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Cesar Chavez controversy, Pope Leo speaks out against the Middle East war, and an interview with Kate Ward
Cesar Chavez controversy, Pope Leo speaks out against the Middle East war, and an interview with Kate Ward

Heidi, Daniel, and David look at recent horrific revelations about the labor leader, Cesar Chavez, as well as exploring the Pope's pushback against the war with Iran. In our third segment, Heidi interviews Dr. Kate Ward about the meaning of work in Catholic Social Teaching.

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Sandburg MediaMarch 27, 2026
The war in Iran, amicus brief on birthright citizenship, and the Oscars
The war in Iran, amicus brief on birthright citizenship, and the Oscars

Heidi, Daniel, and David explore whether or not we are, in fact, at war (we are), and whether or not the US should continue to recognize birthright citizenship (we should). Then, in the third segment, David and Heidi try to figure out how we can find time to watch more movies, because Dan has seen them all.

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Sandburg MediaMarch 12, 2026
Rubio in Munich, the Olympics, and an interview with Bishop Brendan Cahill
Rubio in Munich, the Olympics, and an interview with Bishop Brendan Cahill

Heidi, Daniel, and David examine the recent speech by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich, and they geek out about their favorite Winter Olympic sports. Then Heidi interviews Bishop Brendan Cahill of the diocese of Victoria, Texas, and Chair-Elect for the USCCB Committee for Migration.

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Sandburg MediaFebruary 26, 2026
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