In this week’s podcast, Arthur C. Brooks joins hosts Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber to talk about his provocative article, “Confessions of a Capitalist Convert.” Associate Editor Robert David Sullivan joins to contribute his expertise on politics. In conversation, Father Malone raised Pope Francis’ well known critique of free enterprise, and asked if this critique is […]
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Should friendships be taken as seriously as marriages?
On this week’s podcast, America’s contributing writer Eve Tushnet joins hosts Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber. Following the publication of her feature article on the subject, Tushnet discusses the value of relationships that don’t necessarily fall into traditional categories like marriage and religious life. Eric Sundrup, S.J. joins to offer an additional perspective. When asked about […]
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A Yale poet on the interaction between faith and poetry
On this week’s podcast poet Christian Wiman describes the power of poetry to hosts Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber. America‘s poetry editor Joe Hoover, S.J., joins to offer his perspective. In conversation with our editors, Wiman described how his ability to write poetry was affected by a period of illness. “It’s dangerous if you’re an artist and […]
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Cokie Roberts on journalism under President Trump
Cokie Roberts, who wrote about the role of women in Washington in our Jan. 23 issue, is this week’s guest. Hosts Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber chat to her about the state of journalism under President Donald J. Trump, in addition to his announcement that he is planning to build a border wall. Associate […]
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Catholics Enjoy Peak Clout in Congress in 2017
This week Matt Malone, SJ., and Kerry Weber chatted to Robert David Sullivan about the role of Catholics in Congress across party lines. This topic is particualrly timely given that almost one third of Congress’ membership is Catholic in 2017.
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A World of People on the Move Reviewed for National Migration Week
As National Migration Week concludes, Jill Marie Gerschutz-Bell, a senior policy and legislative specialist for Catholic Relief Services, discusses the conflicts and crises that are forcing people from their communities in the Middle East, Africa and Central America.
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The Theater as a Church
On this week’s podcast Rob Weinert-Kendt chats to Matt Malone, S.J., and Tim Reidy about the best shows he’s seen in New York City recently, as well a list of exciting plays coming up in the future. Highlights include “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Present,” as well as a movie: “La La Land.” Rob Weinert-Kendt […]
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What should your tech resolutions be in 2017?
On this podcast, Sam Sawyer, S.J., speaks to Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber about cybersecurity and the digital revolution. The conversation tries to answer who we want to be online in an age where cyberhacking has become commonplace.
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James Martin on Scorsese’s ‘Silence’
This week James Martin, S.J., speaks about his involvement in the film 'Silence,' Martin Scorsese's latest film about two Jesuit missionaries in 17th century Japan. Matt Malone, S.J., and Kevin Clarke find out about how and why Scorsese made the film.
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Jesuit Spirituality in Theater
In this week’s podcast, George Drance, S.J., chats to Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber about his approach to the theater as a Jesuit actor and director. George Drance also talks about his next play, “Calderon’s Two Dreams,” which opens at La MaMa in New York in February 2017.