John Boland and Timothy Cordes talk with Rev. Fr. John I Jenkins President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame. Fr. Jenkins shares about his life path and his time as university president. He discusses the clear mission of Notre Dame and how he helped articulate it. We discuss the controversy over inviting President Obama and how the ND students responded. We reflect on dialogue, philosophy, and when the Irish will win the next national title.

Tim tries to solicit advice for other university leaders, and Fr. Jenkins surprises the buddies with his heroes of the week.

Referred to:

President Emeritus Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. | History of the Presidency

Notre Dame Law School alum, SCOTUS judge Coney Barrett talks on campus

Inside The Obama Notre Dame Controversy - CBS News

BLIND VALEDICTORIAN IS HEADED TO MED SCHOOL - The Washington Post

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