Pope Leo; the academic origin of crazy ideas; and more!

Show Notes:The first words of the new Pope: Pope Leo XIV @pontifex “Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.”The simple truth of how Leo XIV was elected by Phil LawlerThe Network That Led to Pope Leo XIV’s Election by Giovanni SadewoThe College of Cardinals ReportIl racconto di Prevost su Bergoglio: "Non andavamo sempre d'accordo" (The future Pope Leo XIV reports on his disagreements with Pope Francis: Google will translate for you.)Part 2:Academic “research” into bonkers topics, funded by tax dollars and coming to a hospital near you (if not already there):Academics Call Pregnancy A Disease by William BriggsMen Can’t Get Pregnant—No Matter What Yale Says: When academic theory turns pregnancy into performance art, women and science are left behind.Federal funding for colleges and universities is way more complicated than you might think: How U.S. colleges are navigating cuts to grants for research after Trump restricts federal funding PBS NewsThe Nuances and Challenges of Federal Funding for Research — Guest Post by An Academic from William Briggs’ Science Is Not the Answer SubstackSt. Hildegard’s Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul by Paul Ferris, Foreword by Leila M. LawlerDo you look forward to our podcast? Please consider supporting our work! Your paid subscription means a lot to us!Don’t wish to take out a paid subscription just now? We understand!How about this:We are so grateful when you share our episodes! Sharing is a great way to support us! Get full access to Happy Despite Them at leilamarielawler.substack.com/subscribe