Are We Heading for Another Economic China Shock?

September 13, 2024August 14, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

In April of this year, Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, visited China on an economic tour to head off another ‘China Shock.’ China Shock 2.0 In prepared remarks, ... Read more

We Showed Up for Jesus!

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

 The 10th National Eucharistic Congress, held from July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was nothing short of a spiritual revival for Catholics from all walks of life. Over ... Read more

Trade, Tariffs and the Catholic Church

September 9, 2024August 14, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

Trade, Tariffs and the Catholic Church There’s a surprising through-line between the Trump and Biden presidencies—domestic trade policy. Over the past several years, Republicans and Democrats have moved away ... Read more

Should You Get a Tattoo?

September 7, 2024September 3, 2024 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

Tattoos are a controversial topic because, for centuries, they were seen by society as a mark of rebelliousness. Marking yourself through pain and permanent ink was not a common ... Read more

Expanding the Child Tax Credit

September 6, 2024August 14, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

In early August, the senate rejected a bill that would have expanded the child tax credit. This comes after the U.S. House of Representatives passed, on a bi-partisan basis, ... Read more

Comfort Crisis

September 2, 2024August 12, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

A plush leather sofa, a 72-degree room, and a bowl of ice cream are all staples of American comfort.  However, can there be too much of a good thing? ... Read more

Mortgage Rates Explained

August 30, 2024August 19, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

Mortgage rates play one of the most consequential roles in home buying—but how are they determined? Typically, a homebuyer’s mortgage rate is determined by several factors including credit, loan ... Read more

Why Are Cars So Expensive?

August 26, 2024August 27, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

The price of cars is driving some people crazy. But it’s not just the high price of new cars that have consumers pumping the brakes, it’s used cars ones ... Read more

There’s No Place Like Home Litigation

August 20, 2024August 21, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

A new change in homebuying just took effect. Now, homebuyers must enter into an agreement with their realtor before purchasing a home. This is part of the the National ... Read more

Understanding Haiti’s Crisis

August 19, 2024August 14, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

Haiti is at an inflection point as its new prime minister, Garry Conille faces an uphill battle against gangs, poverty, and corruption. After a wave of gang violence forced ... Read more

More Schools Ban Cell Phones

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

The advent of the smartphone ushered schools into uncharted territory. Now, with smartphone ubiquity, some schools and major school districts are experimenting with more restrictive measures limiting phone use. ... Read more

American Eucharistic Witnesses: A Priest for the Body of Christ—Venerable Augustus Tolton

August 2, 2024August 1, 2024 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture

The American Eucharistic Witnesses series is published in the Heart of the Revival newsletter and republished by Relevant Radio. It highlights the holy men and women who lived, loved, and served on the ... Read more