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In Conversation is an in-depth look at the week's Catholic news as seen by the staff at National Catholic Reporter. Hosted by NCR engagement editor Brittany Wilmes, In Conversation features the top th... more
FAQs about NCR In Conversation:How many episodes does NCR In Conversation have?The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.
May 26, 2017Episode 12: President Trump in Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Vatican CityBrittany is joined by Tom Reese, SJ, to discuss Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia. Later, Melanie Lidman shares her experience reporting on Trump's visit to Israel, and Maureen Fiedler muses on Trump's meeting with Pope Francis....more18minPlay
May 19, 2017Episode 11: The Keepers and Knights of ColumbusIn this episode, Brittany talks to Sr. Rose Pacatte about the new Netflix documentary series "The Keepers," which focuses on the unsolved murder of a Catholic sister in Baltimore in 1969. Later, NCR contributor Nicole Sotelo and editor-at-large Tom Roberts talk about the Knights of Columbus and their immense financial influence in the Catholic sphere....more25minPlay
May 12, 2017Episode 10: Mother's DayIn this episode, Sr. Rose Pacatte comes on the show to talk about The Handmaid's Tale, media literacy, and sisterhood. Later, Brittany talks to NCR's Caitlin Hendel, Stephanie Yeagle, and Amy Morris-Young about motherhood and faith....more30minPlay
May 06, 2017Episode 9: Pope Francis in EgyptIn this episode, host Brittany Wilmes talks to NCR Vatican correspondent Josh McElwee about Pope Francis' recent trip to Egypt. Later, Brittany is joined by GSR editor Gail DeGeorge and Sr. Michele Morek to discuss Global Sisters Report's upcoming feature "The Life."...more19minPlay
April 28, 2017Episode 8: Death penalty and 100 days of TrumpBrittany Wilmes discusses the Arkansas executions with NCR Bertelsen intern Kristen Daniels. Catholic Mobilizing Network Executive Director Karen Clifton explains why her organization advocates for an end to the death penalty. Later, Brittany talks to NCR's Michael Sean Winters and Tracy Abeln about Trump's first 100 days in office....more26minPlay
April 21, 2017Episode 7: Acts of Mercy for Earth DayNCR Senior Analyst Tom Reese talks about how Laudato Si' inspired him to take on some home improvement of his own, then Brittany Wilmes interviews Tomás Insua of the Global Catholic Climate Movement about this weekend's Mercy2Earth initiative. Later, students and faculty from Cheverus High School explain how the Ignatian Carbon Challenge is changing their campus culture....more24minPlay
April 13, 2017Episode 6: Rwandan genocide and Holy WeekIn this episode, editors Gail DeGeorge and Dennis Coday join Brittany Wilmes in studio to talk about the anniversary of the Rwanda genocide and Pope Francis' recent apology on behalf of the Catholic Church. Later, Brittany talks to GSR Africa correspondent Melanie Lidman about her visit to Rwanda and how the country is healing. Celebration editor Denise Simeone stops in for a quick chat about Holy Week....more28minPlay
April 07, 2017Episode 5: From military service to peace ministryIn this episode, host Brittany Wilmes chats in studio with Sr. Michele Morek about symbols of peace in Kansas City and at the United Nations in New York. Later in the episode, Brittany interviews peace activist Jack Gilroy and conscientious objector Logan Isaac....more29minPlay
March 31, 2017Episode 4: Environmental concerns in the U.S. and PanamaThis week, Brittany Wilmes talks environmental issues with NCR's Brian Roewe and Michele Morek, OSU, North American liaison for Global Sisters Report. Then, an interview with freelance writer Tracy L. Barnett about an indigenous tribe's fight to save their sacred lands from hydroelectric development in Panama....more26minPlay
March 24, 2017Episode 3: Sarah Mac Donald on St. Patrick and immigrationThis week, Brittany Wilmes talks to parade viewers at one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the country and catches up with Irish journalist Sarah Mac Donald about the holiday's meaning in Ireland and its particular emphasis on support for immigrants. ...more21minPlay
FAQs about NCR In Conversation:How many episodes does NCR In Conversation have?The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.