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Winning a court case against unfair trade should mean justice, but for many American manufacturers, it doesn't. And it's costing them billions. Today, David Rashid of auto-parts maker Plews & Edelmann and Betsy Natz of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association reveal how Chinese companies are evading U.S. tariffs through transshipment, product misclassification, and third-country routing — and how winning trade cases still didn't level the playing field. They discuss the Alliance for Trade EnforcementNOW, the fight to pass the PALE Act, and why a dedicated DOJ trade crime unit is critical to protecting American workers and manufacturers.

Are you a priest or discerning a vocation to the priesthood or know somebody who is discerning? Then this is the book for you—“Distributed Like Bread” (pre-order for release at 3.2.26) https://ignatius.com/distributed-like-bread-dlbp/?searchid=0&search_query=distributed Hans Urs von Balthasar is well known for his great contributions to theology, but few know of his practical thoughts on priesthood and discernment. Therefore, in today's episode, Dr. Jonathan Ciraulo and Andrew Petiprin discuss Fr. Balthasar and how he integrated his scholarly life and his priestly vocation. Dr. Ciraulo points out that Fr. Balthasar never received any formal education in theology beyond his time at the seminar and he sought to remain a student chaplain instead of an academic position. This kept him grounded in his theology and uniquely fit to guide priests and those in the process of discernment. Dr. Ciraulo highlights Fr. Balthasar's humility, his intellectual curiosity, and his openness to God. They also discuss Balthasar's thoughts on priestly celibacy and donatism—the heresy that claims that validity of the sacraments depends on the virtue of the priest. This insightful discussion and corresponding book “Distributed Like Bread” will truly help give all people a greater appreciation for this supernatural vocation. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal  

The first meeting of a taskforce set up as a result of the loss of one third of Ireland's fishing quota this year, estimated to cost the fishing industry €105 million, has taken place at Howth Harbour. Clare's Minister of State claims it's "too early to suggest" what kind of supports will be introduced to prevent further job losses in coastal communities. The first meeting of a taskforce established to respond to the loss of one third of Ireland's fishing quota this year has been held this week. The reduction is expected to cost the fishing industry €105 million, potentially impacting 2,300 jobs. For more on this, we heard from Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley. As well as that, Sally-Ann Barrett spoke to Luke Aston, Carrigaholt-based Chairperson of the Irish Charter Skippers Assocation on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) energepic.com from Pexels via Canva

This Lent seek the face of God to bring about a second conversion. Get Your Copy of Fr. Haggerty's book “Conversion” here: https://ignatius.com/conversion-cnvp/?searchid=0&search_query=conversion   In today's episode, Fr. Haggerty talks with Andrew Petiprin about the importance of continual conversion. They recognize that it is often easy for Christians to get in certain habits and become comfortable where they are at spiritually. Fr. Haggerty encourages us to renew out love for God and provides helpful pastoral guidance to reach a new spiritual depth and integration. He also outlines some of the common attacks made by the evil one and how we can combat them effectively. In particular, he beautifully highlights the necessity of prayer, giving to the poor, and spiritual simplicity. The insights provided by Fr. Haggerty both in this podcast and in his book “Conversion” are sure to help you grow in holiness this Lent.   Get Fr. Haggerty's “The Hour of Testing: Spiritual Depth and Insight in a Time of Ecclesial Uncertainty” here: https://ignatius.com/the-hour-of-testing-htp/   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

She's one of the familiar faces helping singletons find love on our screens — and this year First Dates Ireland is celebrating ten years on air. Clare native Alice Marr has been part of the show since day one, welcoming nervous daters into the restaurant, calming the jitters and quietly cheering them on from the sidelines. Alan Morrissey spoke with Alice on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Karola G from Pexels via Canva

For most 14-year-olds, running away to another country is just a dream. But back in 1980, German teenager Michael Denninger packed a tent, grabbed his guitar, and travelled alone across Europe to County Clare after meeting two Irish sisters on holiday. What followed was a summer of music, adventure, and friendships that would last a lifetime — and a love of Clare that still inspires him today. Alan Morrissey had a chat with Michael on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) German flag (c) by Paul Scheelen from Pexels via Canva & Irish Flag by by powerofforever from Getty Images Signature via Canva.

On February 11th, we celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes and what better way to celebrate than to pray and watch the official movie of St. Bernadette: https://ignatius.com/bernadette-ber2m/ THE PASSION OF BERNADETTE (movie) https://ignatius.com/the-passion-of-bernadette-pbm/ A HOLY LIFE: The Writings of St. Bernadette https://ignatius.com/a-holy-life-hlp/?searchid=4144692&search_query=patricia+mce THE SONG OF BERNADETTE https://ignatius.com/the-song-of-bernadette-songp/ LOURDES: Healing and Rebirth https://ignatius.com/lourdes-lhrp/?searchid=4144696&search_query=lourdes   Today, Anthony Ryan, head of marketing at Ignatius Press, sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette Soubirous. This conversation is guided by his great love for Mary and St. Bernadette because it is through the Ignatius Press offerings that he came to know more about them. This conversation not only highlights the many offerings Ignatius Press has about the apparitions at Lourdes, but Andrew and Anthony also discuss the history of Lourdes and how it impacted the actress Sydney Penny, the singer Jennifer Warnes, and the saint Maximilian Kolbe. We hope that you listen to this podcast and purchase one of our many offerings so you too can learn more about these miraculous events and the often-overlooked saint—St. Bernadette.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

WiscoJazz-Cast Episode 244 mixed by dj lukewarm Episode Two Hundred and Forty Four features Dub... 01 - Nightmares On Wax vs Adrian Sherwood - You Bliss [Warp] 02 - Skinshape, Horus All Stars - Looky Looky [] 03 - Sound Iration, Tena Stelin - Sound Iration [Orthodox Music] 04 - Yaadcore - Higher Meds (Tippy I Dub) [Delicious Vinyl Island] 05 - Opal Sunn - Elastic - Phase II [Test Pressing Recordings] 06 - Fat Freddy's - Drop Out To Sea [The Drop] 07 - Jah Warrior - Immeasurable Dub [Jah Warrior Records] 08 - Shallidubbit - Kunta Kinte Dub #1 [Shall I Bruk It] 09 - Sugar Minott, Ranking Joe, Pinchers, Alton Ellis, Wayne Smith, Linval Thompson, Willi Williams - Steppa Shock Dub [Dubmatix] 10 - Morgana Souljah - World War Three [Jah Warrior Records] 11 - Flying Vipers - Dub Will Never Die (aka This Dub Kills Fascists) [Jump Up Records] 12 - Dubmatix - Dub Clash (A Deeper Dub) [Dubmatix] 13 - Mad Professor - Greedy Natty Dread [Ariwa] 14 - Vibronics meets Bungalo Dub - Damascus (Bungalo DUb Iztapalapa Mix) [Scoops Records] 15 - Clifford Junior feat. Adam Prescott - Autoflowers [Backative] 16 - D-Operation Drop feat. Vale - Liberation (Trumpet version) [Moonshine Recordings] 17 - Muflon Dub Soundsystem - Jah Mettez Dub Of Dubs [Dubophonic Records] 18 - Stick Figure - Sticky Situation [Ruffwood Records] 19 - Lone Ranger, Hempolics, Lasai, Sr Wilson, Rootwords, Barry Ashworth, Ras Kayleb - Blue Monday [Cyclone Records] Hope you enjoy. -dj lukewarm https://linktr.ee/djlukewarm http://djlukewarm.com http://hearthis.at/djlukewarm http://www.mixcloud.com/djlukewarm http://djlukewarm.podomatic.com https://soundcloud.com/wiscojazz http://www.youtube.com/WiscoJazzCast RSS: http://djlukewarm.podomatic.com/rss2.xml   Photo by Çağdaş Birsen on Pexels

Are you saved? Dr. Barber explains that salvation is not just a future event. Get Your Copy of “Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know”: https://ignatius.com/salvation-swckp/ In today's episode, Dr. Barber and Ben Eriksen discuss salvation—the reason Christ became man, died, and rose from the dead. Despite the centrality of salvation, Dr. Barber claims that Catholics don't talk about salvation as much as we should and argues that our understanding of salvation is of great practical importance. He tries to dispel the common misunderstandings of salvation to foster greater conversion and evangelization. This extremely thoughtful and challenging episode is a must watch for all Catholics!   Dr. Michael Barber's Social Media: · https://www.instagram.com/michaelpatrickbarber/ · https://x.com/michaelpbarber · https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelpbarber · https://www.youtube.com/@Michael.Patrick.Barber   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

The CAO deadline is this weekend, Saturday, February 1st at 5pm. Students are being urged to get their applications in on time and to remember that you don't need to have every decision made just yet. Dan Sheedy, from Newmarket-on-Fergus, Principal of the Tuition Centre spoke with Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. He reminded us about the key deadlines, common mistakes to avoid, and the wide range of education and training options available to students in 2026. Photo (c) AS Photography from Pexels via Canva

Alan Morrissey was joined by Niall O'Connor, journalist with The Journal, who has been covering the Limerick Circuit Court case that saw four serving gardaí and a retired superintendent found not guilty of perverting the course of justice following an eight-week trial. The five accused had denied 39 charges of unlawfully interfering in road traffic prosecutions, on dates between October 2016 and September 2019. Photo (c) by EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA from Pexels vis Canva

Rediscover the literature classics with the Ignatius Press Critical editions. Get Your Ignatius Critical Editions here: https://ignatius.com/books/fiction-literature/ignatius-critical-editions/   Sadly, many classical works of literature are poorly made and tainted with woke ideology in the introduction, footnotes, and explainers that distort the text itself. Thankfully, the Ignatius Press Critical Editions enable Catholics and all lovers of good literature to get their hands on a quality version of these great books. These books are not only well made but contain helpful introductions and footnotes to really help the reader get the most out of reading these texts.  Today, Joseph Pearce, the series editor, joins Andrew Peteprin to reveal the inspiration behind these texts, why every Catholic should have them on their selves, and what works will be published next.   Visit Joseph Pearce's Website Here: https://jpearce.co/   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/ Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal    

The ongoing shortage of taxis in rural Ireland — and the knock-on impact on local communities and businesses — was raised at a Dáil Transport Committee meeting ahead of the weekend. The Restaurants Association of Ireland, speaking as part of the Taxis for Ireland Coalition, outlined how declining taxi numbers are affecting both customers and workers in the hospitality sector, particularly in counties like Clare. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by business owners from the hospitality industry, Sean Lally of Hotel Woodstock in Ennis and Patrick O'Donoghue of the Monk's Restaraunt in Ballyvaughan. Photo (c) Skitterphoto from Pexels via Canva

Farm succession is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing Irish farming. New figures from the latest IFAC Irish Farm Report show that two in five farmers don't have a formal successor, with an ageing farming population and concerns around viability and lifestyle putting real pressure on family farms. To unpack what this means in practice, Daragh Dolan was joined by Avril Collentine, solicitor and farming specialist and Andrew Naughton, a suckler farmer from West Clare and a Clare Macra member on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Roman Biernacki from Pexels via Canva

Aquinas is the great synthesizer of the natural law, but who exactly is he drawing from? Today, Dr. Randall Smith joins Ben Eriksen to discuss the various philosophers and theologians who influenced Aquinas' thought. Dr. Smith argues that Aristotle did not greatly influence Aquinas' conception of the natural law; instead, he believes that Cicero, Maimonides, and Philo of Alexandria were more pivotal. This enlightening conversation reveals the great depth of the natural law tradition and how we can contribute to this tradition in the modern era. Get Your Copy of: Kreeft's "Summa of the Summa": https://ignatius.com/summa-of-the-summa-sosp/ Kreeft's "A Shorter Summa": https://ignatius.com/a-shorter-summa-ssup/ Rice's "50 Questions on the Natural Law": https://ignatius.com/50-questions-on-the-natural-law-fqnlp/ Hill's "After the Natural Law": https://ignatius.com/after-the-natural-law-anlp/   Read Dr. Randall Smith's Artiles Here: https://www.thecatholicthing.org/author/randall-smith/ Listen to His Lecture at the De Nicola Center Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nStb4yj7pIg   Link to New Advent's "Summa Theologiae": https://www.newadvent.org/summa/   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

WiscoJazz-Cast Episode 243 mixed by dj lukewarm Episode Two Hundred and Forty Three features Downtempo... 01 - Sven Wunder - Daybreak [Piano Piano] 02 - Mecca:83 - All These Thoughts [Rockwell Product Shop] 03 - Bonobo - Angeles [Ninja Tune] 04 - Robert Glasper - Waiting on Arrival (Flipped by Taylor McFerrin) [Loma Vista] 05 - Erika de Casier - December [Independent Jeep Music] 06 - Yukimi - Sad Makeup [Ninja Tune] 07 - Now Always Fades - Branching Moments [Northern Underground Records] 08 - Vanilla - Rainbow [Vinyl Digital] 09 - Philanthrope - Impossible [Chillhop Records] 10 - Horizontals & Leo Zero - On Hope Ridge [Leo Zero Studio productions] 11 - Pig&Dan - Keep My Thoughts Behind [Café del Mar Music] 12 - Emancipator & Lapa - Elevatin [Loci Records] 13 - Eric Hilton - Midnight Raga [Monserrat House] 14 - Nightmares On Wax feat. Greentea Peng - I Remember [Warp] 15 - Everything Is Recorded & Sampha & Laura Groves & Jah Wobble & Yazz Ahmed - Losing You [XL Recordings] 16 - De La Soul - Cabin In The Sky [Mass Appeal] 17 - Wagon Christ - Wake Up [De:tuned] 18 - Nas & DJ Premier - It's Time [Mass Appeal] 19 - Coflo - Fly Like The Payback [G.A.M.M.] 20 - The Mighty Rootsmen - Fly Like An Eagle [Bulletproof] 21 - Kokoroko - Da Du Dah [Brownswood Recordings] 22 - Maribou State feat. Holly Walker - Peace Talk [Ninja Tune] 23 - Simon & Garfunkel - S.O.S. / Sound Of Silence (Jona's Amen Break edit) Hope you enjoy. -dj lukewarm https://linktr.ee/djlukewarm http://djlukewarm.com http://hearthis.at/djlukewarm http://www.mixcloud.com/djlukewarm http://djlukewarm.podomatic.com https://soundcloud.com/wiscojazz http://www.youtube.com/WiscoJazzCast RSS: http://djlukewarm.podomatic.com/rss2.xml Photo by Luca Chiandoni on Pexels

Send us a textDown the rabbit hole we go! Each conversation in this series connects in unexpected ways. Every new episode spurring a new line of inquiry, like tunnels turning off in different directions, each with an origin that's traced back to episode 273.This episode features Jill Blackmore Evans who created GeoCities Memory, a personal and scholarly project designed to capture some of the most interesting examples of websites in Web 1.0. In this conversation, you'll hear well as what Jill has found to be surprisingly similar about the web now vs. 20-30 years ago, as well as what feels different. She explains the interesting links between the maturation of the web and colonization and control, pondering “Is the Internet forever?” Finally, Jill and I ask and answer big questions about digital ownership and if future generations will event want what we've created online.I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Learn about the revolutionary process whereby the abortion pill can be reversed. Get Your Copy of “Abortion Pill Reversal” here: https://ignatius.com/abortion-pill-reversal-aprp/ For a help line to help reverse the effects of the abortion pill go to: https://abortionpillreversal.com/   Despite the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, abortions are still rising, and many are using abortion pills. But for those who take the abortion pill and then decide to keep their child, there is a process to reverse the effects of the pill pioneered by Dr. Delgado, who joins us today.    Dr. Delgado has recently written “Abortion Pill Reversal: A Second Chance at Choice,” where he details this medical innovation and several moving stories where women have decided to keep their child and successfully given birth to healthy babies. In today's episode, he joins Rose Trabbic to give a brief overview of his background, his own growth in the Catholic Faith, the revolutionary use of progesterone, and the thousands of children he has helped give a second chance of life.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/ Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal  

Irish MEPs are returning to Brussels this week to push for stricter food safety measures under the Mercosur trade deal. They want to ensure products meet EU standards and do not contain illegal or harmful growth promoters. They plan to meet colleagues from other countries, including Italy and France, where MEPs are reported to be wavering. The deal was provisionally approved by EU member states last week. Thousands of farmers and supporters, along with representatives from the country's MEPs gathered for a rolling tractor protest in Athlone on Saturday, part of a national demonstration and rally in Athlone to protest against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Independent Ireland MEP Ciarán Mullooly says he will call on colleagues to remove South American meat imports as part of the agreement. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Scariff-based Independent Ireland South MEP Michael McNamara and Tulla-based Fianna Fail Minister of State Timmy Dooley on Monday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Lukas Hartmann from Pexels via canva.com

Today is the deadline for candidate filings in the state of Wisconsin. To break down the races in this busy election year, host Dana Pellebon speaks with three powerhouse local journalists, Christina Lieffring, Enjoyiana Nururdin, and Faye Parks.  There was a general sense of surprise and excitement at the number of contested races. Nururdin says that she's noticed more people wanting to be active at the local level, including with the school board and Dane County Board. And Parks has noticed people getting engaged on topics like housing, school referendums, and other issues that affect their daily lives. Lieffring says that when things are going well, people tend to ignore local government, but things aren't going well right now.  Change is on the horizon in the city of Madison as a number of Common Council seats are up for grabs as the city adjusts to its new staggered terms. And in Dane County there are more unopposed races. Nururdin wants to see more debate and constituent feedback about Dane County Board positions, but this is challenging because newsrooms struggle to devote a lot of time and energy to smaller races, says Lieffring. The Governor's race may be the hottest line on the ballot with a large primary field of Democratic candidates but only two Republican contenders. Nururdin says that people want to see candidates who are active in the community, not just at press opportunities. And Lieffring wants to see the candidates go beyond political slogans.  Christina Lieffring is Tone Madison's Managing Editor, a free-wheelin' freelancer, and lifelong Midwesterner. Enjoyiana Nururdin is a Madisonian and the local government reporter at the Cap Times Newspaper where she covers the ins and outs of City Hall and politics in Dane County. A graduate of UW-Madison’s School of Journalism and Columbia University in New York, Enjoyiana brings experience covering homelessness, government transparency and uplifting community voices in her work. Faye Parks is the Producer of WORT’s 6pm Local News. Featured image of a person voting via Pexels. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Local Journalists Weigh-In on Upcoming 2026 Elections appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

If Liturgy is God's gift to man, then sacred music should immerse us in the atmosphere of Heaven. Get Your Copy of Cardinal Sarah's "Song of the Lamb" here": https://ignatius.com/the-song-of-the-lamb-slsmp/   Cardinal Robert Sarah was the prefect of the congregation for divine worship from 2014 until 2021, and he has now published a new book "Song of the Lamb" which outlines his thoughts on the spiritually rich tradition of Catholic sacred music. This book was written in dialogue with Peter Carter as the two trace the history of sacred music in the Church and outline the guidelines for sacred music today. We are very grateful that Peter Carter joined Andrew Peteprin to discuss this momentous work and his active role in putting it together.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Tunetank. https://pixabay.com/music/wedding-church-organ-music-religious-347345/

In recent years taxi numbers have been depleting and at a time of year when traditionally people socialise more, how much of a problem is getting a taxi in Ennis, and other areas of the county over Christmas? On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey has been speaking with Razu Uddin Ahmed, a taxi driver from Shannon Photo (c): Skitterphoto from Pexels via Canva

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This New Year's, make a commitment to grow in virtue and get your copy of “The Willpower Advantage” here: https://ignatius.com/the-willpower-advantage-wpap/   We all know that we need to be more virtuous, but it is not always clear how to get there. But thankfully, Dr. Ryan Hanning and Tom Peterson spell out the practical steps we can take to become more virtuous in their book “The Willpower Advantage.” Today, Andrew Peteprin sits down with Dr. Hanning to discuss how virtue can lead us to happiness. Dr. Hanning aptly argues that virtue is not about a list of rules and things to avoid; rather, virtue frees us and opens us up to be who God created us to be. While the path to virtue is difficult, it will not only lead us to live happy lives here on earth but also bring us to eternal salvation in Heaven.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, THE4MHZ. https://pixabay.com/users/the4mhz-25136829/

There are more Christmas myths than you may think, and in today's episode, Dr. Barber debunks many of them while simultaneously revealing the true meaning of Christmas. Get Your Copy of “The True Meaning of Christmas”: https://ignatius.com/the-true-meaning-of-christmas-tmcp/ Was Christmas originally a pagan holiday? Were there three Wisemen, and were they kings or sorcerers? Did Mary know she was going to give birth to the Son of God? Do we know if December 25th is Jesus' true birthday? Dr. Michael Barber joins Ben Eriksen as he answers these questions and many more based on his extensive research presented in his book “The True Meaning of Christmas.” Dr. Barber not only explains the history behind many Christmas traditions, but he also highlights the spiritual and moral underpinnings of these beloved celebrations. Take some time to learn more about Christmas this year so you can celebrate with a more grateful and grace-filled heart. Dr. Michael Barber's Social Media: · https://www.instagram.com/michaelpatrickbarber/ · https://x.com/michaelpbarber · https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelpbarber   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

Christmas can place extra pressure on people for many different reasons and for those already finding things difficult, the festive season can feel particularly overwhelming. As these pressures build, there are concerns that vulnerable individuals may experience increased stress, anxiety, or isolation over the holiday period. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Celia Brett, Integrated Mental Health Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Image (c) Anna Tarazevich from Pexels

There's been a surge in scam calls from UK numbers in recent weeks — with some people receiving several in a single day. As Christmas approaches, experts warn that scammers become even more active, targeting the rise in online shopping and banking activity. ComReg says it plans to crack down on these calls with a new system that uses advanced analytics and machine learning to detect and block suspicious activity. It's expected to go live in the first half of next year and aims to stop both Irish and international scam calls before they ever reach the public. To explain why these scams are on the rise, how they work, and what protection this new system could offer, Alan Morrissey was joined by tech expert Pat Clarke Browne from Munster Business in Shannon and Kevin Tierney, Managing Director of IT Solutions provider Tierney's. Image (c) Karola G from Pexels

In this episode, Michael O'brien not only reveals his favorite novelist and film director, but also a bit about his own faith journey. Get Your Copy of Michael O'Brien's novels: https://ignatius.com/authors/michael-d-obrien/ Michael O'brien is one of the best living Catholic novelists, and in today's episode, we get to know a bit more about the man behind these wonderful pieces of art. His wisdom and stories are both inspiring and thought-provoking. This is an episode you want to watch all the way through!   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

A kegyelmi ügy óta egyre nagyobb figyelem terelődik a gyermekvédelem problémáira és az intézményekben előforduló visszaélésekre. Janecskó Kata cikkében hozzá eljutott dokumentumok alapján írt arról, milyen súlyos bántalmazásokról számoltak be gyerekek a Hűvösvölgyi Gyermekotthonból. Egy fiú szerint az egyik felügyelő gyakran a „kutyageci, dagadt geci, dagadt disznó, senkiházi, kutya” szavakkal alázta meg. Miután a gyámjának beszélt az őt ért bántalmazásokról, a szakmaiegység-vezető a gyámnak azzal fenyegetőzött, hogy „el fogja pusztítani” a tizenéves fiút. Ez csak egy a számos cikkben leírt történetből, amelyek a Direkt36-hoz eljutott dokumentumokból derülnek ki. A cikk szerzőjével a Hűvösvölgyi Gyermekotthonban a gyerekek által elmondottak alapján történtekről, az elindult vizsgálatokról és rendőrségi nyomozásról beszélgettünk. És arról is, hogyan és miért változott meg a közvélemény hozzáállása rövid idő alatt a gyermekvédelemhez. Janecskó Kata cikke: https://www.direkt36.hu/ugorj-nyald-le-az-asztalt-sulyos-bantalmazasokrol-szolo-panaszokat-vizsgalnak-egy-budapesti-gyermekotthonban/ Ha fontosnak tartod a munkánkat, és érdekel, hogyan tárjuk fel a hatalom titkait, akkor csatlakozz a Direkt36 támogatói köréhez! https://www.direkt36.hu/tamogass-minket/ Borítókép: Pexels

It's a busy time across County Clare for Christmas markets! On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey caught up with organisers from Mountshannon, Broadford, Kilrush, Lahinch, Kilkee, and Miltown Malbay to hear what locals and visitors can look forward to at this year's festive markets. Alan spoke with Frank Bouchier in Mountshannon, Karen O'Connor in Broadford, Brid Meaney in Kilrush, Susan Harrington in Lahinch, Deborah Hickie in Kilkee and Neil Hynes in Miltown Malbay. Photo (c) Oleksandr P from Pexels via Canva

Volodymyr Zelensky visits Ireland today, in the first state visit by a Ukrainian President to the country. It comes as the Government is to approve an additional one hundred million euro in non-lethal aid to Ukraine. This morning Mr. Zelenskyy will make a courtesy call to President Catherine Connolly. From there he'll joint press conference with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, before addressing the Oireachtas. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mariya Nikishanova, who's originally from Irpin and moved to Ennis a decade ago and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Newmarket-on-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at Dublin City University. Photo (c) Яна Леоненко from Pexels via Canva

While few know her, Ida Friederike Görres is among the best authors of the 20th century with even Josef Pieper wishing that her works were in the hands of every lay theologian. Get Your Copy of “Bread Grows in Winter”: https://ignatius.com/bread-grows-in-winter-bgwp/ Returning for a second time on the Ignatius Press podcast, Dr. Jennifer Bryson talks with Andrew Petiprin about her new English translation of Ida Friederike Görres's “Bread Grows in Winter.” The two discuss how Ida Görres addresses theological controversy and confusion as well as her connection with the future Pope Benedict XVI. “Bread Grows in Winter” is a work for every serious Catholic thinker and lay person who seeks to navigate the current state of the Catholic Church and the world.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal  

Half of consumers are planning to cut back on presents this Christmas. That is according to the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index. It also reveals that the number of people using savings to fund the festive season is up. The global outlook has settled slightly, but household finances are coming under sustained pressure. To delve into this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Louis Faye of St Francis Credit Union, Ennis. Photo (c) Umkreisel from pixabay / Max Fischer from Pexels

Alice Johnson, who teaches kindergarten at Gilbert Arts Academy, stands out because she takes the time to learn each student's individual learning style and works closely with parents to make sure she's helping each child flourish, according to the person who nominated her for the award. (Photos courtesy of Gilbert Arts Academy, left, Pexels, right)

K vytvoření webových stránek už dávno nepotřebujete umět HTML, PHP a CSS. Dokonce i moderní no-code/WYSIWYG editory webů koukají českému Macaly na záda. Tom se svým týmem naprogramoval úspěšnou AI-driven platformu, která umí jednoduše generovat kompletní webový kód na základě promptů a instrukcí v chatu. Frontend, backend, databáze, grafika, texty – to všechno Macaly zvládá díky vlastnímu prompt management nástroji Langtail nebo integracím s Pexels a GPT 4.0

Drawing from his experiences in Africa and Indonesia, David Pinault's newest novel is not only entertaining, but spiritually sustaining. Get Your Copy of: https://ignatius.com/earth-dragon-run-edrp/?searchid=0&search_query=earth+dragon+run In today's episode, Dave sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss his newest novel, “Earth Dragon Run: A Spiritual Entertainment.” Dave not only reveals his personal inspiration for the novel, but also the real-world events that drive the plot of the novel. Dave discusses the international influence of China, which seeks to become a global hegemony, as well as the spiritual crisis experienced by many people in the latter years of one's life. Through this episode and his novel, Dave shows how God is never done with us and continues to pursue us and bring His plan to fruition.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

The Government wants to find a balance to ensure remote working suits employers and their employees. The right to request a remote working arrangement was introduced as part of last year's Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act. The Department of Enterprise has now launched a public consultation to monitor if the arrangement is working for all parties. Employer groups and high profile business owners have come out against remote working but Minister of State Alan Dillon says everyone's voice has to be heard. Director and Founder of Careerwise Recruitment, Joe Robbins joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Marek Levak from Pexels via canva

Good art is essential not only for selling books, but for uplifting the soul to God, and in today's episode, we talk to one of the best modern Catholic artists—Timothy Jones. Get Your Copy of: In Defense of Sanity: https://ignatius.com/in-defense-of-sanity-idsp/?searchid=0&search_query=in+defense+of+sanity Tales From Wakken Wood: https://ignatius.com/tales-from-wakken-wood-twawp/?searchid=0&search_query=woos Catholic Home Gallery: https://ignatius.com/catholic-home-gallery-chgx/?searchid=0&search_query=catholic+home+gallery John Herreid sits down with his friend, Timothy Jones, to discuss creating Catholic art, developing book covers, and teaching art to the youth. Everyone recognizes the importance of art, but few see the process of developing truly beautiful and inspiring art. Today's episode gives a glimpse into the creative and teaching process of developing art, specifically Catholic art, in the 21st century.   Visit Timothy's website: https://www.timothyjonesfineart.com/   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

The trial of four gardaí and a retired Superintendent, charged as part of a major corruption investigation, is due to begin today, Tuesday 11th November. Between the five, they face a total of 42 charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice over fixed charge penalty points notices. The charges cover various dates from the 9th of October, 2016, to the 6th of September, 2019 in locations in the Mid West region. Sandra Quinn, Senior Court Reporter with the Limerick Leader & Limerick Live joined Sally-Ann Barrett on Morning Focus to discuss this further. Photo (c) Ekaterina Bolovtsova from Pexels via Canva

On this episode we dive deep into Glif. This beginner tutorial shows how AI agents on Glif automatically optimize prompts and workflows to create scroll-stopping content. We demo four agents live: Mr. Beast-style thumbnails, miniature documentaries, AI influencer videos, and automated Reddit story content. Total cost: $2. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 03:35 – Nano Banana Ultimate 08:53 – Diorama Shorts Creator 15:49 – AI Influencer Generator 23:27 – TikTok Reddit Story Creator 32:28 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts Key Frameworks: The ACP Funnel (Audience → Community → Product) Build businesses in this order: First create an Audience with storytelling/content (use creative AI here), then build a Community with paid memberships or IRL events, then create a Product to sell to them. This gives you the highest probability of success. Modern Social Strategy: 1 Brand + 10 People Old way: 1 brand account on multiple platforms. New way: 1 brand account + 10 different people accounts (real and AI influencers) across platforms. If 1-2 of 10 pop off, you win. Four Demos Shown: Nano Banana Ultimate: Redesigned thumbnail Mr. Beast-style with proper aspect ratios, high contrast, exaggerated expressions—got 3 variants that couldn't be achieved with regular Nano Banana Miniature Documentary Creator: Created 40-second tilt-shift video about Facebook IPO in ~5 minutes using Seadream, WAN 2.2, 11Labs—includes research, script, voiceover, animations, period music, and subtitles (agencies charge thousands; this cost $0.40) AI Influencer Generator: Generated 35-year-old woman in tennis clothing using Quen Realism and OmniHuman—creates realistic talking head videos for brand representative accounts or video ads at zero production cost Reddit Story Automation: Scraped r/SaaS for story about developer building $1M SaaS through Reddit, generated educational 60-second video with voiceover, Pexels stock footage, and subtitles—enables faceless content channels (example cited: 67% of customers from Reddit, zero CAC) Key Insight: AI agents get you 80% there but you still need to be the creative director, push agents to create better scripts, expect to iterate, and manually review for character consistency and details. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Earlier this year, Dr. Francis Beckwith was appointed to a select board of scholars to advise the Trump administration on national efforts to protect and advance religious Liberty. Dr. Beckwith is a professor of philosophy and Church-State studies at Baylor University, and today he joins Mark Brumey to discuss religious liberty and Vatican II. The two examine “Dignitatis Humanae” and whether or not this declaration, this document, was a development or a departure from the Church's stance on religious liberty. Dr. Beckwith explains the political role that the Church has played in history and its current place in modern politics. Finally, they discuss the challenges religious liberty faces today. This is a must-watch episode, not because of its depth of thought, but also because of its timeliness and relevance.   Dr. Beckwith has also written A Catholic Engagement with Latter-Day Saints. Get your copy here: https://ignatius.com/a-catholic-engagement-with-latter-day-saints-celdsp/?searchid=0&search_query=beckwith   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Original Soundtrack: https://pixabay.com/users/original_soundtrack-50153119/

Jews are God's Chosen People, and it is through God's gratuitous gift of grace that the rest of the world (the Gentiles) are grafted onto the tree of salvation. Get “From Sinai to Rome” Here: https://ignatius.com/from-sinai-to-rome-fstrp   Pope Pius XI once remarked, “Spiritually, we [Catholics] are all Semites,” and, as Saint Paul writes in Romans, in a sense, Christians are Jews by adoption. In today's episode, Andrew Petiprin is joined by Professors Angela Costley and Gavin D'Costa, who examine the question of Jewish–Catholic relations from every angle. They not only discuss how the Church is uniquely opposed to antisemitism, but also how the Church is deeply rooted in Judaism. Finally, they discuss the reality of Hebrew Catholics and their role in the Body of Christ.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

With Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day quickly approaching, Eleanor Nicholson gives her thoughts on how Catholics should approach Halloween and horror stories. Get your copy of Dracula: https://ignatius.com/dracula-7dp/?searchid=3291085&search_query=dracula Get Nicholson's "A Bloody Habit" here: https://ignatius.com/a-bloody-habit-blhp/?searchid=3291600&search_query=bloody+habit   There are a variety of opinions among Catholics when it comes to Halloween and horror stories such as Dracula. Some avoid such things altogether, while others consume such content without hesitation. Eleanor provides a nuanced position as both a mother and the author of the mystery-thriller “A Bloody Habit.” She not only gives guidelines on what kind of things we should avoid, but also how Catholics can use Halloween and gothic novels to enliven their faith.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Original Soundtrack: https://pixabay.com/users/original_soundtrack-50153119/

G.K. Chesterton is one of the great Catholic converts and writers of the 20th century, but much of his personal life has remained obscure until today! Get Your Copy Here: https://ignatius.com/i-also-had-my-hour-ahhp/?searchid=3228600&search_query=i+also+had+my+hour   Dr. Dale Ahlquist joins Andrew Petiprin to discuss a book he has been working on for over a decade—an alternative autobiography of G.K. Chesterton. It remains an autobiography because he compiles the scatter writings where Chesterton talks about himself. This unique view of Chesterton reveals more of his personal life that even the most diehard devotee knows. In this episode, they discuss the compilation of a very detailed timeline of Chesterton's life as well as his conversion, his political philosophy, and his relationship with his wife. These details not only reveal a private side to Chesterton, but highlight the extreme holiness of one of the most insightful thinkers of the 20th century.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal  

Well known for her scholarly work in “Genesis of Gender,” Dr. Abigail Favale has now released her first full-length novel “Our Lady of the Sign.” Get Your Copy Here: https://ignatius.com/our-lady-of-the-sign-olosp/   Dealing with themes of freedom, temptation, feminism, and spiritual warfare, “Our Lady of the Sign” is a work of suspense and thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This haunting book takes place during Advent, when the protagonist Simone returns to her hometown, and not everything is as she remembers.   In today's episode, Dr. Abigail Favale talks to Andrew Petiprin about her inspiration for writing this book and how both her scholarly work and personal life influenced her writing. If you are looking for a suspenseful and slightly eerie book for “Spooky season,” then this is the book for you!    SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Oleksii_Kalyna. https://pixabay.com/users/oleksii_kalyna-39191707/

Fall is PACKED with fun events and things to do in Houston, but with the holiday season looming, how can we experience it all without breaking the bank? Host Raheel Ramzanali is calling on his friend Meagan Clanahan, co-owner of HoustonMom.com, to put together a list of fun fall events for under $100. From classic pumpkin patches to scary mazes, you'll enjoy the season without it costing a fortune. Places we talked about on today's show:  Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green  Viral SLAB at Discovery Green Saturday Stargazing at George Observatory  ArBOOretum  The Great Pumpkin Hunt in Bellaire  Haunted Maze  The Ultimate Houston Fall Bucket List Spooky, Scary, and Frightfully Fun: Houston's Haunted Houses Houston Area Guide to Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals Learn more about the sponsors of this October 9th episode: Westbury Christian School Wise AIA Houston Bayou City Art Festival CAF Wings Over Houston - Use code CCWOH25 Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  Submit what YOU love about Houston here for our 1,000 things list. Or, leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Kaboompics.com/Pexels

Henri de Lubac is not well known by most Catholics, but the upcoming documentary is hoping to change that... See More of the De Lubac Film Here: https://m9b.185.myftpupload.com/ Purchase Henri De Lubac's Books Here: https://ignatius.com/authors/henri-de-lubac/   Cardinal Henri de Lubac was a French theologian who lived in Europe during the tumultuous 20th century. He survived the front-line trenches of World War I and participated in the French Resistance of World War II. He lived to see the murder of the last Tsar of Russia, all the way to the fall of the Berlin Wall. During his life, he was known as a controversial theologian who was eventually elevated to a Cardinal by Pope Saint John Paul II and participated in the Second Vatican Council. Today, we are joined by Geoffrey Zokal and Sam Soruch, who are creating a detailed documentary about Henri de Lubac. In this episode, they not only comment on the extraordinary life of Henri de Lubac, but also touch on some of the more controversial elements of his theology. They remark on both his profound wisdom and theological insight as well as his great personal humility and holiness.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Watch Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-vB1HaBsog&t=44s   Lumen Christi Institute: https://lumenchristi.org/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

We're in the final stretch of 2025 and it all kicks off with October. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Erica Cheng, news and city life editor at Houstonia Magazine, and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis to lay out what you need to do this month in Houston. From spooky season to award-winning bites, here's your guide to October! Want to meet more single people in Houston this month? Check out our tips for where to meet people in real life!  If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Houston community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Houston, check out Hey Houston's take on what to do this month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 1st episode: 4th Wall Theatre Company Midtown Houston Bayou City Art Festival FotoFest CAF Wings Over Houston - Use code CCWOH25 Holocaust Museum Houston Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Kaboompics.com/Pexels