Morning Air

08/07/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/Dr. Jim Schroeder   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's words for KOC and his popularity in a recent Gallup poll, Trump's meeting with Putin and play "What's That Sound."   Bishop Scharfenberger reflects on how the Incarnation gives us permission to be human. Yes it's okay to be human.   Dr. Schroeder shares the good news that annoyances can help us grow in holiness.    

08/06/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/Father Chris DiTomo   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's comments on the 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima, Texas redistricting drama, President Trump's promise to make sure only women are in female Olympic games and root beer floats.   Ashley reports on the Weekly General Audience where the Pope says that being prepared is an act of love and looks back on the Jubilee of Youth.   Father Chris reflects on what the Transfiguration means for us today and how we can make this feast alive in our life today.

08/06/25 7am CT Hour - Jonathan Teixeira/Dave Durand   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's comments on the 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima, Texas redistricting drama, President Trump's promise to make sure only women are in female Olympic games and root beer floats.   Jonathan discusses ditching the fancy coffee and prioritizing getting out of debt so that we can thrive monetarily in the long run.   Dave speaks to why people are passive aggressive and how to avoid the allure and danger connected to it involving work productivity.

08/05/25 6am CT Hour - Mark Mastroianni/Anna Nuzzo   John and Sarah chat about getting ready for school, Democrats fleeing Texas and share the full answer Pope Leo gave to American youth festival.   Mark gives a Catholic take on tech and about Meta, Microsoft and Amazon investing millions in AI infrastructure.   Anna discusses the 2025 Catholic Music Awards: the first ever “Catholic Grammys”.

08/05/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/Harry Kraemer    John and Sarah chat about Democrats fleeing Texas, and we share the full answer Pope Leo gave to Americans at the Jubilee of Youth festival.   Martha discusses St. Maximilian Kolbe, the “martyr of love”: How can we love like him?   Harry talks about why 'I'm sorry' are two of the strongest words for leaders

08/04/25 6am CT Hour - David Carollo/Michael New   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo and the Jubilee of Youth, Sarah's vacation and Brian Burch to serve as ambassador to Holy See. Plus Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and Mystery Music Monday.   David talks about how August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.   Michael discusses the news about over 30 Planned Parenthood clinics closing in 2025.

08/04/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/Julia Hogan-Warner   John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo and the Jubilee of Youth, Sarah's vacation and Brian Burch to serve as ambassador to Holy See. Plus Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.   Fr. Burke discusses the priesthood and the power of confession: learning from St. John Vianney. https://www.themerrybeggars.com/saints/john-vianney   Julia speaks to whether "doing what we love" is enough and the catholic perspective to work and purpose.

8/01/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Bob Pagliari/Bishop Mueggenborg   John and Glen chat about new tariffs being increased to 70 countries, torrential rains in NYC, Trump reestablishes the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and the Presidential Fitness Test, the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and National Water Balloon Day.   Fr. Bob Pagliari reflects on Ordinary or Extraordinary Time: Finding the sacred in the everyday.   Bishop Mueggenborg gives us a look ahead to Sunday's Gospel.

08/01/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan FioRito/Grant Bailey   John and Glen chat about new tariffs being increased to 70 countries, torrential rains in NYC, Trump reestablishes the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and the Presidential Fitness Test, the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and National Water Balloon Day.   Mary Hallan FioRito talks about the world’s tiniest survivor and the fight over abortion funding.   3 Questions   Grant Bailey discusses why divorce rates are at a 50-year low — and what that means for families.

7/31/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. James Kubicki/Msgr. James Shea   John and Glen chat about the Delta Air Lines flight diverted to Minneapolis last night after experiencing significant turbulence, Trump announced GDP growth and talked about the Federal Reserve holding rates, the Philly Pilgrims of Hope presented Pope Leo a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl cap and Pope Leo got a pizza delivery from Aurelio’s pizzeria, all the way from Chicago.   Fr. James Kubicki talks about the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founded an order and spiritual exercises that are used centuries later.   Msgr. James Shea discusses a Vocations boom in Bismarck, ND Fueled by the Domestic Church and Catholic schools.