The Francis Effect

The third debate, the Amazon synod, and the Pope addresses schism

Fr. Dan and David give their take on the narrowing field of Democratic party candidates, and discuss the controversies around the upcoming Pan-Amazonian synod and Pope Francis's remarks about his American detractors.

Sandburg MediaSeptember 25, 2019

"Starve the Beast, " the New Cardinals, and the USCCB Statement on Gun Violence

Fr. Dan and David discuss the long history of Republican anti-government philosophies, the implications of the new Cardinals named by Pope Francis, and what might be lacking from the recent USCCB statement on gun violence.

Sandburg MediaSeptember 11, 2019

Notre Dame, Thomas Merton, and the Mueller Report

Fr. Dan and David talk about what should be saved and rebuilt at Notre Dame, the hit piece on Merton by Gary Wills, and whether or not impeachment is a viable way forward