December 2, 2025 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Marcus’ Monologue: Facebook Employees Compare Themselves to Drug PushersRecently unsealed court documents show employees at Facebook’s parent company Meta were aware of the adverse effects social media has on kids’ mental health, calling Instagram a “drug” and referring to themselves as “pushers.” Marcus has some thoughts.Segment 2: Instead of the 1619 Project, what about the 1531 Project?In 2019, the New York Times partnered with a team of historians to produce the “1619 Project,” which claimed that the arrival of slaves in Virginia was the defining moment in American history. In response, conservative historians launched a “1776 Report” that presented a more patriotic view of American history. Dr. Christopher Shannon has a third option: the 1531 Project – citing the often-overlooked apparitions at Guadalupe as a seminal moment in our history. He joins us.Segment 3: The Four Ls of My Catholic Conversion (2 segments)Kenny Burchard grew up in an irreligious home with parents who had abandoned the nominally Catholic faith of their own childhoods. From there, his path to faith was a long and winding road. Kenny has identified “Four Ls” that summarize his journey to conversion – he joins us to share them. 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