Political News

Ep. 14: Trump-Putin and Classical Music Today: Bernstein, Beethoven and Shostakovich

July 19, 2018 Culture, Interviews, Political News 3195

We unpack the Trump-Putin Summit and dissect the unwarranted bipartisan hysteria that ensued. We then shift to a discussion about classical music in America today with special guests Joshua Gersen and Albert Imperato. We discuss the life of Bernstein, in what would be his centennial, and the cultural and political influences on Beethoven and Shostakovich. We also tackle the popularity of classical music in the 21st century. The views expressed in our show are solely those of the hosts and should not be construed to represent the independent views of our guests. Donate at patreon.com/rightonpoint and visit our website rightonpointpodcast.com for more.

Ep. 9: Anthony Kennedy retirement, 2018 midterm elections, Trump-Putin meeting

July 3, 2018 Culture, Political News 2493

On this 4th of July Special, we discuss Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement and its implications for a now potentially much more conservative Supreme Court that might be poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.. We discuss leading contenders, and offer some advice for what we think needs to happen in order for the court to maximize this historic opportunity. Additionally, we speak about the upcoming midterm elections, including the surprise, upset victory of a self-described “democratic socialist” in New York’s 14th congressional district. We also talk about July 16th’s Trump-Putin meeting, and what that might entail for international politics. Visit rightonpointpodcast.com for more information and become an active member of our community by donating at patreon.com/rightonpoint.

Ep. 5: Immigration and Catholic bishops, IG Report, Tariffs, and North Korea

June 18, 2018 Political News 2837

After another busy news week, Paul and Olivia point out the hypocrisy with the US bishops, immigration, and Catholic social teaching; discuss the larger issues surrounding trade and manufacturing in the United States; recap the 2018 midterm elections; review the North Korean Summit; and talk about the bombshell IG Report, all but verifying the existence of a deep state and all the corruption and undermining that has been unearthed from bureaucratic holdovers of the last administration. Don’t forget to subscribe, donate to our growing community at Patreon.com/rightonpoint, and visit our official website, rightonpointpodcast.com.

Ep. 4: North Korean Summit and the Problem of Liberalism

June 13, 2018 Culture, Political News 2194

In today’s episode, Paul and Olivia unpack the North Korean summit, including its parallels to other significant diplomatic meetings in the 20th century. We also dissect the problem of liberalism, and examine its many facets, including both liberal and so-called ‘radical’ Catholic perspectives. Get exclusive Right on Point access at patreon.com/rightonpoint and visit our website rightonpointpodcast.com for more.

Ep. 3: Matt Schlapp, G-7, SCOTUS Case, and RFK

June 11, 2018 Interviews, Political News 3200

We sit down with Matt Schlapp (28:25), chair of the American Conservative Union, to discuss the Mueller investigation, the Trump-Kim Jong Un summit, and the changed state of conservatism in the post-Trump era. We also break down President Trump’s role in the G-7 conference in which he displayed true American leadership, talk 50 years since RFK and discuss what the outcome of the Masterpiece Cakeshop case really means for religious conservatives. For more, head to our website rightonpointpodcast.com.

Ep. 2: Immigration, Guns, North Korea, and Ireland Abortions

June 1, 2018 Political News 3601

After an eventful two weeks, our team breaks down President Trump’s visit to Long Island and tough rhetoric against MS-13, the on again off again meeting with Kim Jung Un, and how the gun debate speaks more profoundly to our “culture of death”. Additionally, we break down Ireland’s tragic repeal of their eighth amendment, legalizing abortion in a country historically wedded to Catholicism, and what that says about the decline of Christianity in the West, and the urgent need for a cultural revival more generally. More on our website rightonpointpodcast.com.