A Catholic Take
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
A Catholic Take: What you need to know, right now. A bold synthesis of inspiration and information. Keeping you up to date on news & issues from a Courageous Catholic perspective with Joe McClane. Live, Monday-Friday across the Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 52min
Why Catholics CAN NOT be Freemasons! (Audio)
March 4th, 2026 - We welcome back Col. Matt Dooley to discuss where we're at in the Iran war. Then, we welcome back John Salza to discuss Freemasonry and why Catholics should avoid it at all costs.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 53min
Israel’s War with Iran & the Global Impact (Audio)
March 3rd, 2026 - We welcome Aaron Kildow from This Week in Oil to discuss the economic impact of the Iran war. Then, we welcome back Jason Jones to shed light on America's Catholic Palestinian abuse scandal.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 53min
Operation EPIC FURY & the Irreparable Chasm! (Audio)
March 2nd, 2026 - We welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss Operation Epic Fury and the evolving landscape in Iran. Then we welcome back Steve Cunningham to discuss whether the modern nation-state too large to sustain real self-government.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 51min
World War III & Vatican III Watch... Good Times (Audio)
February 27th, 2026 - We welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine to discuss the potential for a Vatican III and a major shakeup of the Curia. Then, we welcome back Mike Parrott to explain why the downfall of Hollywood presents a major opportunity for Catholic filmmakers.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 53min
A Church DEEPLY Divided & Suffering! (Audio)
February 26th, 2026 - We welcome back Nicholas Cavazos to discuss the deep political divide currently plaguing America. Then, we welcome back His Excellency Bishop Joseph Strickland to discuss how that same divide has seeped into the Catholic Church.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 53min
"Shots Fired" at the State of the Union! (Audio)
Michael Hichborn, director at the Lepanto Institute and conservative commentator, reacts to last night’s State of the Union. He takes on Trump’s exchanges with Ilhan Omar, DEI and immigration policy, sanctuary cities and voting rules. They debate tariffs, economic and Supreme Court implications, culture-war optics, IVF ethics, and the political theater around medals and speeches.
Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 54min
A German Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? (Audio)
February 24th, 2026 - We welcome back Michael Haynes to discuss Bishop Heiner Wilmer's election as the new chair of the German Bishop's Conference. Then, we welcome back Joshua Charles to examine the history of the Papal Office.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 53min
The FALL of Mexico & the RISE of the Narco State! (Audio)
February 23rd, 2026 - We discuss Pope Leo XIV appointing a Bishop who attended the opening of a Masonic lodge in Italy. Then we welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss the fallen state of Mexico after the killing of cartel leader "El Mencho."
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Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 41min
The Devil in Rome (Audio)
Kyle Clement, Liber Cristo publisher and exorcism expert, and Dr. Anthony Stine, Catholic commentator and analyst, discuss a controversial Argentina transvestite marriage and the book The Devil in Rome. They cover clerical grooming, alleged ritual abuse, institutional cover-ups, exorcism rites, and how tradition intersects with modern scandals. Short, intense, and provocative conversation.
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 56min
The SSPX DECLINES the Vatican Deal! (Audio)
February 19th, 2026 - We welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray to get his thoughts on the SSPX situation and the letter from Father Pagliarani to Cardinal Fernandez. Then, we welcome Joe Enders, who was fired from his job after supporting Carrie Prejean Boller.
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