The Patrick Madrid Show: August 12, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick brings forward heartfelt Catholic parenting struggles and the friction that comes when faith meets indifference within families, then moves without pause to the weight of new abortion laws, exposing inconsistencies and pressing for the dignity of life with no hesitation. He weaves in humor as pronoun debates and denominational questions arise, tossing lightness and sharp inquiry in equal measure and never letting heavy topics linger unchallenged.   Anna (email) - At what point should we decide to limit exposure to these family members so as not to scandalize our kids to believe that it's okay to be lukewarm Catholics and to even live a lifestyle that is contrary to Catholic beliefs? (01:40) George - The bill signed in MA yesterday allowing abortion up till birth. Horrendous and barbaric. Massachusetts House Passes Bill to Strengthen Abortion Care - https://malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=1450 (14:32) Donna - When pregnant woman is killed in Maine, considered two people dead. Now, is the death of pregnant woman not two counts for murder? (18:55) Audio: Dr Levatino - Abortions are never for the health of the woman (21:42) Connie (email) - Last night while finishing up cleaning tasks at the dog shelter where I volunteer, another volunteer asked me my pronouns. Audio: Stephen A.  Smith on WNBA not knowing what a woman is - https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/2086914175163330666/video/1?s=46 (35:46) Stephanie (email) - Genetic testing showed that my baby carried a genetic mutation, and I was told there could be a deformity, developmental delays, or even early childhood death due to underdevelopment. Abortion was discussed as an option. Today, I have an almost two-year-old, perfectly healthy baby girl. (38:30) Richard (email) – 15-week abortion ban- covering 95% of abortions- are not pro-life by any definition (42:42) Camille (email) - I hope we're not going to take a bunch of calls about hideous the abortion law in Massachusetts. Jennifer - Protestant friend claims denomination doesn't matter; Holy Spirit can never steer you wrong, so just listen to him. (46:59)