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Welcome to today’s episode of JustLove with Monsignor Kevin Sullivan! As we observe President’s Day weekend, we’ll be speaking with Professor Mark Zachary Taylor, author of the newly released book Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times: Explaining Executive Power in the Gilded Age, published by Oxford University Press. He explores the often-overlooked presidencies from Grant to McKinley, drawing lessons from this era that remain relevant today. Plus, as we celebrate Black History Month, we’ll hear from M. Scott Johnson, a master sculptor, arts educator, and cultural anthropologist who serves as an Artist/Educator in Residence at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem. He’ll share insights from his more…

Welcome to today’s episode of JustLove with Monsignor Kevin Sullivan! As we head into Super Bowl weekend, we take a closer look at the rise of sports betting with Dr. Marc Potenza, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Yale University and Director of the Center in Gambling Research and Impulsivity and Impulse Disorders. He’ll share insights on recent changes in sports betting and how they impact public health, particularly in the area of addictive behavior. Plus, as we celebrate National Marriage Week—running from February 7th to Valentine’s Day—we’ll hear from Kathleen Domingo, Executive Director of the California Catholic Conference, about the “Radiate Love” campaign, an initiative by the Catholic Bishops of California…

On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan first speaks with Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, Executive Director of the Catholic Mobilizing Network, about the Executive Clemency actions taken by former President Biden before leaving office and the recent Executive Order signed by President Trump regarding the Federal Death Penalty. Later, Monsignor Sullivan welcomes John Gonzalez, Director of Parish and Community Relations for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, to discuss social ministry and his new book, The Field Hospital Church: Catholic Social Teaching and Ministry, as we reflect on the national Catholic Social Ministry Gathering held this past weekend in Washington, D.C.

On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Isaac Cuevas, Director of Public Affairs at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, about the devastating fires that have burned over 35,000 acres in the greater Los Angeles area, claimed at least 27 lives, and displaced countless families. Isaac, who was evacuated from his home, shares how the Archdiocese is responding to this tragedy. Later, Monsignor Sullivan welcomes back Prof. Nicole Stelle Garnett, John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law and Director of the Notre Dame Education Law Project, for a discussion on the Religious School Choice Movement and its impact on education as we celebrate the start of Catholic Schools…

On today’s episode of JustLove, we mark the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, starting Friday, January 18th. Monsignor Kevin Sullivan welcomes back Dr. Paul Gavrilyuk, Ukrainian-born Chair of Theology and Philosophy at the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to discuss this year’s focus on the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Dr. Gavrilyuk will explain why this milestone is significant for Christian unity and share where listeners can find more information about this important week. Additionally, with the Presidential inauguration approaching on Monday, January 20th, he’s joined by Dr. Ryan Burge, Associate Professor of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University, for a…