The Francis Effect

Pope Leo's first Holy Week, Supreme Court conversion therapy decision, and an interview with Aaron Robertson

Heidi, Daniel, and David discuss Pope Leo's strong anti-war stance during his first Holy Week, and they explore the role of the USCCB in a recent Supreme Court decision about conversion therapy. Then Heidi interviews Aaron Robertson about the history of Black Catholics, with a focus on the history of Detroit.

Sandburg MediaApril 9, 2026

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.

Sandburg MediaMarch 27, 2026

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.