The Francis Effect

The Ongoing Migrant Crisis, the WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike, and an Interview with Gustavo Arellano

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the mixed Catholic response to the ongoing migrant crisis here in America and abroad, they look at the writers' and actors' strikes through a lens of Catholic Social Teaching, and Heidi interviews LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano

Sandburg MediaSeptember 14, 2023

Catching Up, Trump Indictments, the Climate Crisis, and the Season of Creation

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David kick off season 13 with a look back at the non-stop events of the summer, including the four indictments (so far) against former President Donald Trump, and they look ahead to the upcoming Season of Creation, in light of our ongoing and worsening climate crisis.

Sandburg MediaAugust 31, 2023

Live from St. Mary's College - Pride Month Preview, Election 2024, and a Pop Culture Roundup

Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David go on the road for a live taping at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana. They end season 12 by looking ahead to Pride month in June, and to the 2024 election, as well as talking about what they've been watching and reading. Please join them for Season 13, starting in September!