April 7, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: What boys lose when they stop studying historyWe often imagine the founders as older figures, seasoned statesmen and philosophers who arrived at their achievements after long and careful preparation. But many of them were strikingly young. When we forget this, we do our students a disservice – especially our young men.Segment 2: SCOTUS considers Birthright CitizenshipThe Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments over President Trump’s executive order that attempts to end automatic birthright citizenship. Dean John Czarnetzky of the Ave Maria School of Law gives us his analysis.Segment 3: The Origins of Catholic Social TeachingCatholic social doctrine may be one of the most misunderstood areas of Catholic teaching. Fundamentally, it is the Church’s attempt to shape the consciences of the faithful in their dealing with society at all levels, from the family to the state. We look at the foundations and history of CST with Matthew Walz. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com