Capitol Compass
Capitol Compass is the official podcast of the New York State Catholic Conference. On the show we dive into public policy debates in Albany and Washington, D.C., of concern to the Church, as well as subjects related to Catholic social teaching. New episodes air every other Wednesday.
Podcasting since 2021 • 53 episodes
Capitol Compass
Latest Episodes
#47 | A Dangerous Precedent: Why Physician-Assisted Suicide Must Be Vetoed
In episode 47, Gillian chats with Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the Conference. They discuss the implications of physician-assisted suicide passing in the legislature, arguments for a veto and what’s next. Urg...
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Episode 47
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#46 | State-Sanctioned Suicide in the U.S.
In episode 46, Gillian chats with Jessica Rodgers from the Patients' Rights Action Fund (PRAF). They discuss state-sanctioned suicide in the United States and the dangers of its legalization. Contact your NYS Senator and tell them y...
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Episode 46
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#45 | A Year of Hope with Bishop Fisher
In episode 45, Gillian chats with Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo. They discuss the 2025 Jubilee Year and its significance to the Catholic Church both globally and locally.Learn more about the Jubilee Year in NYS:
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Episode 45
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#44 | Hope, Healing & Catholic Safeguards in the Modern World
In episode 44, Gillian chats with Father Matt Duclos from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss Catholic safeguarding initiatives and the Hope & Healing Committee in the Diocese of Albany.Learn more about the Hope and Healing in the Di...
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Episode 44
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#43 | Foreign-Born Religious Workers Visas & Immigration
In episode 43, Gillian chats with David Spicer, attorney for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen of the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss foreign-born religious workers visas and the ...
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Episode 43
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