Podcasts by MCC from the Capitol
In this podcast produced by the Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC), we will dive deeper into public policy issues from a Catholic perspective.
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"A Tragic Illusion"~ A Catholic Perspective on the Death Penalty from 2022-02-04T09:00
Few issues are as morally challenging for Catholics as the death penalty. Since capital punishment was re-instated in 1976, the United States has executed 1,536 individuals. Missouri, with 91 ex...
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Breaking Down the Glasgow Climate Conference from 2021-11-24T10:00
The world’s leaders recently met in Glasgow, Scotland to discuss climate change and to reassess the agreements set out in the 2015 Paris climate Accord. The meeting ended with the attendees agr...
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A Closer Look at Refugee Resettlement in Mid-Missouri from 2021-09-24T10:00
Central Missouri has been a safe harbor for people seeking refuge from wars and natural disasters for several decades, and the Catholic Church has been active in their settlement. Though the num...
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The Future of Abortion Law After Dobbs v. Jackson from 2021-09-24T10:00
In May of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that challenges the constitutionality of a 2018 Mississippi law banning...
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Catholic Healthcare in the 21st Century from 2021-09-24T10:00
Catholic healthcare institutions work tirelessly to provide faith-based healthcare to the people of Missouri. They also offer employment opportunities for healthcare workers seeking to practice ...
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Denouncing the Dred Scott Decision from 2021-09-24T10:00
During the 2021 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly unanimously voted to denounce the 1852 Missouri Supreme Court decision which denied Dred and Harriett Scott freedom from slaver...
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The Affordable Housing Crisis in Missouri from 2021-09-24T10:00
Like many states, Missouri faces a shortage of affordable housing. Military veterans, low-wage earners, families, the physically and mentally disabled and the elderly all struggle to find an af...
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MCC Talks 2020-2021 U.S. Supreme Court Term from 2021-08-23T08:00
In this episode of MCC from the Capitol, MCC Executive Director Tyler McClay discusses Fulton v. Philadelphia with Lance Kinzer of the First Amendment Partnership, and MCC lobbyist Jam...
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MCC Legislative Roundtable June 2021 from 2021-06-10T16:00
Looking for more inside news about the 2021 legislative session? In the latest episode of MCC from the Capitol, our lobbyists discuss the surprises, setbacks, and successes of this year's M...
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The Equality Act&Gender Ideology from a Catholic Perspective with guest Mary Hasson from 2021-05-18T10:00
In the latest episode of MCC from the Capitol, MCC Executive Director Tyler McClay talks with Mary Hasson about the Equality Act and gender ideology. During this episode, Tyler and Mary d...
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MCC Legislative Roundtable March 2021 from 2021-03-25T16:00
In this episode of MCC from the Capitol, the MCC lobbyists discuss the happenings of the first half of the 2021 Missouri legislative session, including which MCC public policy priority bills are...
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MCC Talks COVID-19 Vaccines with Bishop McKnight and Dr. Keith Starke from 2021-02-04T14:00
In this episode of MCC from the Capitol, MCC Executive Director Tyler McClay talks COVID-19 vaccines with Bishop McKnight of the Diocese of Jefferson City, and Dr. Keith Starke, internist and Se...
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MCC Legislative Roundtable January 2021 from 2021-01-22T13:00
In this episode of MCC from the Capitol, the three Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC) lobbyists discuss the happenings of the early 2021 Missouri legislative session, including the governor&apos...
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Civilize It: A Call for Civility in an Era of Outrage from 2020-10-01T16:00
Our political discourse has become increasingly rancorous and bitter. Spend any time on social media or watching the news and it is apparent that we are living in an era of outrage. The U.S. bis...
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Welcoming the Stranger: An Introduction to Missouri’s Immigrant Community from 2020-10-01T14:00
Pope Francis has made the plight of refugees, migrants, and immigrants a focus of his pontificate, speaking frequently about the need for people of faith to offer assistance to those fleeing war...
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Preserving Catholic Education from 2020-10-01T14:00
Our parish schools play a critical role in helping to form our Catholic young people. Yet, challenges abound for parents seeking to provide a Catholic education for their children, especially wh...
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Religious Liberty in the Age of COVID-19 from 2020-10-01T13:00
Vatican II proclaimed that religious liberty lays its foundation in the dignity of the human person, and that no one should be compelled to act in a manner that violates his/her conscience. But...
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The Demographic Question: What to Expect When No One is Expecting from 2020-10-01T13:00
For decades, we were warned of overpopulation and its attendant problems: food shortages, environmental damage, and mass deaths. However, statistics show that worldwide birth rates have been ste...
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The Racialization of America: A Conversation about Race from 2020-10-01T13:00
The senseless death of George Floyd reveals that we still have much work to do in this country to address racism. How can we address the racism of our past and the systemic racism that continues...
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Medicaid Expansion in Missouri from 2020-06-18T15:00
In this episode, we chat with Tamara Kenny, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement at Catholic Charities of St. Louis, and Brock Ingmire, Director of State Policy & Advocacy for Ascen...
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Medicaid Expansion in Missouri from 2020-06-18T15:00
In this episode, we chat with Tamara Kenny, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement at Catholic Charities of St. Louis, and Brock Ingmire, Director of State Policy & Advocacy for Ascen...
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Medicaid Expansion in Missouri from 2020-06-18T15:00
In this episode, we chat with Tamara Kenny, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement at Catholic Charities of St. Louis, and Brock Ingmire, Director of State Policy & Advocacy for Ascen...
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