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Concerns about Israel’s new Conservative Coalition Government
On today’s edition of JustLove, we are joined by Prof. Marc Gopin of George Mason University, an expert in the field of international relations and diplomacy, who speaks with us about the concerns that hundreds of American Rabbis and others have raised regarding the new conservative coalition government in Israel formed by PM Benjamin Netanyahu. As consumer prices continue to increase for goods and services, we have a conversation with Prof. Steve Carvell of Cornell University on the impact that inflation is having on the restaurant industry. Prof. Marc Gopin is the Director of the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University. Prof. Steve Carvell…
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Recovery: How Syrians are Rebuilding after the Earthquake and the State of American Agriculture
On today’s episode of JustLove, we focus on the trends in recovery both near and far. David Lillie, MPA, of the Syrian Medical Society joins us to discuss the impact of the earthquake on the shared area of Turkey and Syria – an event that has killed over 37,000 and devastated tens of millions more. Closer to home, Dr. Jay Lillywhite of New Mexico State University talks with us about his expert and personal understanding of agricultural trends in the United States and how they are impacting the prices of household staples. David Lillie, MPA, is the Executive Director of the Syrian American Medical Society. Dr. Jay Lillywhite is the…
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Welcoming the Lenten Season During Black History Month
On today’s episode of JustLove, we are joined by two esteemed Catholics whose work is highlighted during February. Beth Knobbe is the Senior Training Advisor at Catholic Relief Services. She will be sharing with us about CRS’ Annual Lenten Program for families and faith communities who want to put their faith into action during lent through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to help change the lives of those who live in poverty across the world. We are then joined by Lucas Swanepoel, J.D., the Senior Director for Government Relations at the Catholic Health Association of the United States, who discusses with us updated healthcare policies for maternal and pediatric health for…
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Anticipating Valentine’s Day and Catholic Love
Today’s episode covers the exciting topic of finding love, Catholic style! We are joined by Mariette Rintoul who is the Community Experience Director of Catholic-Match, the largest and most successful website for single Catholics. She talks with us about common misconceptions about online dating, best practices, and her own experience of finding her husband. Then, we are joined by Dr. Zulema Blair, Ph.D., in acknowledgment of Black History Month to discuss the pattern of black Americans moving out of urban areas to rural and suburban residences. Mariette Rintoul is the Community Experience Director at Catholic-Match. Dr. Zulema Blair, Ph.D., is the Chair of Public Administration at Medgar Evers College at…
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Pope Francis Visits South Sudan
To begin today’s program, we have a conversation with the Executive VP and CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, Gideon Taylor. Mr. Taylor joins us to discuss the work of his organization and the recent commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27th. We then talk about Pope Francis’ visit to South Sudan with Brain Adeba, Deputy Director of Policy at The Sentry, an investigative and policy organization in Washington D.C. Adeba discusses the significance of the first papal visit in over forty years to the world’s youngest country. Gideon Taylor is the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Community Relations Council…
