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Francis Effect podcast

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#2605 - The war in Iran, amicus brief on birthright citizenship, and the Oscars
12/03/2026 | 1h 12 mins.
Heidi, Daniel, and David explore whether or not we are, in fact, at war (we are), and whether or not the US should continue to recognize birthright citizenship (we should). Then, in the third segment, David and Heidi try to figure out how we can find time to watch more movies, because Dan has seen them all.
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#2604 - Rubio in Munich, the Olympics, and an interview with Bishop Brendan Cahill
26/02/2026 | 1h 23 mins.
Heidi, Daniel, and David examine the recent speech by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich, and they geek out about their favorite Winter Olympic sports. Then Heidi interviews Bishop Brendan Cahill of the diocese of Victoria, Texas, and Chair-Elect for the USCCB Committee for Migration.
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#2603 - NYC and Denver get new bishops, new revelations from the Epstein files, and an interview with Fr. Isaac Slater
12/02/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the possibilities arising from new episcopal leadership in New York City and Denver. Then they turn their attention to the most recent disclosures from the Epstein files. In our final segment, Heidi interviews Fr. Isaac Slater about the spiritual value of not judging others.
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#2602 - US bishops speaking out against Trump policies, remembering John Allen, Jr, and an interview with Laura Fanucci
29/01/2026 | 1h 23 mins.
Heidi, Daniel, and David remember the life and work of John Allen, Jr., and track the shifting landscape of Catholic leadership around the current immigration situation, and Heidi interviews Minnesota author and activist Laura Fanucci.
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#2601 - The killing of Renee Good, the invasion of Venezuela, and an interview with Maxwell Kuzma
15/01/2026 | 1h 20 mins.
Heidi, Daniel, and David return for their 18th season, and things are a bit dire. Looking first at horrible events in Minneapolis, and then horrible events abroad, they turn to the Gospels and Catholic social teaching for a glimmer of hope. Things are brightened by Heidi's conversation with Maxwell Kuzma in our third segment.
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About Francis Effect podcast

Two theologians walk into a bar... No, seriously: This podcast is about the real world of politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality. Your hosts, Fr. Dan Horan and David Dault, bring you a mix of perspectives, from Abbey Road to Metaphysical Graffiti. Dan is a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. David is a radio producer and Catholic convert. They both have doctorates in theology. It is the best possible kind of nerdy.

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