Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - June 15, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: The Legacy of Magna CartaOn this day in 1215, on the fields of Runnymeade, the English King John signed one of the most important documents in Western Civilization – the Magna Carta. Marcus looks at its legacy.Segment 2: Americans Are of Two Minds About the ‘Moral Acceptability’ of SuicideA new Gallup poll reveals some striking insights into how Americans feel about assisted suicide. 49% of respondents answered that committing suicide with a doctor’s help is morally acceptable, buy only 21% find suicide in general to be morally acceptable. We look at the disparity in support with Wes Smith.Segment 3: Philosophy: The Queen of the SciencesRichard Spinello looks at the intersecting life stories of four important Catholic philosophers of the 20th century - Jacques Maritain, Edith Stein, Dietrich von Hildebrand, and Karol Wojtyla - and examines the salient themes of their respective philosophies. 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