Kresta in the Afternoon – November 8, 2023 – Hour 1
Dr. Tricia Bruce examines what we’ve learned from the biggest survey of American priests in 50 years. We also talk fighting inflation with Chadd Garcia and Alan Johnson has 6 myths about Hamas that just won’t go away.
How does America’s increasing polarization play out in the priesthood?
How do priests who were ordained in the 1970s differ from priests ordained today? What are the differences between priests ordained before and after the 2002 abuse crisis? The Catholic Project has completed the largest survey of American priests in more than fifty years and the results are fascinating. Dr. Tricia Bruce joins us.
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Six Myths about Hamas that won’t Go Away
In 2014, following a 50-day military conflict between Israel and Hamas, Alan Johnson delivered a speech in which he identified six myths many in the West, particularly progressives, believe about Hamas. Nearly a decade later, it’s evident that little has changed. Alan joins us.
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‘Progressives’ and the Hamas Pogrom: An A-Z Guide
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Have Interest Rates Peaked?
To rein in inflation, the Federal Reserve has taken interest rates from near 0% during Covid to near 5%. Will this strategy work? Have interest rates peaked. Chadd Garcia joins us for an economic roundup.
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