Podcasts, Politics & Society

Is there a right (or wrong) time for millennials to have kids?

by Ashley McKinless August 18, 2017

I’ve never even owned a dog. Isn’t that a prereq for parenting these days?

Arts & Culture, Jesuitical

‘The Keepers’ isn’t easy to watch. Here’s why you should anyway

by Ashley McKinless July 21, 2017

Arts & Culture, Podcasts

‘The Keepers’ isn’t easy to watch. Here’s why you should anyway

by Ashley McKinless July 21, 2017

What is it about habits and cassocks that capture the imagination of even secular audiences?

A woman cries while visiting the memorial outside the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., June 12, the one year anniversary of the mass shooting. The Diocese of Orlando broadcast via Facebook Live a prayer service attended by clergy of various faiths to remember the 49 who died June 12, 2016, during the largest mass shooting by a single gunman in the country's history. (CNS photo/Scott Audette, Reuters)

Faith, Jesuitical

Father James Martin: L.G.B.T. Catholics have been treated like dirt. We can do better.

by Ashley McKinless June 16, 2017

One year ago, a gunman opened fire in Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., killing 49 people in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. This week, Father James Martin tells us why he was disappointed with how many church leaders spoke about the attack (very few uttered the word “gay”)—and what he’s […]

Jesuitical, Politics & Society

News cycle survival tips from an NPR reporter

by Ashley McKinless June 9, 2017

If (like me) you wake up to Morning Edition, ride home to “All Things Considered” and sip your Sunday coffee over “The Puzzle,” this episode’s for you. We are talking with NPR congressional correspondent, host of the “NPR Politics Podcast” and Fordham alum Scott Detrow about how he keeps his sanity while covering the news in the […]

Jesuitical, Politics & Society

Stop, cooperate and listen: looking for a Catholic alternative to the economy

by Ashley McKinless May 19, 2017

Does capitalism not do it for you? Communism a bit much? There’s another way. This week we’re talking with Nathan Schneider (and his adorable baby, Daniel) about co-ops. Now, that word might bring to mind hippies living together and making vegan meals from the community garden (which Nathan did)—but there are hidden cooperative businesses all around you: REI, […]

Jesuitical, Politics & Society

My Big Fat Very Catholic Dream Wedding

by Ashley McKinless May 5, 2017

Are you a Sorta Catholic? Symptoms include: residual guilt, love for Pope Francis, alternating between church and SoulCycle Sundays. This week’s guest is a Sorta Catholic who wound up having a Very Catholic Wedding. Tracey Wigfield won an Emmy as a writer for “30 Rock” and is a graduate of Boston College (you can decide […]

Demonstrators call for an end to deportations in a protest outside the White House in Washington in late December. (CNS photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters)

Dispatches, Politics & Society

Catholic Sen. Bob Casey tried unsuccessfully to stop the deportation of a mother and son.

by Ashley McKinless May 4, 2017

A woman and her 5-year-old son were deported to Honduras, where, the mother says, they are the target of gangs.

Pope Francis lies prostrate at the beginning of the Good Friday liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 3. (CNS photo/Stefano Spaziani, pool)

Faith, Jesuitical

It’s all Good… Friday. Jesuitical Ep. 8

by Ashley McKinless April 14, 2017

Why is the Easter Vigil so long? And why should you definitely go anyway? We sat down with James Martin, S.J., (again) to talk about all things Holy Week. This week in Signs of the Times we explain where we got the phrase “Signs of the Times” (we didn’t make it up we promise), and […]