In this conversation, Deacon Geoff and Father Perricone discuss his recent Crisis Magazine article, “Hammers and Sickles Coming Soon to a Town Near You,” published July 31, 2026. Father Perricone examines the growing appeal of socialism among young Americans, the influence of Marxist thought in education and culture and what he sees as the consequences of abandoning the Christian and philosophical foundations that once shaped Western civilization. The conversation also considers the role of Catholics in responding to cultural confusion—not simply by criticizing the problems around us, but by recovering truth, cultivating the intellect and boldly living the Catholic faith. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on faith, culture, education and the responsibility of Catholics to stand firmly for truth in an increasingly secular society.