Social Security, Reform, & the Catholic Church

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

“Social Security needs reform.” Maybe you’ve heard that one before. Reforming the social welfare state has been a talking point for more than forty years. Right now, there’s inertia ... Read more

Should Americans Have A 32-Hour Work Week?

September 20, 2024August 16, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

Should Americans be working less? Sen. Bernie Sanders thinks so. Earlier this year, Sanders (I-VT) introduced legislation calling for a 32-hour work week with “with no loss of pay,” ... Read more

Are We Happier Without Religion?

September 18, 2024September 16, 2024 Articles, News and Culture, Trending with Timmerie

Currently, about 29% of American adults identify as “nones” – people who describe themselves as either atheist, agnostic, or as having no religious affiliation. Nearly a third of our ... Read more

Understanding Cuba

September 16, 2024August 14, 2024 Articles, News and Culture

In March, Cubans broke out in protests recently amidst growing political and economic unrest. These protests marked the second time in three years the citizens have taken a stand ... Read more

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