This week, on another very special ‘In The Arena,’ join guest host David Gibson talk about the American Association for Lost Children with its founder, Mark Miller, and one of its huge success stories, Shundy Hicks and his daughter.
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Prison Reform
Special guests Traci Leach and Crystal Degnitz-Roldan, participants of the Hour Working Women Reentry Program join Monsignor Kieran Harrington to discuss the events that led to their respective incarcerations, what they have gone through, and what they are doing in order to get back onto their feet. Then Christian Capece, a federal public defender in the Southern District of West Virginia, calls in to discuss what changes are being made and and can be made to fix the prison system.
Universal Pre K Strong at Private Institutions
The application process for Universal Pre-K is open in New York City. Our Michelle Powers reports on why there may be a difference between the offerings at public and private schools.
Safe Place for Trafficking Victims
Human trafficking is a problem that shows no signs of going away. It’s a problem here in New York City. Our Katie Breidenbach visits with a religious sister who is helping the victims of this modern day form of slavery.
Understanding the Eucharist
The Philippines hosted this year’s International Eucharistic Congress. Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio spoke about this, and his celebration with Filipino Catholics in Queens, with our Ed Wilkinson.
Zika Raises New Concerns
As the Zika virus continues to spread, new concerns are raised. Our Michelle Powers has the latest on the virus and precautions that people can take.
Eucharist “The Center of Our Life”
While the International Eucharistic Congress happens in the Philippines, Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrates with Filipino Catholics at St. Sebastian Church in Woodside, Queens. Our Katie Breidenbach reports.
Divine Wisdom Academy Board Looks Forward
The Board of Directors of Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy in Douglaston has made quite a difference at the academy and shows no signs of slowing down, as our Marie Elena Giossi reports.
Oscar Diversity Controversy
Ahead of the Oscars, controversy has brewed over the lack of black men and women nominated for the major awards. Our Liz Faublas spoke about that with David DiCerto, a co-host of NET’s movie review show Reel Faith.
Immigrants Seek Legal Help
The Supreme Court has announced it will decide the constitutionality of President Obama’s immigration reform. As uncertainty remains, immigrants seek legal help, as we hear from our Konrad Aderer.