Rise Right

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Co-Hosted by Sarah Cain and Jakob Martin Kraft, Rise Right is a live morning program designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. In an age of outrage, our goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Together we’ll stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face the day while maintaining our joy and reason. Produced by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.

  1. 5h ago

    Midterms Are Here

    November 3rd, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Hubert & Martin de Porres! The midterm elections take place today. If you haven’t voted yet, do it today. The US struck a missile launch platform on Qeshm Island, Iran, last night. Meanwhile, sources claim a renewed Iran deal framework is emerging following a meeting in Tehran with Qatari mediators. In response to allegations that Democrats placed a “decoy” candidate named Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit asking to isolate ballots cast for the “decoy” candidate. A federal judge dismissed the case on procedural grounds. Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed brushed off concerns about males competing in girls’ school sports, calling the debate a manufactured social issue. During a conversation about gender at the University of Utah, a male college student who identifies as a woman allegedly attacked a student intern with Advocates for Faith and Freedom, who was at the College Republicans table on campus. Russian forces have bombed an aid centre in Ukraine, killing at least 31 people, according to Ukrainian officials, as the United States announced plans for new peace talks on November 10 and 11. South Korea fined Alphabet’s Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won ($47.6 million), saying they abused their dominance in app store markets by forcing local developers onto their own payment systems and by unfairly delaying app reviews. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

  2. 1d ago

    Missionary Saints + Another Bishop Takes On New York State

    November 2nd, 2026 - In a surprise decision, Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, rejecting her own party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated her in the Democratic primary in August. Marking the first beatification celebrated in the American South, the five Franciscan missionaries known as the Georgia Martyrs were declared Blessed on Saturday during Mass in Savannah, Georgia. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that a probe of four states has identified more than 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote in U.S. elections. Trial date set for WH Correspondents' Dinner alleged shooter, September 2027. Belgium's government has collapsed over the failure to reach an agreement for the 2027 budget. A federal judge on Sunday dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate election amid the "Decoy Dan" controversy, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid two days before the midterm elections. The DOJ said it would appeal. All nine people on board a private jet that crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida are confirmed dead. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis later described the crash as "cataclysmic," telling reporters the plane crash "looked like a missile going down." Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

  3. 4d ago

    The Church/State Dilemma

    October 30th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Marcellus the Centurion! Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu wrote on X that Israel’s election had been "stolen by Arab parties that support terrorism and the elimination of the Jewish state," alleging serious criminal offenses, including bribery, threats, violence, forgery and the use of prohibited software to mobilize voters. The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius are inviting Catholics worldwide to join the final days of their All Souls’ novena, reflecting on death, eternity, and the Church’s call to pray for the faithful departed. The novena concludes Nov. 1st. Vice President JD Vance called for an investigation into the alleged Democratic scheme to place a second Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot, arguing that deliberately deceiving voters should be against the law. Two American Catholic universities will tip off their basketball seasons in the Eternal City on Nov. 1, with Villanova against Notre Dame. Inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s election, the event also offers packages featuring a private Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica and a planned papal audience. William Shatner and other Star Trek actors are publicly mourning Patrick Stewart With Picard Tributes. Patrick died on Wednesday following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A Vermont family says the state denied their daughter tuition assistance because she attends a Catholic school. Their lawsuit argues the exclusion violates their First Amendment right to choose a religious education. The Will County clerk’s office has confirmed to the Chicago Sun Times that “Robert Francis Prevost is on the list of individuals who requested a vote by mail ballot for the upcoming election.” Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

  4. 5d ago

    Fighting Gender Ideology + A Persecution Study

    October 29th, 2026 - Happy feast of St. Narcissus of Jerusalem! Texas Children’s Hospital, the largest pediatric hospital in the U.S., has opened the nation’s first dedicated detransition clinic, fulfilling a requirement of a settlement Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced earlier this year. The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays last night to win the World Series of baseball, 4 games to 1. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Oct. 27 proposed loosening Biden-era methane rules for oil and natural gas operations. The announcement says the changes would lower energy costs but it gives no estimate of any effect on gasoline or diesel prices. A New York man faces charges after allegedly spray-painting a gun-control website address on the 9/11 Memorial. Officials said the site was restored, with no permanent damage. A high-speed train collision in Spain killed at least 68 people and injured dozens more yesterday morning. The exact cause of the crash is under investigation, while Spain’s transport minister indicated that human error and a computer communications malfunction led to one train crashing into the back of a stationary one. In Israel’s election: Netanyahu’s bloc maintained its lead and was projected to win 53 seats, while the opposition bloc was projected to win 48 seats. Both blocs fell short of the 61 seats needed for a majority without the support of the Arab parties, which at last count had won a record-breaking combined total of 19 seats. A Michigan Catholic school and a Christian medical ministry are challenging a state law that would force them to adopt practices contrary to their faith. They are being defended by the ADF. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s secretary for relations with states and international organizations, has publicly acknowledged the challenges of the Vatican-China deal, saying “Itʼs not easy...the imperfections of the agreement are ⁠evident.”  Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

  5. 6d ago

    The Good, the Bad...and the USCCB

    October 28th, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. Simon & Jude! There are growing requests for Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago to reconsider his plan to honor businessman Michael J. Sacks at an Oct. 29 seminary fundraiser, citing reports that Sacks has given hundreds of thousands of dollars toward efforts to expand access to abortion in Illinois. Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon said the Justice Department plans to send about 1,000 monitors to polling places for the Nov. 3 midterm elections, describing the initiative as “the biggest DOJ election observer effort in history.” Bishop Robert Barron called for prayer for persecuted Christians and urged people to press leaders to address their persecution following separate attacks in Jordan and Ethiopia. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political bloc gained ground Wednesday morning as Israel counted votes from its first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, but remained short of the majority needed to form a government, leaving the country facing another potential political deadlock. Approximately 70% of votes have been counted. At least 10 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain’s Toledo province. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

  6. Oct 27

    Crimes & Punishments

    October 27th, 2026 - Happy feast of King St. Kaleb, or Elesbaan! The Holy See Press Office confirmed Oct. 26 that Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru will proceed as planned for Nov. 6-17. Today Israel is voting in a closely contested election that could end in another political deadlock. Netanyahu, who has dominated Israeli politics for decades, has resisted calls to accept responsibility for the security failures of October 7th or establish an independent state commission of inquiry. President Donald Trump said he directed the Justice Department to sue over potential voter confusion in Alaska’s Senate race, alleging a similarly named candidate entered to confuse Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan’s supporters and help Democrat Mary Peltola win. SoCal Strategies shut down its website and social media accounts when questioned on the integrity of its polling data and methodology — the second firm to be suspected of fabricating polling data in the past week. The rate of serious violent crime and property offenses fell in the U.S. in 2025 by 25% and 19%, respectively, according to preliminary findings released yesterday by the Department of Justice. Catholic Education Arizona says the state’s gubernatorial election could determine whether Arizona joins a new federal tax credit program that could expand access to Catholic schools for “underserved, disabled, and foster students.”  Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

  7. Oct 26

    Pro-Life Persecution + A Good-Guy With A Gun

    October 26th, 2026 - Happy feast of Pope St. Evaristus! The Israeli military launched large-scale domestic military exercises on Sunday to counter surprise border infiltrations and ground raids across northern and central Israel, mobilizing multiple divisions and air assets amid rising regional tensions. According to the Justice Department, Instacart required American workers to mail physical job applications while allowing foreign nationals to apply for open positions online, prioritizing hiring temporary foreign workers over Americans. A federal appeals court raised concerns that a Pennsylvania township's rejection of a proposed Catholic shrine may have been influenced by its pro-life message. Although the court declined immediate relief, it found the parish likely to succeed on a key religious liberty claim. Sister Constance of the Little Sisters of the Poor is urging Catholics to defend the vulnerable as assisted suicide expands. She encourages Catholics to take concrete action, from volunteering at nursing homes to spending time with those suffering from dementia. Fox News stars Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity married on Saturday at an Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida. This comes months after Hannity announced that he no longer considers himself to be Catholic.  Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

  8. Oct 23

    A Providential Papal Cancellation

    October 23rd, 2026 - Happy feast of Ss. John of Capistrano & Theodore of Antioch! President Donald Trump warned yesterday that the United States may launch further strikes against Iran, as Washington and Israel prepare for a possible new offensive following the November midterm elections. A newly unsealed federal indictment charges Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, and six others with racketeering conspiracy, marijuana distribution, money laundering, bribery-based honest services fraud, and related crimes. Former NBA player and outspoken women’s sports advocate Enes Kanter Freedom said he contacted the FBI after receiving “thousands of death threats” over his plans to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals Oct. 21. The FBI arrested a Texas-based teenager accused of plotting an ISIS-linked terrorist attack and targeting Republican Rep. Keith Self for assassination. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it had issued New York a compliance warning letter over alleged failures to oversee its Medicare and Medicaid programs that provide daytime social activities to seniors, resulting in millions of dollars in fraud. Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez released a pastoral letter yesterday urging Catholics to renew their missionary calling as the Church prepares for the 500th anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s apparitions. A Fox News report claims that Ilhan Omar is not the congresswoman’s real name, and that she may have spent her entire life under an alias. Her real name is Ilhan Nur Said Elmi. Following medical advice after his surgery last week, Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi on Oct. 27 for a gathering marking the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace convened by St. John Paul II.  Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org

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Co-Hosted by Sarah Cain and Jakob Martin Kraft, Rise Right is a live morning program designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. In an age of outrage, our goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Together we’ll stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face the day while maintaining our joy and reason. Produced by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.

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    2026
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