Kresta in the Afternoon

In the days leading up to the midterms, many analysts were predicting a “Red Wave” that would give the Republican Party control of both houses of Congress and multiple Governorships. While the Senate and House could still swing to the Right, the Red Wave has not happened. We break down the results with Carter Snead with a look at how the Dobbs decision may have affected the races.

Everywhere you look, the world is asking us where we find our identity, whether it be in race, nationality, political allegiance, or sexual orientation. What happens when we rediscover an identity that is rooted in Jesus? We sit down with Fr. John Riccardo.

Last week the Vatican’s Synod on Synodality released a working document designed to set a framework for the next stage of the three-year process. It has raised eyebrows as it calls explicitly for the transformation of Church structures. Matthew Bunson has the details.

On December 12, 1999, Pope St. John Paul II proclaimed Our Lady of Guadalupe to be the Patroness of the Americas. But did you know that Mary is also the sole patroness of all 50 states, under a variety of special titles? As we await the results of the midterms, Al offers a Litany to the nation’s Patroness.

Jeremy Christiansen was raised in a loving and devout Mormon home and, despite some years of teenaged rebellion, found himself at home in the Mormon Church. But as he grew older, he began to question the principles of his faith, and his search for answers led him to the Catholic Church. He shares his story.

The midterms are tomorrow, and voters in several states will also consider ballot measures relating to abortion. We take a final look with Michael Kenney about what abortion supporters are saying and what we should keep in mind as we head to the polls.

In the Christian context, Universalism is the idea that all people – and maybe even the fallen angels – will eventually be saved and spend eternity in Heaven. While it’s an appealing idea, it’s also false – so how do Catholics go about refuting it? Dr. Michael McClymond joins us.

On November 2, 1917, Britain issued the Balfour Declaration, announcing support for the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish People.” The issue of The Land is central to Jewish self-identity. The Catholic Church certainly acknowledges the covenant between God and the Jewish People, but how does this covenant relate to the land and today’s Jews? We talk with Andre Villeneuve

What attitude should Christians hold towards elections? It is important for us to do our civic duty and vote for those policies that are aligned with church teaching, but if we expect our elected officials to do the work of the Church, we will be disappointed. Al discusses.

“Remember, remember, the Fifth of November…” This weekend, Britain will celebrate Bonfire Night, commemorating Guy Fawkes’ failed attempt to blow up the House of Lords. Most of us don’t know much about Guy Fawkes other than the mask that has appeared in films and online. Who was he? Joanna Bogle joins us.