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Looking at a pair of stories in the news, Thomas Sanjurjo and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss what hacking and cheating with tech really mean, including the moral, ethical, and legal questions. Plus new Macs, new Pixels, and an AI Bill of Rights.
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Their exile isn’t over yet, but the Betts have been staying in borrowed and rented homes while their own home is being repaired. Meanwhile, they’ve been cooking in other’s kitchens, catching up on books and movies, and visiting new parishes.
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The Third Doctor gets his first encounter with Daleks. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this time-hopping adventure that jumps from Cold War brinksmanship to a future dystopia ruled by collaborators, apemen, and Daleks.
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From a classic Star Wars beginning, a truly unique tale of identity, memory, and purpose unfolds in this Vision of the Star Wars universe. Angela and Thomas explore the meanings of what it is to become who you are and work for the good of others, as well as embrace traditions different from your own.
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The second season finale of Lower Decks promises to shake up the show. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the twist and misdirection, plus all the usual Trek lore Easter eggs, including the return of one clumsy TNG ensign.
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In New Mexico, there is a shrine that some call the Lourdes of America. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us the history of Chimayó, its miraculous cross, its miraculous healing dirt, and the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who visit the sacred place every year.
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The Mars Perseverance Rover perseveres in its rock core sampling mission to finally collect its first sample. But Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino that they shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for it to be studied. Plus T. Rex face bites showed that love hurt in the Cretaceous period.
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It’s Carter’s turn to get possessed by an alien! With our first encounter with the Tok’ra, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams manage to discuss the story without spoiling too much of what is to come for Stargate newbie Jack Baruzzini.
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What does the scientific and historical evidence say about the Great Flood in Genesis? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether there was a worldwide Flood, whether Noah was a historical person, and how we should understand the biblical passage on Noah, the Ark, and the Great Flood.
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What are we as Christians to do when the tech companies we patronize promote laws and policies and social change that are opposed to our moral standards? Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott discuss the principles we ought to follow.
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Clara and the Doctor go on their first offworld adventure. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about what makes Clara different as a Companion; how the plot of the story resolves in a totally unclear way; and how right off the bat Clara is already taking on the Doctor’s role.
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Karre and Am are not your usual set of Force twins as Fr. Andrew and Angela discuss their unique bond in the dark side of the Force; as well as how this story is intense and epic, but also touches on deeper topics such as their humanity and their vocations, and leaves us wanting more.
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What do the Lower Decks look like outside Starfleet? Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss wej Duj (“Three Ships”), which shows us the junior crew on Klingon, Vulcan, Pakled, and Borg ships; gives us more insight on the Pakled war; and keeps the laughs coming.
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Dom Virgil Michel was a man ahead of his time in the early 20th century. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how this visionary Benedictine played a huge role in liturgical development, catechesis, and social justice in the US, by showing how all three were intimately connected.
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As vaccines promise to re-open Victoria, questions are raised about vaccinated and unvaccinated Catholics returning to Mass. Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss the implications. Then they talk about the unprecedented earthquake they experienced recently and how they happen.
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Stargate SG-1’s second season starts with an imminent Goua’uld invasion. Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the episode’s developments and then give their ideas for own Stargate spinoff shows.
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Genesis records that God sent the Great Flood to wipe out mankind because of sinfulness, but that he preserved Noah, his family, and pairs of every animal in an ark. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the questions of whether Noah was a real person, was the flood worldwide, and more.
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Starlink promises to provide high-speed Internet access anywhere on Earth. Fr. Cory Sticha and Joanne Mercier discuss Fr. Cory’s experiences as a beta tester of the service. Plus Facebook’s woes, Windows 11, and Apple shares Charlie Brown with PBS.
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Patrick Troughton in two roles. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this 60s supervillain thriller in which the 2nd Doctor also plays the bad guy and shows his acting range. Plus the very cool spy-agent Astrid.
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No one expects a crowd surfing Boba Fett! Fr. Andrew, Thomas, and Angela talk about how this short episode had a surprisingly deep story, why this is essential Star Wars storytelling, and why it goes beyond the cheesiness to something deeper.
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