Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Kengor

Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos on the HHS advisory warning of screen time risks for kids. And, Dr. Paul Kengor, historian and author of American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church.

Hour 1 for 5/21/26 Drew and Marcell Felipe discuss what is next for the Cuban government (4:29) and Cuban Catholic history (8:09). Calls: former tour guide in Cuba (14:02), father left before the Revolution (25:14). Then, Dr. Paul Kengor joins Drew to discuss a Democratic candidate for congress from Texas who calls for jailing 'American Zionists.' Topics: Zionism (39:18), Jewish history (43:43), and cultural adaptation (47:36). Links: TheCuban.org https://spectator.org/why-does-donald-trump-squash-conservative-republicans/

What does the election of the first American pope mean for the Catholic Church—and for America? In this episode, Dr. Jeff sits down with bestselling author and historian Paul Kengor to discuss Pope Leo XIV, his surprising rise to the papacy, his vision for healing and unity within the Church, and the challenges he now faces as the leader of over a billion Catholics worldwide. They also unpack President Trump's recent actions and viral tweets while exploring the intersection of faith, politics, culture, and global leadership in a deeply divided age. Along the way, the conversation touches on Catholic social teaching, the just war tradition, and how Christians should think about war, peace, political authority, and moral responsibility in today's world.  

Hour 3 for 5/18/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss Pope Leo's recent comments on immigration (1:00). Topics: corruption in third world countries (20:02), sorting out illegal immigration (26:21), term limits (31:28), border controls (34:57), sponsoring families (40:16), running for office (42:45), getting rich (44:05), and picking candidates (45:27). Link: https://spectator.org/pope-leo-xiv-on-immigration-order-dignity-and-misconception/

On this episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff sits down with Dr. Paul Kengor—a husband, father, professor, and bestselling author—to discuss his newest book, American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church. Drawing from his deep expertise in both Catholic history and American politics, Dr. Kengor offers a compelling look at the life and leadership of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff. Their conversation explores the unique relationship between the papacy and political leadership, particularly the dynamic between pope and president, and what it means for both the Church and the world. Deacon Geoff and Dr. Kengor reflect on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV and the significance of his American background in shaping his approach to unity, peace, and reform. They also discuss the challenges facing this new papacy—from internal divisions within the Church to global cultural and political tensions—and the hope that Pope Leo XIV's leadership can bring healing in a divided world. Rooted in both history and faith, this episode offers insight into the future of the Church through the lens of its first American pope. If you are interested in reading Dr. Kengor's book, visit https://www.amazon.com/American-Pontiff-Pope-Plan-Church/dp/1630063312.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Today's show is hosted by Kerby Anderson. His first guest is Prof. Paul Kengor who will discuss politics, religion, war, and Pope Leo vs. President Trump. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. Looking for just the Highlights? Follow us on Spotify […]

Paul Kengor discusses Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church.

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageThis is a video and audio podcast.   here's the video:  The headline said “The First American Pope,” and within hours the storyline hardened into something neat, political, and overly confident. I didn't buy it, so I went to the source that most commentators skipped: Paul Kengor's new biography, American Pontiff. What I found is a much sharper, more interesting profile of Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) than the media's early labels could handle.I break down three claims that spread fast and aged poorly. First, the “Francis 2.0” frame: Kengor's research points to an Augustinian mind shaped by St. Augustine's tough realism about grace, sin, and truth, not a personality-driven sequel. Second, the Peru narrative: years among the poor do not automatically equal liberation theology. We talk about what liberation theology actually is, why Rome scrutinized it, and why Prevost's record in Peru looks more like holding the line on sacramental life and formation than riding a political wave.Then I tackle the biggest hot take of all: that 133 cardinals from 70 countries picked a pope to send a message to Donald Trump. That theory collapses once you remember the Catholic Church is a global institution that thinks in decades and centuries. A fast fourth-ballot consensus, Prevost's leadership in the Augustinian order, and his Vatican role overseeing bishop appointments worldwide tell a more grounded story than “conclave as cable-news chess.”If you care about Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican, Catholic Church leadership, and how media narratives get built, listen now, share this with a friend who only saw the headlines, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Key Points from the Episode:• why “Francis 2.0” misses Pope Leo XIV's Augustinian framework  • how Augustine's realism on grace, sin, and truth shapes leadership  • what liberation theology is and why Peru does not equal leftist politics  • how Kengor documents Prevost pushing back on Marxist preaching  • why the “anti Trump conclave” take is American-centric  • what a fast fourth-ballot consensus suggests about the cardinals' priorities  • why Prevost's Vatican résumé matters more than cable-news narratives  • a quick clarification on why I still don't expect a Benedict-style papacy  Now, real quick, if this is the kind of books plus news breakdown that's useful to you, hit that subscribe button.  Be sure to check out our show page at teammojoacademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resources.Other resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

Hour 1 for 4/30/26 Dr. Paul Kengor joined Drew to discuss his new book on Stigmatists (:29). They also discussed the prophetic visions of stigmatists (28:24), and Dr. Kengor's favorite stigmatist (47:03). Link: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-stigmatists-their-gifts-their-revelations-their-warnings/?srsltid=AfmBOopT50lpdyG-yhBJQua2D7QeY-4jCQLbI6oDg1087IS11yr2oB6b Original Air Date: 9/17/24

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Hour 3 for 4/28/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss the latest Trump-Kimmel controversy about the White House Press Correspondent's dinner (1:38). Callers: Not a fan of Kimmel (14:02), security at Trump event (19:56), Trump's rhetoric (23:01), Pope Leo & Politics (29:01), media & trust (31:47), I disagree with the Pope (39:46), I give Kimmel a pass (43:29), more security at political events (48:13), and martial arts (49:25). Link: https://spectator.org/calling-the-pope-liberal/

Iran is losing on every front, yet a strange coalition of global Leftists, Democrats and former MAGA podcasters insists otherwise. What’s going on? Also, I get into a friendly debate with political scientist Paul Kengor, who defends the Pope Leo XIV against Trump and insists the Pope is a Republican and a conservative! (1:58) Iran's Diplomatic Failures (5:07) Iran Alienates Arab Allies (7:22) Trump's Double Blockade Strategy (10:30) Europe's Useless Plan & Trump's Maritime Vision (13:47) Iran's "Moral Restraint" Debunked (15:30) A Free Iran, Venezuela & Cuba? (21:22) Guest: Paul Kengor on Pope Leo XIV (28:08) Is Pope Leo Actually a Conservative? (34:17) Trump the Dealmaker vs. The Pope the Moralist (39:26) Unpacking the Just War Tradition (44:45) Should the Pope Condemn Radical Islam? (51:01) The Vatican's Diplomatic Balancing Act (55:06) What Catholics Should Take From ThisLeave the old “buy and hold” crypto strategy behind at https://DineshCrypto.com ! Purchase crypto with military grade encryption and American customer service. Hundreds of crypto holders have saved MILLIONS thanks to BlockTrustIRA’s Animus AI. Visit https://DineshCrypto.com and receive up to $2,500 in FREE bonus crypto! America has nearly 39 trillion dollars in debt! Are you protected from this pending disaster? Go to http://DineshGold.com and get up to 10% in bonus gold or silver. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (706) 262-4774 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/dinesh Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. I’m on Substack! Check out what I have to say here: https://dineshdsouza.substack.com/ Dinesh D'Souza is an author and filmmaker. A graduate of Dartmouth College, he was a senior domestic policy analyst in the Reagan administration. He also served as a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He is the author of many bestselling books, including "Illiberal Education," "What's So Great About Christianity," "America: Imagine a World Without Her," "The Roots of Obama's Rage," "Death of a Nation," and "United States of Socialism." His documentary films "2016: Obama's America," "America," "Hillary's America," "Death of a Nation," and "Trump Card" are among the highest-grossing political documentaries of all time. He and his wife Debbie are also executive producers of the acclaimed feature film "Infidel." — Want to connect with Dinesh D'Souza online for more hard-hitting analysis of current events in America? Here’s how: Get Dinesh unfiltered, uncensored and unchained on Locals: https://dinesh.locals.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsouzadinesh Twitter: https://twitter.com/dineshdsouza Rumble: https://rumble.com/dineshdsouza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dineshjdsouzaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, has been seen as a stabilizing force in the Catholic Church after a tumultuous papacy of Pope Francis.  And while he is disciplined, thoughtful, and measured in his words and deeds, perhaps more traditional than Pope Francis, he has also been very vocal about his concerns about the actions of political leaders in the United State and elsewhere, as evidenced by his back and forth recently with President Trump. His watchword as Pope seems to be to spread the Jesus’s gospel of peace in an era of conflict.  How he combines his traditional liturgical leanings with a willingness to comment on the negative effects of war over diplomacy,  his concern about the ravaging of the environment, and the plight of immigrants here and abroad, will be an interesting juxtaposition as the years go on.  With us today to discuss what to expect from this Pope is Paul Kengor, Ph.D., author of “American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church.”

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageThis is a video and audio podcast.  for the video click hereA President calls the Pope weak, the Pope fires back, and the internet lights up with memes, clickbait, and an AI Christ image that somehow makes the whole moment feel even more unreal. But the real question we wrestle with isn't who landed the better punch. It's what happens to leadership when two global offices trade public insults while the biggest moral and geopolitical threats keep moving in the background.I take a hard turn from the chaos of 2026 back to a forgotten masterclass in statecraft and spiritual courage: Ronald Reagan and Pope St John Paul II. Drawing on Paul Kengor's A Pope and a President, I lay out why their relationship wasn't just political convenience. It was a shared mission rooted in first principles, faith, ordered liberty, and the conviction that atheistic totalitarian communism had to be named and confronted. They didn't chase headlines, they didn't need the credit, and they proved that humility can be a strategic advantage when it's paired with moral clarity.Then we bring that blueprint forward to the issue I think far too many leaders evade: China. We talk about the Vatican's secret pact with Beijing, the pressure placed on underground Catholics, and what it means when powerful institutions answer human suffering with “no comment.” We also ask why US leadership so often defaults to deals, trade talk, and constant posting instead of sustained advocacy for religious freedom and prisoners of conscience like Jimmy Lai. If Reagan and John Paul could align to help bring down a Soviet empire, what would it look like for today's leaders to align on truth and human dignity against the CCP's coercion?If you want sharper context behind the headlines and practical leadership lessons from history, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Key Points from the Episode:• Trump and Pope Leo trading insults and feeding a media cycle built on division  • asking who “wins” when politics becomes memes and faith becomes clapbacks  • Reagan and Pope St John Paul II as kindred allies with a shared anti-communist mission  • providence, humility, and first principles as leadership advantages, not soft virtues  • the Vatican's secret Beijing pact and the pressure on underground Catholics  • Jimmy Lai, prisoners of conscience, and the moral cost of silence  • naming atheistic communism as evil and why “making a deal” is not the point  • 1989 as proof that moral clarity plus strategy can topple an empire  • a direct challenge for Trump and Leo to set ego aside and defend the faithful in China  Be sure to check out our show page at TeamMojacademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resources.Other resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly!

Guest Dr. Paul Kengor, author "American Pontiff", joins to break down the drama between President Trump and Pope Leo. Is Trump losing the Catholic and religious vote? Discussion of Trump's AI picture, fighting against potential allies, and going "rogue" on policy.  Are we seeing an ideological difference between the Catholic church and American values? Discussion of the Pope's criticism of Trump, and involvement in foreign conflicts.  Tax season is over...did you file properly?

The President of the United States Donald Trump took to social media to criticize Pope Leo XIV for his disapproval of the war in Iran and the president’s directives on that. Trump called the Pope “weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy” saying “Leo should get his act together as Pope, use Common Sense, stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician” after the Pope expressed to reporters that he hoped Trump would seek an “off ramp” in Iran and that Trump’s threat to eradicate a “whole civilization” was “truly unacceptable”. Dr. Paul Kengor, a Catholic historian, and NY Times best-selling author who wrote the first biography on the 1st American pope, “American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church” joined us to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 for 4/14/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss the continued fallout from the back-and-forth between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV (15:00). Calls: picking a fight with Trump (18:48), Trump overstepped bounds (25:53), shouldn't bash the Pope (30:45), missteps (33:15), caller thinks Church overstepping bounds (40:47), I disagree with both (45:10), and I think Trump needs sleep (49:49). Links: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-american-pope-and-the-american-president-a-stark-easter-sunday-contrast https://www.amazon.com/American-Pontiff-Pope-Plan-Church/dp/1630063312

Can Vatican politics be understood?w/ Paul Kengor

Hour 2 for 4/7.26 Drew prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Elizabeth Simutis (4:57) and then analyzes President Donald Trump's recent comments on Iran with Dr. Paul Kengor (33:13) Sources: From our guest Dr. Paul Kengor: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-american-pope-and-the-american-president-a-stark-easter-sunday-contrast

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Rob Corzine unpacks the Palm Sunday readings and Paul Kengor looks at Fulton Sheen's war on Communism.

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In this episode, Danielle Gill discusses Pope Leo and his impact on the Catholic Church over the past year since he became Pope. Danielle interviews Paul Kengor, editor at the American Spectator and author of "American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 for 3/20/26 Drew discusses Dr. Paul Kengor's new book American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church (1:00). Topics/calls: Pope Leo's comments on war (4:00), caller - I think that Iran is completely justified (13:40), accustomed to war (22:51), conclave voting (33:24), the first time Fr. Prevost met Pope Francis (40:03), and the role of the Cardinals (43:28). Link: https://spectator.org/pope-leo-on-peace-war-and-conscience/ Dr. Kengor's book

Almost one year ago, Robert Francis Prevost was named to succeed Pope Francis as the new Bishop of Rome. Willie is joined by Paul Kengor to find out everything you need to know about Pope Leo XIV, almost a year into his papacy.

Almost one year ago, Robert Francis Prevost was named to succeed Pope Francis as the new Bishop of Rome. Willie is joined by Paul Kengor to find out everything you need to know about Pope Leo XIV, almost a year into his papacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost one year ago, Robert Francis Prevost was named to succeed Pope Francis as the new Bishop of Rome. Willie is joined by Paul Kengor to find out everything you need to know about Pope Leo XIV, almost a year into his papacy.

Paul Kengor, political scientist and author of a new book “American Pontiff,” discusses the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, and what his leadership may mean for the Catholic Church.

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about President Trump’s approach to Iran and the broader political moment unfolding in the United States. He describes what he sees as a rare period in American politics where a second-term president—separated from his first term by another administration—is operating with fewer political restraints and a greater willingness to act decisively on the world stage. Brett argues that while some political factions remain focused on media controversies and internet personalities, the administration is concentrating on larger geopolitical stakes, particularly the confrontation with Iran. We’re joined by Paul Kengor from The American Spectator to talk about his new book The American Pontiff and the historic election of Pope Leo XIV following the death of Pope Francis. Kengor discusses the shock inside and outside the Catholic world when an American cardinal emerged from the conclave after just four ballots, defying long-standing expectations that the papacy would never go to an American. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! We’re joined by Paul Kengor from The American Spectator to talk about his new book The American Pontiff and the historic election of Pope Leo XIV following the death of Pope Francis. Kengor discusses the shock inside and outside the Catholic world when an American cardinal emerged from the conclave after just four ballots, defying long-standing expectations that the papacy would never go to an American. He explains how the new pope’s decades of international service in Latin America and Rome helped convince cardinals he could lead the global church while still reflecting American roots. Kengor also contrasts the new pontiff’s measured and unifying leadership style with the turbulence of the previous era, arguing that many cardinals were seeking stability, humility, and a renewed focus on unity within the church after years of internal tension and debate. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 for 2/25/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor break down the State of the Union (1:00). Calls/Topics: I thought it was remarkable (21:46), American citizens have to come first (26:28), Senator John Fetterman (28:54), GOP heckled Obama (33:11), I voted Trump b/c he's for God (40:22), I thought the speech was amazing (42:22), and Voter ID (45:23). Link: Dr. Paul Kengor's Article: https://spectator.org/our-don-our-paisan/

Hour 3 for 1/20/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor cover the changing Democratic party and Greenland (5:11). Topics: the role of universities (10:56), I voted for Kennedy and Carter (17:40), Trump and Greenland (24:07), NATO needs U.S. (34:37), Archbishop Broglio (41:20), I don't think most people want Greenland (45:50), and China and Russia (47:49). Link: Spectator.org

Ronald Reagan first visited the Berlin Wall in 1978, during the Carter administration. While there, he reportedly told his aides: “We've got to find a way to bring this down,” says Mark Joseph, producer of the 2024 film “Reagan.”“Reagan” is a biographical movie starring Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan and Jon Voight as KGB agent Viktor Petrovich.In this episode, Joseph shares why it took nearly 20 years to bring this film to the big screen, and what it was like to film during the height of COVID-era restrictions.Joseph, who's also the founder of MJM Entertainment, is the author of “Making Reagan: A Memoir From the Producer of the Reagan Film.”The movie is based on Paul Kengor's book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism.”That book, Joseph said, helped him understand Reagan and his passionate drive to end what he called the “evil empire,” the Soviet Union.“There have been hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of books written on Ronald Reagan, but Kengor was the only one who went to the church Reagan grew up in and said: ‘Can I see the sermons that young Ronald Reagan would have heard as a child?' And the current pastor said they're in the basement, in the box. Nobody has ever asked to see them before.' So when he opened the box, he found a lot of anti-communist sermons by the preacher,” Joseph said.The film received sharply divided reviews: On “Rotten Tomatoes,” 98 percent of the audience gives a positive rating, but only 18 percent of critics' reviews are positive.That may be a new record.“We have the greatest gap between critics and film goers of any movie ever made in Hollywood history. ... I'm really proud of that. I don't make movies for critics. I make movies for the film goers,” Joseph said.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Hour 3 for 1/13/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss the contemporary political moment. They begin with the death of Michael Reagan (3:27), Iran/Venezuela (13:56), Communism (22:56), Greenland (28:54), protecting our hemisphere (34:13), Monroe Doctrine (36:00), Trump vs. Obama (42:!4), Power vacuum (46:40), and 3D-Chess (48:02). Link: https://spectator.org/

During President Trump's first years back in the White House, we saw various wins for his administration. But, we also saw national movements of unrest against him, including No Kings rallies and democratic socialist political campaigns focused on thwarting his presidency. Where do we stand politically as we move into 2026? Paul Kengor, author and editor of the American Spectator, joins us to discuss that question. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2553 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Daily Wire Shop - Visit https://dailywire.com/shop today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 for 12/17/25 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss Vulgarity, Profanity, and the Coarsening of Our Language (3:56). Topics: Bella Dodd (13:24), I refused to curse (17:04), Trump's Truth Social post about Rob Reiner (27:42), construction workers (31:15), profanity at work (39:11), I'm upset at Trump (44:24), and Truck Driver's perspective (46:13). Link: https://spectator.org/foul-potty-mouthed-woke-women/

Matthew examines how Karl Marx has long been framed as a demonic threat to religion and private property — a tactic that sidesteps Marx's actual critique of capitalism. J. Edgar Hoover, Ronald Reagan, and a raft of Evangelical blowhards cast communism as satanic and civilization-ending, a narrative now accelerating through Trump-era rhetoric, and Project 2025.  Capital is difficult to rebut directly, so detractors often attack Marx himself, calling him godless or deranged. Jordan Peterson and Paul Kengor treat Marx's horny gothic teenage poems as literal evidence of demonic influence—which is much more interesting to them than taking surplus value, alienation, or commodity fetishism seriously. But the OG distorter of Marxist economics is the Catholic Church, beginning with Pius IX, who Red-Scared the 19th C faithful with a now-famous trick: conflating personal property with bourgeois private property. Marx targeted only the latter — profit-generating property — which the Church depended on then and still does today. Full show notes at https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes/brief-demonic-karl-marx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3 for 12/10/25 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discussed is socialism is on the rise (4:01). Topics/callers: instant gratification (18:03), Mamdani is Trump's fault (21:44), I'm a local communist (31:02), the 50-year mortgage (38:23), I grew up in Spain (43:20), and ESG (45:50). Link: https://spectator.org/the-mamdani-model-more-socialist-mayors-to-come/

Hour 1 for 11/5/25 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor cover last night's election results (1:00), Nick Fuentes (16:58), and election in Pennsylvania (20:57). Then, Fr. Rocky covers the Four Last Things (28:50), and a powerful deathbed conversion story (41:10). Link: spectator.org

Hour 3 for 10/27/25 Drew discusses the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist with Dr. Paul Kengor (5:03). Topics: OCIA (9:45), traditional Catholicism (19:03), we were taught the Eucharist is symbolic (22:55), stigmata & doubting Thomas (26:29), I understood the Real Presence (30:03), Lutheran perspective (35:59), reverence for the Eucharist (41:31), 1970s Catechesis (44:37), the Eucharist is not cannibalism (46:49), and Blessed Sacrament and loneliness (49:14). Link: Dr. Kengor's Article

Paul Kengor tells the story of JPII's fight against Communism and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer discusses why America needs faithful Christians now more than ever.

Hour 1 for 10/20/25 Drew and Ed Morrissey cover the 'No Kings' rallies (16:31). Then, Dr. Paul Kengor recounts the powerful story of Bl. Jerzy Popiełuszko's (29:21) and the No Kings protests (43:45). Caller: I was living in Poland when Bl. Jerzy Popiełuszko was murdered (49:13). Links: HotAir.com https://www.ncregister.com/blog/blessed-jerzy-hero

Hour 3 for 10/9/25 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor cover the prospects for peace in the Middle East (1:00). Topics: would Jesus approve of the war? (15:51), who we should blame (21:04), ugliness of war (26:08), what if Hamas doesn't agree to peace? (31:13), other agendas (35:07), court of public opinion against Israel (38:49), punishing the USA (44:44), and Israel backed into a corner (48:41). Link: https://spectator.org/blessed-is-the-peacemaker/

Hour 3 for 9/30/25 Dr. Paul Kengor covers why socialism fails with Drew(1:00). Topics: Zohran Mamdani (6:56), the Scandinavian model (10:54), Democratic socialists vs. social democracy (13:56), I disagree (17:40), young people and socialism (29:55), Cuban socialism (32:41), marriage and St. Joseph (36:09), being a Catholic first (42:40), and Venezuela (47:06). Link: https://spectator.org/government-stores-in-nyc-yes/ https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-book-of-acts-does-not-support-communism

Hour 1 for 9/11/25 Drew welcomed Retired Lt. Col. Tommy Waller to discuss if America is safer after 9/11 (14:26). Then, Dr. Paul Kengor covered the assassination of Charlie Kirk (28:56) and his faith (42:26). Links: securefreedom.org Audio of Charlie Kirk (Thank you to The Patrick Madrid Show and Morning Air for the audio) https://x.com/CatholicArena/status/1965886123999363506 https://x.com/sachinettiyil/status/1965966228264014267?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ https://x.com/sachinettiyil/status/1965927944699998264?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ

Hour 1 for 9/3/25 (1:06) The Devil and Karl Marx (13:00) Dr. Paul Kengor – talks about his book The Devil and Karl Marx (30:45) - Caller: A lot of people say those who support communism, that it didn't work b/c it wasn't truly implemented the way it was supposed to. Could you explain? (40:05) - Caller: I read the Marx book, and I'm concerned that Marxism is affecting the government and National Security strategies. (45:55) - Caller: My son is struggling w/his beliefs. He got into Karl Marx. Original Air Date: 6/20/24

Hour 3 for 8/27/25 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discussed delaying adulthood and getting married later (1:00). Callers and topics: nieces and nephews still at home (7:16), I told my son at 21 to leave the home (11:26), paying for college for kids (15:46), didn't think about marriage until 24 (18:52), Dating Game vs. Mating game (27:12), I got married at 16 (33:50), kids don't have enough responsibility (37:40), Taylor and Travis getting married (41:24), and meeting a spouse in a bar (46:25). Link: https://spectator.org/the-dating-game-v-the-mating-game/ https://spectator.org/a-message-to-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-get-married-and-have-a-baby/

Far too many people separate Marx, the man, from the evils wrought by the oppressive ideology and theory that bears his name. Not only did the horrific results of Marxism follow directly from Marx’s twisted ideas, but the man himself penned some downright devilish things. Well before Karl Marx was writing about the hell of communism, he was writing about hell. Dr. Paul Kengor will give us a close, careful look at the diabolical side of Karl Marx, a side of a man whose fascination with the devil and his domain would echo into the twentieth century and continue to wreak havoc today.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world falls apart — and we prep for our Buckley mega-episode with Sam Tanenhaus — we're unlocking this fun episode from late last year. Subscribe at Patreon.com/knowyourenemy to never miss an episode like this one. And please listen to Jesse's insane, hilarious, freakishly prescient (and fake) podcast Tech Talk. A palette cleanser for subscribers: we watched Reagan (2024), with our intrepid producer, Jesse Brenneman. Even better, the movie is based on the 2006 book, The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism, by Paul Kengor — who just happens to have been Matt's close mentor as an undergraduate student. Reagan clocks in at over two hours and twenty minutes, and it's a wild, even fantastical ride that offers a revealing glimpse into the conservative psyche and a faithful rendition of the most hagiographic version of the Reagan mythology, especially his personal responsibility for ending the Cold War and finally putting the Soviet Union on the ash heap of history.Sources:Reagan (2024)Paul Kengor, The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism(2006)— God and Ronald Reagan: A Spiritual Life(2004)— A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century(2017)Edmund Morris, Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan (1999)