Kresta in the Afternoon

Attacks continue against pro-life institutions following the leak of the Dobbs decision. The Lennon Pregnancy Center in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, was vandalized sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning. Gary Hillebrand, the Center's president, joins us.

The question of whether Roman Catholicism is compatible with the American project in liberal democracy remains contentious, and some contemporary Catholic intellectuals would say it is not. Dr. John Pinheiro joins us with an analysis of the Founding period in light of the principles of Catholic social teaching.

One of the most enduring critiques of capitalism is that it is morally and culturally corrosive. This is a complex topic, in part because there are many definitions and demarcations of both capitalism and culture and the political Left and Right are both concerned about this topic, for different reasons. We take a look with Michael Matheson Miller.

Among John Paul II's many contributions to Christian thought are his developments in the area of Catholic Social Teaching. Fr. Roger Landry joins us to take a look.

Principled Entrepreneurship is the mindset that, among other things, enables and empowers the American Dream. Principled Entrepreneurs connect people to their purpose and passion by forming teams that create value for customers. We look at Five Pillars that define Principled Entrepreneurship with Andreas Widmer.

After a months-long impasse, A Jesuit middle school in Worcester, Massachusetts, has had its Catholic status revoked by the local bishop for defying his order to stop flying flags supporting LGBT pride and the Black Lives Matter movement. Al discusses this story, as well as a Supreme Court ruling in favor of religious schools.

The SBC met last week in Anaheim as its churches were still reeling over a bombshell report on sexual abuse and cover-up. What did they discuss, and what happens next? Terry Mattingly joins us.

Throughout this week we are broadcasting from Acton University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fr. Robert Sirico tells us more about what will be happening and we dive how our society's view of Freedom differs from the Christian idea of freedom.

For yet another Monday, the Supreme Court has declined to rule on Dobbs v Jackson. But there are other cases being considered that are worth understanding. Al takes a look and also discusses why some US golfers have decided to join a new tour in Saudi Arabia – and why we should be concerned.

Several prominent US golfers have joined the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour, prompting backlash from activists concerned with Saudi Arabia's human rights record. But there is more to this story - and it requires understanding the religious and political climate in Saudi Arabia and how it views the West. Raymond Ibrahim joins us.