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Morning Air® with John Morales is an inspiring, informative, joyful, and family-friendly way to start your day! From breaking news and social issues to tips for business, parenting and family life, Morales and co-host Glen Lewerenz cover every topic from a balanced, Catholic perspective.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 51min
South Side Pope/ Why Church Has Seasons
7/10/25 6am CT Hour - Rob Kaczmark/ Fr. Brice Higginbotham John, Glen and Sarah give an update on flooding victims and search in Texas, Dr. O'Connor pleading the 5th, widow of man killed in Butler Trump rally, robot umpires in MLB and What's That Sound. Rob takes us on a tour of some of Pope Leo's favorite hangouts on the South Side of Chicago as we get to know him. Fr. Brice breaks into why the Church has seasons throughout the year and what ordinary time is supposed to mean to us Catholics.

Jul 10, 2025 • 51min
Renewing the Church/ Our Lady of Mount Carmel
7/10/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/ Fr. Leandro Fossa John, Glen and Sarah give an update on flooding victims and search in Texas, Dr. O'Connor pleading the 5th, widow of man killed in Butler Trump rally, robot umpires in MLB and What's That Sound. Bishop Scharfenberger speaks to the need for renewal and often restructuring of our churches to ensure a fruitful future. Fr. Leandro talks about the promises of the brown scapular and devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Jul 9, 2025 • 51min
Latest from Pope Leo/ Restoring Sacred Art
7/9/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Dan Rigali John, Glen and Sarah give an update on the rescue of flood victims from Texas, IRS saying that Church can endorse political candidates and National Sugar Cookie Day. Ashley reports on Pope Leo's move to Castel Gandolfo, Italy recognizes same sex-couples on birth certificates, St. Benedict and more. Did You Know - the legend of french fries Dan shares why restoring the beauty of sacred art and Catholic churches is needed.

Jul 9, 2025 • 51min
Planned Parenthood Defunded/ Reframing Pain
7/9/25 7am CT Hour - Shawn Carney/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah give an update on the rescue of flood victims from Texas, IRS saying that Church can endorse political candidates and National Sugar Cookie Day. Shawn speaks to why the defunding of Planned Parenthood was better than Roe overturned and what they are up to now that 1/3 of their funds will be gone. Did You Know - French Fries Dave gives ideas on how we can reframe pain and suffering so that we can grow through and with change.

Jul 8, 2025 • 51min
Church's Response to Texas Flood/ Faith and Reason
7/8/25 6am CT Hour - Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller/ F. Scott Pogatchnik John, Glen and Sarah give an update on search for survivors of Guadalupe River flash flood and Wendy's called least healthy fast-food restaurant. Archbishop speaks to the recent flooding tragedy in Texas, what support is needed physically and spiritually and the Church's response to that. Fr. Scott shares the story of genius, Dr. YoungHoon Kim, and his journey to profess that Jesus Christ is God. https://aleteia.org/2025/07/05/heres-what-man-with-worlds-highest-iq-has-to-say-about-god/

Jul 8, 2025 • 51min
Sun, Fun, Love Boosting Summer/ Meaningful Retirement
7/8/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer John, Glen and Sarah give an update on search for survivors of Guadalupe River flash flood and Wendy's called least healthy fast food restaurant. Martha shares her guide to enjoying a sun-filled, joy-filled and love boosting summer. Harry speaks to what to look for in making sure your retirement is meaningful and restful from a Catholic perspective.

Jul 7, 2025 • 51min
Most Precious Blood/ Wake Up on AI
7/7/25 6am CT Hour - William Albrecht/ Paul List John and Sarah chat about Flash flood in Texas, Carlos Alcarez, 4th of July Weekend and Mystery Music Monday. William speaks to why we honor the Precious Blood in July. Paul shares how Tolkien reveals the danger of AI and the fight to understand what sacred about humanity. https://www.readmountdoom.com/

Jul 7, 2025 • 51min
Competition & Charity/ God is Alive 2
7/7/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Andrew Hansen John and Sarah chat about Flash flood in Texas, Carlos Alcarez and 4th of July Weekend. Fr. Burke comments on tennis pro Carlos Alcarez and how he stopped a match to attend to a woman in need. Andrew shares the amazing miracles that proof that God is indeed alive today. https://dio.org/documentary/

Jul 3, 2025 • 51min
Doubt to Deep Faith/ Sunday Gospel Reflection
7/3/25 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John and Sarah chat about the House voting on the Big Beautiful Bill, P. Diddy case, Kershaw reaching 3,000 strike outs for Dodgers and more. Monsignor Shea talks about St. Thomas Aquinas and his arguments for trusting in the unseen. Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on what Jesus teaches us this Sunday through the Gospel.

Jul 3, 2025 • 51min
Catechism and Patriotism/ Why We Love America
7/3/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Erika Ahern John and Sarah chat about the House voting on the Big Beautiful Bill, Kershaw reaching 3,000 strike outs for Dodgers and more. Laura breaks down what the Catechism says in regard to patriotism as we approach the Fourth of July. Erika speaks to why American love the USA and what makes this country different than others.


