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JD and Ed react to the news out of Minneapolis this week, reflect on the lasting effects on the community, and ask what comes next?

Then— by popular demand— JD and Ed assess the upcoming nuptials of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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Photo: Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Courtesy photo/Facebook.

Outro music: "Once a Henchmouse” by Earthen Vessel

JD and Ed share the rest of their draft picks for the dicasteries for Integral Human Development; Christian Unity; and the Doctrine of the Faith.

They also share their picks for Secretary of State, Sostituto, and nuncio to the United States.

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JD and Ed speculate how the first American pope might mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Then, they share their picks for vacancies (or soon-to-be vacancies) in the Dicasteries for Bishops; Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments; Causes of Saints; and the Laity, the Family and Life.

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