The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: January 30, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 30, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners into lively national discussions about immigration, where real calls spark flashes of emotion and candid debate. Stories of border crossings, law enforcement pressures, political motives, and everyday struggles collide as Patrick weaves tough questions about justice, compassion, and faith into every exchange. He pushes for honest talk, highlighting on-the-ground realities and his own family history, refusing to let political talking points drown out the lived complexities shaping the issue.

Audio: President Obama in 2010 shoots down the whole "stop deportations and just let the illegal immigrants be" argument that the Democrat party is currently pushing. - https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2016146909245665336?s=20 (00:21)
Mark – Patrick, I want to compliment you on how you are handling yourself regarding ICE. (05:18)
Chris - I remember that whistling has been happening since Obama and Clinton. I think that more people without convictions are being held. I also have issues with how they are training ICE. (09:41)
Rico - ICE is being subjected to abuse because people hate Trump. They are using Hispanics. I feel used. (17:57)
Courtney - I think Covid and propaganda broke people's minds and that is why people are protesting. (20:43)
Doug - Are people looking into organization Indivisible? I asked protestors to go onto public property. I asked them who they were with and they said Indivisible. (24:03)
Carlos - People come over illegally but some do come here to escape murder or alcoholism. I fall into this category. How do we fix this? (29:47)
Elizabeth - I think we are not thinking outside of the box. Caravans were sent here and are now organized. We see this affecting legal immigrants who are here. Maybe this is how they will take away rights from people. We have to be vigilant. (39:22)
Kathleen - I think we don't have the ability to help the poor who need help because of all the illegal immigrants that come here. (45:14)
Carla - Trump is a big organizer too. He out organized Dems. Both sides are doing it. (48:26)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 29, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 29, 2026

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Patrick brings the smartphone struggle front and center, questioning why tech and social media seem to influence children more than their own families. Parents call in with raw confessions, regrets, and inventive solutions, from holding out on smartphones to battling the sneaky ways kids get around controls, while stories of bikes, banana seats, and even Maseratis bring humor and a touch of nostalgia to the mix. Rules, boundaries, and values collide with modern tech, leaving listeners weighing connection, safety, and family sanity in a world where a phone can change everything.

Audio: Once kids get smart phones, family life turns into a fight over screen time . . . - https://x.com/drantbradley/status/2012876836502405511 (00:23)
Audio: just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean your kids should do it too - https://x.com/modernxdad/status/2015262851414544684 (02:21)
Todd - Smart phone: I challenge you to switch to a flip phone and have kids watch Gun Smoke (09:14)
Liz - We are a family of smart phone holdouts, and we gave our kids flip phones and my kids don't care. (10:25)
Melissa - A counselor told me that I should get my kid a phone so she could feel more part of other kids' social circles. That was the beginning of the end. (19:36)
Jorge - From where I come from, we didn't have TVs. I think I can enjoy the benefit of learning without it. I compare the TVs of yesterday to the phone today. (23:29)
Jessica - Smart phones: Somethings that helped me prolong the eventuality of kids getting a phone was a straight A report card. (29:09)
Gloria - Smart phone: I set parameters for my kids. My children wanted them at a young age. I did a lot of research before getting them phones. We used a lot of the parental controls available. I think it is working out. (34:14)
Marie - I have a teenager and a preteen. I totally agree with Patrick. My 10-year-old hacked my iPad and removed restrictions. (40:27)
Andrew - I am a parent of 6 kids. I struggle with how smart phones can lead to the sin of envy. (44:31)
John - My college age son argues that killing in video games is moral and I argue it is not. Can you help me? (49:02)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 29, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 29, 2026

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Patrick explores the moral complexities of violent video games and draws unusual comparisons with literature and intention, then pivots to a candid exchange about the effects of smartphones on teens and family life. Calls flow in, pressing Patrick for practical Catholic wisdom, strategies for Bible study, and real feedback on the ethics of documenting protests amid escalating public tensions.

Patrick continues his conversation with John about the morality, or lack thereof, of violence in video games (00:26)
Daniel - How can I prepare to discuss the meaning of the book of Revelation as a Catholic? (06:48)
Darby - I think people can use these phones as weapons and it is hurting and killing people through incomplete information (12:05)
Nicki - We have the Wisephone II and it is great. It is a locked down Samsung Galaxy. We are paying more for a phone that doesn't have all the extras on it. Brick lockdown feature is great. (22:11)
Ruth - I am surprised that Patrick didn't point out that this is an adult child and not a 12-year-old. Also, in protests people need to establish trust. There’s misinformation coming out from this administration. (30:16)
Christy – Pro-life and pro-America. About Matthew 6:21: How come these people who are doing things in Jesus's name are still going to hell? (36:44)
Dennis – I’m a retired police officer and want to comment on police protocols. A lot of people ask why it takes 4-5 persons to subdue a person. Also, the body cams don't show everything. This is why we keep getting into this spiral. Video can't capture perception. (46:45)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 29, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 29, 2026

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Patrick answers questions spanning everything from praying the rosary while making breakfast or driving, to whether it’s genuinely helpful to journal during adoration. Real-world family challenges about faith, grief, and even noise at Mass spark his down-to-earth guidance, thoughtful defense of Catholic practices, and a dose of humor when birthday wishes and smart phone-free dinners come up. Conversations swerve from discussing legal and moral responsibility under pressure to parenting in a complex culture, sometimes bluntly, always with an eye on compassion and truth.

Karis - I am conservative. Spitting is not a mortal sin. The officer had already got in his truck. (00:46)
Marina - Is it ok to recite the Rosary while doing things like cooking or cleaning. Can I journal during Adoration? (02:05)
Jonathan – Is sinning under duress still a sin? Would God hold it against them? (05:01)
Alex - Is it ok to pray the Rosary during Mass? My daughter is dating a girl. What is the most loving response I can give her? (08:18)
Moe - My daughter is dating a girl. What is the most loving response I can give her? (12:00)
Steve - I do pray the Rosary at Mass. It helps me get over distractions at Mass. (20:54)
Debra - If my sister witnessed a trauma in her life, would she be accountable for the sins that happened after or would she only be accountable for sins committed beforehand? What does the Church teach about judgement? (26:58)
Rick - Police are not supposed to engage with agitators. This is false witness and a character assassination. (34:50)
Veronica - Thank you for inspiring my son and I to grow in our Catholic faith. (43:45)
Geralyn - My daughter took grand kids to a restaurant, and they don’t have cell phones. Somebody paid their bill because they were not on cell phones. (48:19)
Brendan - Is happiness an act of the will? (49:44)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 28, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 28, 2026

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Patrick opens with Helen Andrews’ take on feminism and wokeness, then moves swiftly through audience questions about gospel parables, Communion practices, and Eucharistic theology, answering with clarity and candor. The episode spins between practical parenting advice, reflections on portrayals of Jesus in film, and behind-the-scenes insights about liturgical choices, keeping listeners on their toes.

Audio: Feminism = Woke; Woke = Feminism - Helen Andrews is an American conservative political commentator, essayist, cultural critic, and author. - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2016224379353379025?s=20 (01:43)
Jordon (email) - Where was the outrage when Kyle Rittenhouse killed two protestors; or other notable right-wing protests took place with armed citizens present?
Corky - Jesus explains the seed and sower parable to the disciples, but why doesn't he explain this to others? (09:03)
Andy – When I receive the Eucharist, I notice that not all Churches give out the body and blood. Why does this happen? (15:18)
Andrew - Is the Eucharist valid when there is more than one priest or bishop consecrating it? Why does other minister hold the wine? (26:16)
Audio: Keep your kids away from screens for as long as possible - Dr. Gabor Maté issues a stark warning for today's parents - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2013848228974727171?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (34:48)
Fred – When I received the precious blood for the first time, it was very significant to me. I wouldn't discourage both species. (36:01)
Eric - What miniseries do you think is the best depiction of the Gospel? (44:13)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 28, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 28, 2026

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Patrick examines everything from Jim Brewer’s raw reflections on caring for aging parents to practical Catholic questions that listeners bring, like how salvation works for those who never encounter the faith, the nuances of receiving Communion, and issues around marriages outside the Church. Candid advice flows through each response, especially as Patrick speaks with Elisa about her marriage’s validity, guiding her toward steps that bring peace and clarity. The episode pulses with honest conversation, sudden turns, and moments where faith and life meet in the unexpected.

Audio - Jim Breuer “The real test of life is how you care for the ones who once carried you” - https://x.com/jimbreuer/status/2012632515568160996?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (00:19)
Santino – What would happen to your soul if you died in a place that did not know about the Catholic faith? (01:49)
Tom - Is there a canon law that governs giving out the Precious Blood? (06:50)
Dennis - My question is that I am a lawyer with a lot of judge friends who are Catholic. They perform a lot of civil ceremonies. The scandal of attending a civil wedding seems antiquated and how can Catholic judges do these ceremonies? (13:37)
Elisa - Regarding marriage, I was married in 1980 and I was married in a Catholic Church at Mass. My husband was not baptized. The parish priest locked the Church to prevent wedding from happening. We broke in and held the mass anyway. Was this correct? An associate pastor married us. (29:37)
Rusty - How is it that God knows the choices we will make if we have free will? (40:11)
Nicholas - The Institution of The Eucharist. What is Jesus referring to when he mentions 'The Fruit of The Vine'? (48:57)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 28, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 28, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners into a whirlwind conversation about artificial intelligence, sparking reactions to Elon Musk’s bold predictions and candidly questioning the consequences for human purpose, work, and relationships. Unexpected calls reference pop culture, raise concerns about machines rewriting history, and wonder aloud what happens if robots take over everyday chores. As the dialogue accelerates, Patrick probes whether people will embrace robots or fiercely protect the messy beauty of real life.

Audio: Elon at Davos, Within a year AI will be smarter than any human being - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2014424307900850512?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (00:19)
Audio: Elon, “In the future, the robots will make so many robots, that they will actually saturate all human needs - https://x.com/cb_doge/status/2014400490424173041?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (05:19)
Audio: Elon, "You don’t actually need school to learn anymore – https://x.com/ianmiles/status/2014322727205679426?s=20 (11:28)
Reba - What is to stop AI taking over all of humanity? (13:54)
Stacy - I think we need community with each other, and I think robots taking care of our elderly will only make loneliness worse (21:58)
John - My wife has a severe gluten allergy and can’t receive low gluten host. She can receive the precious blood but our priest doesn’t want to resume giving it. What can I do? (25:17)
John - My concern is that AI is only as good as the input. I think the vast majority of people working on AI will make it liberal based, and it will be socially to the left. I’m also concerned it will be godless. (28:58)
Jackie - I think we need to interact with humans and not robots. (34:19)
Miles - Who will pay for individuals being able to access AI and how will we deal with things like credit scores? (42:49)
Lourdes - I caught a student cheating using AI and she got everything right. I gave her a failing grade for cheating. However, after that I let students do it because they had to read. I followed this person's career and she still did well in life. (44:11)
Esmeralda - Did you ever see the series Apocalypse? I see that this is happening. (47:37)
Courtney - I want a Robot. If we are going to have a robot in our house, she needs to agree with us. She will help us have more family time. (49:26)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 27, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 27, 2026

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Patrick blends faith with everyday life as he addresses listener questions about free will, godparent requirements, the meaning and impact of political symbols, and cultural diversity in America. He responds directly, weaving in personal stories about his Mexican heritage and insights on topical issues like immigration, the MAGA hat debate, and AI consciousness as Catholic teaching meets current events, humor, and honest perspective in a conversation that never stays in one lane.

Jurek (email) – I listen to you program and the point you making is not to bring politics into religion, but yet that's what you are doing, quoting politicians, presidents etc. (00:48)
Email – Make America White Again (07:31)
Even (email) – In what way was Mary free? (22:06)
Preston (email) – Is it sinful to use action figures to make a Nativity Scene? (30:53)
Daniel (email) - I understand that Mary still retained free will, that she could have sinned and made wrong choices, but didn't. Would it be wrong of me to think that the super abundance of graces poured out upon her essentially prevented her from sinning, from resisting God's will for her? (37:37)
Email – Why do some churches allow couples who are living together out of wedlock to be godparents? (41:59)
Cordilla (email) – What happens if A.I. becomes self-aware (48:54)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 27, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 27, 2026

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Patrick opens conversation with a medley of prayerful reflections and honest questions, touching on faith’s power in times of tragedy and the ripple effects of cultural change. Calls spark lively discussion about spiritual growth, personal choices, and immigration reform, while Patrick offers encouragement and uncensored perspective.

Audio: Archbishop Hebda on prayer (00:18)
Sharon (email) – Did the sexual revolution lead to the violence and sexual nature of video games? (02:18)
Nicholas - What do you think about 'The Chosen'? (05:26)
Rosemary – Is it possible that all music is from the devil? (13:54)
Audio: Archbishop Hebda – Cutting down the rhetoric (21:48)
David - I have children out of wedlock, not married, cohabitated for 8+ years and now separated. Am I free to remarry? (24:38)
Tammy (email) – I am realizing now that 27 years ago when two of my children were baptized, their godparents were not practicing Catholics at all, and the priest did not bring it up. Is there something I need to do?
Audio: Archbishop Hebda on the importance of immigration reform (38:54)
Richard - I listened to the Archbishop Hebda interview this morning on immigration. Nobody seems to care about people coming to this country legally. (41:19)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 27, 2026 - Hour 3 Jan 27, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners with fresh thoughts on family struggles, sharing both supportive insights and caution when couples split and children are involved. He celebrates Taco Tuesday through a playful exchange on mariachi traditions, brings sharp humor to the immigration debate with satirical moments, and fields candid questions about Catholic teaching, mixed marriages, and faith journeys.

Lyn (email) - In David’s children's mind, it is a "divorce". Same consequences and sadness for children especially if the father remarries. He should try and reconcile w the mother for the children's sake. (00:44)
Daniel - Do you have a 'grito'? That is the sound Mariachi's make. (03:01)
Michelle - I think legal is legal is legal. We are a nation of laws. I think that is the bottom line. (05:41)
Audio: Josh Seiter - Woke white liberal asked to vacate home for transnative man of color (13:31)
Audio: Josh Seiter - Trans indigenous people for ICE (15:48)
Steve (email) - I really enjoyed hearing different perspectives on the current situation surrounding illegal immigration and deportations. (19:59)
Cathy (email) - Regarding the immigration debate and current political discussion, it seems that the term "racist" is used too loosely. Asking questions or posing an alternative opinion often comes with accusation of racism which is not necessarily true.
Jim - I heard the Archbishop's speech and I understand what he is saying. I don't hold the same view. A family pitching a tent in our yard is the same as someone coming into our country without asking permission. (26:44)
Maria - Is it ok to use crystal candles in my house? (31:58)
Caden (email) - Can I assign a new godparent to my 5-year-old whose godparent wasn't actually eligible at the time of her baptism? (37:56)
Chandler - I come from a big LDS (Mormon) family, and they are asking me about my faith. How do I approach the conversation when my family gets confrontational? (40:24)
David - How long did Job's trial last in the Bible? (48:39)
Carmel - I am an immigrant and I had to be vetted and was investigated in Ireland before coming here. I think this process should still be enacted. (49:42)

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