Interviews

Ep. 179: End the Foreign Wars, Jeffrey Lord, and Converting Independents

March 5, 2020 Interviews 00:35:58
Olivia conducts several interviews live from CPAC! We are first joined by Afghan vet Dan McKnight, who speaks about Bring Our Troops Home, an organization dedicated to ending American involvement in endless wars in the Middle East and bringing our troops home. Secondly, Jeffrey Lord joins us to talk about Trump’s chances in 2020, and Vicente Byrne from Win One Over gives tips on converting independents. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!

Ep. 178: Michael Voris at CPAC!

March 3, 2020 Catholic Church, Interviews, Political News 00:34:24

Olivia is joined by Michael Voris of Church Militant live from CPAC 2020! We discuss the importance of the Catholic vote particularly in key swing states, the growing appeal of socialism, the future of the conservative movement, and more. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!

Ep. 176: First Things’ Matthew Schmitz on Hitchcock, Integralism, China and the Catholic Church, and more!

February 25, 2020 Catholic Church, Interviews 00:44:29

Paul and Olivia host First Things’ Matthew Schmitz for a motley discussion on issues ranging from the broader themes about American identity and society found in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest to the impact of Twitter and social media on contemporary politics. We also delve into whether Integralism provides a legitimate way forward, Pope Francis’ problematic dealings with the Chinese government, and the growing influence of First Things on American political commentary.

Ep. 175: Ryan Girdusky on China and Big Tech, Border Wall Construction, and more!

February 20, 2020 Interviews 00:41:17

Paul and Olivia are joined today by author and political commentator, Ryan James Girdusky, who speaks to us about a host of issues including recent populist movements in Europe and the ongoing trade negotiations with China. He also gives his insights into the growing threat Big Tech companies pose on ordinary Americans, considering their relationship with the Chinese government. Finally, we get an update on the border wall construction and Democratic primary. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!

Ep. 169: TAC’s Johnny Burtka on Economic Nationalism, Populism, and more!

January 30, 2020 Interviews 00:28:04

Paul and Olivia are joined today by The American Conservative’s executive director, Johnny Burtka. Johnny first discusses the importance of protectionist voices in the media in the Trump era, and gives his insights on what economic nationalist policies look like. We then delve into the Trump administration’s pro-family policies, hear his predictions on the Democratic field, and much more. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!

Ep. 162 Michael Knowles Talks Impeachment, Iran, more!

January 7, 2020 Culture, Interviews, Political News 00:31:54

The Daily Wire’s Michael Knowles joins Paul and Olivia today to talk about his journey from aspiring actor at Yale to conservative political commentator and author. He also gives us his political predictions for 2020 and the decade more broadly. Finally, we end on a discussion of President Trump’s decision to take out Qasem Soleimani on January 3rd, and the likelihood that this will trigger another Middle East war.

Ep. 158: Faith and Reason – Philosophers Explain their turn to Catholicism with Dr. Brian Besong

December 17, 2019 Catholic Church, Interviews 00:30:27

Olivia is joined today by Dr. Brian Besong, editor of the newly released Faith and Reason: Philosophers Explain Their Turn to Catholicism. Dr. Besong, assistant professor of philosophy, discusses the various conversion stories included in his new release, and gives his insights on why those interested in reason are drawn to the Catholic faith. Included in Dr. Besong’s book are the conversion stories of philosophers Peter Kreeft, Edward Feser, J. Budziszewski, among others. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!

Ep. 157: Military Veterans Advocacy with Commander JB Wells

December 12, 2019 Interviews 00:25:52

Paul and Olivia are joined today by Commander John B. Wells, executive director of Military Veterans Advocacy. Commander wells discusses his organization, which is dedicated to ensuring religious liberty, protecting the rights of service members, and guaranteeing veterans receive their due benefits. Learn more here: militaryveteransadvocacy.org. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!

Ep: 156: Gun Ownership in America with Larry Lopata

December 10, 2019 Interviews 00:31:27

Paul and Olivia are joined by the founder of Gun Dynamics, Larry Lopata, who speaks to us about his crowdfunding platform dedicated to the latest gun-related technologies for the firearms community. Mr. Lopata also discusses the difficulties urban-based gun owners face, the alarming fall in gun ownership across the country, and shows us some of Gun Dynamics’ latest gun technologies.

 

Ep. 154: Bishops Pushing Divorce? Bai Macfarlane Weighs In

December 3, 2019 Interviews 00:23:13

Paul and Olivia are joined today by Bai Macfarlane, founder of Mary’s Advocates, an organization that provides a voice for faithful spouses. Bai discusses her work in upholding the dignity of marriage in light of no-fault divorce and what the reaction has been from the USCCB. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!