This year’s US Leaders Special Report highlights the new realities of American public affairs. Just as one Catholic left the White House, after Joe Biden finally decided not to seek a second term, another returned as Donald Trump was re-elected with JD Vance as his vice-president and a cabinet filled with conservatives who wear their faith on their sleeves.

In this fifth section of the report, we examine Catholics contributing across media platforms. From figures like Matt Fradd, who dominate the Catholic podcast sphere, to stalwarts of traditional media such as Bill O'Reilly, this selection showcases the Church’s clear and increasingly recognised voice in American culture.