Last Week with Matthew Handley

First Iowa, then the State of the Union, then President Trump is acquitted.  How could it get any worse for them?  Plus your NC Headlines.  

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg refused to tell a pro-life Democrat that he would support softer language on abortion in the party.  The current Democrat platform essentially says that pro-lifers are not welcome in the party.  Matthew breaks down how this isn't diverse or inclusive.  Also, President Trump became the first president to address the March for Life in person.  

Final thought: Kobe Bryant - a devout Catholic.  Plus your North Carolina Headlines.

First, your North Carolina Headlines.  Then, what does Martin Luther King Jr. and the March for Life have in common?  Its the goal of their missions.  Final though: The Trump administration is one of the most pro-life administrations.  Note: The final segment in this version of the episode is diffferent than the version of the program that aired on the radio.  

After your North Carolina headlines, Matthew discusses the opinion and importance of a Princeton law professor who wrote to AG William Barr.  He was inquiring about how the Federal obscenity laws relate to online pornography.  It is an issue that plagues this country and many devout Catholics.  Do you think pronography is a public health crisis?  Should it be regulated more by the government?  Send a voice message or email [email protected].

We're trying out a new format this week.  In the first segment, Matthew takes at some NC headlines.  In the second segment, he takes an in depth look at the situation between the United States and Iran.  An Iraqi cardinal and the Papal Nuncio to Iran have statements.  Final thought: St. Joseph is amazing.

Cardinal Mueller talks about the real crisis within the Catholic church: the desire to modernize.  Then, California opens a new window for child sexual abuse victims.  The California Catholic Conference is optimistic.  Final thought: Pope Francis is just a man too.

On the Feast of the Naitivity of Our Lord we remember that God himself became human and was born of a woman.  The almighty and eternal God himself was once a child in the womb!  Matthew reflects on that at the beginning of this Christmas season by looking back at some of the prolife stories from earlier this year.  Final thought: St. Joseph is the role model for Catholic fathers.  

This week, President Donald Trump became the third president to be impeached by the US House of Representives.  Matthew takes a look at what NC Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D) and Mark Meadows (R) said during formal debate.  Then, papal historians say the new film, The Two Popes, from Netflix does not accurately represent Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.  Final thought: Was Jesus granted more liberties in his trial than Pres. Trump during the impeachment hearings?  One Georgia Congressman thinks so.  Last Week with Matthew Handley is sponsored by Fulcrum Strategies.  FSDOC.com

First, an "anti-abortion" clinic, as local media calls it, is allowed to open up next to an abortion clinic after they settle a federal law suit with the city.  Local media and politicains say they can provide "anti-abortion services."  What does that even mean?  Then, we continue reflecting on the meaning of the season.  Bishop Zarama of the Diocese of Raleigh shares his thoughts.  And final thought: Its our 25th episode!  Thank you to all of you who faithfully listen each week and support us online at WeAreEPIC.org!

This week on the Last Week Extension: Wake Forest has cancelled their Christmas Parade.  

Then, the Wake County School Board approves a measure moving some students into new schools in Fuquay-Varina.