we move into the illuminative way: consistent mental prayer, deeper vigilance, and God drawing you into quiet so your soul becomes ready for communion.Check These Out! The Claymore Battle Plan Handbook by Jack RigertThe Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis De SalesIf this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more men can find the path.Support the show

In this episode, Kim Daniels, Michael Baggot, Erin D. Dumbacher, and Brian Green discuss Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence and human dignity.   Host: Kim Daniels, Director, Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, Georgetown University   Guests: Michael Baggot, Associate Professor of Bioethics, Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum; Adjunct Professor of Theology, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas-Angelicum   Erin D. Dumbacher, Stanton Nuclear Security Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations   Brian Green, Director of Technology Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's The World This Week newsletter.   To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit it on our YouTube channel: CFR 7/30 Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: Pope Leo XIV and Human Dignity in the Age of AI

Infertility? IVF is not the only option. In this episode of The Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Show, Dr. J sits down with Emma Waters of The Heritage Foundation to discuss IVF, infertility, donor conception, surrogacy, frozen embryos, and restorative reproductive medicine — a humane alternative that seeks to treat the underlying causes of infertility rather than ignore or bypass them. Links and resources mentioned: Emma Waters at The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/staff/emma-waters Emma Waters, "The NYT Profiled My Butter. Here's What It Missed About Big Fertility" https://www.heritage.org/health-care-reform/commentary/the-nyt-profiled-my-butter-heres-what-it-missed-about-big-fertility Rethinking Fertility podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-fertility/id1896869323 Emma Waters on Substack: https://rethinkingfertility.substack.com/ Follow Emma Waters: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emlwaters_/ X: https://x.com/emlwaters Natural Womanhood: https://naturalwomanhood.org/ Natural Womanhood — Find help, doctors, and fertility awareness instructors: https://naturalwomanhood.org/get-help/ International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine: https://iirrm.org/ NaProTechnology: https://naprotechnology.com/ Shiloh IVF Ministry: https://www.shilohivf.com/ National Catholic Bioethics Center — Personal Ethics Consultation: https://www.ncbcenter.org/ask-a-question Real Estate for Life: https://realestateforlife.org/ Dr. Stacy Trasancos on IVF and Human Dignity: https://ruthinstitute.org/dr-j-show/the-truth-about-ivf-and-dignity/ First Things: "A Future for the Family: A New Technology Agenda for the Right" https://firstthings.com/a-future-for-the-family-a-new-technology-agenda-for-the-right/ Vatican document: Donum Vitae https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19870222_respect-for-human-life_en.html Vatican document: Dignitas Personae https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20081208_dignitas-personae_en.html Dr. Morse and Emma Waters explore why so many couples are told IVF is their only option, how the fertility industry benefits from keeping people in the dark about alternatives, and why children must never be treated as products, projects, or entitlements. They also discuss the larger cultural picture: the separation of sex, babies, and marriage; the ethics of donor conception and surrogacy; the trauma of frozen embryos; the Alabama IVF case; the question of whether anyone has a "right to a child"; and why the pro-life movement must take reproductive technology seriously. Emma Waters is a Senior Policy Analyst in the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation. Her work focuses on family, biotechnology, and reproductive medicine. She is the author of Lead Like Jael: Seven Timeless Principles for Today's Women of Faith and the forthcoming book Rethinking Fertility: The Package Deal of Marriage, Sex, and Procreation. She is also a monthly contributor to World Magazine and host of the podcast Rethinking Fertility. If you or someone you love is struggling with infertility, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and a different way forward. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: infertility, IVF, and restorative reproductive medicine 0:35 Welcome Emma Waters 0:40 The New York Times, IVF, and media framing 4:35 Why alternatives to IVF are hard for elites to process 6:00 "Delay, delay, delay" — then sell a $30,000 workaround 10:04 What is restorative reproductive medicine? 13:49 Natural Womanhood and cycle literacy 18:24 Doctors, training, and the RRM movement 19:01 Why professional women are pushed toward IVF 19:52 IVF success rates and incomplete fertility statistics 26:11 Correcting the underlying condition 27:06 Who benefits from keeping people in the dark? 29:46 The fertility industry and the free market problem 35:22 Sex, babies, marriage, and the sexual revolution 44:38 Divorce ideology and the parent-child bond 45:39 Why every child should be received as a gift 46:25 Donor conception and artificial reproduction 52:02 Consumer-based eugenics 56:58 Sponsor: Real Estate for Life 57:27 IVF, identity, and the breakdown of motherhood 1:03:43 Why the fertility market depends on the state 1:05:08 IVF policy reforms at the state and federal level 1:06:21 The Restore Act and root-cause infertility care 1:18:11 The Alabama IVF case 1:19:22 Human being or medical waste? 1:20:09 Why IVF cannot be made pro-life with regulatory Band-Aids 1:23:04 Shiloh IVF Ministry and help for parents with frozen embryos 1:24:33 Viewer question: IVF and male-factor infertility 1:28:02 Is there a right to a child? 1:29:01 A child is a person, not an entitlement 1:32:18 Why the pro-life movement must address IVF 1:33:03 Where to follow Emma Waters 1:34:41 Closing #IVF #Infertility #RestorativeReproductiveMedicine #EmmaWaters #HeritageFoundation #Catholic #Family

Guest host Rebekah Haynie talks with Heather Zeiger of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity the case of Baby Gabriel, a child who was brought to be through a surrogacy. But since he has a heart defect, the couple who would receive the baby requested him to be aborted before he was born.  The carrying mother refused and fled.  From a Christian viewpoint, what are the moral and ethical issues.  Licensed counselor Debra Fileta, author of "People Skills," helps us work on our listening skills.  You can learn to listen better! The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”A whole generation is being handed a worldview that feels “normal” only because they grew up in it, and it's everywhere. We're watching the results of human pulverization in real time: confusion about truth, freedom, love and a growing romance with Socialism. Yet, Socialism and Communism have never succeeded anywhere, and they always crush the human person.Visit Tom's Work at Illinois Family Institute!Gen Z is waking up, join the movement! Claymore Milites ChristiIf this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so others can find the show.Support the show

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Something feels off right now, and it's not just policy or elections. When the culture starts calling evil good and good evil, it's easy to spiral into doom-scrolling, cynicism, and the quiet lie that nothing we do matters. I read a viral post that captures that dread, then I push back on the trap underneath it: outrage that never turns into action becomes apathy, and apathy is how families, churches, and entire communities slowly collapse. Visit Claymore Milites Christi to join the movement! From there, I lay out a simple framework for Christian renewal that's meant to be lived, not argued about online. It starts with the human heart choosing what's true and good, then restores marriage and family as the backbone of civilization, and stays anchored in Christ and the Church. We also talk about corruption and institutional decay, using a clip about government fraud to show how real people get hurt when systems are captured, and why reform has to be paired with moral formation. The anchor story is Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young Catholic who climbed mountains, loved his friends, served the poor with his own hands, and refused to separate prayer from public life. I contrast his path with Robespierre as a warning: “justice” detached from God can turn into terror. The goal here is Christian social activism and Catholic political engagement rooted in charity, truth, courage, and joy, so we fight for the innocent without becoming what we hate. If this challenges you, share it with someone who feels stuck, then subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's one concrete action you can take this week to choose the good?Support the show

Jenn sits down with Zac Kadau and Alissa Hollander from Life International, a global ministry equipping Christian leaders in over 170 countries, to talk about what defending human dignity actually looks like on the ground. They get into surrogacy recruitment overseas, polygamy, honor and shame cultures, and the story of a pastor whose public repentance changed 36 churches. Find Life International at lifeinternational.com.Get more resources to defend the rights of children:Web: thembeforeus.comSubstack: thembeforeus.substack.comInstagram: @them_before_usX: @thembeforeus

Prior to becoming an anesthesiologist, Alyssa Burgart trained in bioethics. She now counts herself among a growing number of certified clinical bioethicists who help doctors, nurses, patients, and their families handle ethically complex medical decisions at the bedside. Bioethicists are critical to care, Burgart argues, helping patients facing difficult choices to clarify personal values and weigh a complex array of risks and benefits, as well as emotions and familial, cultural, and religious norms. While much of her work is in pediatrics and maternal-fetal cases, she also studies how moral distress and moral injury impact clinicians, contributing to burnout among doctors and nurses. Having a strong ethical community brings resilience to these challenging environments, Burgart tells host Russ Altman in this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Alyssa Burgart Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Alyssa Burgart, a professor of anesthesiology and perioperative pain at Stanford University. (00:03:16) Path into Bioethics & Anesthesiology How Burgart became a bioethicist and then chose anesthesiology. (00:05:18) What Bioethics Means How bioethics helps connect medical decisions to values, risks, and benefits. (00:07:03) Making Hard Decisions Manageable How ethics consultation helps clinicians act with integrity. (00:08:33) Ethics Consults A detailed explanation of hospital ethics services  (00:12:23) Pediatric Ethics Examples of Dr. Burgart's work with children, families, and clinicians (00:15:45) Culture, Faith, and Trust Navigating cultural and religious differences as a bioethicist. (00:17:57) Family Decision-Making How ethics consultants help families and care teams honor a patient's voice. (00:21:55) Moral Injury What is moral injury and how do clinicians specifically experience it? (00:24:52) Institutional Betrayal Why barriers like policies, laws, and denied approvals can create moral strain. (00:26:37) Moral Distress What is moral distress and how does it manifest itself in healthcare. (00:28:28) Moral Residue When clinicians experience repeated moral strain and cannot recover between incidents. (00:29:33) Treating Moral Injury & Distress Strategies for helping clinicians manage these parts of their work. (00:33:54) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: clinical bioethics, human dignity, and moral resilience. (00:36:15) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fr Eamonn McCarthy and Matthias Connery continue their read-through of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas, tracing how Laudato Si', Fratelli Tutti and Dignitas Infinita feed into the Church's response to artificial intelligence. They dwell on the claim that human dignity is infinite, unconditional and impossible to erase — no matter the circumstance. Listen to more […] L'articolo Can We Lose Our Human Dignity? – Magnifica Humanitas – Church Wisdom with Fr Eamonn McCarthy & Matthias Conroy proviene da Radio Maria.

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Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Anxiety has a way of haunting the edges of your day, even when you're praying and trying to do everything right. We start with a simple moment that turns intense fast: a bike ride, traffic that feels too close, and a rising sense that something is off. The turning point comes when we stop treating that fear like random noise and name what it often is: a real battle, both interior and exterior, between truth and falsehood, good and evil, beauty and what deforms it. From there we move straight into the heart of Christian spirituality: Jesus Christ as the light of the world. We lean on John's Gospel and on the command to “walk while you have the light,” then connect it to the courage of “be not afraid.” We also bring in GK Chesterton's line, “Take away the supernatural and what remains is the unnatural,” to explain why modern culture can feel so irrational even with all our technology and information. When the supernatural gets rejected, we don't become more “natural” or more free, we lose the light that makes human identity, marriage, freedom, and truth intelligible. John Paul II's insight lands hard here: we cannot understand ourselves without love, and we cannot fully know ourselves apart from Christ who reveals man to himself. That's why Jesus can say both “I am the light of the world” and “you are the light of the world” we become luminous only by staying close to the source. We end with a clear, practical path: knees before the phone, daily prayer, Scripture, confession, the Eucharist, the rosary, and silence, so the light of Christ can shine through ordinary lives. Visit Claymore Milites Christi and Download the Claymore Battle Plan OutlineSubscribe, share this with someone who feels worn down by the darkness, and leave a review with one practice that helps you stay close to the light.Support the show

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”A move for work sounds like a plain life update until the details start stacking up in ways you can't unsee. Tim shares a real, personal testimony that begins with landing in Wheaton “randomly,” learning it's packed with Churches and people of faith, including a strong Catholic community. From there, the story turns into a trail of moments that feel less like chance and more like God's quiet direction, the kind that shows up in ordinary places and refuses to stay ordinary.Tim shares what it feels like when coincidences stop reading like luck and start reading like providence. The heart of the conversation is prayer: rediscovering it, trusting it again, and realizing other people have been praying specific things on your behalf without you even knowing. One of the most striking beats is the timing between a sudden desire to return to Church and a mother's heartfelt prayers the night before, a reminder of how intercessory prayer and family faith can carry someone even when they've drifted.Then comes the simple decision that changes the day: walking past the same coffee shop again and again, feeling the nudge to go in “now,” and meeting Catholic men who become part of the path back to Jesus. If you're searching for encouragement to return to the Catholic faith, rebuild your prayer life, or find Catholic community that feels real and grounded, visit us at Claymore Milites Christi, and join the movement.A clear message: pay attention to your heart, take one small step and invite  God in. The Claymore Battle Plan guides, in three indispensable steps.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the moment in your life that stopped feeling like coincidence.Support the show

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Something is shifting under the surface of American culture: Gen Z men are walking back into churches, asking blunt questions about truth, purpose, and what it means to live a good life. Recored before a live audience at St. Mary of Perpetual Help, we talk with Gen Z author John Kruger about his new book Dwelt Among Us: America's Catholic Comeback, and why this renewal feels rooted in more than politics or vibes. When the world gets louder, thinner, and more online, the search for meaning gets more serious.We zoom out to the spiritual and historical backdrop, including Pope Leo XIII's 1884 vision and the St. Michael prayer, then trace a century marked by war, ideological revolutions, and a steady assault on marriage and family life. We also get honest about what young people have actually grown up with: new atheism, social media identity traps, economic anxiety, and the loneliness epidemic. The thread running through it all is simple and demanding: reason points toward truth, and the human heart cannot live on substitutes forever.To close, we hand the mic to men from the audience who share their own conversion stories, from atheism and online ideology to Scripture, Augustine, and finally the Sacraments. If this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find it. What's one sign you've seen that people are hungry for faith again?Dwelt Among Us, America's Catholic Comeback by John KruegerVisit Claymore Milites Christi! Join the Movement!Support the show

There's nothing new under the sun. In this evergreen audio essay, host John Gerardi traces a startling line from the child sacrifice of the ancient world to the abortion debate in modern California. Reading through Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, John unpacks why the Israelites were tempted to worship pagan gods like Baal, Asherah, and Molech, and how those religions divorced worship from morality (think Julius Caesar as both high priest and war criminal) in ways that made discarding inconvenient children disturbingly ordinary, from Roman infant exposure to Spartan eugenics. Then John turns to the revolution: how Judaism and Christianity reshaped Western civilization by insisting that women, slaves, the poor, and the unborn all bear the image of God, and how the earliest Christians stood apart precisely because they refused to abandon their children. Finally, he tackles the question every pro-lifer wrestles with: if the science is settled, why is abortion more popular than ever? His answer is a challenge to rethink compassion itself, from moral imagination and the difference between empathy and sympathy, to the cold economics of Medi-Cal that pay for abortion while maternity wards like Madera Community Hospital shut their doors. Right to Life Radio is a production of Right to Life of Central California, heard on KMJ. Support our summer matching drive (every gift doubled through August) at rtlcc.org. Want John to speak at your church, school, or youth group? Call 559-229-2229 or email info@righttolifeca.org.

Join Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik as they speak with Father Paul Muldoon about human decency, the steps toward forgiveness, and more on WABC.

Heather Zeiger of Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity joins to talk about the latest updates on recent health headlines, such as flash flooding in Texas, the air quality in northern Minnesota and Canada, and the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Josh Moody closes the show with a conversation about his new book, "Unframed: Conversations that Take the Gospel out of the Box." This book deconstructs faith and presents it honestly. In a culture that is constantly rebranding Christianity, we need to present it as it is—with the true Gospel message.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Jesus sees us truly, loves us fully, restores what sin tears apart, dignifies those the world overlooks, calls the young, heals the wounded.Let's continue becoming the kind of church that honors the dignity of every image-bearer, fighting for the faith of the next generation.

Faridah Abdul-Tawwab Brown and Frank Abdul Shaheed introduce a 3rd episode to a new season of The Family Ties, framing the show as a prescription for healing the human family through a covenantal relationship with God, rooted in the African American experience of chattel slavery and the creation of culture from “essence” rather than inherited traditions. They discuss how obedience, spirituals, blues, and jazz expressed humanity and helped shape America, which they describe as the “final conversation” on human establishment and a call back to founding ideals. They contrast human capital guiding material production versus materialism controlling people, and address February 2026 global conflicts, highlighting Palestine/Jerusalem as a focal symbol of justice and sacred human life. They emphasize knowledge, revelation, leadership, charity (including Ramadan), and invite audience engagement via their website and social platforms.00:00 Welcome to Family Ties00:47 Covenant in Hardship03:41 America as Final Test05:33 Defining Family Culture07:17 Creating Culture from Nothing11:31 Essence of Liberation14:58 Music Blues and Jazz Roots16:52 Human Capital vs Materialism21:04 Palestine and Sacred Justice27:00 Knowledge Revelation Leadership29:09 Charity Ramadan and Good Life32:31 Closing and Stay Connected----------------------------------------------------This podcast is about family life as a means to address current problems in American society. A scripture based African American perspective. Welcome to The Family Ties, a Prescription for Society.Through this experience we invite you to join us in an exploration of the concept of family ties as a prescription for society.YOUR HOSTS:  Frank Abdul Shaheed & Faridah Abdul-Tawwab BrownTo follow Frank & Faridah visit them at https://familytiesshow.buzzsprout.comThis episode was edited by Darryl D Anderson of AMG - Ambassador Media Group, LLC visit https://www.ambassador-mediagroup.com/ __________________________________ Music Credit Happy Morning by Filo Starquez | https://www.youtube.com/@FiloStarquezMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/Send us Fan MailCopyright 2026

What happens when we stop seeing labels and start seeing people?In this episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, I sit down with Phinius Sebatsane, a social justice advocate, peacebuilder, community development practitioner, and speaker dedicated to restoring human dignity and building stronger communities across Africa.We explore the realities of homelessness, mental health, social cohesion, xenophobia, Afrophobia, and what it truly means to defend the dignity of every person. Phinius also shares how his travels across Africa have transformed his perspective and why empathy is one of the most powerful tools for creating lasting change.Whether you're passionate about leadership, social justice, community development, or simply becoming a better human being, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.In this episode:Phinius Sebatsane's journey into social justiceThe hidden reality of homelessnessWhy mental health deserves more attention in AfricaUnderstanding xenophobia and AfrophobiaPeacebuilding and community developmentHuman dignity and restorative justiceLeadership through serviceLessons from traveling across AfricaHow young Africans can shape a better futureIf you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Heather Zeiger of Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity talks about the "spud" cell created by scientist at the University of Minnesota that can divide and reproduce itself, well kinda.  Is it really "alive?" Also, she delves into the science behind soccer, plus what happened in Venezuela that caused the earthquakes.  Licensed counselor Debra Fileta of the Talk to Me, author of "People Skills," talks about how empathy is important in understanding others, even those who may have hurt you.  While certain behaviors should not be excused, they can at least be understood where they came from.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Your day is getting formed before you even realize it and your phone is usually the one doing the forming. We walk through a simple on-ramp to the Claymore Battle Plan that cuts through the confusion and gives you a clear starting line you can actually stick with.We break down the two key resources the Claymore Battle Plan is built around: the Handbook and the Battle Plan Outline (only a few pages). From there, we give you two daily actions. First is the Claymore 10-minute morning ritual, anchored by one rule that changes everything: “knees before the phone.” Second is reading one short Act each day, letting it sink in with a real pause so it moves from your head to your heart. We also highlight Act 11 as a practical guide for praying with temptations when the pressure is real.If you're doing Claymore with a friend, a fraternity, or a parish men's group, we explain why one Act at a time creates better conversations and long-term momentum. Begin today! Then share it with one guy who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to a friend!Visit Claymore Watch on our YouTube ChannelSupport the show

Pratap Chatterjee, executive director of CorpWatch, joins us to discuss their latest report, MAGA Inc., which identifies the Crypto Czars, the Tech Titans and the Prison Profiteers who have bankrolled and benefited the most from Donald Trump's corrupt regime. Then, Ralph welcomes Elliot Negin, executive editor of Money Trail to talk about how Donald Trump is trying to turn Washington DC into a monument to himself.Pratap Chatterjee is an investigative journalist, producer and executive director of CorpWatch, an organization that works to promote environmental, social and human rights by holding multinational corporations accountable for their actions. He is the author of several books, including Verax: The True History of Whistleblowers, Drone Warfare, and Mass Surveillance, Halliburton's Army, and Iraq Inc.: A Profitable Occupation.Palantir is really critical to understanding how the surveillance state works, especially in identifying people to deport and locations and people to kill in Trump's new wars overseas, such as in Iran…Palantir's data analytical capabilities are actually extremely simplistic and terrible. But when it comes to looking for an easy solution, that's what Palantir offers. And they've been able to offer this to the Trump administration—to have them speed up their political plans such as deportation, such as waging war against Iran by giving them easy answers.Pratap ChatterjeeThe biggest company behind the cryptocurrency used by criminals and drug dealers and gun traffickers has come out of the shadows, into the light, thanks specifically to the credibility offered by the Trump administration. And so this is really a sea change.Pratap ChatterjeeElliott Negin, executive editor of the Substack newsletter Money Trail, is an award-winning writer, illustrator and publication designer. Prior to co-founding Money Trail in February 2025, he was the managing editor of American Journalism Review, editor and art director of Public Citizen and Nuclear Times magazines, a news editor at NPR, and a regular contributor to HuffPost and the Union of Concerned Scientists' Equation. His freelance articles have appeared in The Atlantic, Common Dreams, The Hill, L.A. Progressive, The Nation, Scientific American, the Washington Post and other publications.It turns out that there is a government-owned ballroom less than a mile from the White House that would serve the purposes of a state dinner, which is one of the only events that you would need a ballroom for. If Trump builds a ballroom, it will not be used probably 360 days out of the year… To have a building that big that's going to be sitting empty for all that time makes no sense whatsoever.Elliott NeginRight now, the cost of this ballroom has been escalating… And half of it's supposed to be covered by taxpayers. Give credit to Public Citizen. It did a report that found out that more than half the donors that were identified as donating to the project when it was pegged at $400 million (including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Palantir) have gained contracts with the federal government worth more than $50 billion in the last six months. That's a hell of a return on investment.Elliott NeginNews 7/3/26* Our top stories this week are the Colorado primaries. First, DSA-backed insurgent Melat Kiros successfully ousted 29-year incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Diana DeGette in the state's first congressional district, winning in a surprise blowout of over 13 points. Kiros, a 29-year old Tigrayan-American lawyer and PhD student, was fired from Sidley Austin – a “biglaw” firm in 2023, after she “posted an open letter defending students protesting Israel's war in Gaza from charges of antisemitism,” per Colorado Newsline. Axios reports many House Democrats, speaking anonymously, have bemoaned DeGette's loss, with one accusing Kiros of trafficking in “performative politics,” but Usamah Andrabi, spokesperson for Justice Democrats, one of the main groups that backed Kiros, put it simply when he said “If DeGette didn't deserve a primary, Denverites wouldn't have elected Melat” by double digits.* Also in Colorado, state Attorney General Phil Weiser easily defeated Senator Michael Bennet in the primary to succeed Jared Polis as Governor. While Weiser did run to Bennet's left, the real victory for progressives is that Bennet finishing out his own term means the Colorado Democratic establishment won't be able to appoint someone – likely a centrist member of the House – to replace him, per Axios. Meanwhile, John Hickenlooper, a Colorado Democratic institution won his primary as well, fending off a challenge from his left by state Senator Julie Gonzales. However, Gonzales came within 6 points of Hickenlooper, according to Colorado Public Radio, a tantalizingly close margin. Moreover, not only has Hickenlooper vowed that this would be his final Senate term, many are speculating that Bennet himself won't run when his term ends in 2028. That is all to say, it is possible we have not seen the last of Ms. Gonzales.* Speaking of Gonzales, much has been made of the fact that she “softly” distanced herself from DSA as she launched her primary campaign, per Colorado Pols. Perhaps maintaining that organizational relationship would not have resulted in her victory, but the stunning successes of DSA-backed candidates – including Melat Kiros in Colorado – speaks to the group's impressive organizational muscle. In fact, the group can boast of winning yet another seat in the New York State Assembly, with Maurice “Mo” Brown declaring victory against longtime incumbent Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli in the 129th Assembly District. Magnarelli held the seat for 30 years. Brown won by just over 100 votes after all the absentee and affidavit votes were tallied, according to Syracuse.com. With Brown's victory, DSA will send 16 members to Albany next session, nearly doubling its presence across both chambers of the state legislature.* More impressive than the electoral victories however is the fact that DSA members in office are delivering on their campaign promises. Most notably, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully forced a vote through the Rent Guidelines Board to enact a rent freeze for the Big Apple's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, Time reports. These units make up a whopping 27% of the city's housing stock and house around 2 million people. Mamdani's predecessor, the corporate-friendly Democrat Eric Adams, pushed through rent hikes via the guidelines board, raising the rent by 12.6% over the course of his term in office. Mamdani called this the “relief that working people across our city deserve.” This move has, predictably, drawn the ire of landlords and their industry representatives, but there is no denying that the people of New York City voted for Mamdani in large part for this exact policy and he delivered.* In Congress, another socialist – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – is fighting for key amendments to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. These run the gamut from prohibiting the transfer of weapons to countries hampering the delivery of humanitarian aid, such as Israel, to demanding that the Secretary of Defense conduct declassification reviews or release unclassified reports on American assistance to the dictatorship in Brazil and the coup in Chile, barring Pentagon funds from being used to enforce sanctions on Cuba, and many more. As the scope of national legislation has narrowed in recent decades, amendments to massive flagship funding bills like the NDAA have become a primary means of getting legislation through the gridlock. It is very encouraging to see AOC take advantage of this mechanism to force votes on these issues.* Of course, the centrists will not simply cede power to the left without a fight. Yahoo reports 13 Democratic House members and candidates have signed onto what they are calling the “Promise to America,” consisting mainly of vague commitments to principles like “Growth, Competition, and Broad Prosperity,” or “Safety, Security, and Human Dignity.” They have also stepped up their rhetoric, saying “there's going to be a war” between themselves and the new crop of progressive and DSA lawmakers, per Fox News. Of course, this all makes one wonder whether the Democrats would be in this position at all if they were this confrontational with the Republicans instead of their own voter base.* Another emerging theater of combat between the center and the left is the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The CHC is led by the lame duck New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who was defeated in his primary by Darializa Avila Chevalier. Both Espaillat and Avila Chevalier – or DAC as she has come to be known – are Dominican, despite Espaillat's last-minute smear campaign calling her Haitian, and she plans to join the CHC once she takes her seat in the House. Yet, POLITICO reports the CHC is divided about admitting DAC. While no member is going so far as to say outright that she should not be admitted, many, such as CHC Whip Sylvia Garcia of Texas, are saying things like if DAC is “aligned with all our priorities and all our legislative programs, we would welcome her.” Of course this raises the question of if she is not, would they still welcome her. The all-Democratic CHC has previously barred the entry of Republican Hispanic Congressman Carlos Curbelo of Florida and the Congressional Black Caucus barred Espaillat himself from joining after a feud between him and former Congressman Charles Rangel. In addition to DAC's accession, the CHC will also have to decide on a new leader with Espaillat gone. The Vice-Chair, Darren Soto of Florida, may lose reelection due to redistricting in Florida, leaving the seat up for grabs.* In more Florida-related news, on June 25th Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally announced the closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” the immigrant detention facility much hyped in the early days of the second Trump administration. While DeSantis claims that the facility had simply “fulfilled the role it was designed to serve,” there is an alternate story being told in the native community. Native News Online has published a statement by Judith LeBlanc (Caddo), executive director of Native Organizers Alliance, which highlights that the facility was constructed and operated “in violation of the sovereign rights of the Miccosukee Tribe, who took the government to court for illegally constructing the center without their consultation or consent,” and hailed the closure as “a victory for human rights and Tribal Sovereignty.” The statement further decried “The administration's violent crackdown on migrant communities” as “an affront to all we stand for as Native peoples.”* Turning further south, the Guardian is out with a chilling story concerning the death of Monika Silva Koniuszek, a Polish anti-corruption activist, who was supposedly investigating self-dealing within the ruling Noboa family of Ecuador. According to her colleagues, Silva Koniuszek was investigating “Noboa Trading, the fruit conglomerate belonging to the family of the rightwing president, Daniel Noboa.” Specifically, they said she had been pursuing allegations that “several tonnes of cocaine had been seized in Noboa Trading banana containers,” and that “high-ranking Ecuadorian judicial officials were stalling the investigations.” Additionally, “Shortly before she was killed, she told friends that she had delivered a dossier of allegations to the US embassy in Quito.” Koniuszek was found dead with a noose around her neck, and Ecuador's interior minister announced that she had died by suicide even before the autopsy results were released. Once those results came out, they contradicted this claim, finding that her cause of death was “a blow to the head and strangulation.”* Finally, in neighboring Colombia, leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda, who lost the recent presidential election, has called on the people of that country to engage in mass civil disobedience, according to Jorge Bastidas, a Colombian Congressman and member of Cepeda's party. Specifically, Cepeda is demanding that the Colombian people not recognize the presidency of Abelardo de la Espriella unless and until he meets certain demands, including renouncing his U.S. nationality, disproving claims that he is a CIA collaborator, and vowing not to persecute and extradite his political opponents including outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Cepeda has stressed that this mass action, if pursued, will be peaceful.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this week's episode of The Narrative, David and Mike discuss:The Save Ohio Sports Act, the bill that will target predatory mobile wagering by restricting sports betting exclusively to Ohio's four physical casinos.The landmark 6-3 Supreme Court decision that upholds Ohio's Save Women Sports Act that was passed to protect biological reality and sex-specific athletic categories.After the news, the guys sit down with tech expert Devan Patel and dig into the Vatican's landmark AI encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which transcends denominational lines because it is meant for anyone who cares about protecting human dignity, the value of hard work, and safeguarding the future of humanity from anti-human technology. While AI holds unprecedented power and potential as a revolutionary tool, its profound dangers require deep wisdom to navigate. To safely harness this technology, governments must enforce robust national security protocols and a strict legal "duty of care," while parents shield their children by practicing healthy digital habits in the home. Listen or queue up your commute podcast now!More About Devan PatelDevan Patel is a lawyer and political strategist in Washington, DC. He serves as the visiting fellow for tech ethics and democracy at the Joseph Rainey Center. Previously, he served as counsel and managing director of public policy at Allegiance Strategies as well as the senior advisor of public policy and ethics at American Security Fund, where he emerged as a leading voice at the intersection of AI, national security, and Catholic ethics. He is an adjunct professor of law at Notre Dame Law School, a fellow at Notre Dame's de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, and an inaugural member of the Federalist Society's AI & Law Working Group. Devan has authored and negotiated state and federal legislation, built and deployed unlikely advocacy coalitions, and has spoken at or convened international AI ethics summits on four continents, including a summit he convened at the Vatican in dialogue with the Holy See's advisors on AI.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Gen Z men are walking back into church, and it isn't because they found a new self-help Podcast. They're waking up to the cost of the culture's false promises and they're hungry for something real: truth, mission, meaning and purpose and a Faith that restores the heart. From there, the spiritual backdrop that sets the present stage we find ourselves in, when Pope Leo XIII overhead the chilling dialogue between Satan and Our Lord coming forth from the tabernacle. To get an understanding of why the last century felt like a pressure cooker of war, corruption, and the breakdown of marriage and family...and why I believe grace is loosening the enemy's grip in our moment.Then we get practical with the Claymore Battle Plan: a three-step blueprint that begins in the human heart, restores human dignity, clarifies the meaning of sexuality through the beauty of marriage and family, and sends us out to rebuild culture and nation. John Paul II's voice runs through it all, especially his “be not afraid,” his Theology of the Body, and his insistence that the future of humanity passes through the family. We anchor the fight in Ephesians 6, because this is not against flesh and blood and we need the full armor of God.You'll also hear exactly how to use the Claymore handbook, the free six-page outline, and this podcast as a three-legged formation rhythm, plus the daily habit that makes it real: the 10 minute morning ritual, knees before the phone. Join the movement: https://claymoremiliteschristi.com/Check Out John Krueger's Book "Dwelt Among Us" and the "Claymore Battle Plan Handbook" on AmazonIf this gives you hope or helps you take a first step, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more men can find the path to Truth.Support the show

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”America is nearing its 250th birthday, but the argument I can't shake is this: you don't lose a country all at once, and you lose it from the inside out. I walk through why the real conflict isn't simply left versus right, but a spiritual struggle over truth, the human heart, and the meaning of the human person. When a culture embraces moral relativism and treats God as optional, “freedom” declines into tyranny...and it is the most vulnerable, especially children, who suffer the most.From Solzhenitsyn's warning that “men have forgotten God” to Poland's quiet resistance through faith, language, and family life, we look at what actually preserves a nation's soul when institutions wobble. Join the movement: Claymore milites Christi Full Episode on YouTube: Family, Culture, and Patriotism--The Soul of a NationSupport the show

As Christians, we need to stay informed about the rapidly changing world of fertility treatments, genetic testing, and IVF before making decisions or forming opinions. Join C.L. as we explore the powerful story behind the Boozer family, wrestle with difficult questions about life, embryos, technology, and God's will, and seek biblical wisdom for navigating one of the most important ethical conversations of our time.