Ave Maria in the Afternoon

Guest host Dr. Greg Popcak shares some of his thoughts. Then Joe Heschmeyer discusses his new book A Man Named Joseph: Guardian for Our Times. Then, Montse Alvarado joins us to discuss the religious freedom victory at the Supreme Court with Fulton v City of Philadelphia.

Dr. Matthew Bunson and guest host Dr. Greg Popcak discuss day two of the USCCB June meeting. Plus, Mike Aquilina discuss his new book Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized.

Michael McCaffrey joins guest host Jerry Usher to discuss the politicization of sports and Michael New discusses the recent findings on American attitudes towards abortion in a new Gallup poll.

Dr. Matthew Bunson from EWTN News joins guest host Jerry Usher to discuss day one of the USCCB June meeting. Plus, Cy Kellett discusses his new book, "{A Teacher of Strange Things."

Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins Al to discuss America's Founding Fathers and the relationship between church and state. Plus, Susan Hanssen on St. John Henry Newman.

Deacon Steven Graydanus and Al discuss father figures in film and Dr. Timothy O'Donnell explains the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

G.K. Chesterton is one of the most quotable men in history. Dale Ahlquist and Al discuss some of his quotes. Then, Dr. Paul Kengor explains the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Dr. Ralph Martin joins Al to discuss A Church In Crisis: Pathways Forward.

William Doino discusses the life of Piux XII biographer Sr. Margherita Marchione and Al celebrates the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.

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