Kresta in the Afternoon

Some Christians may hold their noses at the thought of Enlightenment philosophy, believing it to be an exclusively anti-Christian movement. But what we call the Enlightenment included recognizably Christian thinkers in addition to non-Christian ones. We talk more about it with Jay Bruce.

Rev. Charlie Self shares the stories of global entrepreneurs in the 19th-21st centuries that found economic and social success rooted in virtue in the most challenging historical circumstances. 

There was a recurring theme we noticed in Thursday night's debate - Donald Trump and Joe Biden frequently failed to address the question they had been asked. Marcus and his producer Bryant Schoenle walk back through debate as Marcus provides Catholic-based responses to the moderator's questions.

Fr. Eamon O'Higgins gives us a detailed view of Joseph Ratzinger's vision of the role of politics in human society, the purposes and limits of political authority, current inadequacies and defects in political practice, and principles of the renewal of politics.

We continue our broadcast from Acton University, explaining the idea of free markets with Eileen Norcross.

What is Natural law? Why does it matter? What does it mean for a free and virtuous society? Sam Gregg joins us.

The faith and work movement requires a theological frameworkthat transcends pietistic impulses and rejects dualism. We talk about itwith David Bahnsen.

Emergent technologies, especially in the realm of medicine, require new ethical examinations to determine their moral implications. Too often, the march of technological progress well outpaces these examinations, leaving doctors, researchers, and the general public without proper guidance regarding the morality of novel procedures. Andrew Kubick joins us with his analysis of the ethical ramifications of uterus transplantation.

Many American schools and universities have lost their sense of purpose and consequently fail to transmit meaning to the next generation or form responsible citizens. The crisis of American education has led to a reduction of knowledge and a crisis of anxiety and despair plaguing so many young people. We examine the problem with Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton.

It’s been two years since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v Wade. Where does the Pro-Life movement stand today? Michael Kenney joins us as we continue from Acton University.