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**Welcome to** ***Cross Word Books,*** **the podcast where we delve into compelling conversations with authors who illuminate history, politics, culture, faith, and art.**

Each episode uncovers intriguing insights and untold stories that shape our understanding of today’s world and the rich tapestry of ideas that define it. Whether you’re passionate about the cultural impact of art or curious about how history informs our political landscape, *Crossword* invites you to explore the diverse forces that influence human experience.

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The Jesuits Jul 25, 2022

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July 31st is the Feast Day of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order. Join me in dicussion with German Professor Markus Friedrich as we discuss his book The Jesuits; A History, an Amazon's Editor's pick. (published Princeton University Press) From St Ignatius, a wounded war veteran to Pope Francis I, Jesuits have always been on the forefront of contemproary history and controversey. Learn about the history of this storied order.

Andrew Jackson..the Man and The Legend Jul 21, 2022

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Who really was this man President Andrew Jackson? Join me in conversation with David S. Brown author of The First Populist; The Defiant Life of Andrew Jackon published by Scribner. Andrew Jackson looms large in the American historical imagination Find out who the man really was from frontiersman, war hero to the seventh president of the Untied States. A very well informed and balanced bigoraphy of the historical figure of Andrew Jackson

Alexis de Tocqueville..A man who understood Democracy Jul 12, 2022

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July 14 is Bastille Day. A great way to commenorate this auspicious event is to grab a glass of chmpagne or a good bordeaux and listen to my interview with Professor Olivier Zunz, author of The Man Who understood Democracy: The Life of Alexis de Tocqueville published by Princeton University Press. A wonderfully well crafted biography about a French man who truly beleived in democracy in both the US and France .
You can find out more about the works of Professor Zunz https://press.princeton.edu/our-authors/zunz-olivier
Follow Michele on Twitter @MicheleMcAloon1

Where Cowards Go To Die Jul 05, 2022

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How does a person live with the moral injury of war? Through hope and faith. Benjamin Sledge, combat veteran of the Afghanistan and Iraq battlefields, author of Where Cowards Go To Die -Regnery Gateway Publishing, talks about PTSD, loss, growth and hope. How does one grow out of horrific expereinces? Sledge tells of his path of resiliency and coming home after combat.
Connect with Bejamin Sledge https://benjaminsledge.com/

Tearing Us Apart Jun 30, 2022

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Join me to discuss the hottest topic in the nation with Alexandra Desanctis coauthor of Tearing US Apart; How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing, published by Regnery. Written before the Court decsion to overturn Roe vs Wade, Ryan Anderson and Alexandra DeSanctis were able to foretell some of the logic used by the Supreme Court justices to come to their historical decsion.
Read the Supreme Court decsion yourself! Dont let the media tell you what is in the decsion..you can find it here https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/19-1392_6j37.pdf Then read this book to understand why the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe vs Wade and Casey vs Planned Parnthood. Be informed, not emotional.
Find Michele on twitter @MicheleMcAloon1

Veterans Come Home: Best Years of Our Lives Jun 17, 2022

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The Best Years of Our Lives was a 1946 movie classic. The movie narrates a story of three veterans returning from the front lines of World War II and their struggles to adapt to the front lines of home life, work and family. Alison Macor, film critic and author has written a charming book about the making of this award winning classic . Join me in discussion as we talk about her recently published book Making the Best Years of Our Lives; The Hollywood Classic that Inspired a Nation.
You can find this book on https://utpress.utexas.edu/

The Rifle and The Greatest Generation Jun 09, 2022

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In light of DDay June 6, I have decided to rerun this interview made for Veteran's Day of last year. The M-1 Garand, the standard rifle for World War II Infantryman. becomes a microphone for the living members of the Greatest Generation. Join me in conversation with Mr. Andrew Biggio, US Marine, combat veteran, and Massachusetts police officer, author of The Rifle: Combat Stories From America's Last WWII Veterans, Told Through an M1 Garand.. published by Regnery History. Mr. Biggio traveled the country to speak with over 200 living veterans from World War II. He shares with us their stories of war, deprivation, courage, and tenacity both on the battlefield and in the decades after the war. This show is dedicated to my father-in-law, Colonel James J. McAloon who was truly the very best of the Greatest Generation.
You can connect with Mr. Biggio's nonprofit to help wounded veterans Boston's Wounded Vet Run @ Theyfoughtweride.com.

Fierce Valor: The Story of Ronald Speirs Jun 03, 2022

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D-Day is June 6. We have all heard of Easy Company, the Band of Brothers and Dick Winters but little has been written of Ronald Speirs, the longest serving commander of Easy Company. Join me in conversation with co-author Jared Frederick as we discuss his new book Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and His Band of Brothers published by Regnery History.

The Greater Reset is not the Great Reset May 24, 2022

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Beware of Davos and the World Economic Forum. Join me in conversation with authors Michael D. Greaney and Dawn K. Brohawn as we talk about their recent book; The Greater Reset: Reclaiming Human Sovereignty Under Natural Law published by Tan Books https://tanbooks.com/

Forget the conspiracy theories but find out why the solutions of Karl Schwab and the Great Reset might not be good for human community or the dignity of the created human being .

Michael D. Greaney and Dawn K. Brohawn can be found on their website

Center for Economic and Social Justice https://www.cesj.org/

Zelensky May 17, 2022

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Zelensky: The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World is a compelling account of this fascinating, enigmatic leader. Join me in conversation with Andrew Urban as we discuss Zelensky's childhood, family history, and astonishing transformation from TV celebrity to president of Ukraine. We also talk about the anti- hero Putin and what the world community faces as this war grinds on.
https://www.regnery.com/9781684513789/zelensky/ Regnery Publishing
Find Andrew Urban @ https://wrongfulconvictionsreport.org/author/andrew/

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Beware of Davos and the World Economic Forum. Join me in conversation with authors Michael D. Greaney and Dawn K. Brohawn as we talk about their recent book; The Greater Reset: Reclaiming Human Sovereignty Under Natural Law published by Tan Books https://tanbooks.com/

Forget the conspiracy theories but find out why the solutions of Karl Schwab and the Great Reset might not be good for human community or the dignity of the created human being .

Michael D. Greaney and Dawn K. Brohawn can be found on their website

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