A Closer Look

Dan Gainor: New twist on ‘Truth in News’ issues with former New York Times staff editor writing public resignation letter calling out the ‘Paper of record’ for pushing ideological “orthodoxy,” kowtowing to Twitter mobs, and the internal “new McCarthyism.”; she also reveals being scolded for not holding to the liberal orthodoxy the NYT expects of […]

Ed Morrissey, guest host – HotAir.com Dr. Randall Smith: Greater respect for the Constitutional order & a willingness to sacrifice our “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” in its preservation are the only things standing between us and tyranny; students should learn a required understanding of the text of the Constitution; important debate about the virtues […]

Dr. Anne Hendershott: ‘Covidivorces’; Predicted higher rate of divorces during and due to COVID never materialized; there has been a 45 percent decline in the typical monthly average of divorces in NYC alone, and this trend extends to other cities as well; the time in lockdown has made us reassess what is most important to […]

Ed Morrissey, hosts Andrew McCarthy, National Review: A victory for Little Sisters of the Poor, but the case will drag on. Pause for progressives. Ed & Andrew discuss: Our Lady of Guadalupe vs Morrissey-Berru. Dale Ahlquist Chesterton Schools Network to open 12 new schools in 2020, spreading the Catholic intellectual tradition. Is there such a thing […]

George Weigel: New book out today The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission focuses on the importance and centrality of Vatican II, specifically two key documents from that Council, for the Church now and in the future; what the next pope must do to remain faithful to the Holy Spirit’s […]

Guest Host, Ed Morrissey of HotAir.com Mike Berry: First Liberty attorney on defense of USAF Major from being court-martialed for going to church; ‘absolutely outrageous that our troops can’t go to church, but they can attend a protest, use mass transit or host house parties’. Ed Morrissey covers Supreme Court decision that states can punish […]

Sen. Katrina Jackson: Author of Louisiana pro-life law says it wasn’t about the underlying legality of abortion, it was about women’s health; Supreme Court ruling in favor of abortion doctors denied women common sense protection. Jason Jones: Roundtable discussion of pro-life efforts across the country to help women, educate the public, tell the human story […]

Peter Breen: Supreme Court on LA abortion law, other abortion cases in courts across the country, forecast for legal challenges to Roe in the months/years ahead; what the pro-life movement should focus on and how strongly their efforts must proceed, undaunted by challenges and seeming setbacks; Religious Freedom Restoration Act & discrimination these days. Walter […]

Stephen White: EPPC scholar asks ‘Are These Not My People?’, racial, cultural, class differences in America and how we heal the divide; the deeper task of Christians in the current cultural crisis is to remind people of who they are, to show the world that ‘there’s a more excellent way’. Carrie Severino: Judicial Crisis Network […]

John Bursch: ADF response on Supreme Court decision to strike down Louisiana’s law requiring abortionists to hold admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, just as doctors at ambulatory surgical centers are required to have for the good of their patients; abortion providers went to great lengths to overturn bi-partisan LA state law. Prof. Paul Kengor: Dupes: […]

Jon Stotts: Dynamic young Catholic passionate about scripture encourages Catholics to immerse themselves in the Bible; suggests Scripture that offers hope & consolation in these challenging times, especially for families, small groups, who pray through the Bible together. Chris Ferrara: Federal Court rules New York Governor Cuomo is wrong to limit worship services; Thomas More […]

Carrie Severino: Just reached the historic milestone of 200 confirmed judges appointed by current president; includes circuit court, Supreme Court, judges with lifetime appointments who can alter the federal judiciary; Judicial Crisis Network calls them constitutionalist judges, ‘saving us from hundreds of policy-driven liberal judges’; elections have consequences. and Michael New: Pew Research Poll shows […]

Fr. Robert Spitzer: ‘Why Be Catholic’: Jesus’ Acceptance and Love of Sinners; The Social-Political Implications of Jesus’ Teaching on Love; The Christian Impact on Social Equality and Roman Slavery; Christian Impact on Social Welfare; The Need for Faith; Where Do we Go from Here? Life in Christ through the Catholic Church; Natural Law and Social […]

Abp. Salvatore Cordileone: San Francisco Archbishop criticizes destruction of St. Junipero Serra statue in Golden State Park, asking ‘What is happening to our society?’; ‘renewed national movement to heal memories, correct injustices of racism & police brutality in our country has been hijacked by some into a movement of violence, looting and vandalism’ Jason Jones: […]

Fran Maier: Life Lessons; How should we use our limited time in this world? Different paths lie before us, some right & some wrong; our choices have meaning, they also have consequences; we choose either to love or refuse to love, to act or refuse to act; the faith and friendship of Christians transformed the […]

Bishop Joseph Perry: Postulator for Cause of Ven. Augustus Tolton looks at the life of this former slave, first African American priest, his witness to faith & charity; good intercessor for our times of social unrest, racial tension; Juneteenth, and World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests celebrated annually on the Solemnity of […]

Fr. Paul Shovelain: Public Safety Chaplain (Police & Fire) on providing spiritual care for law enforcement officers & first responders through ministry of presence, spiritual direction, praying together; Chaplain’s experience of police officers’ humanity, dedication, sacrifices and service to citizens and communities; when officers respond to mistreatment with kindness Leah Darrow: Former model turned evangelist […]

Fr. Dan Brandt: Chicago Police Department Chaplain looks at community policing, reform proposals in law enforcement, human side of police officers’ lives of service & sacrifice; what changes do we need at this time for best, safest, most orderly & just policing system, and who should decide that? What can we do to help law […]

Carrie Severino: Supreme Court ruling that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers transgender status & sexual orientation is “hijacking of textualism” for sake of appealing to college campuses & editorial boards; can’t redefine the meaning of words themselves and claim textualism; ominous sign for anyone concerned about the future of representative […]

Congressman Adam Kinzinger: The truth about the mission and role of the RC-26b reconnaissance plane used by the Air National Guard RC-26b and Congressman’s service flying over the protests last week; correcting the record since conspiracy theories about the plane abound on Twitter; ‘Justice in Policing Act’. Jeremy Dys: First Liberty on double standard in […]