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May 13th, 2026 - Happy feast of Our Lady of Fatima! President Donald Trump said yesterday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a consideration in his approach to negotiations over the Iran war. He made the remark hours after new inflation data showed consumer prices rising to the highest inflation rate in three years. The Israeli military said that it sentenced two soldiers to military jail after one was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in Debel, a predominantly Christian village in southern Lebanon. President Donald Trump announced six federal judicial nominees May 11, including two conservative district judges he appointed during his first term, for seats on federal appeals courts. A protestant pastor was convicted by a Northern Ireland Court For holding an open-air Christian service. The U.S. bishops release a video from Archbishop Sample and resources for consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart this June. The Vatican has reaffirmed that the SSPX will excommunicate themselves this summer if they proceed with consecrating bishops without a papal mandate. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

May 12th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Pancras! President Donald Trump is weighing the reinstatement of Project Freedom – as well as a potential renewal of military strikes – after Iran rejected a U.S.-backed proposal that would have opened the Strait of Hormuz and ended hostilities for a 30-day negotiation period. Pakistan has begun helping Iran shield and shelter its military aircraft following the ceasefire with the US, according to reports. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito yesterday extended a temporary stay on a federal appeals court ruling that would have reinstated restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone, keeping nationwide access by mail in place until Thursday. The Trump administration proposed a new rule that would allow employers to offer in-vitro fertilization (IVF) directly to workers through a new category of health coverage exempt from some Affordable Care Act requirements. Cole Tomas Allen, who stands accused of attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, pleaded not guilty yesterday to all federal charges. In the UK: Three Labour MPs quit as ministerial aides and called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign. Calls for his resignation continue to increase following the election over the weekend. The EU will invite a delegation of the Taliban to discuss immigration. This would mark the first step in the European Union formally recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government.  Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

May 11th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Gangolf of Burgundy! President Donald Trump said yesterday he plans to reject Iran's response to the latest U.S.-backed peace proposal, after waiting 10 days for the country to reply. Trump told Axios, "I don't like their letter. It's inappropriate," and later called it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" in a Truth Social post. President Trump also expressed hope for an end in sight for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, after this weekend saw a three-day ceasefire between the two countries. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told 60 Minutes this weekend that he has told the Trump administration that he plans to end American military aid to Israel and wishes for the process to begin now. More than 100 lawmakers across both major parties have sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to demand Chinese leader Xi Jinping release Hong Kong media tycoon and Catholic Jimmy Lai. On Mother’s Day, the Trump Administration released a new website to help pregnant mothers find pregnancy care centers. Passengers from the Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have now disembarked and returned to their home countries. One French passenger and one from the US tested positive after being evacuated from the vessel in the Canary Islands. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

May 8th, 2026 - Happy feast of the Apparition of St. Michael! Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV yesterday in a meeting that lasted far longer than most papal audiences and exceed the time that was allotted for their conversation. Iranian and U.S. forces exchanged fire in the Hormuz Strait yesterday, with each side saying the other initiated the conflict. U.S. officials stated afterward that no American assets were harmed and that the ceasefire remains in effect. Today marks the first anniversary of the day when Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 266th Successor of St. Peter and the first pope from the United States of America. Israeli officials have initiated an investigation after an Israeli soldier was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. A federal trade court yesterday struck down Trump's global 10% tariffs, ruling that the measures are unlawful. The British Labour party suffered huge losses in an election. Reports are still coming out, but it seems that Reform UK made large gains. A judge unsealed the alleged suicide note of Jeffrey Epstein yesterday. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

May 7th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Stanislaus! Senate Judiciary Republicans have slipped $1 billion of taxpayer funding toward the White House ballroom project in a major immigration and border security reconciliation package, which is a shift away from the plan to fund it with private donations. Pope Leo XIV is expected to sign his first encyclical on May 15, the 135th anniversary of the landmark papal encyclical Rerum Novarum. House Speaker Mike Johnson, is working with pro-life lawmakers to try to extend a temporary defunding of Planned Parenthood before it expires July 4. Former FedEx driver Tanner Horner, who admitted to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand, has been sentenced to death by a Texas jury. The confessed killer showed no reaction to his sentence. Pope Leo made a surprise video call yesterday to priests serving in southern Lebanon villages near the Israeli border, offering encouragement, prayers, and his apostolic blessing. The FBI raided the office of Virginia State Senate leader Louise Lucas in connection with an investigation that started during the Biden Admin. Governor Spanberger said she is waiting for more information to come out before commenting. Saudi Arabia allegedly refused to allow the United States to use its bases and airspace for Project Freedom to open the Hormuz Strait, which was a key reason for President Trump suspending that operation. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

May 6th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. John Before the Latin Gate! Axios claims the U.S. and Iran are nearing an agreement on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, according to two U.S. officials and two other sources. Pope Leo XIV yesterday explained that the Catholic Church has long opposed nuclear arms after President Donald Trump falsely claimed the Pontiff had made a “statement” saying “Iran can have a nuclear weapon.” President Donald Trump said he will raise the case of imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon and Catholic convert Jimmy Lai during his upcoming summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing later this month. Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday declared that Operation Epic Fury is over – and that the U.S. is now moving to help establish freedom for the people of Iran. North Korea has amended their constitution to remove all mentions of reunification with South Korea. Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of the Italian archbishop who has served as the de facto leader of Russia’s Catholic community for almost 20 years. Outrage has been growing over the alleged bulldozing of a Catholic monastery and school in Lebanon. The IDF issued a public statement in response. The arson suspect in the Palisades fire was a political activist who was fed up with the rich, according to new releases. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

May 5th, 2026 - Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V and the Conversion of St. Augustine! The Vatican released an old letter condemning German misuse of Fiducia Supplicans. A State of Emergency has been declared in Belleville, New Jersey, amid a massive warehouse fire that ignited on Sunday afternoon and continued to burn throughout Monday, prompting the closure of public schools in the area. The fire is still ablaze. Two U.S. Navy destroyers were targeted by Iranian small boats, drones, and missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz yesterday. Physical shortages in oil supply are starting to emerge as a result of the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to Chevron CEO Mike Wirth. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed “help is on the way” regarding gas prices. The SCOTUS put a week-long pause on the banning of the abortion pill, while they consider whether to hear the case. Secret Service shot a man near the White House after he fired at them yesterday. A minor was caught in the crossfire. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

May 4th, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Monica & Florian! US Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed the bullet that struck a Secret Service agent during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting “definitively” came from the weapon used by Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. Republican lawmakers are pressing the Justice Department to indict Dr. Anthony Fauci for perjury. Any indictment against Fauci would have to come by May 11, after which a statute of limitations would protect him from such prosecution. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a Catholic, is reportedly planning a visit to the Vatican this week. His meeting with the Vatican secretary of state will likely include dialog about the Iran war, which Rubio has staunchly defended. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition. President Trump’s recently announced “Project Freedom”, to help ships navigate the Hormuz Strait, will not include escort by U.S. warships. Instead, it will be a coordination effort between insurance companies, countries, and shipping companies to move traffic. Spirit Airlines halted all flights early Saturday and began liquidation, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blaming the Biden administration for blocking the airline's proposed merger with JetBlue and sealing its fate. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

May 1st, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Joseph the Workman, Philip & James! Support our network appeal this week and keep Rise Right on the air! Call 1-877-711-8500, visit TheStationOfTheCross.com, or use the Donate button in your iCatholicRadio mobile app! Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 30th, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Catherine of Siena & Pope Pius V! Support our network appeal this week and keep Rise Right on the air! Call 1-877-711-8500, visit TheStationOfTheCross.com, or use the Donate button in your iCatholicRadio mobile app! Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 29th, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Catherine of Siena & Peter of Verona! Support our network appeal this week and keep Rise Right on the air! Call 1-877-711-8500, visit TheStationOfTheCross.com, or use the Donate button in your iCatholicRadio mobile app! Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 28th, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Gianna Molla & Louis de Montfort! Support our network appeal this week and keep Rise Right on the air! Call 1-877-711-8500, visit TheStationOfTheCross.com, or use the Donate button in your iCatholicRadio mobile app! Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 27th, 2026 - Support our network appeal this week and keep Rise Right on the air! Call 1-877-711-8500, visit TheStationOfTheCross.com, or use the Donate button in your iCatholicRadio mobile app! Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 24th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen! President Trump announced yesterday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks, following talks in Washington between diplomats from the two nations. The ceasefire extension comes despite Israel and Hezbollah continuing to trade rocket strikes in Southern Lebanon. Trump also stated yesterday that former Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired over disputes regarding shipbuilding policy. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem met with Israeli military authorities after settlers encroached on Church property. Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pizzaballa warned the situation is "deteriorating constantly.” Pope Leo issued a clarifying statement regarding same-sex blessings and rejected German Cardinal Marx’s plan to institute the rituals. The Senate voted 50-48 in the early hours of yesterday morning to advance funding for ICE and border patrol. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property is sponsoring a rosary rally in reparation for a May 1st Satanic Temple event in Baltimore, where attendees are “required to surrender their souls to Satan.” Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 23rd, 2026 - Happy St. George's Day! Secretary of the U.S. Navy John Phelan is leaving his role with the Trump administration, “effective immediately.” Phelan was reportedly “asked to step down.” Despite overnight reports of bombings, news outlets have confirmed that there are no ongoing attacks against Iran, only air defense drills. In a recently published updated end-of-life guidebook, “Now and at the Hour of Our Death,” the Catholic bishops of New York state outlined the Catholic Church’s teaching on assisted suicide as well as what care is morally obligatory or morally optional. Lebanon village officials say Italian forces, not Israeli military, restored the desecrated crucifix. Apparently, the IDF had supplied a smaller crucifix with a different design, but Italy supplied a full-size replacement. A Virginia Judge has blocked the referendum by Democrats, seeking to redistrict the state, believing it to be unconstitutional. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 22nd, 2026 - Happy feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph! The Department of Justice announced an indictment of the SPLC for fraud and allegedly staging hate crimes. Amazon reinstated the anti-immigration novel, The Camp of the Saints, after widespread condemnation of their book banning from conservative outlets. The state of Tennessee replaced ‘Pride Month’ with ‘Nuclear Family Month’ in the law. The IDF has replaced the crucifix destroyed by one of their soldiers in Lebanon with a new one. There has been no information provided about the ramifications for the soldier who desecrated the original. We do know that an internal military investigation found that several Israeli soldiers were involved in the desecration. President Donald Trump announced just hours before the U.S.-Iran ceasefire expired that he would extend the agreement in order to give the “seriously fractured” Iranian government more time to present a unified proposal. Pope Leo XIV continues his visit to Equatorial Guinea today, the final stop in his apostolic visit to Africa. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 21st, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Anselm! With a fragile ceasefire set to expire within days, President Donald Trump warned yesterday that “lots of bombs” will “start going off" if no agreement is reached. Tehran, meanwhile, has publicly cast doubt about whether it will attend the new round of talks at all. The Louisiana gunman who shot 8 children, 7 of them his own, has been identified as Shamar Elkins. He was 37 years old and was fatally shot at the end of a police chase. Family said he had called his mother on Easter Sunday in tears, warning that he was suicidal. A pro-life group is asking a California court to end the attack on the reversal to the abortion pill, given that the state has been unable to show harm. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRémer is leaving her position in the Trump admin; Keith Sonderling will take her place as Acting Labor Secretary. Cardinal Frank Leo of Toronto is calling on the Canadian Prime Minister to support legislation blocking euthanasia for those whose sole condition is mental illness. Euthanasia now accounts for 1 in every 20 deaths in Canada. Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have asked the European Union to discuss the suspension of its association treaty with Israel. Pope Leo is traveling today to Equatorial Guinea, the final stop on his apostolic visit to Africa.  Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 20th, 2026 - Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 17th, 2026 - Happy feast of Pope St. Anicetus and St. Stephen Harding! President Trump said Iran has “agreed” not to develop or possess a nuclear weapon. He added that the U.S. has “a very good relationship with Iran right now,” which he thinks is because of “a combination of about four weeks of bombing and a very powerful blockade.” The Trump administration has ended an $11 million federal contract with Catholic Charities in Miami, to very mixed reactions. President Trump announced a 10-day Israel-Lebanon cease. Human Rights Watch reports that Catholics in China are facing escalating repression, and it is becoming more difficult for them to practice the Faith. A fake bomb threat was called in regard to Pope Leo’s brothers’ home. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 16th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Bernadette! Reports indicate the Pentagon is ramping up preparations for a military operation in Cuba, pending orders from the President. A Catholic university in California plans to host Pelosi as commencement speaker. VP JD Vance criticized Pope Leo’s public statements, only for the USCCB to weigh in as well. Pope Leo remains in Cameroon today during his apostolic visit to Africa. Separatist factions who have been fighting for years declared a temporary ceasefire for the duration of his visit. President Trump announced that the war is very close to be over, because he believes Iran “wants to make a deal very badly”. Texas is investigating the presence of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in Lululemon activewear. A disturbing hearing in Canada revealed how even those with eating disorders and other non-terminal mental illnesses are eligible for medically-assisted suicide. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 15th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. César de Bus! President Trump lashed out at Italian PM Georgia Meloni, after she defended Pope Leo and said that it was normal for him to speak in support of peace. US and Iran are weighing the second round of talks as the ceasefire deadline nears (next Wednesday). Today the US Senate will hold a vote on a resolution that would block President Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran. Trump admin breaks ground on natural gas pipeline to bring jobs, affordable energy to New York. Pope Leo is on his way to Cameroon on Day 3 of his apostolic visit to Africa. Two suicide bombers attacked a city in Algeria while Pope Leo was making his visit there. The Justice Department just released an 800+ report on how President Joe Biden's administration targeted pro-life activists. Pro-lifer Mark Houck has also won a huge settlement from the government over his persecution under the Biden admin. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org  

April 14th, 2026 - Rep. Eric Swalwell announced that he plans to resign from Congress, amid a flurry of misconduct allegations. Rep. Tony Gonzalez is also resigning after a scandal. The U.S. began enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks collapsed. Iran condemned the move as “piracy” and threatened a response. On day two of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV will pray at the archeological site of Hippo, visit a nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, and celebrate Mass in the Basilica of St. Augustine. Mayor Mamdani to open first city-run grocery store in NYC. The Trump Admin settled a lawsuit over the Stonewall Movement, agreeing to fly the LGBT flag. Bishop Barron joined calls for President Trump to apologize for his aggression in the Trump Social post aimed at Pope Leo. President Trump deleted the post of himself as Christ, claiming that he thought it depicted him as a doctor. Giorgia Meloni announces Italy is suspending their defense agreement with Israel. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 13th, 2026 - Happy feasts of Ss. Hermenegild, Margaret of Castello, and Pope Martin I! President Trump posted a lengthy hostile message to Pope Leo on Truth Social. Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his gubernatorial campaign in light of misconduct allegations, though he has yet to resign from Congress. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in an election that took place over the weekend. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 10th, 2026 - Happy Easter Friday! French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Pope Leo XIV today; the Middle East will be the main topic of conversation. Israel to begin talks with Lebanon about the removal of Hezbollah and attaining peace in the region. First Lady Melania Trump is celebrating the first conviction of a law related to the creation of online deep fakes. JD Vance is to lead peace talks tomorrow. President Trump said that he is “very optimistic” about a peace deal. All that and more today! Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 9th, 2026 - Happy Easter Thursday! Pete Hegseth declared “historic and overwhelming victory” in Iran, as Iran also claimed victory. Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz would be closed again in retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon following the ceasefire. Vice President JD Vance also told reporters that Lebanon was not covered in the ceasefire agreement, though he said Iran seemed to think it was. President Trump said American forces will remain deployed near Iran until a “real agreement” is reached. Iran says its delegation will participate in the peace talks in Islamabad only if Israel stops the attacks on Lebanon. The Deputy Foreign Minister said that the Iranians refrained from retaliation last night after the Americans demanded that Israel halt the strikes. Eric Swalwell denies accusations of inappropriate behavior with staffers, blaming "MAGA Conspiracies". The attacker of Iryna Zarutska has been found incompetent to stand trial, due to "insanity".  Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 8th, 2026 - Happy Easter Wednesday! After declaring that “a whole civilization will die tonight” on Truth Social yesterday, President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire just hours later. Iran pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks while negotiations continue. The conditions of the ceasefire remain murky, as Israel continues to attack Lebanon despite claims that Lebanon was included in the agreement. Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ceasefire news as a “sign of hope”, and renewed his call for a prayer vigil for peace at St. Peter’s Basilica this coming Saturday. An order of Catholic nuns has sued to block a New York transgender-rights law that mandates preferred pronoun usage. New 2027 guidelines by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will ban key federal abortion funding.  Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 7th, 2026 - Happy Easter Tuesday and feast of St. John Baptist de la Salle! The last charge against pro-life activist David Deleiden has been dropped, after a decade in the court system. President Trump is threatening to bomb civilian targets in Iran tonight, including bridges and power plants. A new study evaluating transgender “reassignment” shows its harm to minors, contrary to what activists have long claimed. Both crewman have been rescued after a fighter was shot down over Iran. President Trump called it an “Easter miracle”. There is an investigation as to who leaked the information when one man was missing in Iran. The child of Chinese illegal immigrants has been charged with planting an explosive at a US military base. A Democrat Congresswoman says she will introduce articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 3rd, 2025 - Please join Jake and Sarah in praying the Stations of the Cross and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary on this Good Friday. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 2nd, 2025 - Please join Jake and Sarah for some extended Holy Thursday commentary and spiritual reflections, along with some brief news analysis, as we enter into the Holy Triduum. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

April 1st, 2026 - Blessed Spy Wednesday, our final live show for Holy Week. President Trump will address the nation tonight at 9pm Eastern regarding the Iran war. He stated yesterday that the conflict will end in the next two to three weeks, if not earlier. The United Arab Emirates plan to join U.S. military efforts to forcibly open the Strait of Hormuz. Pope Leo yesterday stated directly that he hopes President Trump, along with other world leaders, will pursue peace. NASA will launch the Artemis II mission today in an attempt to orbit the moon for the first time since 1972. The Supreme Court ruled nearly unanimously on a conversion therapy case. A federal judge permanently blocked Trump's executive order directing all federal agencies to cut funding to NPR and PBS yesterday, oddly ruling that the order violates the First Amendment. The Trump administration, citing legal challenges, said it will continue to give Title X grants to Planned Parenthood for another year. Abortion is not directly covered by these grants, but they nonetheless subsidize the organization. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 31st, 2026 - Blessed Holy Tuesday! The U.S. national gas average has hit $4 for the first time since 2022. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that President Donald Trump’s administration expressed concern to Israeli officials about the lack of access to the sacred sites during Holy Week. The Supreme Court will hear arguments tomorrow in President Trump’s case against birthright citizenship. The United States asked Poland to send one of its Patriot missile defense systems to the Middle East this week, but Warsaw refused. Costco announced this month it will give members discounted access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing. BREAKING this morning: Israeli Defense Minister Katz announces Israel will occupy a part of southern Lebanon after the war. Yesterday, three incidents between a French “United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon” convoy and the IDF were logged, including warning shots being fired by the IDF. President Trump has told aides he is open to ending the U.S. military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, according to administration officials. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 30th, 2026 - Blessed Holy (or "Fig") Monday! The third round of “No Kings” protests broke out around the country; Los Angeles 'No Kings' protest turned into violent assault on courthouse, with arrests made. Pope Leo gave a forceful homily on Sunday about not using God to justify war, as he continues to make changes in the Curia. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem was prevented from celebrating Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. There has since been talks about a resolution. Oklahoma is advancing a bill to legalize human composting. Archbishop Caccia criticised the UN’s recent resolution on slavery. The United States is allowing a Russian tanker full of crude oil to reach Cuba. The Pentagon is preparing for potential “weeks” of ground operations in Iran, while President Trump insists a deal could still get done. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 27th, 2026 - Blessed feasts of Our Lady of Sorrows and St. John Damascene! War Department officials say President Trump is considering sending another ground 10,000 troops to the Middle East, hoping to provoke Iran’s capitulation. The Senate has voted unanimously to reopen the Department of Homeland Security without funding immigration enforcement or deportations. Pope Leo sent a greeting to the new leader of the Church of England. A 25-year-old rape victim was euthanized in Spain, as her friends and father begged the state to refuse the decision. The Olympics finally has a change in policy to only allow women to compete in women’s sports. Two siblings have been charged in IED plot at a Florida military base; one is still at-large. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 26th, 2026 - Blessed feast of St. Ludger! The US Army has increased the maximum enlistment age to 42, up from 35, now matching the Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Iran has rejected the US 15-point ceasefire plan and proposed their own 5-point alternative. President Trump is reportedly eager to end the war by May at the latest, while Israel is pushing to destroy as much of Iran’s military infrastructure as possible in fear of U.S. ceasefire attempts. A group of Republican senators are backing a bill that would deny U.S. visas to those involved in anti-Christian persecution overseas. A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube to be liable in a lawsuit concerning harm to children. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 25th, 2026 - Happy feast of the Annunciation! Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced yesterday that Israel plans to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River — an area that would amount to nearly a tenth of Lebanon. The Department of War will be deploying 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne to the Middle East, though officials repeated that no decision has yet been made to put American boots on the ground. The Synod on Synodality study group on polygamy released a report reiterating Catholic teaching on monogamy, repeating that the Church cannot baptize those who persist in polygamous unions. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin has told French bishops that Pope Leo XIV is “particularly attentive” to liturgy question & growth of Latin Mass groups, and urged the bishops to find “concrete solutions that will allow for the generous inclusion of those sincerely attached to” the TLM. The Taliban has freed American Dennis Coyle 14 months after his capture. He was held in captivity in Afghanistan. The University of Southern California canceled a gubernatorial debate because of outrage that the candidates were all white. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 24th, 2026 - Blessed feast of Ss. Gabriel & Oscar Romero! Trump says he's dealing with an Iranian leader not named Mojtaba, and the conflict could be settled within 5 days. Jeff Webb, the businessman hailed as Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s mentor, died unexpectedly after a freak accident while playing pickleball. He was 78. Serial killer and late-term abortionist Kermit Goznell died in prison yesterday. He was 85. Hundreds of workers have gone on strike this week at a major U.S. Navy shipbuilding contractor, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Maine. A major explosion occurred at a refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. The U.S. Senate confirmed U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary, voting 54-45 in favor. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 23rd, 2026 - Blessed Passion Monday, and feasts of St. Joseph Oriol and St. Toribio! Former FBI Director and special counsel Robert Mueller, who investigated purported Trump-Russia connection, dies. President Trump celebrated his death. The War with Iran escalated over the weekend, with Pope Leo issuing calls for peace, and focusing on the victims of war. CBS News is shutting down its radio division. A former Indiana teacher got a massive victory over his refusal to use the “preferred” pronouns of transgender-identifying students. Persecution against Christianity in India is increasing as another anti-conversion law has been passed, with strict penalties. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 20th, 2026 - Blessed feast of St. Cuthbert! Pope Leo is summoning the leaders of the Episcopal Conferences for “discernment” on Pope Francis’s Amoris Laetitia. The Trump Admin Quietly Registers ‘Aliens.gov’ Domain Ahead of UFO Files Release. JD Vance is considering not running for President in 2028 due to "family priorities". UK lawmakers have voted to decriminalise DIY abortions at any stage of pregnancy. The Pulse nightclub in Orlando FL was demolished. There are plans to build a memorial to the victims of the Islam terror attack. Rand Paul has a strategy to pass the SAVE America Act. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 19th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Joseph! President Trump has publicly demanded that Israel cease attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure. The Holy See continues to speak out in favor of Catholic morality at the UN. The dark side of leftist Cesar Chavez is being revealed. And good news from the UK! Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 18th, 2026 - Blessed feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem! A Vatican court finds procedural violations in the finance trial involving Cardinal Becciu. The original trial's verdicts and sentences remain in force, though the potential ramifications could get complex. Trump's counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has resigned over the Iran war, while Israeli airstrikes continue to target Iranian officials and the USS Gerald Ford leaves the Red Sea after a fire on board. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 17th, 2026 - Happy St. Patrick's Day! It is expected that Pope Leo XIV’s much-anticipated document on artificial intelligence will be published soon after Easter; the title will likely be "Magnifica Humanitas". Pope Leo will also accept the National Constitution Center’s annual Liberty Medal this year. The number of U.S. troops wounded in the Iran war thus far has surpassed 200, with the majority able to return to duty. 13 servicemen have been killed. Iran’s new Supreme Leader has rejected proposals sent to Iran’s foreign ministry by intermediaries, telling a foreign policy meeting, “It is not the time for peace”. The Trump administration is not pushing for any action against members of the Castro family, but has told Cuban negotiators that the Cuban President has to go; Trump said yesterday that in regards to Cuba he “can do anything” he wants. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 16th, 2026 - Blessed feast of Ss. Jean de Brébeuf & Herbert! Pope Leo is moving back into the Apostolic Palace. Over 2,000 Marines are heading to Iran, rumored to be readying for troops on the ground. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said yesterday that the Iran war will “certainly” end “in the next few weeks”. Cuba and the USA have entered into talks, with President Trump commenting that Cuba “wants to make a deal”...and implying consequences if they don’t. Marine Le Pen’s right-wing “National Rally” party saw the biggest success in the first round of French elections, though radical leftists have also seen significant gains so far. Tech billionaire Peter Thiel gave a series of lectures on the anti-Christ in Rome, stirring controversy. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 13th, 2026 - Blessed feast of St. Nikephorus of Constantinople! Two attacks linked to Islamic terror occurred yesterday, with at least one death confirmed. The Strait of Hormuz is still closed, and more American servicemen have lost their lives as a result of the Iran war. The Senate remains deadlocked on DHS funding and the SAVE America Act. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 12th, 2026 - Blessed traditional feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great! A preliminary investigation alleges that the U.S. was responsible for a strike that hit an elementary school in Iran, killing nearly 200 people including schoolchildren. Several hundred million barrels are being released from oil reserves to try and keep fuel prices low. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 11th, 2026 - Blessed feast of St. Eulogius of Córdoba! A Democrat politician is leaving politics because she can't reconcile the party's platform with her Christian faith. Catholic leaders in Nepal are speaking out in support of the surprising political changes in the country. The Strait of Hormuz remains a hotspot in the war with Iran, as the U.S. sinks mine-laying ships and fuel prices remain volatile. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 10th, 2026 - Happy feast of the 40 Holy Martyrs of Armenia & St. John Ogilvie! The Wall Street Journal is claiming that several advisors have urged President Trump to exit the war with Iran sooner rather than later; oil prices are expected to rise further, though they did plunge dramatically yesterday after an equally dramatic initial increase. Trump did claim yesterday in one interview that the Iran War is nearly “complete” and “very far” ahead of schedule. The US and South Korea have also launched a joint military exercise.  Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 9th, 2026 - The U.S. death toll in the war with Iran has risen over the weekend, as have oil prices. Trump has issued an ultimatum on the SAVE America Act. Protests and potential terrorist attacks related to the war continue to crop up, from New York City to Oslo. All that, plus a crazy A.I. tragedy, and more. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org  

March 6th, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Perpetua & Felicity, as well as St. Colette! Kristi Noem is out as chief of the Department of Homeland Security, replaced by Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. Noem will take a new role as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a "new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere". A Politico reports says the War Department is internally expecting the war with Iran to last into September. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 5th, 2026 - Blessed feast of St. Ciarán the Elder! Pope Leo XIV told reporters he "can't comment" on Jimmy Lai's sentencing. The war with Iran continues, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth saying combat operations could continue for up to eight weeks. The Strait of Hormuz has been almost entirely shut down, causing an energy and fuel crises exacerbated by Iranian attacks on oil and gas production facilities throughout the Middle East. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

March 4th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Casimir! Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org