Ave Maria in the Afternoon – January 13, 2025 – Hour 1

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: January 13, 2025 Published in: Ave Maria in the Afternoon

Does the work of Catholic Charities count as a religious operation? The Supreme Court has the case, and we talk with Charles Russo. Also, Nathan Pinkoski explains the downfall of Justin Trudeau.

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Marcus’s Monologue: The Power of the Gospel

In the first chapter of Mark’s Gospel, we see Jesus calling his first disciples. Marcus looks back on the scene.

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SCOTUS to review whether Catholic Charities provides religion-based assistance

On December 13, the Supreme Court accepted its first case involving religion in almost two years. It centers on Catholic Charities, which has been denied tax exemption in Wisconsin on the grounds that its services are not strictly religious. Charles Russo joins us with more.

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SCOTUS to review whether Catholic Charities provides religion-based assistance in WI

Charlie Russo — Professor Charles Russo, M.Div., J.D., Ed.D holds the Joseph Panzer Chair of Education in the School of Education and Health Sciences at the University of Dayton, where he also Directs the Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership and is Research Professor of Law. He specializes in issues involving education and the law with a special focus on religious freedom. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Notre Dame University of Australia School of Law.

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Where Justin Trudeau went wrong

Last week Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will be stepping down. When he rose to power nearly a decade ago, he sought to replicate the style of Barack Obama – young, energetic, eloquent, and progressive. What went wrong? We talk with Nathan Pinkoski.

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The End of Trudeau’s Pseudo-Caesarism

The Demise of Justin Trudeau