The America Media Podcast

Elizabeth Drescher, author of a forthcoming book on the "nones," explains her research and why some "nones" still find Scripture meaningful. 

Bill McGarvey, author of The Freshman Survival Guide, offers some advice for high school graduates and their parents as families transition to college.

Msgr. John P. Meier, author of A Marginal Jew, a multivolume study of the historical Jesus, and a professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame, offered his analysis of Jesus' parables in this May 20, 2015 lecture at the American Bible Society in New York City. James Martin, S.J. offered the introduction. 

Robert Ellsberg, an editor at Orbis Books, author of All Saints and the recent article in America, "Called to Be Saints," talks about two candidates for sainthood, Blessed Oscar Romero and Servant of God Dorothy Day, and why are important for today's church.

Kerry Alys Robinson of the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Managment talks about her book Imagining Abundance: Fundraising, Philanthropy, and a Spiritual Call to Service.

James Martin, S.J., talks to Tim Reidy about the final episode of "Mad Men" and why it may be the greatest television show ever. You can also listen to Father Jim and Tim talk about thefirst few seasons, season 5, season 6 and season 7 (part 1).

Mark Gray of the Center for Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University talks about the profile of the average American Catholic. 

Nathan Schneider, a columnist for America and a contributor to the Nation, The New Republic and Vice Magazine, talks about the Catholic cooperative tradition and why it remains relevant today.

Poetry editor Brother Joe Hoover, S.J., talks about what he looks for in a good poem on “America This Week.” 

An interview with Ricardo Avila, S.J., a lawyer and consumer advocate. He specializes in providing legal representation for low-income consumers involved in consumer debt issues.

Holly Taylor Coolman talks about her article inAmerica, "Tied Together By Love: Adoption and the Christian Life." 

James Martin, S.J., delves into his book Jesus: A Pilgrimage with Kevin Spinale, S.J., as part of the Catholic Book Club discussion for this month. The CBC will be leading conversations on books about Jesus throughout the spring.  

Paul Baumann, editor of Commonweal, talks about the work of the lay-edited journal of opinion.  

John Carr, America's Washington Front columnist and director of The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University, examines partisan gridlock in Washington, the State of the Union address and the annual March for Life. 

Msgr. Paul Garrity answers questions on the annulment process from listeners and speaks about ways to strengthen marriages.