The Andrew Klavan Show Friendly Fire: A New Host & Mr. Knowles Goes to Washington
Oct 30, 2025
Matt Fradd, a Catholic apologist and host of Pints with Aquinas, joins a dynamic panel for a lively discussion on faith, conversion, and the modern cultural landscape. The group dives into the challenges of political violence, debating whether it’s primarily a leftist issue, and contemplates how authorities should respond to domestic extremism. They explore the state of Christianity and its resurgence among younger generations while Fradd shares insights on practical paths to faith. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the impact of technology on culture.
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Kayak Anniversary And Marriage Reality
- Matt Walsh described spending his 14th wedding anniversary kayaking and unexpectedly fishing because his pole was left in the kayak.
- He framed marriage as largely joyful, with parenting being the harder but rewarding task.
Data Hiding Masks Left Violence
- Michael Knowles highlighted partisan data bias where left-wing violence is often reclassified to hide its scale.
- He argued even with such undercounting, left-wing violence still exceeds right-wing violence in several datasets.
Treat Organized Political Violence Seriously
- Matt Walsh urged treating organized left-wing violent groups as organized violent threats with real consequences.
- He recommended categorizing and prosecuting them appropriately, similar to how the state handles other organized violent actors.
