Who Has Leverage in Iran and Sins of the Flesh

Hour 1 for 4/28/26

Drew and journalist Ruthie Blum discuss the war in Iran and who has leverage in negotiations (9:48). Topics: Israeli skepticism (15:50), U.A.E. (17:27), and China’s reaction (23:51). Then, E. Christian Brugger discusses Pope Leo’s recent comments about same-sex blessings (30:59). Topics: sins of the flesh (35:54), downplaying gay marriage (41:13), residual effects of mortal sin (44:46), and Pope Leo as a native English speaker (46:40).

Links:

https://www.ncregister.com/author/e-christian-brugger

https://www.jns.org/author/ruthie-blum

Drew Mariani is an award-winning journalist, writer and broadcaster. He currently hosts The Drew Mariani Show™ reaching a potential audience of 220 million people. His 3-hour daily program offers a unique insight on the most important issues of the day and a platform for dialogue with listeners and newsmakers.