Morning Air

5/27/25 6am CT Hour - Peter Murphy/ Glen Lewerenz   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Memorial Day, Trump's comments toward Putin's recent attacks, Pope Leo's homily, update and talk NBA/NHL Finals   Peter breaks down what the Educational Choice for Children Act is all about and what this will mean for private schools in the future.   Glen and Sarah talk about the pilgrimage and share testimony from those who are joining in along the route.

5/27/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ Harry Kraemer   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Memorial Day, Trump's comments toward Putin's recent attacks, Pope Leo's homily, National Eucharistic Pilgrimage update and talk NBA/NHL Finals.   Martha explains why we should love like the Pope based on the history of his life thus far.   Harry shares why acts of service are often transformative in our lives and those we help.

5/23/25 6am CT Hour - Rob Kaczmark/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Memorial Day, RFK's report on Children's health, Supreme Court decision on charter school, Final Four NBA/NHL and give an update on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.   Rob shares a video he did that highlights the neighborhood and favorite hangout places of the new Pope. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtZhoRP8uPY   Bishop Mueggenborg reflects on what we can learn from Jesus  about keeping our hearts troubled when we trust in him.

5/23/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Peter Pomposello/ Mary Hallan Fiorito   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Memorial Day, RFK report on kid's health, Supreme Court decision on charter school, and give an update on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.   Fr. Peter shares what it is like to be a chaplain in the army for Catholics in battle and what their service really means for us Americans.   3 Questions with Judy   Mary relives the moments in Rome when the Pope was elected and shares an article that breaks down what it was like for him to grow up in suburban Chicago. https://angelusnews.com/news/vatican/pope-leo-chicago-dolton/

5/22/25 6am CT Hour - Fr. Dominic Bouck/ Bishop Donald Hying   John, Glen and Sarah chat about the Big Beautiful Bill that was passed, attack on Israeli couple, Eucharistic Pilgrimage update and What's That Sound.   Fr. Bouck speaks to what Augustinian spirituality is and how it shapes the Pope.   Bishop Hying celebrates his 36th year of priesthood and shares the gift of ordination.

5/22/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ William Albrecht   John, Glen and Sarah chat about big beautiful bill passed, attack on Israeli couple, Eucharistic Pilgrimage update and What's That Sound.   Laura shares the good news that from the time Pope Francis passed and Pope Leo XIV was elected more people than ever have been asking what it takes to become Catholic.   William explains why we believe the Bible tells us that the papacy is real and not man made.

5/21/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Erika Ahern   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump's Big, beautiful bill, and Golden Dome, Final Four for NBA and NHL and give an update on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.   Ashley reports on what Pope Leo said and did differently than his predecessor Pope Francis at his first Wednesday Weekly General Audience.   Did You Know - Yoda   Erika  breaks down what is in the big beautiful bill of President Trump and what it means for Catholic families.

5/21/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump's Big, beautiful bill, and Golden Dome, Final Four for NBA and NHL and give an update on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.   Fr. Marcel shares about the history of the what the Pope has gotten around since the beginning to today.   Did You Know - Yoda might be Catholic?   Dave talks about learning how to be more charitable when you clash with another personality or someone is better at something than you.

5/20/25 6am CT Hour - Gary Zimak/ Fr. Peter Pomposello   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump and Putin talk, Pope Leo gifts from JD Vance, White Sox reserving Pope Leo set, Diocese of Chicago special mass for Pope and update on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2025.   Gary shares how hope is so key to facing an unknown future that can paralyze us with fear.   Fr. Peter gives his testimony as an army chaplain and gives perspective to those who serve our country.

5/20/25 7am CT Hour - Marcel LeJeune/ Kristan Hawkins   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump and Putin talk, Pope Leo gifts from JD Vance, White Sox reserving Pope Leo set, Diocese of Chicago special mass for Pope and update on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2025.   Marcel reminds us that while the Pope is from America that he is Catholic first and might surprise us.   Kristan reveals that Pope Leo helped start Students for Life at Villa Nova and how those pro-life views will come across in his papacy.

5/19/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Austin Habash   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's installation mass, reaching our pledge drive goal, President Biden prostate cancer and Mystery Music Monday.   Ashley recaps Pope Leo's Installation Mass, who was there and what symbols meant and more.   Austin shares his story of conversion from future priest to away from the faith and what moved him back to Christ and into evangelization.

5/19/25 7am CT Hour - Tim Schmalz/ Jason Shanks   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's installation mass, reaching our pledge drive goal, President Biden prostate cancer and Mystery Music Monday.   Tim talks about the last sculpture that he made for Pope Francis and how he was inspired to make a bust of Pope Leo XIV. https://timothypaulschmalz.com/   Jason explains the start of the 2025 Eucharistic Pilgrimage on May 18th and the events lined up for this year's Drexel Route ending on Corpus Christi. https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/

5/15/25 6am CT Hour - Dr. Annabelle Mosley/ Danielle Bean/ Bishop Daniel Mueggenbog   John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump rallying the troops, skipping peace talks and a way to honor Pope Leo introduced into legislature. Plus What's That Sound!   Dr. Annabelle explains how we can follow the example of St. Phillip Neri make the joy of our life contagious.   Danielle  speaks to the second act of our life and how to make the most of it.   Bishop Mueggenborg reflection this Sunday's Gospel and how we are to love like Jesus.

5/15/25 7am CT Hour - Harry Kraemer/ Fr. James Kubicki   John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump rallying the troops, skipping peace talks and a way to honor Pope Leo introduced into legislature. Plus What's That Sound!   Harry speaks to the leadership qualities we see in Pope Leo XIV.   Fr. Kubicki explains the meaning behind Pope Leo XIV leaving behind a white rose at the tomb of Pope Francis.

5/14/25 6am CT Hour - Theresa Civantos Barber/ Ashley Noronha   John and Glen chat about President Trump's trip to Syria, Pope Leo's first post on social media and White Sox retiring the number 14 in honor of Pope Leo XIV.   Theresa remarks on what a math degree in our new Pope can do to bridge the gap between those who say that faith and reason do not connect.   Ashley reported  on what the new Pope Mobile looks like, 44th anniversary of the shooting of JPII, earthquake in Naples and more.

5/14/25 7am CT Hour - Doug Hinderer/ Dave Durand   John and Glen chat about President Trump's trip to Syria, Pope Leo's first post on social media and White Sox retiring the number 14 in honor of Pope Leo XIV.   Doug shares how our memory can frame our marriage. Remembering the good times over the bed is key.   Dave explains why we always need to be open but not so open that we ignore truth or reality.

5/13/25 6am CT Hour - David Carollo/ Fr. Scott Pogatchnik   John and Glen chat about Trump's visit with Saudi Prince, Hamas releasing American prisoner, and Pope Leo XIV speaking with President Zelinsky.   David relays why the message from the apparitions at Our Lady of Fatima is more relevant today.   Fr. Scott talks about how the non intrusive radio can turn our hearts and warm the closer to Christ and his reaction to the new Pope Leo XIV.

5/13/25 7am CT Hour - Martha Fernandez-Sardina/ William Albrecht   John and Glen chat about Trump's visit with Saudi Prince, Hamas releasing American prisoner, and Pope Leo XIV speaking with President Zelinsky.   Martha breaks down Pope Leo XIV's first speech that references the love God has for all of us and how we should approach this in our life.   William answers questions about the legitimacy of praying to Mary.

5/12/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Emily Jaminet   John and Glen chat about Pop Leo XIV and tariff talk in the news.   Ashley reported on Pope Leo XIV's mornings meeting and journalists, Sunday Regina Coeli,  Pope's portrait, signature and coat of arms.   Emily talks about why devotion to Mary in this month of May can bring us closer to Jesus and his Sacred Heart.

5/12/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Alejandro Bermudez   John and Glen chat about Pop Leo XIV and tariff talk in the news.   Mary  gives her reaction to being a Chicagoan in St. Peter's Square when the announcement for Pope Leo XIV was made.   Alejandro gives his take as a Peruvian who became an American citizen in what we can expect from Pope Leo XIV as he takes all his culture and knowledge into this new role.