January 14, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Iranian TV Threatens TrumpHuman Rights advocates estimate more than 2000 people have died in Iranian protests, and the government has threatened to begin executing political prisoners any day. This afternoon, Iranian state TV broadcasted a picture of Donald Trump after his near assassination in Butler, along with the caption “this time it will not miss the target.” Though it seems incredible to our society, the crackdown by the Iranian government is faithful to the Quran. Marcus has more. Segment 2: Lawsuit in Canada to Force Catholic Hospitals to Permit EuthanasiaThe family of a Canadian woman who chose assisted suicide has filed a lawsuit to compel Catholic hospitals to permit euthanasia on their premises. Wes Smith joins us with the story.Segment 3: Meet the Magi (2 segments) The Magi, or Three Kings, of the Nativity story are among the best loved yet most mysterious figures in all history. The fleeting and sparse account in St. Matthew’s Gospel raises as many questions as it answers. Roger Thomas has drawn from Scripture, history and modern research to bring their journey to life. He joins us. 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