Happy Despite Them
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Public health and mothers; Catholic bishops praying at conventions, a contrast; Rationalism
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Public health and mothers; Catholic bishops praying at conventions, a contrast; Rationalism

Join Phil and me as we talk over some topics for this week -- our takes are different from all the others, so do tune in!
Leila Marie Lawler
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Phil Lawler
Aug 23, 2024
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Show notes:

Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, by Casey Means and Calley Means (affiliate link)

The U.S. Marriage Rate Rebounds to Its Pre-Pandemic Level (but is nowhere near its 1960 level)

Leading prayers for the culture of death, by Phil Lawler

Text of Cardinal Cupich’s invocation at the Democratic National Convention

Text of Archbishop Listecki’s Prayer at the Republican National Convention

Rationalism in Politics and other essays by Michael Oakeshott (affiliate link)

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