Archive - Happy Despite Them

Phil: Can bombing Iran satisfy just-war criteria? Leila: Democratic Socialism is not an expression of Catholic Social Teaching

We've been thinking and talking about these things together for over 50 years! Join the conversation!

Jun 27 •

Leila Marie Lawler

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47:31

The importance of the 3% resistance; conscience; the bishops on immigration; and more!

Remember our "bookshelves" project!

Jun 21 •

Leila Marie Lawler

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52:25

The LA riots; the FACE Repeal and Protect Children’s Innocence Acts; Planet Narnia

We've been talking to each other for 50 years about politics, the Church, and everything else -- come join us!

Jun 13 •

Leila Marie Lawler

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51:12

Everyone is against eugenics; no one will cut its lifeline

The new eugenics depends on IVF

Jun 10 •

Leila Marie Lawler

What Pride Month vs. the Sacred Heart really means; signs of hope in the Church' and more!

Come join us for this week's episode!

Jun 6 •

Leila Marie Lawler

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1:24:16

My open tabs: No, it's not Pride Month; Covid shots in the time of MAHA; Ad Orientem worship isn't what you might think it is

Let's talk about it all

Jun 5 •

Leila Marie Lawler

May 2025

Harvard vs. America; Bishop Martin's plan to shut down the faithful's voices; and more!

Come join our conversation!

May 30 •

Leila Marie Lawler

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54:16

Interview with Robert Royal on his new book, "Martyrs of the New Millennium"; Mother on life support to save her baby; Joe Biden's cancer…

Phil and Leila talk with an old friend and go over some news and culture!

May 23 •

Leila Marie Lawler

1:01:16

Pope Leo; the academic origin of crazy ideas; and more!

Let's talk about it!

May 16 •

Leila Marie Lawler

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52:59

Let's take a quick peek

May 14 •

Leila Marie Lawler

"Mental Load" and that old feminist trope; Washington State law aims at Catholics; the abortion pill again; Vatican finances; and much more…

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May 9 •

Leila Marie Lawler

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54:10

Phil and Leila delve into details of the conclave and the Cardinals; a new study on the abortion pill's dangers

A lively conversation! Please join us!

May 2 •

Leila Marie Lawler

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41:46

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