The Cale Clarke Show - Today's issues from a Catholic perspective.

We’ll take a look at how universities and sports books are normalizing gambling among students—and reaping financial windfalls in the process. Is this ethical?

Cale explains how we’re spiritually richer than we think. Plus, with the US vs Iran in the World Cup today, we look back (with horror) at the most dubious of American athletic fashion choices.

Listeners call in with their “Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions”, favorite Advent traditions, and how to live Advent well for its own sake, fighting the urge to pull the celebration of Christmas “backwards” into Advent.

What are the “life hacks” you’ve learned over the last decade of your life that you wish you knew 10 years ago? Plus: a Twitter user takes umbrage with Cale’s biblical teaching on Purgatory!

On this day in history, C.S. Lewis, JFK (both nicknamed “Jack”), and Aldous Huxley died. What you may not know about “Jack” Lewis. Plus: “The Son of Man came eating and drinking”. Why? Some “food for thought” for Thanksgiving!

Today’s Feast of the Presentation of Mary features some intriguing scriptures: Why the Jehovah’s Witnesses are wrong that only 144,00 will make it to heaven? What’s the real meaning behind the “widow’s mite”?

At his annual dinner, Cardinal Collins gives his recipe for thriving in our secular age. Plus: A sailor thought he was “done like dinner” but survived 60 hours at the bottom of the sea; and, is the Instant Pot “done like dinner”? An item once coveted on Black Friday can now be had for a song. Why gadgets just don’t satisfy our hunger.

Cale looks at the biblical, theological, and just plain old common-sense evidence for Purgatory.

The 8 billionth person was born yesterday! Why some aren’t so happy about it. Plus: The “Sweet 16” Bible verses to go to when you’re combating lust.

Cale reveals the Top 10 things you need to know from the 5 Books of Moses (the Pentateuch). Plus: a lightning round of Tuesday Trivia, and Callers also weigh in on their favorite ginger ale, and Cale reveals the legend behind the creation of Canada Dry, the “Champagne of Ginger Ales”.

Why are employees raging against RTO (“Return to Office”) mandates from corporations? The answer, oddly enough, may be found in lost tribes of hunter-gatherers, and what we’ve lost about the way humans used to work.   https://www.newyorker.com/culture/office-space/lessons-from-the-deep-history-of-work

On this Veterans’ Day, Cale asks listeners who they wish to honor for their military service. Also: the unsung heroes of military chaplaincy, and the unlikely Quaker who started the Marines in a pub! Plus: The Father and the Furious; the Franciscan who spectacularly cheated death.

A famous Jewish comedian converts to Catholicism, how to ask better questions to get what you need, and Abraham Lincoln…Street Fighter?

Today is the feast day of…a building? What does it all mean? Plus: on this day in 1989, the Berlin Wall fell. And, Michaela returns with more Pledge Drive Kid Jokes!

As America votes in the midterm elections today, abortion is once again a key issue, especially after the fall of Roe. Why is it, though, that some who claim to believe in the one, true, and living God support abortion, and see no conflict with their faith?

A Yale professor receives an ultimatum from his wife…essentially the same ultimatum Gisele Bündchen gave Tom Brady. What will the professor say? A meditation on work-life balance.

Is it ever okay to ask God for a “sign” regarding his will for your life? Cale takes calls from listeners about signs they have received in their lives.

What are the “life hacks” you’ve learned over the last decade of your life that you wish you knew 10 years ago? Plus: a Twitter user takes umbrage with Cale’s biblical teaching on Purgatory!

Cale looks at the biblical, theological, and just plain old common-sense evidence for Purgatory on All Souls’ Day.

It’s All Saints Day, which can only mean one thing on Relevant Radio: Great Stories About Great Saints! Cale looks at the life of St Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei, and St John Henry Cardinal Newman, one of the greatest converts of all time.

The Vatican’s great saint-maker passed away recently. No one really knew who he was…especially the part about his unbelievable secret identity. Plus: How to make better decisions, and, what’s the best ginger ale, and why is it Canada Dry?   Resources mentioned: https://twitter.com/_alexbrogan/status/1583084412711100416?s=46&t=1BSVS2PkB55Dd26gA0Zsqw The Myth of Hitler's Pope https://www.amazon....

A father goes straight from a long, backbreaking shift in the coal mines to a basketball game with his son, still dressed in his work clothes and covered in soot. Someone snaps a photo. The most famous college basketball coach in the land sees it, and a beautiful story about fatherhood and the dignity of work is born. Plus: the World Series begins tonight, and baseball is a game of statistics. Cal...

A Gen Z poll on Jesus is released. Cale explains the good news/bad news surprise results. Elon officially takes over Twitter: hear his manifesto. And the founder of Hobby Lobby gives away his fortune, calling it a “curse”.

Is it ever okay to ask God for a “sign” regarding his will for your life? Plus: some great listener calls and questions, including this one: “Why can’t Catholics be Masons?”

A new, 100-milllion-dollar ad campaign seeks to “rehabilitate” Jesus’ image. Is this really necessary? Have Jesus’ followers sullied his name to the point that his message has been lost in the wider culture?