Upcoming Events
Post Midterm Recap: What Message Did Voters Send to Washington?
Thursday, November 19
1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT)
What did voters really have to say at the ballot box—and what does it mean for Washington? Join NCR’s Michael Sean Winters for a lively post-midterm conversation about the issues, concerns and priorities that voters revealed through the elections. We’ll look beyond the headlines to unpack what the results reveal about the political landscape ahead and what might the results mean for Catholics and the Church. Bring your questions and join us for an insightful look at what the midterm results mean for Catholics, the country and what comes next.
Past Events
Faith and Voting: The 2026 Midterm Elections
Monday, October 19
1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT)
What should Catholics consider as they prepare to vote in the 2026 midterm elections? Join Karen E. Park, writer, professor, and historian of American Catholicism; Nichole M. Flores, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Catholic studies initiative at the University of Virginia; and moderator Michael O'Loughlin, CEO and executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, as they explore key issues, candidates and the current political landscape, while offering a Catholic perspective on how faith, values and informed civic engagement can help shape voting decisions.
Fact or Fiction? Discerning Truth in the AI Era
Monday, September 21
1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT)
AI can write a story, fake a photo, and clone a voice — often faster than a reporter can dial a phone. Join Dr. Jon Down of the University of Portland, NCR CEO/Executive Editor Michael O'Loughlin, and NCR News Editor Carol Zimmermann for a candid conversation about how AI is reshaping how we consume information, what NCR does and doesn't do with AI, and how to tell reported journalism from everything else. Free for NCR readers and supporters.