The Francis Effect podcast: Fr. Bryan Massingale discusses book bans in US

Fr. Bryan Massingale is seen during a 2017 panel discussion in New York. (CNS/Fordham University/Bruce Gilbert)

Fr. Bryan Massingale is seen during a 2017 panel discussion in New York. (CNS/Fordham University/Bruce Gilbert)

NCR executive editor Heidi Schlumpf is part of the new season of "The Francis Effect" podcast, joining co-hosts Franciscan Fr. Daniel Horan (columnist for NCR) and David Dault, executive producer and host of "Things Not Seen: Conversations about Culture and Faith."

In this episode, hosts Father Daniel, Heidi and David discuss the recent focus of right-wing groups on Catholic organizations that work on the southern U.S. border, and the firing of two faculty advisers at a Catholic school newspaper. The trio also welcome Fr. Bryan Massingale to discuss the recent upsurge in book bans across the nation.

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