Free Expression with Bill Kassel

(1) Pro-Life author and TV host Fr. Michael Orsi, sounds a warning cry about the Department of Homeland Security’s new Disinformation Governance Board, and the threat it poses to our First Amendment rights; (2) Church historian Steve Weidenkopf discusses his book, “Light from Darkness,” which recounts how Catholicism emerged from various historic crises strengthened.

(1) Theologian and philosopher Janet Smith examines the common resistance to preaching about difficult moral issues; (2) Rich White of the advisory website, “Writer Beware,” on how to identify writing contests that are worthwhile, and avoid those that are just author scams.

(1) Princeton University Professor Joshua Katz explores his proposal for a special program to sharpen students’ command of the English language; (2) attorney Fred Vilbig discusses his book on Catholic instruction, “Leave No Soul Behind.”

(1) Brad Dacus, president of the Pacific Legal Institute, talks about litigation by his group in defense of First Amendment rights; (2) Catholic textbook publisher Michael Van Hecke discusses curriculum materials written from a distinctly Catholic perspective.

(1) Author/producer Paul McCusker of the Augustine Institute discusses his “Adventures of Nick and Sam” Catholic children’s book series; (2) Christian writer and marketing specialist Chris Martin offers advice on how to avoid manipulation by social networks.

(1) John Grabowski, Professor of Theology and Ethics at Catholic University of America, discusses his new book, “Unraveling Gender”; (2) Catholic singer-songwriter Nicole Ackoury offers her song, “Moved”; (3) media analyst Julie Mastrine explains how her organization, AllSides Media, categorizes news outlets according to ideological bias.  

Free Expression, Episode 44(1) Technology specialist Darnell Miller describes an innovative program based at the University of St. Thomas in Texas to help people use new media effectively in evangelization; (2) Professor John Bergsma of Franciscan University of Steubenville explores the links between early Christianity and the Dead Sea Scrolls.  

    (1) Fr. Darren Merlino of Catholic Media Missionaries and host of “The Hound of Heaven” online video series, talks about devout Catholics in the entertainment industry; (2) Ed Bajek of Bajek Publisher Services discusses the challenges of marketing independently published books.