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he Unbelievable Truth is a BBC radio comedy panel game made by Random Entertainment, devised by Graeme Garden and Jon Naismith. It is very similar to the occasional I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue game “Lies, All Lies”, which was first played in 1985. Chaired by David Mitchell, the show is described in the program’s introduction as “the panel game built on truth and lies.” The object of the game is to lie on a subject, while also trying to include four unlikely truths without being detected. The ...
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Around the Fourth of July each year Catholics celebrate Religious Freedom Week. The focus this year was church vandalism, blasphemy laws, and religious persecution around the globe. Bishop Kevin Rhoades, head of the US Bishops committee for Religious Liberty joins us. Then we turn to the Unsung Catholic Heroes of the American Revolution with Regist…
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West Virginia's Darian DeVries is settling into his new post nicely and is excited to usher in a new era of Mountaineers basketball. What are realistic expectations in year one? What was it like putting together a power conference roster from scratch? Has Bob Huggins been in touch? His thoughts on the mighty Big 12. Non-Conference scheduling update…
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New coach, new conference! SMU's Andy Enfield enters his first year as head coach of the Mustangs while the program enters its first year in the ACC. Find out some of the factors that went into his decision to leave USC for SMU. How he plans to get SMU back in the national spotlight. Can they compete right away? Thoughts on his roster and potential…
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The Pope G7 and AI, celebrity comedians, the discovery of an unexpected skeleton and celebrating Big Bang Theory were among Vatican news items this week. CNA’s Hannah Brockhaus reports from Rome. Then Matthew Bunson covers the US Bishops spring meeting and CNA’s Ken Oliver reports on the Supreme Court’s rejection of pro-life doctors’ case against t…
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Oklahoma State's Steve Lutz is excited about the opportunity to lead the Cowboys back to the NCAA Tournament. In his past three seasons as a head coach, he's made the NCAA Tournament. We ask him why he's been so successful right out of the gate at his new schools. Discussing how being named the new head coach at Oklahoma State is a dream come true …
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Catholic organizations are in conflict again with the Biden Administration over abortion. Daniel Blomberg, vice president and senior counsel for Becket explains. Jonathan Liedl reports from Uganda where 4 million people gathered for mass for the feast day of St. Charles Lwanga and companions.By Register Radio
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Eric Musselman is feeling right at home on the campus of USC and is planning to lean into his past coaching experience to lead the Trojans into the Big 10. His thoughts and ideas on coaching in a coast-to-coast league. How about the roster he's put together? Is there room to add? The importance of building a home court advantage. How they will appr…
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This weekend many Catholics will participate in Eucharist processions. During the Eucharistic Revival, there have been hundreds of public displays of worship of the Blessed Sacrament captured by our radio guest Catholic photographer Jeff Bruno. And EWTN News’ Catherine Hadro and Mark Irons talk about their experiences of the National Eucharistic Pi…
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BYU's Kevin Young is excited to make the transition from the NBA to the world of college basketball. He discusses what went into his decision and why BYU was always on his mind. What's his model for style of play? His thoughts on the current roster and what they are looking to add. How the NBA background of his staff is a major recruiting tool. The…
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Pilgrims are trekking on four different routes for a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage that covers more than 6,000 miles. The Marian Route traverses the Midwest. And Jonathan Liedl, who hails from Minnesota, gives us highlights of Midwestern Catholicism. Then we get a broader glimpse of Catholicism in America as told through Fran Maier’s new book Tru…
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Pat Kelsey is humbled and thankful to be coaching at Louisville's tradition rich program; but just how quickly can the Cardinals get back to their Championship ways? Find out coaches' philosophy on the game of basketball and the lessons he learned from Skip Prosser. What type of players does he value and how is the roster filling out? How was it le…
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Our new coach's series rolls along with Kentucky's Mark Pope! Be sure to listen to this episode as coach tells the story of how he landed his dream job at Kentucky. We learn about his philosophies, influences, and year one goals. How much did his time at BYU prepare him for this moment? A breakdown of his current roster. Find out just how badly he …
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As we celebrate Mothers’ Day, it's time to build a new women’s movement. That’s the case made by Catholic wife, mother and legal scholar Erika Bachiochi. Then we turn to the ongoing crisis of Armenian Christians who continue to suffer persecution. We talk to special guest Former U.S. Ambassador of International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback.…
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Flannery O’Connor scholar Jessica Hooten Wilson gives her take on the film Wildcats and what animates the Catholic 20th century writer’s prophetic imagination. Franciscan University of Steubenville’s president Fr. David Pivonka joins us to explain why Franciscan University has pushed back against the new interpretation of the Title IX rule.…
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Ohio State's Jake Diebler is living the dream being named the head coach at the school he loves. How did it all go down and where was he when he got the call, he was the new head coach of the Buckeyes? What are his year one goals? What's it like building a roster in this current environment? Bruce Thornton returns... Could he be one the premier gua…
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Michigan's Dusty May has been busy in his early days as the Wolverines' new head coach! Find out his year one goals as well as his philosophy on roster building. Why Michigan was the right fit for him. And how was he able to hit the ground running so smoothly? Plus, it's Portal Kombat season! Who's moving where and who are the big winners so far?…
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Looking ahead to Down’s Syndrome Awareness Day March 21 developmental psychologist and mother Mary O’Callaghan sheds light on the joys and challenges facing families who receive trisomy 21 diagnoses. Fr. Louis Merosne, pastor of the Cathedral of St. Anne in Anse-à-Veau, roughly 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince, describes the fright and the faith of …
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This is March! Florida Atlantic's Dusty May is not resting on past success after last year's Final Four appearance. Is it harder achieving relevance in college basketball or maintaining it? How he's getting his team to be present in today's social media environment. Why defense and rim protection will be key for them moving forward. Lessons and phi…
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On the night of 30/31 May 1942, O for Orange, a Wellington bomber with five crew took off from RAF Graveley, near Huntingdon. As part of ‘Operation Millennium’ its target was Cologne, for the very first 1000 bomber raid. For the crew, including pilot Warrant Officer Fred Hillyer, it would be their first and only mission. Hear an interview with his …
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Purdue's Matt Painter knows ball security is paramount this time of year but what else should the Boilermakers be focused on as they set their sites on a Final Four run? Why better three-point shooting makes this year's team different than last year's. What has it been like watching Zach Edey develop? Is there any chance he comes back next season? …
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Marquette's Shaka Smart has the Golden Eagles right back in the mix for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament this season but is stressing the importance of staying in the current moment. How much different is this year's team versus last year's? How do you deal with the Final Four or bust question? Is UConn better than last year? How much fun is it t…
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In a small military plot in a cemetery on the south coast, is a single grave bearing three names: Jim, Simon, and Smith - all Privates in the South African Native Labour Corps. They died on 21st February 1917, and next Wednesday marks the 107th anniversary of the sinking of their ship, the SS Mendi, off St Catherine’s Head on the Isle Of Wight. It …
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Houston's Kelvin Sampson has the 3rd ranked Cougars atop the Big 12 standings in their first season in the conference and looking to make a deep run into March. Just how tough has Big 12 conference play been in their first season? Why loosing road games has been a part of the learning process. Has playing in the Big 12 invigorated coach? The evolut…
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Franciscan Missionary of the Eternal Word Father Joseph Mary helps us prepare for Lent. Then we turn to the news, last fall Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, historically a school for undergraduate women, decided to accept men who identified as women. The school reversed course after blowback but many are still concerned over St. Mary’s …
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On 18th September 1916, a unit of the 1st battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry formed part of an attack on the Quadrilateral, a heavily defended trench system, north-west of Morval on The Somme. For one Private James Blower, MM, of Shrewsbury, the Battle of Flers-Courcelette would be his final action.…
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New Mexico's Richard Pitino is looking to get the Lobos back into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014! Why he's extremely happy with the Lobos' 18-4 start but also knows there's a lot of basketball left to be played. Are they the best in the Mountain West? How the next few weeks will truly define their season. Why the fan basses in th…
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South Carolina's Lamont Paris is making headlines leading the Gamecocks' to a 17-3 start in his second year as head coach. How his cool, calm and collected demeanor has lead to success in a power conference. Why experience and maturity have been key factors. Why he wants to keep a good balance of transfers and home grown talent to sustain program s…
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Pope Francis’ recently called on the international community to ban surrogacy. His words are welcomed aid to pro-life advocates in Michigan which is about to become “one of the most surrogacy-friendly jurisdictions in the world.” That’s what Genevieve Marnon, legislative director of Right to Life of Michigan, told the Register. Genevieve joins us t…
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Wisconsin's Greg Gard has the Badgers off to a 14-4 start and they are scoring in a variety of ways. What has been the "secret sauce"? Why he believes they can get even better if they tighten up the defense. How experience has been a big factor along with a deep and balanced bench. How a loss to Providence in mid-November has helped propel them to …
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On 5th August 1916, Lt George Butterworth of the 13th Durham Light Infantry was shot by a sniper during a trench raid near Pozieres. It might’ve been the early end of the life of just another young officer in WW1, but unknown to most of his fellow officers and men, George Sainton Kaye Butterworth was a celebrated composer. Hear more about Butterwor…
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