David Dault

Listen: Heidi, Daniel and David look back on the papacy of Pope Francis. They discuss what comes next, including the conclave. Then they look ahead to consider how Francis' legacy might be carried forward in the next papacy. 

Co-hosts discuss the Trump administration's tariffs, and how pastors can emphasize climate change. Heidi interviews Stephanie Clary, NCR's environment editor, about the 10th anniversary of the pope's environmental encyclical.

Podcast panelists discuss recent actions of the Trump administration that violate civil rights and challenge judicial oversight.

Listen: This Francis Effect episode features a discussion on the Trump administration's threats to education. Heidi Schlumpf interviews Rev. Angela Denker about Christian nationalism.

Listen: Daniel, Heidi, and David look at the GOP's recent attacks on Medicaid, and join their prayers with the world for the health of Pope Francis. Heidi interviews NCR's Shannon Evans about Lenten spirituality.

Listen: Co-host and NCR senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf moderates a roundtable of four theologians as they react to President Trump's first month back in the Oval Office.

Listen: Heidi, Daniel and David discuss how attacks on USAID affect charities and NGOs; they look at the vice president's theological comments; Heidi interviews Charlene Howard, the new executive director of Pax Christi USA.

Listen: Heidi, Daniel and David talk about the first week of the second Trump administration. Also, they look at the 2025 Academy Awards, and Heidi interviews Fr. Thomas Reese about his life in Catholic journalism.

Listen: Heidi, Daniel and David discuss how Catholics can prepare for the Trump administration; they talk about Cardinal McElroy's appointment as DC's new archbishop; and Heidi interviews Dylan Corbett of Hope Border Institute.

Francis Effect podcast: In this episode, NCR's senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf interviews the publication's Vatican correspondent, Christopher White, about what might be coming next for the Francis papacy.

"The Francis Effect": NCR senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf, columnist Daniel Horan and David Dault discuss the implications of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks for vulnerable populations. 

In this episode of "The Francis Effect," Heidi, Dan and David welcome their guests, Fr. Bryan Massingale and Social Service Sr. Simone Campbell, to look at the 2024 election and consider: Where do we go from here?

Listen: Heidi, Daniel and David talk about the role of U.S. Catholic voters, and look at the concluding weeks of the synod, including an interview with Loyola Chicago's Michael Canaris, just back from Rome.

Listen: Heidi, Daniel and David talk about the hurricanes devastating the southeastern U.S.; Daniel discusses his recent announcement; and Heidi interviews Massimo Faggioli about the meeting of the synod in Rome.

Listen: Heidi, Daniel, and David talk about the rising calumny among Catholic candidates and elected officials, and examine changing demographics in Gen Z. Heidi interviews Jeanné Lewis, CEO of Faith in Public Life.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David explore the possibilities of women in the diaconate and look at the Season of Creation in light of environmental destruction. Also, Heidi interviews ethicist Emily Reimer-Barry.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David talk about summer politics.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David talk about media they've been consuming lately, as well as a recent Supreme Court case that might affect care for the homeless. Then Heidi interviews Sr. Elizabeth Johnson.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David look at the recent "prayer" event for Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago, and Heidi and Daniel teach David some things about basketball. Also, Bruce Morrill on the Eucharistic Congress.

Listen: Heidi, Father Dan and David talk about the 2024 election race, Super Tuesday and President Biden's State of the Union address; they discuss Church Militant; and Heidi interviews Michael O'Loughlin of Outreach.