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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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Feb 14, 2023 • 50min
Toxic Ohio Train Derailment, 30 Million People May be in Danger!
February 14th, 2023 - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- Another campus shooting
- More train crashes
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Valentine.
In the second segment, Joe will go in-depth with an article on the East Palestine, OH, train derailment and chemical crisis.
In segments three and four, we'll be joined by Sebastian Milbank to discuss his article for The Critic magazine, "The End of Christendom".

Feb 13, 2023 • 50min
UFO Shot From the Sky, A Catholic Kicker Wins the Super Bowl, and Bishop Sent to Prison... It Was A Busy Weekend!
Monday, February 13th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- Catholic husband and father kicks winning field goal in Super Bowl
- U.S. F-16 fighter jet shot down a UFO over Lake Huron on Sunday... one of three over the weekend
- Virginia AG leads 19 states in demanding FBI come clean about anti-Catholic memo, church spying
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Paulus Liu Hanzuo.
In the second segment, David Ramos, Bureau Chief at ACI Prensa Mexico, joins us to discuss Bishop Rolando Alvarez of Nicaragua, who was sentenced to 26 years in prison by the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega.
In segments three and four, Mark Houck of TheKingsMen.org returns to break down the recent State of the Union address and last night's Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles, which was fittingly decided by the foot of a Catholic kicker.

Feb 10, 2023 • 51min
Retail Pharmacies to Offer Abortion Pills?
Friday, February 10th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - Pittsburgh diocese regulating "ad orientem" Masses - Matt Gaetz proposing Ukraine peace deal - FCatholic Priest arrested for praying outside abortion clinin Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint José Sánchez del Río. In the second segment,Steve Karlan joins us to discuss abortion pills in New York State In segments three and four, we're joined by Gabriel Castillo to discuss the power of the Holy Rosary.

Feb 9, 2023 • 50min
Can the Church Save the Culture, Or Is It Too Late?
Thursday, February 9th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- Did Biden give the order to destroy Putin's Nord Stream pipeline after Ukraine invasion?
- James O'Keefe is on paid leave from Project Veritas
- Former Twitter executive Yoel Roth admits Hunter Biden laptop story in NY Post did not violate Twitter policies
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Blessed Luis Magaña Servín.
In the second segment, Brent Haynes returns to the show to discuss the ACLJ suing the Smithsonian for kicking out Catholic pro-life children.
In segments three and four, Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God joins us to answer the following: Has culture declined too far to be recovered? What can the Church do to transform society?

Feb 8, 2023 • 51min
FBI Targeting Traditional Catholics??? Are Trad Catholics a National Threat?
Wednesday, February 8th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- US releases first images of China spy flight recovery efforts as divers recover debris
- Biden demands Congress codify Roe, pass LGBT 'Equality' Act in State of the Union speech
- Fauci paper suggests feds knew COVID vaccines were doomed from the start
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Jerome Emiliani.
In the second segment, we'll be joined by Kyle Seraphin, former FBI agent and whistleblower, to discuss the FBI placing Traditional Catholics on the same watchlist as white nationalists.
In segments three and four, Ashley Oliver of Breitbart News will join us to recap the State of the Union address and tackle the question: is the state of the Union strong?

Feb 7, 2023 • 49min
The Incredible Shrinking Catholic Church... and What To Do About It!
Tuesday, February 7th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- Ontario police arrest Josh Alexander, who protested boys in girls' bathrooms, for attending class
- Chinese spy balloon carried explosives to self-detonate
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Theodore Stratelates.
In the second segment, we'll be joined by Robert Spencer of JihadWatch.org to break down how US congresswoman Ilhan Omar has finally gotten her comeuppance.
In segments three and four, Crisis Magazine editor-in-chief Eric Sammons joins us for a discussion surrounding how we can reverse the downward trend in the sinking Catholic church.

Feb 6, 2023 • 50min
The Chinese Spy Balloon: What Are We Missing In This Story?
Monday, February 6th - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- Prostitutes solicit sex right outside Catholic elementary school
- China threatens repercussions for downed spy balloon
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Pedro Bautista Blásquez.
In the second segment, we'll be joined by Patrick Delaney with more info about Catholic leaders in the Holy Land decrying escalating Jewish attacks against Christians and shrines.
In segments three and four, retired Army Col. Matt Dooley joins the show to break down the Chinese spy balloon and what we might be missing in this story.

Feb 3, 2023 • 51min
Inside the Secret Deal Between the Vatican & Beijing! Plus, the Largest Civil Disobedience Movement in American History
Friday, February 3rd - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more: - U.S. farm labor shortage - A Chinese spy balloon tracked over the U.S. - Mark Houck pursuing a case against the FBI Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Blaise. In the second segment, we'll be joined by "Jack", a Chinese Catholic activist who'll bring us information about the state of the Church in China. In segments three and four, we'll talk to Randall Terry, founder of the anti-abortion group Operation Rescue.

Feb 2, 2023 • 50min
Making Serfdom Great Again, The WEF and Their Agenda for the World’s Population!
Thursday, February 2nd - Happy Candlemas! In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- Cardinal Zen hospitalized
- Satanic Temple opening abortion clinic
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Saint Jean-Théophane Vénard.
In the second segment, we'll be joined by Fr. John Brancich, FSSP, to discuss the tradition of Candlemas.
In segments three and four, Dr. Mary Cuff joins us to discuss "The Anti-Human Humanitarians of Davos".

Feb 1, 2023 • 50min
Mark Houck Not Guilty! Minnesota Legalizes Abortions Up To Birth?
Wednesday, February 1st - In today's episode of A Catholic Take, we'll cover the latest in breaking news and current events, including the following and much more:
- Minnesota Governor signs bill legalizing abortions up to birth
- the FBI searched the Penn Biden offices in mid-November
Also, a brief introduction to our Saint of the Day, Blessed Benedict Daswa.
In the second segment, we'll be joined by Mark Houck for a recap of his court case and a look at what comes next.
In segments three and four, Catholic Freedom Fighter Brent Haynes provides his analysis on the news.


