Free Expression

Free Expression Episode 186 – Smith, Hendey

Bill Kassel — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:56:48 -0400

Free Expression Episode 186 – Smith, Hendey

Free Expression Episode 185 – Morse. Lance

Bill Kassel — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:42 -0400

Free Expression Episode 185 – Morse. Lance

Free Expression Episode 184 – Cole, Giersch

Bill Kassel — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:36:24 -0400

Free Expression Episode 184 – Cole, Giersch

Free Expression Episode 183 – Nussbaum, Bartholomew

Bill Kassel — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:35:14 -0400

Free Expression Episode 183 – Nussbaum, Bartholomew

Free Expression Episode 182 – Hankinson, Gonzalez

Bill Kassel — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:33:55 -0400

Free Expression Episode 182 – Hankinson, Gonzalez

Free Expression Episode 181 – Campbell. Cavnar

Bill Kassel — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:32:31 -0400

Free Expression Episode 181 – Campbell. Cavnar

Free Expression Episode 180 – Feldstein, Krieg

Bill Kassel — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:47:37 -0400

Free Expression Episode 180 – Feldstein, Krieg

Free Expression Episode 179 – Donohue, Paolelli

Bill Kassel — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:16:48 -0400

Free Expression Episode 179 – Donohue, Paolelli

Free Expression Episode 178 – Perugini, Sammons

Bill Kassel — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:15:00 -0400

Free Expression Episode 178 – Perugini, Sammons

Free Expression Episode 177 – Lawler, Armstrong

Bill Kassel — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:09:54 -0500

Free Expression Episode 177 – Lawler, Armstrong

Free Expression Episode 176 – Delgado, Pakaluk

Bill Kassel — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:14:58 -0500

Free Expression Episode 176 – Delgado, Pakaluk

Free Expression Episode 175 – Van Cao, Bryson

Bill Kassel — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:49:46 -0500

Free Expression Episode 175 – Van Cao, Bryson

Free Expression Episode 174 – Feldstein, Markos

Bill Kassel — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:57:06 -0500

Free Expression Episode 174 – Feldstein, Markos

Free Expression Episode 173 – Guernsey, Carter

Bill Kassel — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:32:38 -0500

Free Expression Episode 173 – Guernsey, Carter

Free Expression Episode 172 (Owen)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:31:13 -0500

Free Expression Episode 172 (Owen)

Free Expression Episode 171 (Feingold, Schlueter)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:29:03 -0500

Theology professor Lawrence Feingold examines the situation of Jewish converts to Catholicism; (2) author and radio host Greg Schlueter explores the importance of reverence.

Free Expression Episode 170 (Cornelio, McWhorter)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:46:49 -0500

(1) Luis Cornelio of the Media Research Center on continuing YouTube censorship; (2) attorney Matthew McWhorter discusses his research on Protestant and Catholic Bibles.

Free Expression Episode 168 (Kassel & Kolenc)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:13:16 -0500

Free Expression Episode 168 (Kassel & Kolenc)

Free Expression Episode 167 (Kangadis, Favale, Rotty)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:16:16 -0500

(1) The Media Research Center’s Nick Kangadis on using chatbots for propaganda; (2) Abigale Favale of Notre Dame on Christian fiction; (3) educator Derek Rotty on praying with sacred art.

Free Expression Episode 166 (Schneider, Miscamble)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:34:27 -0400

(1) Franciscan University Professor Dan Schneider on spiritual warfare; (2) Notre Dame Professor Fr. Bill Miscamble discusses the late Cardinal George Pell.

Free Expression Episode 165 (McNeil, Fredericksen)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:14:28 -0400

(1) Sr. Betty Ann McNeil discusses the new edition of a book celebrating St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton; (2) podcaster Bobby Fredericksen on what’s required to be an effective Catholic influencer.

Free Expression Episode 164 (Matthews, Pearce)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:41:54 -0400

(1)Radio personality Kevin Matthews describes the health crisis that led him to the Church; (2) literature expert Joseph Pearce discusses why men should read classic works.

Free Expression Episode 163 (Quay)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:38:27 -0400

Writer Grayson Quay explores the moral dimension of the Transhumanist movement and its ambition to create people unrestricted by the life parameters set by God.

Free Expression Episode 161 (Vance, O’Regan)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:43:46 -0400

(1) Political scientist Kevin Vance considers whether American ideals reflect Catholic Church teaching; (2) Irish-American writer Mary O’Regan discusses her new book on St. Padre Pio.

Free Expression Episode 160 (Sammons)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:08:14 -0400

(1) Eric Sammons, editor of Crisis Magazine, examines both the practical and moral aspects of the online exchange medium, Bitcoin.

Free Expression: Episode 159 – Hayer, Minihan

Bill Kassel — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:06:44 -0400

(1) Gender counsellor Walt Hayer reflects on the damaging experience trying to change his sex; (2) Adam Minihan of Exodus 90 discusses the little-known St. Michael’s Lent.

Free Expression Episode 158 (Chadwick, DeStefano)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:02:43 -0400

(1) Security expert Rob Chadwick advises on organizing your parish to guard against attacks; (2) children’s author Anthony DeStefano describes his latest book.

Episode 157 – (Blake, O’Regan)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:22:57 -0400

(1) Journalist Nathanial Blake describes the unexpected consequences of the sexual revolution; (2) author Mary O’Regan reflects on the mysterious life of St. Padre Pio.

Episode 156 – (Aungst, Smith)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:31:13 -0400

(1) Anti-porn advocate Dann Aungst discusses his new book on freedom from sexual addictions; (2) author Scott Smith on the history of near-death experiences.

Episode 155 – (Kreeft, Kangadis, O’Brien)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:34:58 -0400

(1) Philosopher Peter Kreeft on converting to Catholicism; (2) Nick Kangadis of the Media Research Center talks about anti-Catholic bias; (3) the experiences of Catholic fireman Benjamin O’Brien.

Episode 154 – Orsi, Maryn

Bill Kassel — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:43:12 -0400

TV commentator Fr. Michael Orsi calls on Pope Leo to speak on the implications of advanced technology; (singer/actress Joelle Maryn discusses finding faith after a tragedy.

Episode 152 – O’Hearn, Ingraffia, Ryan

Bill Kassel — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:02:00 -0400

(1) Author Patrick O’Hearn on the nature of Hell; (2) musician Burke Ingraffia on encouraging Catholic songwriting; (3) Paul Ryan of Ignatius Press on how saints became saints.

Episode 151 – Manion, Mentock

Bill Kassel — Tue, 27 May 2025 10:52:59 -0400

Episode 151 (Manion, Mentock) (1) Christopher Manion on how Catholic charitable organizations have become agents of the welfare state; (2) filmmaker Emily Mentock describes her documentary about teenage saint Carlo Acutis.

Episode 149 (Smith, Enright)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 05 May 2025 10:21:28 -0400

(1) commentator Janet Smith discusses how Church-rated charities might have contributed to the immigration crisis; (2) psychologist Robert Enright explores the importance of forgiveness.

Episode 148 – Frank, Nepil

Bill Kassel — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:40:44 -0400

(1) A deacon explains how the Old Testament predicted Jesus, mathematically; (2) seminar professor Fr. John Nepil on his new book about spiritual quests into Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.

Episode 147 (Bennet & Haidar, Schrerk)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:39:35 -0400

(1) Catholic therapists Art Bennet and Lianna Haidar explore how to overcome anxiety; (2) Dan Schreck of Ave Maria University discusses combining faith and professional competence.

Episode 146 (McKenna, Spitzer, Schlueter)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:09:58 -0400

(1) Matthew McKenna discusses G.K. Chesterton’s thoughts on differing religious perspectives; (2) Fr. Robert Spitzer on his latest book; (3) talk show host Greg Schlueter’s new faith-based novel, “Twelve Roses.”

Episode 145 (Horvat, Bishop, Miller)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:43:50 -0400

(1) commentator John Horvat discusses the problem of being only culturally Christian; (2) writer Jonathan Bishop on being serious about education; (3) Monica Miller examines the Book of Genesis.

Episode 144 (Wagner, Valois, Lichens)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:38:47 -0400

(1) Attorney Vincent Wagner reveals how schools hide students’ gender conflicts from parents; (2) writer James Valois looks at Modernism; (3) author Michael Lichens on his new book about Catholic weirdness.

Episode 141 – (Hughes, Livingstone)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:50:34 -0500

Author Cheryl Hughes on her new book about Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen; (2) Australian journalist Tess Livingstone on the wrongful prosecution of Cardinal George Pell.

Episode 140 – (Angel, Bubik)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:38:08 -0500

(1) Author Bobby Angel discusses his new book on the importance of philosophy; (2) author/podcaster Beth Bubik on the spiritual and physical benefits of fasting.

Episode 139 (Pearce, Simutis, Kaczmark)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:32:40 -0500

(1) Author Joseph Pearce on great literature; (2) end-of-life planning with financial consultant Elizabeth Simutis; (3) media producer Rob Kaczmark on teaching kids the Faith through video.

Episode 138 (Wiseman, Kolenc)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:36:30 -0500

(1) Religious scholar Matthew Wiseman on his journey from Baptist, to the Messianic Movement, to the Catholic Church; (2) Antony Barone Kolenc discusses his new novel about cloning the blood of Jesus.

Episode 137 (Beckwith, Walsh)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:14:48 -0500

(1) Theologian Francis Beckwith looks at the Mormon Church from a Catholic perspective; (2) apologist Brian Walsh on consecrating our country to the Eucharist.

Episode 136 (Sotosanti, Wells)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:01:18 -0500

Episode 136 (Sotosanti, Wells)

Episode 135 (Curry, Mitch)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:32:54 -0500

Episode 135 (Curry, Mitch)

Episode 134 (Spitzer, Wood)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:30:53 -0500

(1) Fr. Robert Spitzer of the Magis Center discusses why miracles can’t be explained scientifically; (2) evangelist John Wood on his book series, “The Seven Deadly Dragons,” that teaches children how to conquer sins.

Episode 132 (Watts, Huval, Habash)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:56:49 -0500

(1) Lathan Watts of Alliance Defending Freedom on Babylon Bee’s suit to defend satire; (2) singer Laura Huval on her new sung rosary; (3) trainer Austin Habash on preparing for door-to-door evangelism.

Episode 131 (Hendershott, Boyce)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:02:55 -0400

(1) Sociologist Anne Hendershott on her new book about faithful Catholic colleges; (2) author Karen Kelly Boyce discusses her humorous middle-grade book series about an order of quirky nuns, “Sisters of the Last Straw.”

Episode 130 (McGroarty, McEachern)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:09:50 -0400

(1) Emmett McGroarty of Belmont Abbey College on applying Catholic morality in voting decisions; (2) film producer Victoria McEachern describes her new documentary about Fr. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town.

Episode 129 (Carroll, O’Brien)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:44:28 -0400

(1) Educator Thomas Carroll discusses an effort to recruit faithful teachers for Catholic schools; (2) author Jonathan O’Brien describes his new book, “Called to Compeigne,” on the persecution of Catholics during the French Revolution.

Episode 128 (Patterson, Strickland)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:31:39 -0400

(1) Ave Maria University Head Coach Joe Patterson explores the relationship between virtue and athletics; (2) podcaster Jennifer Strickland discusses her book on authentic femininity, “I Am Woman: Taking Back Our Name.”

Episode 127 (Hitchborn, Strange)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:20:27 -0400

(1) Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute on the need to prepare Catholics for challenges to the faith; (2) author Kenneth Strange discusses his book on pilgrimage, “It’s Your Camino.”

Episode 126 (Feldstein, Kwashniewski)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:25:32 -0400

(1) Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation discusses his plan to have Christians rebuild postwar Gaza; (2) Julius Kwashniewski describes life on the no-cellphones campus of Wyoming Catholic College.

Episode 125 (McIlheran, Mentock)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:53:06 -0400

(1) Editorialist Patrick McIlheran examines the pressure being put on believers to defend their faith in an anti-Christian environment; (2) Emily Mentock of the Archdiocese of Detroit reflects on Solanus Casey, the priest who became famous for his simplicity.

Episode 124 (Guarino, Schlueter)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:32:39 -0400

Episode 124 (Guarino, Schlueter) (1) Theologian Fr. Thomas Guarino reflects on Christian unity 30 years after the document, “Evangelicals and Catholics Together”; author and Catholic Radio host Greg Schlueter on his satirical novel, “The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville.”

Episode 123 (Peter, Kresta)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:25:55 -0400

Episode 122 (Tucker, Griswold) (1) Scripture scholar Marcus Peter on taking over the preeminent Catholic talk show from the late Al Kresta; (2) excerpts from a 20-year-old interview with Al Kresta on the redemptive quality of suffering.

Episode 122 (Tucker and Griswold)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:22:47 -0400

Episode 122 (Tucker, Griswold)

Episode 120 (Stuart, Bydlak)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:13:42 -0400

Episode 120 (Stuart, Bydlak)

Episode 119 (Inazu, Philipp)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:18:50 -0400

(1) Law Professor John Inazu discusses his new book on handling disputes in a Christian manner, “Learning to Disagree”: (2) journalist Joshua Philipp describes the unique international newspaper, The Epoch Times, and its related communication entities.

Episode 118 (Holmquist, Lehmamn)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:16:07 -0400

(1) Author/blogger Annie Holmquist advises homeschooling parents to be confident teaching their kids; (2) Joe Lehman of the Mackinac Center discusses how certain ideas become prominent enough to influence public policy.

Episode 117 (Mosher)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:02:10 -0400

(1) China Scholar Steven Mosher discusses his new book, “The Devil and Communist China,” which examines the malign origins of Chinese totalitarianism and the challenge it presents to religious faith and individual freedom.

Episode 116 (Miller, Craig)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:50:33 -0400

(1) Pro-Life leader Monica Miller requests appeals for leniency on behalf of activists facing possible long prison sentences; (2) Catholic homesteader Jason Craig explores haw sharing faith and productive work enhances family life.

Episode 115 (Miravalle, Jackson, Rhyne)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:46:55 -0400

(1) Theologian Mark Miravalle on his new book, “Thinking Clearly”; (2) software developer Kristin Jackson introduces the censorship-free web browser, Freespoke; (3) educator Craig Rhyne describes the “Freedom Civics” homeschool curriculum.

Episode 114 (Valentine, Skwire)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:45:20 -0400

(1) Tommy Valentine of CatholicVote discusses the need to have faithful Catholics run for elective office; (2) Sarah Skwire of The Liberty Fund reflects on the importance of Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith.

Episode 113 (Tomeo, Feild, Matthews)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:22:28 -0400

(1) EWTN’s Teresa Romeo discusses her mother’s practical wisdom; (2) music aficionado Fred Feild on his song preservation website, Sheet Music Singer; (3) Chiara F. Matthews announces a special eclipse pilgrimage.

Episode 112 (Kirby, Ohlhausen)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:18:56 -0400

(1) Student activism trainer J.P. Kirby on how to prepare college students to defend their First Amendment rights; (2) financial specialist Eric Ohlhausen describes how his bank refuses to cancel anyone over their political views.

Episode 111 (Buckley, Tinner-Williams)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:14:35 -0400

(1) Consultant Thomas Buckley reveals the corrupt practices involved in fact-checking; (2) journalist Nate Tinner-Williams discusses the contributions of Black composers to Catholic liturgical music.

Episode 110 (Ramage, McDonald, Waldyke)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:06:15 -0500

(1) Theology Professor Matthew Ramage on reconciling science and faith; (2) education specialist Kerry McDonald examines microschooling; (3) YouTuber Jennifer Waldyke tells how she identifies fake Catholic books.

Episode 109 (Ludwig, Petrides)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:04:12 -0500

(1) Hayden Ludwig from Restoration of America explores how philanthropy has become a tool of leftist ideology; (2) attorney and author Randy Petrides discusses his book, “How the Saints Shaped History.”

Episode 108 (Vazquez, Tygrett)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:00:58 -0500

(1) Joseph Vazquez of the Media Research Center exposes a sophisticated censorship operation that claims to be fighting “misinformation”; (2) Spiritual director and author Casey Tygrett explores the spiritual dimension of memory.

Episode 107 (Evans, Haughey)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:57:24 -0500

(1) Music scholar Mark Evans talks about the new editions of his books on preserving our cultural heritage; (2) educator Bill Haughey describes the new international Catholic college dedicated to reconciling technology and faith.

Episode 106 (Feldstein, Watkins)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:30:40 -0500

(1) Jonathan Feldstein of the Genesis 123 Foundation with an update on the situation in Israel and an appeal to meet IDF soldiers’ needs; (2) author Christine Watkins on her book about the Miraculous Medal.

Episode 105 (McCabe, Malloy))

Bill Kassel — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:28:52 -0500

(1) Mac and Jessica McCabe discuss pre-screening children’s literature to avoid censorship while still protecting kids from harmful material; (2) floral designer Emily Malloy on her book about using flowers to enrich spiritual life.

Episode 104 (Norman, Zsupan-Jerome)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:26:21 -0500

(1) Civil Liberties attorney Casey Norman explains how government pressures social networks to censor unwanted posts; (2) theology scholar Danella Zsupan-Jerome on the Internet as a catholic mission field.

Free Expression – Episode 103 (Cole, Clark)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:48:36 -0500

(1) Thomas Aquinas scholar Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. discusses his new book, “Angelic Virtues and Demonic Vices”; (2) author and educator John Clark on his critique of how the Church prepares people for marriage, “Betrayed without a Kiss.”

Free Expression – Episode 102 (Hutson, Dusing, Kolenc)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:52:43 -0400

(1) Poetess Kate Bower Hutson on facing cancer with poetry; (2) game developer Brent Dusing on wholesome online games; (3) Antony Barone Kolenc discusses the latest in his Harwood Mysteries book series for young people.

Free Expression – Episode 101 – Schneider, Zorc, Talbot

Bill Kassel — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:00:22 -0400

Free Expression – Episode 101 – Schneider, Zorc, Talbot

Free Expression – Episode 100 – Feldstein, Chalk

Bill Kassel — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:51:29 -0400

An update on the war in Israel from Jonathan Feldstein who lives just south of the Gaza Strip.

Episode 99 (Sullivan, Manning)

Bill Kassel — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:45:05 -0400

(1) Art expert Jem Sullivan on how the church has used great art to teach the faith; (2) child advocate Stacy Manning on inoculating kids against the influence of woke culture.

Episode 98 (Geraci, Caron, Kiser)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:55:15 -0400

(1) Fr. Ken Geraci describes the Divine Mercy devotion as a weapon against evil; (2) educator Lindsay Caron on using the Theology of the Body in homeschooling; (3) kids’ author Theresa Kiser on her “Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server” books.

Episode 97 (Horvat, Cain, Snellen)

Bill Kassel — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:16:00 -0400

(1) Catholic activist John Horvat looks at the planned Synod on Synodality; (2) “Crusader Gal,” Sarah Cain, discusses clothing at Mass; (3) entrepreneur Michael Snellen describes his multiple communication ventures.

Episode 95 (DeRueil, McCollough, Donaldson)

Bill Kassel — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:23:13 -0400

(1) Notre Dame student journalist Joseph DeRueil discusses being sued for exposing a pro-abortion professor; (2) humorist Shevin McCollough on catechizing the young; (3) Dan Donaldson on living the Gospel at work.

Episode 94 (Orsi, Antigua, Donaldson)

Bill Kassel — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:12:38 -0400

(1) Fr. Michael Orsi discusses trying to raise awareness about child sex trafficking; (2) Liz Antigua describes her Good News Book Fair; (3) Dan Donaldson of the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance on living the Gospel at work.

Episode 93 (Elliott, Arnold)

Bill Kassel — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:35:17 -0400

(1) Counselor Leslie Elliott explains how psychological counseling is being transformed into leftist indoctrination; (2) blogger/catechist Jennifer Arnold recounts how the Church’s understanding of religious liberty has evolved.