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Send us a textJoin me as I engage with the esteemed Professor John M. Ellis, author of "A Short History of Relations Between Peoples: How the World Began to Move Beyond Tribalism," to uncover profound insights into the evolution of human relations. The conversation kicks off with a journey back to the pivotal transformations around 1500, spurred by the Age of Discovery and Gutenberg's printing press. Discover how these monumental shifts in communication and exploration began to erode the barr...

Send us a textIs the rise of new media reshaping the future of politics?" Join me, Michelle McElhune, as I sit down with Bradley Devlin, politics editor of the Daily Signal and the voice behind the new podcast, Signal Sit Down. Together, we dissect the evolving landscape of media bias, drawing parallels between the decentralized power structures in Congress and the historical breakdown of the Holy Roman Empire. With Trump's recent election victory, we discuss how genuine, unfiltered conversat...

Send us a textJoin us for a lively and insightful episode as we explore the theatrical nature of the current election season. With our special guest, Tony Kennett from the Daily Signal, we dissect how figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are transforming the political landscape with their unconventional approaches. Witness how Trump's social media dynamism has turned political engagement into a spectacle, reminiscent of a national comedy. We reflect on how Obama's initial social media ...

Send us a textDiscover how the digital revolution is reshaping education with insights from Dr. Mark Bauerlein, a senior editor at First Things and English professor at Emory University. Our conversation navigates the challenges posed by social media and smartphones, which are distracting students from engaging with traditional literature. We tackle the shift in educational priorities, moving from a deep dive into Western civilization to focusing merely on critical skills through brief text a...

Send us a textDiscover the extraordinary journey of Ambassador John J. Sullivan, who navigated his path from South Boston's streets to the high-stakes world of international diplomacy as the U.S. ambassador to Russia. With a rich family legacy steeped in military service, Sullivan's early passion for foreign policy and national security carved his path through pivotal roles, including serving at the Justice Department during Operation Desert Storm. His career trajectory, marked by pivotal dec...

Send us a textConservative women are reshaping the political narrative, challenging the status quo with boldness and tenacity. Virginia Allen, co-host of the 'Problematic Women' podcast and a contributor to the Daily Signal, sheds light on the pressing issues at the U.S.-Mexico border, providing firsthand insights from her travels across key regions like Eagle Pass, El Paso, and Yuma. Her vivid accounts reveal the realities faced by Border Patrol agents amidst the Biden administration's contr...

Send us a textCould America's administrative state be the greatest threat to liberty today? Ned Ryan, author of "American Leviathan: The Birth of the Administrative State and Progressive Authoritarianism," joins us to tackle this monumental question. We trace the origins and growth of the administrative state from Woodrow Wilson's era to today's sprawling bureaucracy, which has evolved into a behemoth with over 440 departments. Ryan offers a thought-provoking critique of this centralized powe...

Send us a textIs America's housing crisis a ticking time bomb? Join us as we welcome James Burling, author of the thought-provoking book "Nowhere to Live," to uncover the staggering statistics and alarming realities facing millions of Americans. With many individuals spending more than half their income on housing and states like California battling a severe shortage of homes, this episode promises to reveal the foundational role of private property rights in American liberty and how modern r...

Send us a textEver wondered how a city could be divided by more than just a wall? Join me, Michele McAloon, as I sit down with the brilliant Bryn Turnbull to navigate the poignant and gripping world of historical fiction in her latest book, "The Berlin Apartment." We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of Berlin's turbulent history post-World War II, from the city's division by Allied powers to the eventual rise of the Berlin Wall in 1961. Through the compelling story of Lise, a medica...

Send us a textWhat happens when the fate of an entire nation hinges on a series of critical, split-second decisions? Sir Laurie Bristow, the last UK ambassador to Afghanistan, pulls back the curtain on the frantic final months preceding the fall of Kabul in August 2021. From the ramifications of the 2020 Doha Agreement to the chaotic evacuation scenes, he offers a gripping narrative of the UK’s exit from Afghanistan, sharing unparalleled insights and personal anecdotes that bring this pivotal...

Send us a textLeadership and Common Sense. What did Machiavelli and St Augustine have in common? Can we learn leadership from the failures of Napoleon? Why did President Lincoln's impeccable timing create a more equal nation? Join me in this fascinating conversation with Yale professor and Pulitzer Prize winner John Lewis Gaddis, author On Grand Strategy (Penguin Press 2018). From Ancient Greece to Ronald Reagan, Professor Gaddis traces a path of common sense and leadership for bo...

Send us a textHuman rights? Do they exist in a post Christian America? Can democracy even survive in a world without religion? John Daniel Davidson a senior editor at the Federalist https://fedsoc.org/ has written a soul searching and searing book Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come. All the social issues of our times are touched by the role of religion in society. Join me for this thought provoking conversation. Learn. Listen...

Send us a textmysteryhints@gmail.com email for Michele McAloonTrump. Presidential history was made this past week whether or not you agree or disagree with the verdict. The President of the United States of America. There is no other political office in the world like it. The 45 men who have filled the office have come from diverse backgrounds to embrace the many different challenges unique to the American experiment. Mary Carol Ghislin, a seasoned teacher and ...

Send us a textWhat is really behind the campus protests and possibly all the vocal ills of current society? Didn't Marxism die when the Berlin Wall fell? Dive in with me as we discuss NextGen Marxism with authors Katie Gorka and Mike Ryan. We talk about how a Marxism shaped by European Intellectuals and adapted by 1960's radicals has once again reared it's ugly head in the campus protests, the reduction of individuals to their sex, race and ethnicity, wides...

Send us a textParis..a charachter in it's own right. Join me in conversation with Professor Mike Rapport Author of City of Light, City of Shadows: Paris in the Belle Epoque published by Basic Books https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/imprint/basic-books/If you are traveling to Paris this summer, have traveled to Paris or have ever dreamed of traveling to Paris this is a book you MUST read. A great history book that can easily serve as a travelogue for the curi...

Send us a textAnna Reid, author of Borderland: A Journey Through the History of Ukraine writes about the history of Ukraine in a prosaic story of the people who through the centuries have claimed Ukraine as home. From saber rattling Cossacks to Kiev Rus, to Poles, Jews, Lithuanians and Crimean Tatars all who have walked and fought in Ukraine have woven a tale of hardship, endurance and determination to become a a fiercely proud Ukrainian people. Borde...

Send us a textTwo royal princesses from a small principality in late 19th century German lands marry into the House of the Russian Romanovs. Princess Alex of Hesse and her sister Princess Ella lives end tragically when killed by the Russian Communists in 1918. Clare McHugh in her second novel tell the history of the fate of these two young women. Join me in conversation as we talk about Clare McHugh's latest novel The Romanov Brides. published by William Morrow Paperbacks.Che...

Send us a textA French scandal over 125 years ago that still reverberates around the world. Alfred Dreyfus was a captain in the French Army whose faith was Jewish. He was accused of spying for the German Army. His conviction in 1894 and subsequent acquittal gripped the attention of the world and forever changed France.Join me in conversation with Dr Maurice Samuels about his recent book Alfred Dreyfus; The Man at the Center of the Affair published by Yale University Press&nb...

Send us a textDid you know that American soldiers actually went to war in Russia in 1918? Listen to this discussion with Anna Reid, author of "A Nasty Little War; The West's Fight to Reverse the Russian Revolution" published by Basic Books. It is a tale of heroes and scoundrels that few in the West know about much less understand. Check out Basic Books ...they have some very well written history books. https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/imprint/basic-books/

Send us a textA conversation with Father Fessio, Founder of Ignatius Press about "He Left Us So Much" A Tribute to Pope Benedict XVI written by Cardinal Robert Sarah. Pope Benedict XVI -Cardinal Ratzinger was an amazing man. His life spanned the 20th century. He saw the rise of Nazi Germany to the 21st Century crisis in the Church. Throughout it all he followed a spiritual itinerary that lead him to an ever closer friendship with God. The late Pope Benedict was probably one ...

Send us a textDid you know that Stalin, Hitler and Mao were voracious readers? Where did the paper book pocket book come from? Join me in this conversation with renowned historian Andrew Pettegree, as we discuss his latest The Book at War, How Reading Shaped Conflict and Conflict Shaped Reading. We discuss the fascinating and often overlooked role of books in warfare, exploring how reading shapes conflict and how conflict, in turn, shapes reading. Professor Pettegree r...

Send us a text Napoleon Bonaparte was not only a brilliant military strategist but also a master of propaganda. Join me in this conversation with Professor David A Bell from Princeton University. He is an author of several books to include Napoleon: A Concise Biography (Oxford University Press, 2015) is a short study written for Oxford's "Very Short Introductions" series.You can find more information about Professor Bell at https://history.princeton.edu/people/david-bellTo my...

Send us a textWho has not wondered through the Christmas Tree lot trying to avoid the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree? In 1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas made its debut. The first TV special based on the comic strip Peaunts garnered wide acclaim and throughout the decades it has become an American Christmas tradition. Join me in conversation with Blake Ball author of Charlie Brown's America: The Popular Politics of Peanuts. My apologies for the re-runs. I will start a new season ...

Send us a textJoin me in conversation with Melanie Kirkpatrick to talk about all things Thanksgiving!! Have a great Thanksgiving!

Send us a textWhat is purgatory? is it horrible? Does it lack joy? What is it suppose to achieve? Join me in conversation with first time author Michael Norton to discuss his book A Hitchhiker's Guide to Purgatory published by Ignatius Press. This is a charming tale of the possible journey toward eternity. Find Michele McAloon @MicheleMcAloon1

Send us a textTo some it was a disaster and the ruin of the Roman Catholic Church to others a saving grace..Vatican II from its very inception until today has been the center of a storm of controversey. Join me in conversation with none other than the leading Catholic intellectual in the world today--Mr. George Weigel as we talk about his book To Sanctify the World ; The Vital Legacy of Vatican II (Basic Books) You can find George Weigel's writings at the Catholic Difference on https://...

Send us a textBecause you can never get enough Dracula this time of year. This is a repeat performance! Dracula..the Motherlode of all horror stories just in time for all hallows eve and all souls day .Join me in conversation with Dr Doug Mitchell, my friend with a PhD in literature, as we talk about Brahm Stoker"s 1897 classic Dracula. Redemption. purity, bats and werewolves all rolled into this towering gothic novel. We discuss the Catholic and literary themes that h...

Send us a textThe Sassoon family was one of the richest families in the world in the 19th century, From a Baghdadi Jewish community to the dizzying heights of British aristocracy the Sassoons were an economic success story mirroring the fortunes of colonial Britian. Join me in conversation with Joseph Sassoon, author of The Sassoons: The Great Globbal Merchants and the Making of an Empire published by Pantheon Books.

Send us a textWant io understand why individualism does not work for human beings, familiies or communities? Want to understand how our individualistic understanding of our selves is not the turth? Join in Conversation with Father Timothy Vivarek, author of as I have Loved You. published by Emmaus Road Publishing. BE A RADICAL listen to this PODCAST! You can read Father Timothy Vavarek's article on https://www.thecatholicthing.org/Find Michele @michelemcaloon1

Send us a textCasey Chalk is one of the premier Catholic voices in the US today. Join me in conversation with Casey as we discuss his book, The Persecuted: The Stories of Courageous Christians Living Their Faith in Muslim Lands published by Sophia Institute Press. You can find Casey at https://www.caseychalk.com/Talk to Micele on Twitter @michelemcaloon1

Send us a textOne of my most interesting conversations yet! Join me as we discuss Islam in view of Christianity , with Dr David Pinault, author of The Crucifix on Meccas Front Porch (Ignatius Press) This is not an apology for Islam but an analytical view of Islam in order to better understand Christianity.Dr Pinault is also the author of Providence Blue, a fictional tale of kenotic theology. Youn can listen to my interview here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/...

Send us a textJoin me in conversation with Joesph Pearce, author of Faith of Our Fathers, A History of True England (Ignatius Press) as we talk about St Albin, Edward the Confessor, the Glastonbury thron tree, middle English and Shakespeare as a Catholic. Find Michele on Twitter @MicheleMcAloon1.

Send us a textThe family of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is an integral part of the history of Europe. Join me in conversation as we talk about some of the Queens 20 th century family desendants . Two young girls Alexandra and Ella, ( who were also Prince Phillip's great aunts) of the royal Hesse family in Darmstadt Germany marry into the Russian royal family for love. They both come to a tragic end at the hands of Russian Bolsheviks. Authr Clare McHugh discusses her research...

Send us a textIf alien life is discovered on another planet or in another universe how woud they relate to us and God? Would they be marked by origninal sin like us? Would aliens need baptizing? join me in conversation with Dr Paul Thigpen author of ETI and Catholic Theology, published by Tan Books. Dr Thigpen traces the history of man's wandering about the existence of alien life. From the ancient Greek to the Foo Fighters humanity has always looked to the...

Send us a textIn a world without God can suffering and evil be understood? What makes a Mass Shooter? Kaye Park Hinkcley author of Shooting At Heaven's Gate explores these questions in her well written fictional story set in Alabama. Ms Hinkcley creates a crisp, poignant and sometimes humorous narrative in asking how does suffering and faith shape our lives. Summer Reading at its Best!Find Kay's Book at https://chrismpress.com/

Send us a textJuly 31st is the Feast Day of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order. Join me in dicussion with German Professor Markus Friedrich as we discuss his book The Jesuits; A History, an Amazon's Editor's pick. (published Princeton University Press) From St Ignatius, a wounded war veteran to Pope Francis I, Jesuits have always been on the forefront of contemproary history and controversey. Learn about the history of this storied order.

Send us a textWho really was this man President Andrew Jackson? Join me in conversation with David S. Brown author of The First Populist; The Defiant Life of Andrew Jackon published by Scribner. Andrew Jackson looms large in the American historical imagination Find out who the man really was from frontiersman, war hero to the seventh president of the Untied States. A very well informed and balanced bigoraphy of the historical figure of Andrew Jackson

Send us a textJuly 14 is Bastille Day. A great way to commenorate this auspicious event is to grab a glass of chmpagne or a good bordeaux and listen to my interview with Professor Olivier Zunz, author of The Man Who understood Democracy: The Life of Alexis de Tocqueville published by Princeton University Press. A wonderfully well crafted biography about a French man who truly beleived in democracy in both the US and France . You can find out more about the works of Professor...

Send us a textHow does a person live with the moral injury of war? Through hope and faith. Benjamin Sledge, combat veteran of the Afghanistan and Iraq battlefields, author of Where Cowards Go To Die -Regnery Gateway Publishing, talks about PTSD, loss, growth and hope. How does one grow out of horrific expereinces? Sledge tells of his path of resiliency and coming home after combat. Connect with Bejamin Sledge https://benjaminsledge.com/

Send us a textJoin me to discuss the hottest topic in the nation with Alexandra Desanctis coauthor of Tearing US Apart; How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing, published by Regnery. Written before the Court decsion to overturn Roe vs Wade, Ryan Anderson and Alexandra DeSanctis were able to foretell some of the logic used by the Supreme Court justices to come to their historical decsion. Read the Supreme Court decsion yourself! Dont let the media tell you what is in the ...

Send us a textThe Best Years of Our Lives was a 1946 movie classic. The movie narrates a story of three veterans returning from the front lines of World War II and their struggles to adapt to the front lines of home life, work and family. Alison Macor, film critic and author has written a charming book about the making of this award winning classic . Join me in discussion as we talk about her recently published book Making the Best Years of Our Lives;...

Send us a textIn light of DDay June 6, I have decided to rerun this interview made for Veteran's Day of last year. The M-1 Garand, the standard rifle for World War II Infantryman. becomes a microphone for the living members of the Greatest Generation. Join me in conversation with Mr. Andrew Biggio, US Marine, combat veteran, and Massachusetts police officer, author of The Rifle: Combat Stories From America's Last WWII Veterans, Told Through an M1 Garand.. publis...

Send us a textD-Day is June 6. We have all heard of Easy Company, the Band of Brothers and Dick Winters but little has been written of Ronald Speirs, the longest serving commander of Easy Company. Join me in conversation with co-author Jared Frederick as we discuss his new book Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and His Band of Brothers published by Regnery History.

Send us a textBeware of Davos and the World Economic Forum. Join me in conversation with authors Michael D. Greaney and Dawn K. Brohawn as we talk about their recent book; The Greater Reset: Reclaiming Human Sovereignty Under Natural Law published by Tan Books https://tanbooks.com/Forget the conspiracy theories but find out why the solutions of Karl Schwab and the Great Reset might not be good for human community or the dignity of the created human be...

Send us a text Zelensky: The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World is a compelling account of this fascinating, enigmatic leader. Join me in conversation with Andrew Urban as we discuss Zelensky's childhood, family history, and astonishing transformation from TV celebrity to president of Ukraine. We also talk about the anti- hero Putin and what the world community faces as this war grinds on. https://www.regnery.com/9781684513789/zelensky/ ...

Send us a textOn May 15, 2022 Pope Francis will declare Father Charles de Foucauld a saint. Learn the story of this enigmatic man of the dessert who began life as a champagne drinking French aristocrat to become a follower of Jesus Christ in the middle of the Saharan dessert. Join me in conversation with Dr David Pinault, a Middle Eastern scholar and a Roman Catholic to talk about the Church's newest saint. The book is Charles de Foucauld written by Jean Jacques Antie...

Send us a textThe most beautiful and famous ballerina of the world may have been poisoned by Stalin, the brutish dictator of the USSR. There is an eerie line between Stalin's grim poison lab and Covid 19. Join me in conversation with John E. O'Neill and Sarah C. Wynne coauthors of The Dancer and The Devil; Stalin. Pavlova and the Road to the Great Pandemic published by Regnery Publishing. A fascinating true life crime story of communist dictators and the lengths ...

Send us a textCatholic literature is on fire these days. Catholic publishing houses, press, and journals are booming. Join me in conversation with Dr Joshua Hren, one of the founders of the University of St Thomas at Houston Master of Fines Arts programming in Creative Writing--a series of comprehensive seminars in the Catholic literary and intellectual tradition. Dr Hren is also the founder of Wiseblood Books and the author of Infinite Regress ...

Send us a textPadre Pio is a spiritual superstar. In his 80 year life, he bore the wounds of Christ, he could be located in two places at once, fought the devil, healed people, read souls, and prophesized. None other than the former Chief Exorcist of the Vatican tells the story of Padre Pio's life Tony Ryan of Ignatius press joins me in conversation to talk about Padre Pio Stories and Memories of My Mentor and Friend written by FR. GABRIELE AMORTH an...

Send us a textYou are designed to be happy and you can be happy. What is Happiness? Why is it important to the Human Experience? How Can you Be Happy?Join me in conversation with Professor J. Budziszewski author of How and How Not to be Happy published by Regnery Gateway! Find Dr Budziszewski on his website The Underground Thomist https://www.undergroundthomist.org/Find Regnery publishing at https://www.regnery.com/

Send us a textWhat is the difference between sex and gender? How did these two realities diverge in modern culture? Join me in conversation with Dr John Grabowski, author of Unraveling Gender published by Tan books. Understand what is at the heart of gender confusion and personal identity.You can Dr Grabowski's book on Tan Books https://tanbooks.com/ You can find me on Twitter @MicheleMcAloon1

Send us a textGood Grief Brown! We talk to Dr Blake Ball, author of Charlie Brown's America, The Popular Politics of Peanuts about the social commentary of the Peanuts. The security blanket of Linus, the Christmas pageant and Franklin were Charles Schulz's gentle commentary about American society in the last half of the Twentieth Century. If you are a Peanuts Fan, no matter what age, you will discover some nuggets of interesting facts about Charlie, Lucy, Peppermint Pa...

Send us a textWho was the worst president in US history? Often Warren G Harding is ranked at the bottom but Ryan S Walters author of the The Jazz Age President: Defending Warren G. Harding published by Regnery History shows how this much maligned president earned a reputation he did not deserve. Mr. Walters writes an engaging history about this little known and much criticized president. Warren Harding 's presidency occurred after World War I and the Spanish Flu. ...

Send us a textWhat are Putin's real intentions? Last Fall I had the opportunity to interview Rebekah Koffler author of Putin's Playbook; Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America by Regnery Publishing. Much of what Rebekah Koffler predicted we are watching play out on the world stage. There are other events of which she writes that have yet to happen but could still happen...these are particularly frightening events connected with our satellites and nuclear capabilities.&...

Send us a textWhat do you get when you mix a fictional history, and a mystery thriller with a touch of humor? The Father Gabriel series written by Fiorella De Maria and published by Ignatius Press. In this charming mystery series set in the immediate aftermath of World War II Father Gabriel. an amateur detective, bumbles around the English country side solving murders while dealing with some of the very serious issues of post war Europe. The Catholic theme of the book enriches the...

Send us a textIn this achingly beautiful book about parenthood, Maya Sinha in her debut novel The City Mother narrates a tale of humanity and salvation. Her literary down to earth description of the Holy Mother reverberates truth and meaning that echo's though the lived reality of every parent facing the challenge of raising children and supporting a family. If you read one novel this year this is the one you want to read. Watch for Chrism Press. They are a...

Send us a textIn this interview with Father Joseph Fessio, president of Ignatius Press, we talk about the publishing industry, books, beer and being a Jesuit. In 1978, Father Fessio began Ignatius Press with the publication of two books. Today, almost two million copies a year are published by Ignatius Press, who has became a standard bearer for quality publishing in both the secular and Catholic world. You can find Ignatius Press https://www.ignatius.com/Many...

Send us a textFrom 1536-1540 king Henry VIII closed 850 monasteries in England and Wales. The consequences of this decision have reverberated from his day until now. Join me in a fascinating conversation with James Clark, author of The Dissolution of the Monasteries published by Yale University press. You can find Professor Clark's book https://yalebooks.yale.edu/author/clark-jamesYou find Michele on Twitter @MichelemcAloon1

Send us a text John Fisher and Thomas More lived in a time as difficult as ours, but chose to live with truth and fidelity, even at the expense of their earthly lives . Join me in conversation with the Honorable Judge Robert Conrad, author of John Fisher and Thomas More; Keeping Their Souls While Losing Their Heads published by Tan Books. Judge Conrad writes an extraordinary account of how two courageous and holy men stood up for the truth and for what they believed by denying King...

Send us a textJoin me in a great conversation with Dr Jay Cost, author of James Madison, America's First Politician published by Basic Books. This book should be mandatory reading in for every American citizen. Dr Cost not only tells the story of James Madison's life but the story of how the US government was formed. James Madison was probably the most qualified man ever to hold the office of the presidency. He was the author of the US Constitution, the Federalist Pap...

Send us a textHappy New year. we start this year off bigger and bolder than ever! I speak with Robert R Reilly author of America on Trial: A Defense of the Founding published by Ignatius Press. Mr. Reilly traces the intellectual history of the founding of the United States Constitution. The ideas of consent by the governed, no taxation without representation, voting rights and even revolution against tyranny are a natural application of rational and organized thought. ...

Send us a textFact or Fiction? we talk about the Three Magi with Father Dwight Longenecker. Author of Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men, published by the fabulous Regnery History. The story of the Magi is biblical archeology at it best as Father Longenecker tries to unravel the age old story of who were the three wise men. You can connect with Father Longenecker at https://dwightlongenecker.com/ You can ...

Send us a textPope John Paul II is undisputedly one of the towering men of both the Twentieth and Twenty-first Century. As a Charismatic, Energetic, and Intelligent man, he left a stamp not only on the Church, but the world. His greatness is measured by his love of the Church and the breadth of his extraordinary accomplishments throughout his life. Join me in conversation with Patrick Nevocoskey, author of 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World, published...

Send us a textWhat does Bela Lugosi, the Korean War and a charming Irish story teller have in common? A great novel! Join me in conversation with K.V. Turley, co author of the fabulous new novel The Thing of Darkness published by Ignatius Press. What is one willing to do to gain fame and fortune? Trading the light of the soul for the darkness of sin is a perilous decision. Turley and his co author Fiorella De Maria have crafted a hauntingly beautiful novel about ...

Send us a textEveryone has seen the coffee table book of the world's most beautiful libraries but what about the books in the library? Join me in discussion with Professors Andrew Pettegree and Arthur Der Weduwen authors of the The Library: A Fragile History by Basic Books. as we talk about the history of collections, the people who collect books, and why human knowledge is such a fragile thing. Are books a thing of the past to be replaced by smart phones and ereaders? You w...

Send us a textMany were surprised by the election of Pope Francis. Author Julia Melonia, in her meticulously researched and well written book, ST Gallen Mafia; Exploring the Secret Reformist Group in the Church, published by Tan Books, shows how the papacy of Pope Francis was not a haphazard chance but the result of many years of planning and scheming by some of the most radical leaders in the Church. Ms. Melonia traces how an obscure Latin American cardinal was ...

Send us a textLooking for a great hostess gift for Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving; the Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience is a fun, fact filled, well written, and beautifully illustrated book that would make a perfect gift. Did you know America will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the original Thanksgiving dinner this year? Join me in a great conversation with Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of Thanksgiving; the Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience p...

Send us a textThis episode is not for the faint of heart..but is worthwhile in considering where the truth may stand in media reporting. Bill Donahue author of The Truth about Clergy Sexual Abuse; Clarifying the Facts and the Causes published by Ignatius Press challenges many of the media allegations in the reporting of the Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Roman Catholic Church. He presents a well documented presentation about the two scandals that have occurred ...

Send us a textWhat is happiness? Michael Warren Davis author of The Reactionary Mind; When Conservative isn't Enough published by Regnery Gateway answers this question by imagining a better past in order to imagine a better future. Since it's release at the end of October, this book is flying off the shelves. Join me in conversation with Mr. Davis as we talk about Kings, Medieval Man, blissful ignorance, smart phones and dating as a pathway toward revolt of...

Send us a textBecause you can never get enough Dracula this time of year. This is a repeat performance! Dracula..the Motherlode of all horror stories just in time for all hallows eve and all souls day .Join me in conversation with Dr Doug Mitchell, my friend with a PhD in literature, as we talk about Brahm Stoker"s 1897 classic Dracula. Redemption. purity, bats and werewolves all rolled into this towering gothic novel. We discuss the Catholic and literary themes that h...

Send us a textFrom HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, and to Penitent Angels join me in with Dr David Pinault, author of Providence Blue; A Catholic Fantasy , published by Ignatius Press. Dr Pinault's book is a great example of the Catholic literary explosion occurring in the US today. A well written narrative, with great character development, Providence Blue is a rollicking read using historical and fictional characters to ultimately tell a story of redemptio...

Send us a textRace Crazy is a great book club read for lively conversation and perhaps the beginning of change. Do not buy what BLM and 1619 are selling. Black or White think for yourselves. Listen to this interview. Buy this book. The most explosive issue in the United States today is race. How can we discuss race and liberty in a manner that is logical, and absent of excessive emotion? Mr. Charles Love, author of Race Crazy; BLM, 1619 and the Progressiv...

Send us a textDr Robert Tracy McKenzie of Wheaton College, author of We The Fallen People ;The Founders and the Future of American Democracy , published by Inter Varsity Press discusses how the Founding Fathers constructed the US Constitution based on on a realistic understanding of human nature. When Alex de Tocqueville visited America he asked himself how liberty could reign amongst a group of greedy but yet industrious people. Dr McKenzie argues that our success as a democracy does n...

Send us a textMany have said Catholic literature has produced nothing new since Tolkien and O'Connor. First time novelist, Katy Carl in her beautifully written new book "As Earth Without Water" published by Wiseblood Books shows Catholic writers are indeed producing new faithful creative masterpieces. Ms. Carl's book is truly astounding in her literary prose and masterful story telling. The story follows the lives of two artists as they come to know themselves and eventually...

Send us a textwant to truly understand what happened in the 2016 election? Why it happened may be scarier than what happened. While the purported collusion between President Trump and the Russians was disproven with the findings of the Mueller Investigation and now the Durham Investigation, Russian malfeasance was still very much present in the 2016 election. Rebekah Koffler, author of Putin's Playbook; Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America published Regnery Gateway&n...

Send us a textJoin me in this dynamic interview with Dr Louis Markos, author of From Plato to Christ; How Platonic Thought Shaped the Christian Faith. People of all religious backgrounds or no religious backgrounds will benefit from this very accessible and enjoyable discussion about Plato and Socrates. These old dusty philosophers are actually more important than ever as we talk about the social cultural issues of the day. Dr Marko writes "I can attest that reading P...

Send us a textThis is a heck of an interview with the one and only Mike Duncan, creator of the History of Rome series podcast about his blockbuster, best seller Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution published by Public Affairs. Mike Duncan has written an engaging biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, famous and infamous in both America and France. From the dizzying heights of the world of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI to a prison in Ea...

Send us a textA discussion with award winning author Mary Jo Thayer about her novel Close to the Soul, published by Full Quiver Publishing. The story follows the life of a sixteen year old girl, in the early 1960's. who is sexually assaulted at a party. When she chooses to carry the child her life takes a predictably difficult, but rich and rewarding path. Ultimately Close to the Soul is a story about choices and love. This is a timely discussion in the wake of l...

Send us a textJoin me in a great discussion with author Rhonda Ortiz about her historical romantic fictional tale In Pieces. For those out there who think "I do not read this genre," I understand. This is not what I am normally search to read either. Foolish me. This is a great story about the adventure of human relationships and the enduring tale of life's questions of family, marriage and careers. The novel set in 18th century Boston follows the travails...

Send us a textMystery tales and morality in a medieval setting woven into a charming coming of age story. Join me in my discussion with author Antony Barone Kolenc as he talks about his award winning mystery series The Harwood Mysteries Series published by Loyola Press. A three book series that follows the life of a 12 year old boy in 12th century England as he discovers his identity and learns of life, faith, and friendship. Follow Michele on twitter @MicheleMcAloon1&...

Send us a textAn interview with Dr Ronald J Pestritto , author of America Transformed: The Rise and Legacy of American Progressivism published by the fabulous Encounter Books. Dr Pestritto of Hillsdale College illustrates how progressive thought, in the past and today. endangers the fundamental understanding of basic freedoms as framed in the US Constitution. Go to my twitter account to see where I had to record this episode @MicheleMcAloon1.

Send us a textWhere are the Werewolves?? Join me for a thrilling discussion with Catholic author Eleanor Bourg Nicholson in her new Gothic Catholic Thriller Brother Wolf published by the brand new Chrism Press. A thrilling adventure story with the truth of Catholic teaching. You can find Eleanor at eleanorbourgnicholson.com and Chrism Press @ chrismpress.com.

Send us a textWhere do we go after this life? Join in a fascinating discussion with author Catherine Wolff about her book Beyond: How Humankind Thinks About Heaven published by River house Books an imprint of Penguin Random House Publishing. In this wonderfully well researched and well written book Catherine explores the realms of human imagination through a survey of beliefs and faiths about the afterlife. Her work is simultaneously informative and uplifting as ...

Send us a textThe Church and America is in Crisis. But there is hope for a brighter future. Todd Hartch author of A Time to Build Anew ; How to Find the True, Good and Beautiful in America, published by the beautiful Angelico Press, describes how different groups are courageously and boldly building from Tradition to find innovative and loving solutions for today. Yes things are bad, but we can find our way by ordering our reality to what is good true...

Send us a textIs staying informed all the time, healthy or sane for an individual or a community?. Join in a great conversation with Dr Jefferey Bilbro, editor in Chief of the The Front Porch Republic, about his excellent book Reading the Times A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News., published by Inter Varsity Press Dr Bilbro examines the question of how staying informed shapes us both spiritual and communally. He offers advice on how to counteract co...

Send us a textAn interview with Eric Sammons, editor in chief of Crisis magazine, discussing his latest book Deadly Indifference (Crisis publications of Sophia Institute Press) We discuss why all religions are not the same and why forms of religious pluralism are actually heretical to Catholic belief. You can fine Crisis Magazine at crisismagazine.com You can follow Michele @ MicheleMcAloon1.

Send us a textA discussion with Julien Icher about the Lafayette Trail . The Marquis de Lafayette, French Aristocracy and American Revolutionary Hero returned to the United States in 1824, fifty years after the American Revolution. He traveled the United States pulling together a fractured country. The national celebrations for Lafayette helped to give a young country a new identity and sense of self. Mr Icher's organization the Lafayette Trail places mark...

Send us a textThe M-1 Garand, the standard rifle for World War II Infantry man. becomes a microphone for the living members of the Greatest Generation. Join me in conversation with Mr. Andrew Biggio, US Marine, combat veteran and Massachusetts police officer, author of The Rifle: Combat Stories From America's Last WWII Veterans, Told Through an M1 Garand.. published by Regnery History. Mr. Biggio traveled the country to speak with over 200 living vete...

Send us a textNow more than ever it is necessary to speak about the US Civil War. Join Michele McAloon in a discussion with J. Geoffrey Barber, author of Three Rogues in Gettysburg., published by Milford House, an imprint of Sunbury Press. Mr. Barber has written a wonderful historical novel set in the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg. His detailed narrative brings to life the true difficulties and the conflicting emotions and realities of people caught in historical events.&...

Send us a textJoin me in a delightful interview about a delightful book as I talk to Professor F.H. Buckley about his new book Curiosity and Its Twelve Rules for Life. published by Encounter Books. It is a rollicking romp through the canons of Western history and culture as Professor Buckley explains the most curious thing about our common humanity is our sense of curiosity. With curiosity we live deep and meaningful lives, without curiosity we become less than human. The true tragedy o...

Send us a textTo interview the author of one of the most currently talked about books today is always a great opportunity. To talk to an author who has written about the subject that Mr. Sohrab Ahmari has written about and the fact that his book is being so widely discussed in both conservative and liberal circles could be called a Providential moment! Join me in my conversation with Sohrab Ahmari about his book. The Unbroken Thread; Discovering the Wisdom of Tr...

Send us a textWhen Jimi Hendrix played the Star Spangled banner at Woodstock was he breaking tradition or displaying a distinctly American heritage created along the Eastern Shores of the Ohio River. Take a barge ride with Will Hoyt author of The Seven Ranges, Ground Zero for the Staging of America as he discusses the landmarks along the shores of our American history. You can purchase Mr. Hoyt's book from Front Porch Republic Books and other book sellers. ...

Send us a textJames Matthew Wilson, one of the foremost literary artists in America today talks about his beautiful book "The Strangeness of the Good," published by Angelico press. A poet and political philosopher, Dr Wilson talks about poetry in a way that is interesting and not intimidating. His landmark work, the Quarantine Notebook, is a true testament to the experience of the Corvid 19 lockdown. In decades to come readers will find his work...

Send us a textThis one book could save our society. A stunning interview with Brad Miner, author of The Compleat Gentleman; The Modern Man's Guide to Chivalry. Our nation was founded by gentlemen and to this day our country's very existence depends upon the gentlemen ideals of our founders. What is a gentlemen and why is that ideal so important, especially now in our history. Can the ancient ideals of chivalry form modern civilization? Wh...

Send us a textThere is no Finer Time to be a FAITHFUL Catholic. A great interview with Austin Ruse, author of Under Siege: There is No Finer Time To Be A Faithful Catholic ( Crisis Publication of Sophia Institute Press) Yes times are dark as Austin Ruse looks into the abyss of a morally decaying society. However, ready made halos abound. In these dark times , we have the opportunity to shine, to become saints, to charge the sniper's nest as we bring a message of ...

Send us a textA marvelous interview with Dan Leroy author of Liberty's Lions; The Catholic Revolutionaries Who Established America" published by Sophia Institute Press. A truly remarkable book that reflects on "stories of great patriotism and also of human frailty" We discuss American Catholicism in the context from George Washington to the one and only Adrienne de Lafayette and many more. The author is as interesting as his book. I hope you enjoy it. ...

Send us a textA wonderful interview with first time novelist Kathryn Goodwin Tone about her coming of age young adult novel "The King's Broad Arrow." Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, Kathryn deftly spins a tale of factual history and fiction as we follow the adventures of young teenage boy. This is is a very well told and well written story that includes some fascinating history..Washington's gamble by inoculating soldiers against small pox, the printing ...

Send us a textA fun and inspiring interview with one of the busiest shepherds in the Church. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki author of Running for a Higher Purpose; 8 steps for spiritual and physical fitness discusses how running brings health, energy, and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ .

Send us a textA charming interview about money and the American psyche with a truly great American author Lance Morrow . He talks about sin , a fish, and money in his latest book "God and Mammon"