December 15, 2025 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Illinois Legalizes Assisted SuicideIllinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill legalizing assisted suicide in the state. Wes Smith has the details.Segment 2: Winning the War on AdventCultural commentators frequently speak of the “War on Christmas.” And there certainly is a long trend of secularizing the season, where Christ is replaced by Santa and gifts. But Joseph Vukov sees another battle – the War on Advent, when premature Christmas celebrations overshadow the Advent season. He joins us.Segment 3: What Benedict XVI taught us about Israel (2 segments)Pope Benedict XVI had a lot to say about Israel. For example, n his poignant address at the Reichstag in Berlin, he highlighted the Church’s “great closeness to the Jewish people” and the “special bond” we share with them as “beloved brothers.” We take a closer look with Dr. Matthew Ramage. 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