First Things Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The editors discuss Great Britain’s assisted suicide bill, Pope Leo’s first major interview, and Charlie Kirk’s memorial service. Dan Hitchens joins Julia Yost.
In the first episode of While We're At It, Cameron Sexton joins in to talk about his work as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and Speaker of the state House.
In the first episode of While We're At It, a brand new interview series with First Things editor Rusty Reno, Michael Knowles joins in to talk about “The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II,” a new four-part docuseries now available on DailyWire+.
The editors discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rise of political violence in America. Rusty Reno joins Julia Yost.
In this episode, Mary Harrington joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “The King and the Swarm,” from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.
In this episode, Jaspreet Singh Boparai joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "Waugh Against the Fogeys," from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.
In this episode, Fr. Thomas Joseph White joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "The Future of Catholic Theology," from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.
In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, "The Great Excommunicator" from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Yoram Hazony joins in to discuss his book, "The Virtue of Nationalism."
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Alan Dershowitz joins in to discuss his recent book, "The Preventive State: The Challenge of Preventing Serious Harms While Preserving Essential Liberties."
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Christopher J. Scalia joins in to discuss his recent book, "13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven't Read)."
In this episode, Clare Morell joins Rusty Reno on in the First Things office to talk about her recent book, “The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones.”
The editors discuss conservatism’s big wins at the Supreme Court and America’s military and diplomatic ventures in the Middle East. Rusty Reno joins Julia Yost.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Brad Lingo joins in to discuss Grove City College.Subscribe to Mark's new channel on:Spotify: tinyurl.com/mufv3xzwApple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/3w32d42xIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Michael C. Legaspi joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, "Jesus After the Critics" from the June/July 2025 issue of the magazine.
In this episode, Wessie du Toit joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "The Future of Reading" from the June/July 2025 issue of the magazine.Subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Martin Cothran joins in to discuss Memoria Press and Classical Education in America.Subscribe to Mark's new channel on:Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mufv3xzwApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3w32d42xIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
The editors discuss the immigration riots in Los Angeles, and Donald Trump’s feud with Gavin Newsom. Then they discuss that other feud. Rusty Reno joins Julia Yost.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Joy Pullmann joins in to discuss her recent book, "False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jason Bedrick joins in to discuss "The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2025 D.C. Lecture presented by Carl Trueman. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to get more information on future lectures and access many great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Caitrin Bennett joins in to discuss her recent book, "Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
The editors discuss the first days of the pontificate of Leo XIV, the first American pope. Then, a report on the pope’s brothers. Rusty Reno, editor Dan Hitchens, and Virginia Aabram join Julia Yost.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Stanley Fish joins in to discuss his recent book, "Law at the Movies: Turning Legal Doctrine into Art."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel J. Mahoney joins in to discuss his recent book, "The Persistence of the Ideological Lie: The Totalitarian Impulse Then and Now."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
While waiting for news from the real-life conclave, the editors re-watch the 2024 feature film Conclave and the 2017 HBO series The Young Pope. Then they air their hopes and anxieties about the papal election. Dan Hitchens and special guest Matthew Schmitz join Julia Yost.
In this episode, Darel E. Paul joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "Feminism Against Fertility" from the May 2025 issue of the magazine.Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
The editors discuss Pope Francis, whose twelve-year pontificate ended with his death on Easter Monday. Then the staff preview their picks for the upcoming conclave. Rusty Reno and Dan Hitchens join Julia Yost.
In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture presented by Patrick J. Deneen. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to get more information on future lectures and access many great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mary E. DeMuth joins in to discuss her recent book, "The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible: What Their Stories Teach Us about Being Seen and Heard."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Ericka Andersen joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “Who Owns the Embryos?” from the April 2025 issue of the magazine.Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Josh Hammer joins in to discuss his recent book, "Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West."
In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his piece, “Merkel's Country” from the March 2025 issue of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeffrey J. Meyers joins in to discuss his recent book, "Why Children are Welcome to the Lord's Supper: Some Questions & Answers about Paedocommunion."
In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his piece, “Elon’s Family Values” from the April 2025 issue of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
The editors discuss the live-action Snow White, Disney's biggest flop in recent memory. Did the star hijack it with her woke statements—or was she scapegoated? Is Disney worthy of its own IP? Virginia Aabram and Germán Saucedo join Julia Yost.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, A.J. Rice joins in to discuss his recent book, "The White Privilege Album: Bringing Racial Harmony to Very Fine People…on Both Sides."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Cheryl Hughes joins in to discuss her recent book, "Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, David Rieff joins in to discuss his recent book, "Desire and Fate."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
The editors discuss last week’s incident in the Oval Office, and what it might portend for American foreign policy. Then they talk the Oscars, and why young people are suddenly going to the movies. Rusty Reno, Dan Hitchens, and Germán Saucedo join Julia Yost.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Cassandra Nelson joins in to discuss her recent book, "A Theology of Fiction."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeremy Beer joins in to discuss her recent book, "Beyond the Devil's Road: Francisco Garcés and the Spanish Encounter with the American Southwest."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his book review, “Paleofuturism” from the February 2025 issue of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Michael Fontaine joins in to discuss his recent translations, "How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor" by Marcus Tullius Cicero and "How to Get Over a Breakup: An Ancient Guide to Moving On" by OvidIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
The editors discuss Super Bowl 59—why we watched, who tried to rig the outcome, and what Taylor Swift will do next. Then we talk JD Vance, Pope Francis, and the ordo amoris. Rusty Reno, Vicky Clarke, and Virginia Aabram join Julia Yost.
In this episode, Anselm Audley joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his essay, “Cities for Humans” from the January 2025 issue of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Spencer A. Klavan joins in to discuss his recent book, “Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, editors Rusty Reno, Julia Yost, and Dan Hitchens discuss the vibe shift, the Trump electoral and cultural victory, the Catholic vote, the future of the pro-life movement, and JD Vance’s promising future. Please subscribe to the magazine and support our work at www.firstthings.com/subscribe!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Bruce Gordon joins in to discuss his recent book, “The Bible: A Global History."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Gerald R. McDermott joins in to discuss his recent book, “A New History of Redemption: The Work of Jesus the Messiah through the Millennia."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Peter Kreeft joins in to discuss his recent book, “God on Stage: 15 Plays That Ask the Big Questions."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Justin Shubow joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his essay, “Monument to Failure” from the March 2016 print edition of the magazine and the importance of the National Endowment for the Arts. Please subscribe to the magazine at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Robert Pondiscio joins in to discuss his articles, “How Public Schools Became Ideological Boot Camps” and "On curriculum and literacy, Texas gets it."Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Dana Gioia joins in to discuss his new book, “Weep, Shudder, Die: On Opera and Poetry.”Donate now at www.firstthings.com/campaignIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, R. R. Reno brings you the recording of the 2024 Erasmus Lecture Presented by Paul Kingsnorth, which you can find in the January 2025 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!Donate now at www.firstthings.com/campaign
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mike Aquilina joins in to discuss his new book, “Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized.”Donate now at www.firstthings.com/campaignIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel Pipes joins in to discuss his new book, “Israel Victory: How Zionists Win Acceptance and Palestinians Get Liberated.”Donate now at www.firstthings.com/campaignIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Rosario Forlenza and Bjørn Thomassen join in to discuss their new book, “Italy's Christian Democracy: The Catholic Encounter with Political Modernity.”Donate now at www.firstthings.com/campaignIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Brady Stiller joins in to discuss his new book, “Your Life Is a Story: G.K. Chesterton and the Paradox of Freedom.”Donate now at www.firstthings.com/campaignIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Christine M. Wohar, joins in to discuss her new book, “Finding Frassati: And Following His Path to Holiness.”Donate now at www.firstthings.com/campaignIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Charles Taylor, joins in to discuss his new book, “Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment.”Donate now at www.firstthings.com/campaignIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, F. H. Buckley, joins in to discuss his new book, “The Roots of Liberalism: What Faithful Knights and the Little Match Girl Taught Us about Civil Virtue.”Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Paul Krause, joins in to discuss his new book, “Finding Arcadia: Wisdom, Truth, and Love in the Classics.”Human Life Review: humanlifereview.life/fiftyIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, José Carlos González-Hurtado, joins in to discuss his new book, “New Scientific Evidence for the Existence of God.”Human Life Review: humanlifereview.life/fiftyIntro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Joseph Carola, S.J., joins in to discuss his new book, “Engaging the Church Fathers in Nineteenth-Century Catholic Theology: The Patristic Legacy of the Scuola Romana.”Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Leonard Sax joins in to discuss his new book, “The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups.”Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Patricia Snow joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about her essay, “Taylor Swift's Sexual Revolution” from the November 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Gavin Ortlund joins in to discuss his new book, “What It Means to Be Protestant: The Case for an Always-Reforming Church.”Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Samir Chopra joins in to discuss his new book, “Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide.”Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Timothy S. Goeglein joins in to discuss his new book, “Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream.”Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, First Things senior editor Dan Hitchens joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his book review, “Charity And Sarcasm” from the November 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Eric Adler joins in to discuss his new book, “Humanistic Letters: The Irving Babbitt-Paul Elmer More Correspondence.”Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel McInerny joins in to discuss his new book, “Beauty and Imitation: A Philosophical Reflection on the Arts.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, First Things senior editor Julia Yost joins in to discuss her new book, “Jane Austen's Darkness”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mark Evans joins in to discuss his new book, “Mark! My Words: How to Discover the Joy of Music, the Delight of Language, and the Pride of Achievement in the Age of Trash Talk and Cultural Chaos.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Matthew Daniels joins in to discuss his new book, “Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Ryan T. Anderson joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his article, “The Way Forward After Dobbs” from the October 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Haley Stewart joins in to discuss her new book, “Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Richard T. Meyer joins in to discuss the success of JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA.Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Christine Rosen joins in to discuss her new book, “The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his article, “Clint Eastwood’s Law” from the October 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at https://www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, David R. Barnhizer joins in to discuss his new book, “Conformity Colleges: The Destruction of Intellectual Creativity and Dissent in America's Universities”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, James Davison Hunter joins in to discuss his new book, “Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America's Political Crisis”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel Buck joins in to discuss his new report, “Think Again: Should Elementary Schools Teach Reading Comprehension?”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Graham McAleer joins in to discuss his new book, “The Wisdom of Our Ancestors: Conservative Humanism and the Western Tradition.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Bruce Abramson joins in to discuss his new book, “American Spirit or Great Awokening?: The Battle to Restore or Destroy Our Nation.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mark Edmundson joins in to discuss his new book, “The Age of Guilt: The Super-Ego in the Online World.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, J. Warner Wallace joins in to discuss his new book, “The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Victor Davis Hanson joins in to discuss his new book, “The Case for Trump.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Megan Basham joins in to discuss her new book, “Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Ashley Rogers Berner joins in to discuss her new book, “Educational Pluralism and Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America’s Schools.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman join in to discuss their book, “What Are Children For?: On Ambivalence and Choice.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeffrey Fynn-Paul joins in to discuss his book “Not Stolen: The Truth About European Colonialism in the New World.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Peter Skerry joins in to discuss his article “Insane Asylum: The Policy Disaster at the Border.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jennifer Lahl joins in to discuss her book “The Detransition Diaries.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, James R. Rogers joins in to discuss his book “Hell Shall Not Prevail: Essays on Ecclesiocentric Postliberalism.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Päivi Räsänen joins in to discuss her experience of judicial persecution in Finland for speaking openly about her beliefs and defending traditional family structures. Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeremy Carl joins in to discuss his book “The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Rusty Reno joins in to discuss his piece in the August/September issue of First Things, “Pride Month,” as well as Matthew Schmitz's recent piece, “The Fall of Pride.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Yuval Levin joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation―and Could Again.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Archbishop Alfred Hughes joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Spiritual Masters: Living and Praying in the Catholic Tradition.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, James Schneider joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article “Supreme Court Considers Turning First Amendment Inside Out” for the Washington Times. Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Tracy Lee Simmons joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Being Civilized: A Few Lines Amid the Breakage.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Rick Hess joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K–12, and College.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Joseph Pearce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful: A History in Three Dimensions.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Robert Cwiklik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Sheridan's Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Sabin Howard joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new work, the World War I Memorial in Washington D.C.
In this episode, Sohrab Ahmari joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent Compact article “Alvin Bragg’s Anti-Democracy Verdict.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Stephen Blackwood joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Ralston College.Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Andre Archie joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Virtue of Color-Blindness."Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book "Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women."Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, David Diener joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Hillsdale College’s classical education program.Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Gabriel Noah Brahm joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Telos-Paul Piccone Institute’s Israel Initiative and the Israeli perspective on the campus unrest in the United States. Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Christopher Hall joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization Always Learning Education and his book "Common Arts Education: Renewing the Classical Tradition of Training the Hands, Head, and Heart."Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Jenna Silber Storey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new American Enterprise Institute report, “Civic Thought: A Proposal for University-Level Civic Education.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, John Mark Reynolds joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Saint Constantine School and Orthodox Christian education in the United States. Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Ephraim Radner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, J. Mark Ramseyer joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his co-written new book, “The Comfort Women Hoax: A Fake Memoir, North Korean Spies, and Hit Squads in the Academic Swamp.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Carson Holloway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Film and Faith: Modern Cinema and the Struggle to Believe.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Lucas Miles joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Woke Jesus: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Scott Walter joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Arabella: The Dark Money Network of Leftist Billionaires Secretly Transforming America.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, RJ Snell joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Lost in the Chaos: Immanence, Despair, Hope.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Adam Blai joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Exorcism Files: True Stories of Demonic Possession.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Gladden Pappin to discuss the state of Hungary in the world.Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Fr. Joseph Fessio joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Robert Cardinal Sarah’s new book, “He Gave Us So Much: A Tribute to Benedict XVI.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Jimmy Mitchell joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, David Bonagura joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Jerome’s Tears: Letters to Friends in Mourning.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Francis X. Maier joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Aaron M. Renn joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Mary Ann Glendon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “In the Courts of Three Popes: An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Timothy P. Carney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Aaron Alexander Zubia joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Political Thought of David Hume: The Origins of Liberalism and the Modern Political Imagination.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, John A. Burtka IV joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Gateway to Statesmanship: Selections from Xenophon to Churchill.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.
In this episode, Hans Zeiger joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article “The Next Step for Disaffected Donors.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Dale Ahlquist joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Everlasting Man: A Guide to G. K. Chesterton’s Masterpiece.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, David Baird joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book, “Popcorn with the Pope: A Guide to the Vatican Film List.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Max Eden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss AEI’s Conservative Education Reform Network’s annual report, “Sketching A New Conservative Education Agenda.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Christine Rosen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her Commentary Magazine articles “All the President’s Press Men” and “Enola Gay, or, How the Media Imploded When It Came to Harvard’s President.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, John Cox joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Newsom Nightmare: The California Catastrophe and How to Reform Our Broken System.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Cal Thomas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Chris Sinacola joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book, “Restoring the City on a Hill: U.S. History & Civics in America’s Schools.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Madison Trammel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Fundamentalists in the Public Square.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Jonathan Barth joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “The Study of American History in Our Universities,” a report made by Arizona State University’s Center for American Institutions.Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Amul Thapar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Seamus Bruner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Controligarchs: Exposing the Billionaire Class, their Secret Deals, and the Globalist Plot to Dominate Your Life.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Matthew B. Crawford joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Rise of Antihumanism” from August 2023. They evaluate the antihumanisms gripping the West.Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Josiah Ober joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Curt Thompson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, David Ruth joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the vision and programs of the University of Austin. Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Andrew Youngblood joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Know Thyself: Catholic Classical Education and the Discovery of Self.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Richard Gallagher joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Roger L. Simon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “American Refugees: The Untold Story of the Mass Exodus from Blue States to Red States.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Alister McGrath joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book “Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Stanley K. Ridgley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Brutal Minds: The Dark World of Left-Wing Brainwashing in Our Universities.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Nils A. Haug joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Politics, Law, and Disorder in the Garden of Eden: The Quest for Identity.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Thomas F. Powers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “American Multiculturalism and the Anti-Discrimination Regime: The Challenge to Liberal Pluralism.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Liel Leibovitz joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Pagan Hamas” from January 2024. They evaluate the attacks on Israel and the broader West.Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Kevin Vallier joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “All the Kingdoms of the World: On Radical Religious Alternatives to Liberalism.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Michael Barone joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Mental Maps of the Founders: How Geographic Imagination Guided America’s Revolutionary Leaders.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, John Andrew Bryant joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, and the Death of Christ.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Kent Heckenlively joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Diversity Con: The Secrets and Lies Behind the Shady DEI Industry.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Kenny Xu joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “School of Woke: How Critical Race Theory Infiltrated American Schools and Why We Must Reclaim Them.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, John Moran joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss a recently rejected Australian referendum that proposed special representation for indigenous people in government.Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Rabbi Mark Gottlieb joins the podcast to talk about his article, “A Jewish Theology of Resurrection” from November 2023. They evaluate Pinchas Lapide's theology of the Christian resurrection of Jesus.Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Christopher Rufo joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Robert Boyers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Maestros & Monsters: Days & Nights with Susan Sontag & George Steiner.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.
In this episode, Fr. Romanus Cessario joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Fateful Nineties” from October 2023. They evaluate the decade’s impact on politics and culture today.Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Jeremy Tate joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the history of the Classical Learning Test and why it is important for American higher education. Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Jayd Henricks joins the podcast to talk about his two online articles, “Pope Francis Does not Understand the American Church” from June 2022 and “Why Does the Pope Dislike Me?” from August 2023. They evaluate the Vatican's relationship with the Church in America today.The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via iTunes or Stitcher.Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Msgr. Hilary Franco joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Six Popes: A Son of the Church Remembers.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Elizabeth Bachmann joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “Crypto Crackup: Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, and SBF’s Weird Island Empire.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, R. R. Reno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent Public Square article “Free and Conservative.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Phillip Donnelly joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Lost Seeds of Learning: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric as Life-Giving Arts.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Andrew Pudewa joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization “Institute for Excellence in Writing.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Richard Brake, headmaster of St. Francis Classical Catholic Academy, joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Classical schools.Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Jerry Pattengale and Rev. Johnnie Moore join Mark Bauerlein to discuss their book “The New Book of Christian Martyrs: The Heroes of Our Faith from the 1st Century to the 21st Century.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Alexandra Hudson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her book, “The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Arthur Milikh joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book “Up from Conservatism: Revitalizing the Right after a Generation of Decay.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, James M. Fenelon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Angels Against the Sun: A WWII Saga of Grunts, Grit, and Brotherhood.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Casey Chalk joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Obscurity of Scripture: Disputing Sola Scriptura and the Protestant Notion of Biblical Perspicuity.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church: A Defense of Her Controversial Moral Teachings.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Sandra Glahn joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, James Hankins joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Political Meritocracy in Renaissance Italy: The Virtuous Republic of Francesco Patrizi of Siena.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Teresa Mull joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “Woke-Proof Your Life: A Handbook on Escaping Modern, Political Madness and Shielding Yourself and Your Family by Living a More Self-Sufficient, Fulfilling Life.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Spencer Klavan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his foreword and translations for the new book “Gateway to the Stoics: Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, Epictetus’s Enchiridion, and Selections from Seneca’s Letters.”
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In this episode, Scott Yenor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new report on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in Alabama universities.
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In this episode, Richard W. Garnett joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article, “Refreshing Unity on Religious Liberty.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.
In this episode, Jamie Glazov joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, which he edited, “Obama's True Legacy: How He Transformed America.”Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.
In this episode, Carrie Gress joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us.”
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In this episode, Judge Stephen P. Friot joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Containing History: How Cold War History Explains US–Russia Relations.”
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In this episode, Gad Saad joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Living the Good Life.”
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In this episode, Bishop Peter J. Elliott joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Sexual Revolution: History, Ideology, Power.”
On this episode, Chris Weir joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss The Camino Schools, an effort to renew California's culture through classical education.
On this episode, Glenn Ellmers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Narrow Passage: Plato, Foucault, and the Possibility of Political Philosophy.”
On this episode, John Murawski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article “Queering Jesus: How It's Going Mainstream Progressive Churches and Top Divinity Schools.”
On this episode, Austen Givens joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Homeland Security: An Introduction.”
On this episode, Hadley Arkes joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Mere Natural Law: Originalism and the Anchoring Truths of the Constitution.”
On this episode, Derek Brooks joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss beauty's effect on the soul and his work at Benedictus Art providing schools with high-quality fine art reproductions.
In this special edition of The Editor’s Desk, editor R. R. Reno and Davida Goldman discuss Fr. Richard John Neuhaus’s life and legacy.
On this episode, Holly Ordway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” her newly edited collection of Gerard Manley Hopkins's poems.
On this episode, Chilton Williamson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The End of Liberalism.”
On this episode, Justin Shubow discusses his time as Chairman of the United States Commission of Fine Arts, as well as the future of classical design in federal architecture.
On this episode, Vigen Guroian joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination.”
On this episode, Juliana Geran Pilon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “An Idea Betrayed: Jews, Liberalism, and the American Left.”
On this episode, Matthew Smith joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the start of Hildegard College, a new site of classical Christian education in Southern California.
On this episode, Bruce Becker joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “True Crimes of the Bible.”
On this episode, Bert Ghezzi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Sign of the Cross.”
On this episode, Cornelius Plantinga joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Under the Wings of God: Twenty Biblical Reflections for a Deeper Faith.”
On this episode, Fr. Hans Boersma joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Pierced by Love: Divine Reading with the Christian Tradition.”
On this episode, Bishop Robert Barron joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Great Story of Israel.”
On this episode, Dale Ahlquist joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Chesterton Academy and his long appreciation for G. K. Chesterton.
On this episode, Duncan Stroik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss contemporary Church architecture and his own work, which was reviewed in the recent article, “A Genuinely Transgressive Act.”
On this episode, Paul Herrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Philosophy, Reasoned Belief, and Faith: An Introduction."
On this episode, Kevin Clark joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education."
On this episode, Fr. Robert McTeigue .S.J joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era."
In this episode, Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about his article “Anti-Natal Engineering” from the May issue. They discuss the sources of South Korea’s extremely low birth rate and what this means for American men and women.
On this episode, Jonathan van Belle joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living."
In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins the podcast to talk about his article “Spiritual Death of the West” from the May issue. They discuss Jean Raspail’s book “The Camp of the Saints” and its significance for readers today.
On this episode, Zena Hitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life."
On this episode, John Staddon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Science in an Age of Unreason."
On this episode, Lance Izumi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Great Parent Revolt: How Parents and Grassroots Leaders Are Fighting Critical Race Theory in America's Schools."
In this episode, James F. Keating joins the podcast to talk about his article “Who Killed the Catholic University?” from the April issue. They discuss the state of Catholic universities today, how they got there, and what can be done.
On this episode, Mark Moyar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965–1968.”
On this episode, David Lloyd Dusenbury joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "I Judge No One: A Political Life of Jesus."
On this episode, Thomas D. Williams joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Coming Christian Persecution."
On this episode, Michael W. Clune joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his memoir on drug addiction and recovery, "White Out: The Secret Life of Heroin."
Dana Gioia joins the podcast to discuss his new translation of a Seneca play, "Seneca: The Madness of Hercules."
On this episode, Paula Marantz Cohen joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation."
In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins the podcast to talk about his article “How Gay Marriage Changed America” from the April issue. They discuss the LGBTQ movement, political involvement, and what this means for America today.
On this episode, Eduard Habsburg joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Habsburg Way: 7 Rules for Turbulent Times."
On this episode, David M. Steiner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Nation at Thought."
In this episode, Erika Bachiochi joins the podcast to talk about her article “Sex-Realist Feminism” from the April issue. They discuss Plato, Aristotle, virtue, feminism, and more.
On this episode, Jeff Myers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Truth Changes Everything."
On this episode, Harold Ristau joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Spiritual Warfare: For the Care of Souls."
On this episode, Harry G. Hutchison joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Requiem for Reality: Critical Race Theocrats and Social Justice Dystopia."
On this episode, Peter J. Leithart joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "On Earth as in Heaven: Theopolis Fundamentals."
On this episode, Dennis Prager joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy."
In this episode, Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about his article “Anatomy of a Cancellation” from the January issue. They evaluate the future of free discourse in higher ed today.
On this episode, Mary Eberstadt joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited."
On this episode, Alex Zakaras joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Roots of American Individualism: Political Myth in the Age of Jackson."
On this episode, Eric Metaxas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Letter to the American Church."
On this episode, Matthew Levering joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Newman on Doctrinal Corruption."
On this episode, Todd Hains joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith: Reading God's Word for God's People."
On this episode, Dana Gioia joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Meet Me at the Lighthouse: Poems."
On this episode, Edward Feser joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "All One in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism and Critical Race Theory."
On this episode, Neil Gross joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book "Walk the Walk: How Three Police Chiefs Defied the Odds and Changed Cop Culture."
On this episode, Timothy S. Goeglein joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story."
In this episode, Jason Bedrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article, “The New York Times’s botched attack on Jewish schools,” and his book, “Religious Liberty and Education: A Case Study of Yeshivas vs. New York.”
On this episode, Michael Bird joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Religious Freedom in a Secular Age: A Christian Case for Liberty, Equality, and Secular Government."
David Horowitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Final Battle: The Next Election Could Be the Last."
Stanley Kurtz joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss three recent National Review articles on the AP's African studies program, the AP's marxist teachers guide, the College Board's ultimate capitulation.
On this episode, Martin Gurri joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article entitled "The Elite Panic of 2022."
In this episode, Michael Millerman joins the podcast to talk about his article “Alexander Dugin Explained” from the February issue. They discuss Dugin’s political philosophy.
On this episode, Kursat Pekgoz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "The Ministry of Love: Ongoing Gender Partisanship in the Department of Education."
In this episode, First Things‘s poetry editor Micah Mattix joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Integrity of Poetry” from the February issue. They discuss the state of poetry in America today.
On this episode, Geoerge Weigel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II."
In this episode, Darel E. Paul joins the podcast to talk about his article “Drag Queens” from the February issue. They discuss the Drag Queen phenomenon and its implications for the future of our nation.
On this episode, Jeremy Christiansen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church."
On this episode, Mark Bauerlein and Robert Jackson discuss the GreatHearts Institute and the upcoming National Symposium for Classical Education.
On this episode, Alexander Riley joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss the sociology of wokeism and its roots in the religious urge. They discuss three presentations Riley gave on the elites, the university, and George Floyd.
On this episode, Rev. Peter M.J. Stravinskas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article, "What’s Really Needed for a “Eucharistic Revival?“
On this episode, Christopher Shannon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "American Pilgrimage: A Historical Journey through Catholic Life in a New World."
On this episode, Nicholas Eberstadt joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Men Without Work: Post-Pandemic Edition."
On this episode, Jon K. Lauck joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Good Country: A History of the American Midwest, 1800–1900."
On this episode, Frank Furedi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Road to Ukraine: How the West Lost its Way."
In this episode, Colin Redemer joins the podcast to talk about his article “Conservatives for Labor” from the December issue. They discuss how the Right could benefit from endorsing unions.
On this episode, Akhil Reed Amar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840."
In this episode, Philip Pilkington joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Dead End of the New Left” from the December issue. They discuss how the New Left and its lack of foresight in besieging American order.
On this episode, David Limbaugh joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Resurrected Jesus: The Church in the New Testament.”
In this episode, Megan Basham joins the podcast to talk about her article “Prodigal Daughter” from the December issue. They discuss her fruitful encounter with hard truths in college and how those truths are being neglected in Christian Churches today.
On this episode, Yoram Hazony joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Conservatism: A Rediscovery."
On this episode, Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Religious Liberty and the American Founding: Natural Rights and the Original Meanings of the First Amendment Religion Clauses."
On this episode, William Deresiewicz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society."
On this episode, Andrew Klavan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus."
On this episode, Dominic Green joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Religious Revolution: The Birth of Modern Spirituality, 1848-1898."
On this episode, R. R. Reno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The End of Interpretation: Reclaiming the Priority of Ecclesial Exegesis.”
On this episode, Marc Morano joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown."
On this episode, James Ellis III joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "An Inward-Outward Witness: Suffering’s Role in Forming Faithful Preachers."
In this episode, Daniel McCarthy joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his foreword in Willmoore Kendall's newly re-published book, “The Conservative Affirmation.”
On this episode, Phillip James Dodd joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City."
In this episode, Kevin DeYoung joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Case for Kids” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic decrease of birth rates worldwide and its possible spiritual roots.
On this episode, Mark T. Mitchell joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Plutocratic Socialism: The Future of Private Property and the Fate of the Middle Class."
On this episode, Bill McClay joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Young Reader's Edition to Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story."
In this episode, Philip Jeffery joins the podcast to talk about his article “Made-for-TV-Politics” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic representation of the January 6 as a crime show miniseries and the effect of this on politics today.
On this episode, Kristen Van Uden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Sophia Institute's recent publication of "Visions and Revelations," by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen.
On this episode, Adrienne Mayor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws: And Other Classical Myths, Historical Oddities, and Scientific Curiosities."
On this episode, Elisabeth Sullivan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education.
On this episode, Lee Oser joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Humanism in Shakespeare: A Study in Religion and Literature."
On this episode, Joseph Pearce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England."
On this episode, Sheri Few joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the state of public education in America and the nationwide coalition U.S. Parents Involved In Education.
On this episode, Micah Mattix joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Poetry in America Since 1940: An Anthology."
On this episode, Ian V. Rowe joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for All Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power."
In this episode, Ephraim Radner joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Last Lambeth Conference” from the October issue. They discuss the tense future of the Anglican Communion after the Lambeth Conference in August 2022.
On this episode, David Kubal joins Mark Bauerlein to discusses the Kennedy v. Bremerton Supreme Court case and the prayer ministry Intercessors for America.
On this episode, John O'Neill joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Dancer and the Devil: Stalin, Pavlova, and the Road to the Great Pandemic."
On this episode, Hana Videen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English."
On this episode, Frank H. Buckley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Progressive Conservatism: How Republicans Will Become America's Natural Governing Party."
On this episode, Aryeh Lightstone joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Let My People Know: The Incredible Story of Middle East Peace—and What Lies Ahead."
In this episode, Nigel Biggar joins the podcast to talk about his article, “A Christian Defense of American Empire” from the October issue. They discuss the negative connotations of the word “empire” and the nature of America’s role in the world today.
On this episode, Thomas G. Guarino joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Unchanging Truth of God?: Crucial Philosophical Issues for Theology."
In this episode, Elbridge Colby joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Morality of a Strategy of Denial” from the October issue. They discuss America, China, and the morality of a realist foreign policy as considered in Colby's book, “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict.”
In this episode, Nate Hochman joins R. R. Reno to talk about his article in the October issue, “Cannabusiness Goes to Pot.” They discuss the book “Can Legal Weed Win?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics” by Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, along with the emerging effects of legalized marijuana on individuals and society.
On this episode, John Burtka joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the future of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.
On this episode, Jonathan Post joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Elizabeth Bishop: A Very Short Introduction."
On this episode, Alan Dershowitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Price of Principle."
In this episode, Shadi Hamid joins the podcast to talk about his article, “How Modernity Swallowed Islamism” from the October issue. They discuss Islamism and its complicated relationship with democracy.
On this episode, A. J. Rice joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The Woking Dead: How Society’s Vogue Virus Destroys Our Culture.”
On this episode, Andrew Zwerneman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Life We Have Together: A Case for Humane Studies, A Vision for Renewal.”
On this episode, David Ney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Quest to Save the Old Testament: Mathematics, Hieroglyphics, and Providence in Enlightenment England.”
On this episode, Matthew Nelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The New Apologetics.”
On this episode, Nicole Stelle Garnett joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss religious liberty in schools today in light of her recent article “A Victory for Religious Liberty and Educational Pluralism.”
On this episode, Abigail Favale joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory.”
In this episode, Gary Saul Morson joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Suicide of the Liberals” from the October 2020 issue. They discuss the future of America in light of its uncanny similarities to pre and post-revolution Russia.
On this episode, W. B. Allen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the recently published collection of essays which he edited, ”The State of Black America: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Promise of the Republic.“
In this episode, Dana Gioia joins R. R. Reno to talk about his article in the August/September issue, "Christianity and Poetry." They discuss the relationship between poetic verse and elevating the mind to God.
In this episode, Jeremy Schipper joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, “Denmark Vesey's Bible: The Thwarted Revolt That Put Slavery and Scripture on Trial.”
In this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the federal government manipulates state-level education requirements, drawing from Kurtz's recent National Review article “Bogus ‘Civics' Bill Will Push CRT on States."
In this episode, William McCormick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Christian Structure of Politics: On the De Regno of Thomas Aquinas."
In this episode, Fr. Robert Sirico joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about his recent book, "The Economics of the Parables."
In this episode, Hans Boersma joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Saving Mankind” from the August/September issue. They discuss the modern social engineering of language and the inherent exclusivity of “inclusive language.”
In this episode, Rachel Fulton Brown, professor of history at the University of Chicago and author of the blog "Fencing Bear at Payer" joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the importance of studying the medieval era and its relevance to issues within modernity.
In this episode, Stephen Blackwood joins the podcast to discuss the founding and liberal-arts mission of recently established Ralston College where he is president. They touch on the challenges facing—and hunger for—classical education in America today.
In this episode, George Barna joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Cultural Research Center at the Arizona Christian University on the impact of parents' worldview on their children.
On this episode, Daniel McCarthy joins the podcast to talk about his book review from the August/September issue, “The Right Right.” They discuss the history and present state of conservatism in America, touching on the wide range of diverging streams of thought within.
In this episode, Fr. Donald Haggerty joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently published book, "Saint John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation."
Daniel J. Mahoney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Statesman as Thinker: Portraits of Greatness, Courage, and Moderation"
David E. Bernstein joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America"
Jason Baxter joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "An Introduction to Christian Mysticism: Recovering the Wildness of Spiritual Life."
On this episode, Andrew Bacevich joins the podcast to talk about American foreign policy, touching on many article which he has written for First Things in the past two decades. They discuss the elites' push for military interventions and the future of American military and economic prowess.
In this episode, Jeffrey Bloom and Rabbi Gil Student join Mark Bauerlein to discuss their recently edited essay collection, "Strauss, Spinoza & Sinai: Orthodox Judaism and Modern Questions of Faith."
Matthew Heise joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Gates of Hell: An Untold Story of Faith and Perseverance in the Early Soviet Union."
Elizabeth Lev joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art."
On this episode, Mark Hemingway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his work for RealClearInvestigations, addressing state and private censorship and reviving the art of investigative journalism.
On this episode, Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins the podcast to talk about his May 27 web exclusive article, "What Is an Establishment of Religion?" They discuss the history of the Supreme Court's religious liberty jurisprudence and the possibility of the court establishing a new precedent through the upcoming case, "Kennedy v. Bremerton."
On this episode, Matthew S. Harmon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Galatians: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary"
On this episode, Barry Harvey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently revised book, "Baptists and the Catholic Tradition: Reimagining the Church's Witness in the Modern World."
On this episode, Guy MacLean Rogers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "For the Freedom of Zion: The Great Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66–74 CE."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Russell A. Berman to talk about his article from the June/July 2022 print edition "State of Emergency," which discusses the natural fragility of democracy and the threat that government emergency powers can pose.
On this episode, Kenny Xu joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "An Inconvenient Minority: The Attack on Asian American Excellence and the Fight for Meritocracy."
On this episode, Matthew Hennessey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Visible Hand: A Wealth of Notions on the Miracle of the Market."
On this episode, Michael Foley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his four volume collection translating, annotating, and commenting on St. Augustine's dialogues, "Against the Academics," "On the Happy Life," " On Order," and "Soliloquies."
On this episode, Paul Stevenson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "New Rome: The Empire in the East."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Doran to talk about his article from the May 2018 print edition, “The Theology of Foreign Policy.” They discuss the connection between liberal internationalism and theological modernism, the significance of John Foster Dulles, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
On this episode, Michelle D. Hord joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Other Side of Yet: Finding Light in the Midst of Darkness."
On this episode, James M. Hamilton Jr. joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Psalms Volume I: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Justin Lee to talk about his article from the May print edition, “Holy Fear.” Lee reflects on growing up in the evangelical world, the challenges facing evangelicalism today, and the need to recover the animating spirit of the fire-and-brimstone fundamentalist.
On this episode, Father Peter M. J. Stravinskas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Priestly Society of Christ Priest and Teacher, an association he formed to provide help to priests teaching in Catholic schools.
On this episode, Arthur C. Brooks joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his bestselling book, "From Strength to Strength."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Ronald Dworkin to discuss his article from the May print edition, “The Politics of Unhappiness.” They discuss the ways in which cognitive therapy, mood stabilizing drugs, and virtual reality have infiltrated our psychic lives and transformed American politics.
On this episode, Chad Pecknold joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent Postliberal Order articles, “The Religious Nature of the City" and “Imago Dei as a Political Concept."
On this episode, Steven Hayward joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "M. Stanton Evans: Conservative Wit, Apostle of Freedom."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Toscano to talk about his article from the May print edition, “Ensnared in the Web.” They discuss the work of cultural critic and media theorist Neil Postman, the troubling rise in technological dependency, and potential strategies for escaping the social media abyss.
On this episode, Gabriel Noah Brahm joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his Telos article, "Canceling Israel."
On this episode, Jeff Rubin joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Expendables: How the Middle Class Got Screwed By Globalization."
On this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Eric Zemmour and his recent First Things article, "The Most Controversial Man in France."
On this episode, Eric Metaxas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Is Atheism Dead?"
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Algis Valiunas to talk about his article from the April print edition, “Nihilism for the Ironhearted.” They discuss the tragically short life and the brilliant poetic output of Giacomo Leopardi, contrasting his bleak nihilism with the more life-affirming nihilism found in Nietzsche and Vattimo.
On this episode, Jared Knott joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World."
On this episode, Dennis Prager joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Rational Passover Haggadah."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by J. J. Kimche to talk about his article from the April print edition, “Meir Kahane.” They discuss the life of Meir Kahane, the rise and fall of the Jewish Defense League, and the continuing prescience of Kahane’s diagnosis on the Palestine question.
On this episode, Casey Chalk joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Persecuted: True Stories of Courageous Christians Living Their Faith in Muslim Lands."
On this episode, Hans von Spakovsky joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Our Broken Elections: How the Left Changed the Way You Vote."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Fr. Michael Nazir–Ali to talk about his article from the April print edition, “From Anglican to Catholic.” They discuss Fr. Nazir–Ali’s disappointment with Anglican ecumenical efforts, his journey to the Catholic Church, and how the Anglican tradition can enrich Catholicism.
On this episode, George Yancey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "One Faith No Longer: The Transformation of Christianity in Red and Blue America."
On this episode, Michael Cholbi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Grief: A Philosophical Guide."
On this episode, F. Bruce Gordon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "Zwingli: God's Armed Prophet."
On this episode, William Damon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present."
On this episode, Justin E. H. Smith joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is: A History, a Philosophy, a Warning."
On this episode, Gregory Boyle joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Hadley Arkes to talk about his article from the March print edition, “On Overturning Roe.” They discuss the shortcomings of originalist jurisprudence, the necessity of natural law in the fight to safeguard the rights of the unborn, and the opportunity facing the Supreme Court in the impending Dobbs decision.
On this episode, Katie Geary joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the Religious Freedom Index, a survey by Becket Law.
On this episode, Elizabeth Bachmann, a Junior Fellow at First Things, interviews Mark Bauerlein about his new book, "The Dumbest Generation Grows Up: From Stupefied Youth to Dangerous Adults."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Fr. Timothy Cusick to talk about his article from the March print edition, “Priestly Poverty.” They discuss how the clerical abuse scandal undermined the authority of the priesthood in the eyes of many Catholics, and how a new emphasis on evangelical poverty might restore public trust.
On this episode, Richard Jackson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the National Symposium for Classical Education.
On this episode, Aaron Kheriaty joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "The Other Pandemic: The Lockdown Mental Health Crisis," and the evolution of the COVID pandemic.
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Mark Bauerlein to talk about his article from the March print edition, “Purveyors of Truth” They discuss the origins of theory in post-war Germany, the exhilaration of being a young scholar during theory’s heyday, and the unfortunate decline in the humanities as theory has been co-opted by diversity bureaucrats.
On this episode, Bishop Robert Barron joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Eucharist."
On this episode, Philip Hamburger joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Purchasing Submission: Conditions, Power, and Freedom.
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Darel Paul to talk about his article from the February print edition, “Prohibition Revisited.” They discuss the changing historiographical consensus on the prohibition, contemporary puritanical attitudes toward mask-wearing, and what the right can learn from the temperance movement.
On this episode, David DeSteno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion."
On this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent essay, "Parents Can Save Western Civilization."
On this episode, J. Warner Wallace joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible."
On this episode, Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy."
On this episode, Peter Kreeft joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Greatest Philosopher Who Ever Lived."
On this episode, John Kleinig joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his resent book, "Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Brian C. Anderson, editor of City Journal, to talk about his article from the February print edition, “The Genius of Ivan Illich.” They discuss the life of Ivan Illich, his influence on the homeschooling movement, and the lasting importance of his attack on the biomedical security state.
In this episode, Ross Douthat joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery."
On this episode, Jay Mathews joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "What I Learned in 23 Years Ranking America’s Most Challenging High Schools."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Aaron Renn to talk about his article from the February print edition, “The Three Worlds of Evangelicalism.” They discuss the changing politics of evangelicalism, the decline in the social prestige of Christianity, and the future of Catholic-Evangelical cooperation in America.
On this episode, William Mounce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Why I Trust the Bible: Answers to Real Questions and Doubts People Have about the Bible."
On this episode, Frank Furedi joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "100 Years of Identity Crisis: Culture War Over Socialization."
On this episode, Matthew Mehan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new children's book, "The Handsome Little Cygnet."
On this episode, Vivek Ramaswamy joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Wilfred McClay to talk about his article “The Claims of Memory.” They discuss the nature of historical memory, the assault on the past, and the importance of tradition.
On this episode, Bruce Gilley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Last Imperialist: Sir Alan Burns's Epic Defense of the British Empire."
On this episode Jonathan Pelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back."
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Stanley Payne to discuss his article from the January print edition, “Antifascists After Fascism.” They discuss the complex history of fascism in the 1930s, the utilization of antifascist rhetoric by the Communist International, and the reappearance of supposedly antifascist groups in our own time.
On this episode, Ashley Berner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Maine religious school tuition case.
On this episode, George Weigel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss "Jesuit at Large: Essays and Reviews by Paul Mankowski, S.J."
Mark Bauerlein joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article “A Less Perfect Union,” from the January print edition. They discuss the mixed legacy of Lincoln’s actions and rhetoric, the heroism of the Southern military, and the necessity for more realistic embodiments of America, like Davy Crockett and Jack Kerouac.
On this episode, S.K. Baskerville joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, " A Gentleman's Guide to Manners, Sex, and Ruling the World."
On this episode, Michael Knowles joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds."
Nathan Pinkoski joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss the recently announced presidential candidacy of French journalist Éric Zemmour, who Pinkoski profiled in the August/September edition.
On this episode, Tim Perry joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Funerals: For the Care of Souls."
On this episode, Ben Dunson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Protestantism in American politics and his website, American Reformer.
Philip Pilkington joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss demographic decline and the looming generational strife that will emerge if politicians fail to advance natalist policies.
On this episode, Christopher Kaczor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life."
On this episode, Joseph Johnston joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Decline of Nations: Lessons for Strengthening America at Home and in the World."
R. R. Reno is joined by Alexander Riley and Mark Bauerlein for a special holiday discussion of civil religion, Thanksgiving, and the American founding.
On this episode, Jeremy S. Adams joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Hollowed Out: A Warning About America's Next Generation."
On this episode, Mollie Hemingway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections."
Darel Paul joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article from the October print edition on the political economy of abortion, “Abortion and Class.”
On this episode, Brian Besong joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Faith and Reason: Philosophers Explain Their Turn to Catholicism."
On this episode, Victor Davis Hanson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America."
Elizabeth Corey joins editor R. R. Reno to talk about her article “T is for Timeless,” from the November print edition. They talk about what makes for a great children’s book, and discuss some of their favorites.
On this episode, Fisher Derderian joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation and Scruton's collection of essays, "Confessions of a Heretic."
On this episode, Joh Cribb joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Old Abe: A Novel."
Scott Yenor joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article from the November edition, “Sexual Counter-Revolution,” as well as his book on the subject, “The Recovery of Family Life: Exposing the Limits of Modern Ideologies.”
On this episode, Max Eden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss critical race theory and his article, "A Landmark Civil Rights Lawsuit."
On this episode, Jennifer Rosner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Healing the Schism: Karl Barth, Franz Rosenzweig, and the New Jewish-Christian Encounter."
Carl Trueman joins editor R. R. Reno on the podcast to discuss his article from the November issue, “The Failure of Evangelical Elites.”
On this episode, Daniel Asia joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Observations on Music, Culture, and Politics."
On this episode, Melanie Kirkpatrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman."
Julia Yost joins editor R. R. Reno on the podcast to talk about the best-selling book "The Body Keeps the Score," and the effects the book has had on our political discourse.
On this episode, Kerby Anderson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new Probe study on the religious views and practices of American adults.
On this episode, Charles Murray joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Facing Reality: Two Truths about Race in America."
On this episode, Anna Wierzbicka joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "What Christians Believe: The Story of God and People in Minimal English."
On this episode, Glenn Ellmers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Soul of Politics: Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America."
On this episode, Msgr. Stephen Rossetti joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession and the Modern-Day Battle Against Ancient Evil."
On this episode, Neetu Arnold joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the cause and effect of extreme college debt and her recent report, "Priced Out What College Costs America."
Legal scholar Robert George joins editor R. R. Reno on the podcast to talk about the odds of “Roe v. Wade” being overturned.
On this episode, Father Michael Ward joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man."
On this episode, Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Ars Vitae: The Fate of Inwardness and the Return of the Ancient Arts of Living."
Author and New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins R. R. Reno to talk about his recent article for the magazine, “Catholic Ideas and Catholic Realities.”
On this episode, Joseph Stuart joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Rethinking the Enlightenment: Faith in the Age of Reason."
On this episode, Harold Senkbeil joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christ and Calamity: Grace and Gratitude in the Darkest Valley."
On the inaugural episode of the new First Things podcast "The Editor's Desk," Russell Reno interviews Daniel Lipinski about his recent article, "Common Good Republicans." They discuss the past and future of pro-life politics in both the Democratic and Republican parties.
On this episode Sean Clifford joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the pornography problem and his company's digital parenting software called Canopy.
On this episode Catesby Leigh joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "Richmond's Rage of the Woke."
On this episode Samuel Goldman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "After Nationalism: Being American in an Age of Division."
On this episode David Steiner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the state of public education in America and his work as director of the Johns Hopkins Institute For Education Policy: https://edpolicy.education.jhu.edu/.
On this episode David Lloyd Dusenbury joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Innocence of Pontius Pilate: How the Roman Trial of Jesus Shaped History."
On this episode, Andrew Sullivan joins the podcast to discuss his new book, ”Out on a Limb: Selected Writing, 1989-2021.”
On this episode, Robert DiYanni joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”You Are What You Read: A Practical Guide To Reading Well.“
On this episode, David Firth joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Joshua: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary."
On this episode, Michael Hartmann, director of the Center for Strategic Giving, joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the field of philanthropy in America today.
On this episode, Mark Edmundson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Song of Ourselves: Walt Whitman and the Fight for Democracy.”
On this episode, Mark Edmundson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Song of Ourselves: Walt Whitman and the Fight for Democracy.”
On this episode, Scott Walter joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article "The Founders of Black Lives Matter."
On this episode, Andreas J. Köstenberger joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, “Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to John's Gospel.”
On this episode, Deal Hudson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book ”365 Days of Catholic Wisdom: A Treasury of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.“
On this episode, Bruce Abramson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”The New Civil War: Exposing Elites, Fighting Utopian Leftism, and Restoring America."
On this episode, Josh Hammer joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss free debate and his position as the Opinion Editor at "Newsweek."
On this episode, Josh Hammer joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss free debate and his position as the opinion editor at "Newsweek."
On this episode, Al Regnery joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the current climate in publishing and his new publishing company, Republic Books.
On this episode, Mark Meckler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Former President Trump's filing suit against the nation's three biggest tech companies.
On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his most recent Public Square column, “Signs of the Times.”
On this episode, David Horowitz joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”The Enemy Within: How a Totalitarian Movement is Destroying America.“
On this episode, David George Moore joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book ”Stuck in the Present: How History Frees and Forms Christians.“
On this episode, Hadley Arkes joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article “Conservatives After Fulton: Time for a New Path.”
On this episode, Jeffrey Pulse joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, "Figuring Resurrection: Joseph as a Death and Resurrection Figure."
On this episode, Gail Heriot joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book “Dubious Expediency: How Race Preferences Damage Higher Education”
On this episode, Austin Ruse joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Under Siege: No Finer Time to be a Faithful Catholic."
On this episode, Elizabeth Kantor joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to English and American Literature."
On this episode, Alec Klein joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Aftermath: When it Felt Like Life Was Over."
On this episode, Professor Peter Kreeft joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "How to Destory Western Civilization, and Other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss."
On this episode, Michael Breidenbach joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Our Dear-Bought Liberty: Catholics and Religious Tolerance in Early America."
On this episode, Mark Gerson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Telling: How Judaism's Essential Book Reveals the Meaning of Life.”
On this episode, Cara Candal joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss “A Vision of Hope: Catholic Schooling in Massachusetts.”
On this episode, Peter Meyer joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his career as a journalist turned educator and the innovative way he’s improving literacy in his low-income school district. To subscribe to his news quarterly, visit www.paideiatimes.org.
On this episode, Saurabh Sharma joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article in the American Conservative “We Must Build an Elite for this American Moment“ and his work in building up the conservative bureaucratic apparatus at American Moment.
The article may be found here: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/we-must-build-an-elite-for-this-american-moment/ The American Moment website is here: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/
On this episode, Julia Evanko joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the work of the Love and Fidelity Network in bringing Christian sexual ethics to college campuses. For more information, visit www.loveandfidelity.org.
On this episode, Patrick Deneen joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent review in American Affairs “A Tyranny without Tyrants?”
On this episode, Sohrab Ahmari joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos.”
On this episode, Benjamin Storey joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment.”
To find out more about the work of Benjamin and Jenna Storey, visit their website: www.jbstorey.com
On this episode, Patrick Schreiner joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine.”
On this episode, Robert Paquette joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the Alexander Hamilton Institute arose out of his feud with Hamilton College and the good work the Institute is doing now. For more on the Alexander Hamilton Institute, visit www.theahi.org
On this episode, Peter J. Leithart joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Baptism: A Guide to Life from Death.”
On this episode, Gerald Bray joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition.”
On this episode, Amity Shlaes joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Calvin Coolidge Foundation and her recent edition of “The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge.”
On this episode, Arthur Milikh joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the handicaps of contemporary conservatism and how to chart a path forward.
For more on his work at Claremont: https://www.claremont.org/press_releases/claremont-hires-arthur-milikh-to-lead-new-dc-center/
For his essay “A New Conservatism Must Emerge” in the American Mind: https://americanmind.org/features/a-new-conservatism-must-emerge/
On this episode, Msgr. Hans Feichtinger joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Germany’s Synodal Way. Msgr. Feichtinger’s web exclusive on the same can be found at: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/02/what-to-know-about-the-synodal-way
On this episode, Jonathan Marks joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Let’s Be Reasonable: A Conservative Case for Liberal Education.”
On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the theological impact of Karl Barth.
On this episode, George Weigel joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Not Forgotten: Elegies for, and Reminiscences of, a Diverse Cast of Characters, Most of Them Admirable.“
On this episode, head of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni Michael Poliakoff joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization’s recent poll of Illinois citizens concerning their views on public education. The full poll may be viewed at www.goacta.org.
On this episode, Justin Bass joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection.”
On this episode, Jon A. Shields joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Trump’s Democrats” in light of the 2020 election.
On this episode, Tom Schreiner joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new commentary “Hebrews.”
On this episode, Mark Meckler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article for Newsmax “HR-1: The Death of Democracy Act.”
On this episode, F. H. Buckley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Curiosity And Its Twelve Rules for Life.”
On this episode, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently released book “Things Worth Dying For: Thoughts on a Life Worth Living.”
On this episode, Alexander Riley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent volume “Reflecting on the 1960s at 50.”
On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his column in the April 2021 edition of the magazine and Eric Vogelin’s insights for our moment.
On this episode, Stephen R. Soukup joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Dictatorship of Woke Capital: How Political Correctness Captured Big Business.”
On this episode, Peter W. Wood joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project.”
On this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his proposed legislation “The Partisanship Out of Civics Act” and the way the left is infiltrating K-12 civics courses. His proposal may be read at https://www.nas.org/blogs/article/the-partisanship-out-of-civics-act.
On this episode, Charles R. Kesler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Crisis of the Two Constitutions: The Rise, Decline, and Recovery of American Greatness.”
On this episode, Jonathan O’Brien joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the lawsuit he is filing on behalf of his clients because of the coercive use of critical race theory in the classroom. If you would like to read the lawsuit or donate to their legal fund, please visit www.schoolhouserights.org.
On this episode, Dr. Josh Packard from the Springtide Research Institute joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Springtide’s recent report “The State of Religion and Young People 2020.”
On this episode, Donald Devine joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Enduring Tension: Capitalism and the Moral Order.”
On this episode, Theodore Gioia joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent essay for Quillette “To Expower the People.”
On this episode, William Voegeli joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article in City Journal “The Truth About White Flight.”
On this episode, Dana Gioia joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent memoir “Studying with Miss Bishop: Memoirs from a Young Writer’s Life.”
On this episode, Fr. Peter Stravinskas joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the recent USCCB document “Catholic Hymnody at the Service of the Church: An Aid for Evaluating Hymn Lyrics.”
On this episode, Ryszard Legutko joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Cunning of Freedom: Saving the Self in an Age of False Idols.”
On this episode, Kevin Vallier joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Trust in a Polarized Age.”
On this episode, David Flatto joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Crown and the Courts: Separation of Powers in the Early Jewish Imagination.”
On this episode, Carl Rollyson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the second volume of his biography of William Faulkner “The Life of William Faulkner: This Alarming Paradox, 1935–1962.”
On this episode, Andrew Seeley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his work at The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education and the recent volume of essays “Renewing Catholic Schools: How to Regain a Catholic Vision in a Secular Age.”
On this episode, Bradley Watson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Progressivism: The Strange History of a Radical Idea.”
On this episode, Brandon McGinley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Prodigal Church: Restoring Catholic Tradition in an Age of Deception.”
On this episode, R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent publication from Wiseblood Books “Duty, the Soul of Beauty: Henry James on the Beautiful Life.”
On this episode, Christopher Rufo joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent short film on homelessness in America’s west coast cities and the failure of “housing first” policies.
James Nolan joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book "Atomic Doctors: Conscience and Complicity at the Dawn of the Nuclear Age."
On this episode, Eric Adler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his most recent book “The Battle of the Classics: How a Nineteenth Century Debate Can Save the Humanities Today.”
Anthropologist Tanya Marie Luhrmann joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book “How God Becomes Real: Kindling the Presence of Invisible Others.”
Andrew Zwerneman joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book "History Forgotten and Remembered" and how history is and should be taught in schools today.
On this episode, Carter Snead joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the need for an embodied anthropology to undergird public bioethics. His new book is “What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics.”
Andrew Keen joins the podcast to reflect on the Tech Revolution. He is the author of four books on this topic: "The Cult of the Amateur" (2007), "Digital Vertigo" (2012), "The Internet is Not the Answer" (2015), and "How to Fix the Future" (2018).
On this episode, Anne Hendershott joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book “The Politics of Envy.”
Carl Trueman joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution.”
Joshua Mitchell joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book ”American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time.” Mitchell takes Tocqueville as his starting place for understanding identity politics, bipolarity, and addiction in American society. Fundamentally, it‘s all about relationships.
Gad Saad joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas are Killing Common Sense.”
Jon Butler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book ”God in Gotham: The Miracle of Religion in Modern Manhattan.“
Roger Kimball edited the recent collection of essays “Who Rules?: Sovereignty, Nationalism, and the Fate of Freedom in the Twenty-First Century.” He joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss.
Louis Markos joins the podcast to discuss his book “The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes.”
On this episode, Scott Yenor discusses his book “The Recovery of Family Life: Exposing the Limits of Modern Ideologies.”
Jason Bedrick and Jay P. Greene are editors of the recent book “Religious Liberty and Education: A Case Study of Yeshivas vs. New York.” They join First Things contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss.
D. G. Hart discusses his recent book, “American Catholic: The Politics of Faith During the Cold War.” He and contributing editor Mark Bauerlein talk Catholicism and American conservatism, the significance of John F. Kennedy, and the legacy of Fr. Richard John Neuhaus.
Kenneth L. Woodward argues that religion is not as significant a factor in American presidential politics as we might think.
E. D. Hirsch discusses his book “How to Educate a Citizen: The Power of Shared Knowledge to Unify a Nation.”
Charles Mizrahi joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the false promises of socialism.
On this episode, Fred Siegel discusses his new book, “The Crisis of Liberalism: Prelude to Trump.”
Lance Morrow discusses his forthcoming book, “God and Mammon: Chronicles of American Money.”
Fr. Peter Stravinskas, editor of The Catholic Response, tells of his many years spent working in Catholic journalism.
Jeffrey Niehaus discusses his book “When Did Eve Sin?: The Fall and Biblical Historiography.”
Carlin Romano joins the podcast to discuss his long career as a book critic and why literary criticism is in decline.
Rod Dreher joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents.”
William S. Smith joins the podcast to discuss U.S. foreign policy and his book “Democracy and Imperialism: Irving Babbitt and Warlike Democracies.”
Paulina Neuding and contributing editor Mark Bauerlein discuss the state of the pandemic in Sweden and Sweden’s version of the woke revolution.
The Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, metropolitan archbishop of San Francisco, joins the podcast. He discusses how his city’s lockdown rules unfairly single out churches and religious believers for particularly harsh restrictions.
Christopher Rufo discusses critical race theory and what goes on in diversity training seminars at public institutions.
Zena Hitz discusses her recent book, “Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life.”
On this episode, Hezekiah Kantor discusses his book “Trojan Horse Religion: How Progressive Liberalism Aims To Be The State Church.”
Nate Hochman joins Mark to discuss what he observed at the “peaceful” riots in Portland, Oregon.
Robert Maranto discusses school choice and Elizabeth Bartholet’s criticisms of homeschooling.
Lawrence Mead explains why the journal “Society” retracted his article “Poverty and Culture,” and why many are calling for his cancellation.
John Moran discusses Australian wokeness and his book “The Resurrection Mantra: Build Hope and Resilience Into Your Life.”
Daniel J. Mahoney joins Mark to discuss woke despotism, Dostoevsky’s “Demons,” and why nihilism—not moralism—is behind today’s cancel culture.
C. C. Pecknold joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss what’s happening at Catholic institutions and universities today.
Jennifer Roback Morse discusses her book “The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along.”
Robert Weissberg joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss what “toleration” has come to mean in our society.
On this episode, David Barnhizer discusses his book “The Artificial Intelligence Contagion: Can Democracy Withstand the Imminent Transformation of Work, Wealth and the Social Order?”
Psychiatrist Mark McDonald joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the school closures are affecting kids’ mental health.
Peter Stravinskas joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss school choice and the Supreme Court’s decision in “Espinoza v. Montana.”
The economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic have forced a number of Catholic schools in the United States to close. Nora Kenney joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss.
On this episode, Bjorn Lomborg discusses his new book, “False Alarm: How Climate Change Panic Costs Us Trillions, Hurts the Poor, and Fails to Fix the Planet.”
Contributing editor Mark Bauerlein is joined by Justin Garrison and Ryan Holston, the editors of “The Historical Mind: Humanistic Renewal in a Post-Constitutional Age.”
Sumantra Maitra explains why elites are leading the current wave of iconoclastic protests in the U.S. and U.K.
On this episode, Joel Kotkin discusses his book “The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class.”
On this episode, George Weigel discusses his new book “The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission.”
Hadley Arkes and Mark Bauerlein discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling in “Bostock v. Clayton County.”
Benjamin Merkle discusses his book “Discontinuity to Continuity: A Survey of Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies.”
On this episode, Yuval Levin discusses his book “A Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream.”
On this episode, Matthew B. Crawford discusses his new book, “Why We Drive: Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road.”
Austin Ruse joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the work of C-Fam (the Center for Family & Human Rights)—including C-Fam's efforts at the U.N. to prevent the creation of an international right to abortion.
Jon Schweppe joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the regulation of pornography, Big Tech censorship of free speech, and how to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
On this episode, Mark Hemingway addresses the uproar over Sen. Tom Cotton’s New York Times op-ed and discusses the state of investigative reporting today.
Ari Schulman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss COVID-19, the perils of social media, and the proper role of scientific expertise in politics.
Kenneth L. Woodward continues discussing his 2016 memoir “Getting Religion: Faith, Culture, and Politics from the Age of Eisenhower to the Era of Obama.” In this episode, Woodward talks Billy Graham and the Berrigan Brothers.
Kenneth L. Woodward discusses his 2016 memoir “Getting Religion: Faith, Culture, and Politics from the Age of Eisenhower to the Era of Obama.”
Luke C. Sheahan discusses freedom of association and his book “Why Associations Matter: The Case for First Amendment Pluralism.”
John Ellis discusses the state of academia today and his book “The Breakdown of Higher Education: How It Happened, the Damage It Does, and What Can Be Done.”
Michelle Kamhi discusses the contemporary artworld and her book “Bucking the Artworld Tide: Reflections on Art, Pseudo Art, Art Education & Theory.”
Ryan T. Anderson and Mark discuss why conservatives shouldn’t limit themselves to procedural arguments in the culture war—we need to emphasize our substantive moral commitments as well as our religious-liberty protections.
On this episode, Philip K. Howard discusses his book “Try Common Sense: Replacing the Failed Ideologies of Right and Left.”
Micah Mattix discusses his recent book, “The Soul Is a Stranger in This World: Essays on Poets and Poetry.”
Ron Dart, editor of the recent volume “Myth and Meaning in Jordan Peterson,” discusses Peterson’s work from a Christian perspective.
Clare Carlisle discusses her biography of Kierkegaard: “Philosopher of the Heart: The Restless Life of Søren Kierkegaard.”
On this episode of “Conversations with Mark Bauerlein,” Rupert Shortt discusses his book “Outgrowing Dawkins: God for Grown-Ups.”
Mark T. Mitchell discusses his recent book, “Power and Purity: The Unholy Marriage that Spawned America's Social Justice Warriors.”
Carl Rollyson discusses his book “The Life of William Faulkner: The Past Is Never Dead, 1897-1934.“
Mark and Fr. Peter Stravinskas discuss live-streamed Masses and the Church’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
William Haun joins Mark to discuss religious liberty trends today and a recent case involving the D.C. Metro’s ban on religious advertisements.
C. Bradley Thompson discusses his recent book, “America's Revolutionary Mind: A Moral History of the American Revolution and the Declaration That Defined It.”
R. J. Snell joins Mark to discuss the present pandemic and what it has revealed about citizenship and individualism in our society.
Sam Sorbo makes the case for homeschooling and shares tips for teaching kids at home during coronavirus.
Matthew Bunson joins Mark to discuss Catholic voting patterns and the results of a recent survey examining the beliefs of U.S. Catholics.
Glenn Arbery, president of Wyoming Catholic College, discusses the college’s great books curriculum and outdoor program. He also talks about some of his favorite films.
How did Jesus teach us to pray? Wesley Hill discusses his recent book, “The Lord’s Prayer: A Guide to Praying to Our Father.”
Ross Douthat discusses his new book, “The Decadent Society: How We Became the Victims of Our Own Success.”
David Azerrad discusses the quasi-religious rites and “preaching” of identity politics—and how all this wokeness is mostly performative.
Craig Fehrman discusses his new book, “Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote.”
Tevi Troy discusses his recent book, “Fight House.”
https://www.amazon.com/Fight-House-Rivalries-White-Truman/dp/1621578364
Jessica Hooten Wilson discusses Flannery O’Connor, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and her book “Giving the Devil His Due.”
Brett Salkeld and Mark discuss Reformation-era debates over the Real Presence and what Catholics and Protestants believe about the Eucharist.
Clay Risen discusses his recent book, “The Crowded Hour: Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the Dawn of the American Century.”
In 2019, there were over 230 bombings in Sweden—more than in any other Western country. Paulina Neuding joins the podcast to help us understand the crisis.
R. R. Reno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss New York architecture, Trump’s State of the Union Address, and the future of the pro-life movement.
Douglas Murray discusses his recent book, “The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race, and Identity.”
Patrick Reilly discusses his recent First Things essay, “The Nondiscrimination Dance,” and why Catholic schools shouldn’t adopt “inclusion statements.”
Johann Neem joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, “What's the Point of College?: Seeking Purpose in an Age of Reform.”
Peter Leithart discusses his forthcoming book, “The Ten Commandments: A Guide to the Perfect Law of Liberty.”
Martha Bayles and Mark Bauerlein discuss the many ways the American film industry has caved to the demands of the Chinese market.
On this episode, Stanley Fish discusses his recent book, “The First: How to Think About Hate Speech, Campus Speech, Religious Speech, Fake News, Post-Truth, and Donald Trump.”
On this episode, Grant Wacker discusses his recent biography of Billy Graham, “One Soul At a Time.”
Oren Cass discusses his recent First Things essay, “The Problem With the Culture Problem,” and his book “The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America.”
On this episode, Sheila Byrd Carmichael discusses the state of K-12 education in the United States and the growth of the classical school movement.
Chris Varelas joins the podcast to discuss his book “How Money Became Dangerous: The Inside Story of Our Turbulent Relationship with Modern Finance.”
Chester Finn joins the podcast to discuss his book “Learning in the Fast Lane: The Past, Present, and Future of Advanced Placement.”
On this episode, Thomas Patterson discusses his recent book, “How America Lost Its Mind: The Assault on Reason That's Crippling Our Democracy.”
In this episode, Luke Goodrich discusses his recent book “Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America.”
Charles McElwee joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the decline of Catholicism in struggling Rust Belt communities—and attempts to revive Rust Belt parishes.
Max Eden joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the charter school movement—particularly the success of the Great Hearts academies.
Theodore Dalrymple discusses his latest book, “False Positive: A Year of Error, Omission, and Political Correctness in the New England Journal of Medicine.”
Tom Holland joins the podcast to discuss his book “Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World.”
On this episode, Mary Grabar discusses her recent book, “Debunking Howard Zinn: Exposing the Fake History That Turned a Generation against America.”
Mollie Hemingway joins Mark to discuss her recent book, “Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court,” co-written with Carrie Severino.
https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Trial-Kavanaugh-Confirmation-Supreme/dp/1621579832
Christopher Scalia joins the podcast to discuss a recent volume he edited: a collection of essays by his late father Justice Antonin Scalia, titled “On Faith: Lessons From an American Believer.”
R. R. Reno discusses the dogmas and assumptions of the postwar consensus, the rise of populism, and his new book, “Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West.”
https://www.amazon.com/Return-Strong-Gods-Nationalism-Populism/dp/1621578003
Daniel Dreisbach discusses the history of church-state relations in the United States and a recent volume of essays he edited, “Great Christian Jurists in American History.”
Lawrence Mead discusses his recent book, “Burdens of Freedom: Cultural Difference and American Power.”
Robert Boyers discusses his latest book, “The Tyranny of Virtue: Identity, the Academy, and the Hunt for Political Heresies.”
Ray Domanico joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the history of the Blaine Amendments, a recent challenge to Montana’s school choice program, and the future of religious schools in America.
Daniel Dreisbach discusses the history of church-state relations in the United States and a recent volume of essays he edited, “Great Christian Jurists in American History.”
Lawrence Mead discusses his recent book, “Burdens of Freedom: Cultural Difference and American Power.”
https://www.amazon.com/Burdens-Freedom-Cultural-Difference-American/dp/1641770406
Robert Boyers discusses his latest book, “The Tyranny of Virtue: Identity, the Academy, and the Hunt for Political Heresies.”
Ray Domanico joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the history of the Blaine Amendments, a recent challenge to Montana’s school choice program, and the future of religious schools in America.
Stanley Kurtz joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss free speech on the college campus, academic freedom, and why a “Campus Intellectual Diversity Act” is a good idea.
In this episode, George Weigel discusses his latest book, “The Irony of Modern Catholic History: How the Church Rediscovered Itself and Challenged the Modern World to Reform.”
On this episode, Robby Soave discusses his recent book, “Panic Attack: Young Radicals in the Age of Trump.”
David Bromwich discusses his book “American Breakdown: The Trump Years and How They Befell Us.”
Mary Eberstadt comes on the podcast to discuss her latest book, “Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics.”
Robert Wilken discusses his new book “Liberty in the Things of God: The Christian Origins of Religious Freedom.”
Alexander Riley discusses his book “Angel Patriots: The Crash of United Flight 93 and the Myth of America.”
In this episode, Mark Bauerlein and Peter Skerry discuss political hierarchies, populism, and the power of the media.
Greg Lukianoff discusses “The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure," the book he co-authored with Jonathan Haidt.
Adeline Allen joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss how gestational surrogacy is dehumanizing—both for the child and for the birth mother.
On this episode, Robert Delfino discusses his book “Does God Exist?: A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas.”
Dale Ahlquist joins Mark to discuss G. K. Chesterton’s life and legacy—and what he would have made of today’s populist movements.
In this episode, Matthew Mehan discusses children’s literature, the power of poetry, and his recent book, “Mr. Mehan’s Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals.”
Marygrace Sexton joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the dangers of technology and how to combat smartphone addiction.
David Horowitz discusses his latest book, “Dark Agenda: The War to Destroy Christian America.”
Tracy Lee Simmons joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the many benefits of studying Latin and the classics.
In this episode, Francis Beckwith discusses his book “Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant.”
C. R. Wiley discusses his latest book, “The Household and the War for the Cosmos: Recovering a Christian Vision for the Family.”
Pastor Kevin Martin and Editor R. R. Reno discuss the proper role of missions in the church—and why missionary work and “proselytizing“ are two very different things.
Theodore Dalrymple discusses his book of essays “The Terror of Existence: From Ecclesiastes to Theatre of the Absurd,” co-authored with Kenneth Francis.
Samuel Gregg discusses his latest book, “Reason, Faith, and the Struggle for Western Civilization.”
On this episode, Timothy Goeglein discusses his book “American Restoration: How Faith, Family, and Personal Sacrifice Can Heal Our Nation.”
Bruce Frohnen discusses his book “Coming Home: Reclaiming America’s Conservative Soul.”
In this episode, Myron Magnet discusses his latest book, “Clarence Thomas and the Lost Constitution.”
Gerald Russello joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss “Russell Kirk’s Concise Guide to Conservatism.”
In this episode, Mark Bauerlein asks R. R. Reno about his 2016 book, “Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society.”
Ashley Berner joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her book “Pluralism and American Public Education: No One Way to School.”
David Moore discusses how Christians should talk about controversial topics in a polarized society, as well as how churches can reach out to those who consider themselves believers, but are also “done” with organized religion.
Paul Gottfried discusses his book “Fascism: The Career of a Concept” and the defining characteristics of a fascist regime.
Sohrab Ahmari discusses common good conservatism and his recent essay: “Against David French-ism.”
Dana Gioia joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss John Donne, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Elizabeth Jennings, and Gioia's latest collection of essays, “The Catholic Writer Today.”
In this episode, Wilfred McClay discusses American history and his new book, “Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story.”
Dominic Green joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the aftermath of Brexit and the political situation in the United Kingdom.
Michael Pakaluk discusses his new book: “The Memoirs of St. Peter: A New Translation of the Gospel According to Mark.”
Senior editor Mark Bauerlein chats with Arthur Brooks about his latest book, “Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from Our Culture of Contempt.“
Matthew Wright and senior editor Mark Bauerlein discuss Wright's latest book: “A Vindication of Politics: On the Common Good and Human Flourishing.”
Carson Holloway joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the proper role of the judicial branch in American political life.
Jacob Howland joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the misguided elimination of many of the humanities programs at the University of Tulsa.
Ryan Marr joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss John Henry Newman’s upcoming canonization and the theology of sainthood.
Charlie Copeland joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the decline of free speech on the college campus.
Fr. Peter Stravinskas joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the fate of Catholic schools in America and the work of the Catholic Education Foundation.
Tricia Bruce joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the large swath of Americans who self-identify as ”partially Catholic”—neither completely in nor completely out of the Church.
Salvatore Babones joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss William Jennings Bryan, the populist tradition in American history, Donald Trump, and Babones's latest book: ”The New Authoritarianism."
Author and Notre Dame priest-professor Wilson D. Miscamble tracks how Father Ted Hesburgh, longtime president of Notre Dame, transformed Catholic higher education in the postwar era and explores how he became a much-celebrated voice in America at large. Yet, beyond the hagiography that often surrounds Hesburgh’s legacy lies another more complex and challenging story. What exactly were his contributions to higher learning; what was his involvement in the civil rights movement; and what was the nature of his role as adviser to popes and presidents?
Reverend Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C. joined the permanent faculty in the History Department at Notre Dame in 1988. He chaired the History Department from 1993 to 1998. He also served as Rector and Superior of Moreau Seminary (2000–2004), the principal formation site for the Congregation of Holy Cross in North America. Fr. Miscamble’s primary research interests are American foreign policy since World War II and the role of Catholics in twentieth-century U.S. foreign relations.
In a liberal democratic age, two words are widely used to contrast what liberal democracy is not: aristocracy and populism. Yet, we have both political factions emerging today in new and caustic forms that pit an increasingly corrupt elite against an increasingly coarse and angry populace. Both are morally adrift and engaged in politics as an assertion of power, albeit for different reasons.
While the current trajectory of the West would appear to be an ongoing and inconclusive battle between these two factions, classical political theory understood that only an appropriately mixed regime could correct and even elevate the shortcomings of an opposing faction. In an age in which monarchy and inherited titles are rightly suspect, is there nevertheless a prospect for a mixed regime in the modern age that goes beyond pitting elite against populace and vice-versa, and which might instead give rise to a fruitful combination?
In this lecture, Patrick Deneen will envision the prospects for an ennobled aristoi and a more refined populace. He will at once acknowledge the persistence of class and inequality even in a democratic age (denying a path forward lies in a growing sympathy for socialism), but will propose that only a well-formed elite can support a humane condition of the populace, and only a well-formed populace can fruitfully restrain the hubris of a liberal elite and even orient them toward virtue. Through such a mixed regime, practices supporting a common good might emerge, correcting the core weakness of a liberal order designed to forestall such a possibility.
Mark Lilla joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss identitarianism in America and his book ”The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics.”
Mark Regnerus and senior editor Mark Bauerlein discuss worldwide trends in marriage and Regnerus's forthcoming book: "The Future of Christian Marriage."
Michael Anton joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”After the Flight 93 Election: The Vote That Saved America and What We Still Have to Lose.”
Senior editor Mark Bauerlein interviews Darel E. Paul about his book ”From Tolerance to Equality: How Elites Brought America to Same-Sex Marriage.”
Abigail Rine Favale joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her book “Into the Deep,” a memoir recounting her journey from radical secular feminism to the Catholic Church.
Glenn Stanton joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the work of Focus on the Family.
Peter Levine joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss voter turnout and civics engagement among young Americans.
At Hillsdale College, Eric Hutchinson is teaching a humanities course that W. H. Auden originally designed and taught at the University of Michigan in 1941. Hutchinson joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss.
Heather Mac Donald joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her latest book, “The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture.”
In this episode, Mark interviews Daniel J. Mahoney about his latest book, ”The Idol of Our Age: How the Religion of Humanity Subverts Christianity.”
Robby Soave and senior editor Mark Bauerlein discuss media dishonesty and what really happened between Nathan Phillips and the boys from Covington Catholic High School.
Kathryn Jean Lopez joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the March for Life 2019 and the state of the pro-life movement today.
Father Thomas Guarino joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Guarino’s book “The Disputed Teachings of Vatican II: Continuity and Reversal in Catholic Doctrine.”
On this episode, senior editor Mark Bauerlein talks classical education with Robert Jackson of Great Hearts Academies.
Senior editor Mark Bauerlein chats with Richard Brookhiser about his new biography, ”John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court.”
Sajay Samuel joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the legacy of philosopher and Catholic priest Ivan Illich.
Keith Nix joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss classical education and the work of the Veritas School in Richmond, Virginia.
Alexander Riley and Mark discuss Émile Durkheim on religion and Riley’s book “Impure Play: Sacredness, Transgression, and the Tragic in Popular Culture.”
Jacques Berlinerblau joins Mark to discuss his latest book: “Campus Confidential: How College Works, or Doesn’t, for Professors, Parents, and Students.”
Claudia MacMillan joins Mark to discuss liberal education and the work of the Louise and Donald Cowan Center for Education at the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture.
Mark interviews Frank Furedi about his latest book, “How Fear Works: Culture of Fear in the 21st Century.”
Sunil Iyengar of the National Endowment for the Arts joins Mark to discuss current trends in Americans’ engagement with theater, visual arts, music, and literature.
Charlotte Allen joins Mark to discuss the 11th-century monastic Peter Damian and what the Catholic Church today should learn from his “Liber Gomorrhianus.”
C. C. Pecknold joins Mark to discuss the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report and the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.
Hadley Arkes joins Mark to discuss why it’s a mistake for conservatives to adopt an absolutist position on free speech.
John Witte joins Mark to discuss the Cambridge Law and Christianity series and the relationship between law and religion.
Michael Hanby joins Mark to discuss his 2016 First Things article “A More Perfect Absolutism.”
David Sheppe joins Mark to discuss the work of the organization American Friends for the Preservation of Saint Germain des Près Church
Chris Weir and Elisabeth Sullivan join Mark to discuss their work with the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education, an organization dedicated to revitalizing Catholic schools through the classical tradition of the liberal arts
Peter Wood, president of the National Association of Scholars, joins Mark to discuss the chief problems in higher education today.
Geoffrey Vaughan, editor of the recent volume “Leo Strauss and His Catholic Readers,” joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Strauss’s understanding of religion and Catholic Social Thought.
Mark Movsesian joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
Matthew Franck joins Mark to discuss Justice Kennedy’s retirement, “NIFLA v. Becerra,” and the implications of the “Masterpiece Cakeshop” ruling.
Andrew Balio, principal trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the state of classical music in America today.
Senior editor Mark Bauerlein asks editor R. R. Reno about the books that formed him in youth.
Matthias Storme and Diederik Boomsma join editor R. R. Reno to discuss the Paris Statement and the future of Europe.
Rachel Fulton Brown joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Mary and the Art of Prayer: The Hours of the Virgin in Medieval Christian Life and Thought.”
In the inaugural episode of "From the Editor's Office," editor R. R. Reno discusses the June/July print edition.
Mark and Nicholas Tampio discuss Tampio's book “Common Core: National Education Standards and the Threat to Democracy.”
Fr. Peter Stravinskas joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Ireland’s abortion referendum. He also weighs in on recent events in Philadelphia, where the city government has cut ties with Catholic foster care providers that refuse to place children with same-sex couples.
Hostos Community College professors Andrea Fabrizio and Gregory Marks join senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss teaching the great books to a diverse student body in the Bronx.
Senior editor Mark Bauerlein is joined by Jeremy Tate, president and co-founder of the Classic Learning Test, to discuss the revitalization of standardized testing and American education.
Mark Bauerlein discusses three poems about winter by American greats Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and Wallace Stevens.
Michael Doran delivers the 2018 First Things Lecture in Washington, D.C. This lecture is also available in the pages of First Things and on firstthings.com.
Richard Spady discusses his essay "Economics as Ideology," published in the April 2018 issue of First Things.
David Oakley and senior editor Mark Bauerlein discuss Oakley’s book “Inside the Mind of Thomas More: The Witness of His Writings.”
Amy Wax joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss how our society’s abandonment of bourgeois norms and values has resulted in widespread behavioral dysfunction.
Philip Hamburger and Mark Bauerlein discuss Hamburger’s new book, “The Administrative Threat,” and the ways in which today’s administrative state curtails Americans’ basic constitutional freedoms.
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Editor Rusty Reno talks with senior editor Julia Yost about the allegations and revelations of sexual misconduct that occupied Americans all this fall. Are we actually just re-learning that men and women are different?
Then, Julia examines the function of nostalgia in the great American Christmas songs, especially those composed by Jewish songwriters.
Mark Movsesian and senior editor Mark Bauerlein discuss the Supreme Court’s oral argument session regarding “Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.”
Heather Mac Donald joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss how America’s high out-of-wedlock birthrate is at the heart of inner-city violence today.
Peter Meyer joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the history of Catholic education in the United States from its heyday in the 1960s to its virtual dissolution in the twenty-first century.
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Senior editor Julia Yost talks with Carl Trueman about Martin Luther, the German monk who argued against the practice of indulgences, and in the process changed the world.
Carl explains why Luther remains important, to Lutherans and other Protestants; whether Luther ushered in the secular age; which of the heroic Reformers would be best to be stranded on an island with; why Luther’s vernacular Bible was so revolutionary; how Protestants and Catholics of today should talk to each other; and more.
The purported objectivity of scientific inquiry is a damaging myth. Science has been ideologically captured since its birth, and “value-laden inquiry” is not a recent deviation but is rather fundamental to its successful practice.
Read the text version here: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2017/11/the-myth-of-scientific-objectivity
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Senior editor Julia Yost talks with Leah Libresco Sargeant about Harvey Weinstein, whose record of sexual harassment and assault was an open secret in Hollywood for years. Is his exposure an indictment of the film industry, or of all of us?
Then, editor Rusty Reno and senior editor Matthew Schmitz join Julia to discuss dogs—as pets, as “emotional support animals,” and as substitute children. Are they man’s best friend, or stalking horses for the culture of death?
Julia circles back to these issues with special guest Lucy Reno.
Fred Siegel joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the origins of contemporary conflicts between mass and elite in American history.
A society hospitable to the down and out will not be afraid to dress up.
Read the text version here: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2017/06/dress-up
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Senior editor Julia Yost talks with former assistant editor Alexi Sargeant about HBO’s Game of Thrones. Subtopics include dragons and zombies, monarchy and neoconservatism—and the virtues and vices* of the most popular series on television.
*Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Drew Trotter joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the renewal of religion in higher education through his work with the Center for Christian Study and its network of campus chapters.
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Editor Rusty Reno talks with associate editor Julia Yost about the violence in Charlottesville. Rusty observes that racial unrest has changed since the Civil Rights era: The right has cribbed a sociopolitical critique from the left, and the left has learned paramilitary tactics from the right. The replications are ominous.
Then, senior editor Matthew Schmitz talks with Julia about Convertgate, the recent dust-up in which liberal cradle Catholics instructed converts not to criticize the pope. Julia points out the incongruity of this spasm of liberal ultramontanism.
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Associate editor Julia Yost discusses the death of Charlie Gard with Charles Camosy, associate professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham and author of “Learning from Charlie Gard.” Camosy argues that the removal of Charlie’s ventilator constituted an act of euthanasia. We need to call this act what it is—as hospitals increasingly aim at the death by omission, on the basis of quality-of-life judgments.
Then, Julia marks the 200th anniversary summer of the death of Jane Austen, with a reflection on sin and death in Austen’s novels.
Mark Movsesian joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss recent cases appearing before the Supreme Court related to religious liberty. This is the first in an ongoing series of interviews on religion and culture.
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Editor Rusty Reno and literary editor Matthew Schmitz talk to associate editor Julia Yost about a recent article in the Jesuit journal La Civiltà Cattolica. According to the authors, both of whom are advisers to Pope Francis, American Evangelicals and Catholics are warmongers and apocalyptic cultists bent on establishing a theocratic state. What does the article reveal about American religious conservatives—and about its authors?
Then, Julia reflects on her experience reviewing Louise Milligan’s Cardinal: The Rise and Fall of George Pell.
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Matthew Walther, associate editor of the Washington Free Beacon, drops by the FIRST THINGS offices with a bottle of Louis Roederer non-vintage champagne. He talks with Matthew Schmitz and Julia Yost about his plan for champagne socialism, outlined in a recent review for FIRST THINGS—and why fake champagnes, like Barefoot Bubbly, are very, very bad.
Then, Schmitz and Julia discuss The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise, the new book by Robert Cardinal Sarah. Find out why The Power of Silence is impressing people, including the pope emeritus.
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Editor Rusty Reno talks to associate editor Julia Yost about a shift in the terms that govern our political debates. He argues that the primacy once given to “freedom” in American conservatism now is given to “nationalism”—or should be.
Then, literary editor Matthew Schmitz joins Julia to discuss a few recent news items: the curious case of Boston’s re-frocked priest; Mike Pence’s rules for a happy marriage; and the cautionary tale of the professor who practiced “radical inclusion.”
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Literary editor Matthew Schmitz and associate editor Julia Yost discuss The Americans—the Cold War spy drama that raises the question, Whose approach to sex is more dehumanizing? The KGB’s, or the average American parent’s?
Then, Matthew and Julia discuss John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress—the Puritan classic that, Matthew argues, anticipated all our American stories, whether we know it or not.
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Associate editor Julia Yost talks to junior fellows Veery Huleatt and Connor Grubaugh about The Shack—the bestselling novel by William Paul Young, now a major feature film. In it, a bereaved father finds his way back to faith. But an unorthodox vision of the Holy Trinity compels us to discuss: Is it best to imagine the triune godhead according to biblical tradition, or according to personal taste?
Then, Julia talks to assistant editor Alexi Sargeant and journalist Leah Libresco Sargeant about Logan, the newest installment in Marvel’s Wolverine franchise. Themes of faith and fatherhood animate this film, in which we observe the maturation of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, and of the superhero genre.
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Editor Rusty Reno and associate editor Julia Yost are joined by Midge Decter in a conversation about Michael Novak, who died on February 17. A theologian, social theorist, sports fan, and member of the founding generation of FIRST THINGS, Novak saw his way through the neocon transition from left to right. In his masterpiece, “The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism,” he made an influential case for the morality of free markets.
Then, Julia talks with literary editor Matthew Schmitz about a feature article in the forthcoming April issue of FIRST THINGS: “Return to Form,” a defense of traditional Catholic liturgy by the distinguished German writer Martin Mosebach. Matthew also overviews his own analysis of the post–Vatican II class divide in Catholic liturgy and practice, appearing recently in the Catholic Herald.
Associate editor Julia Yost talks with Senator Rónán Mullen of the Irish Parliament about the Eighth Amendment to the Irish Constitution. The Eighth Amendment, which guarantees the legal protection of unborn human life, is currently threatened by a repeal campaign. Learn about George Soros’s scheme to interfere in the affairs of a small Catholic country—and learn what Americans can do to help the pro-life cause in Ireland (hint: cherishlifeireland.org). Then, Julia gets editor Rusty Reno’s take on recent developments in Church, politics, sports, and fashion.
Senior editor Mark Bauerlein talks with associate editor Julia Yost about Donald Trump’s first week in office, from the inauguration speech to the Women’s Marches to the March for Life.
Then Julia conjures the spirit of the William Peter Blatty, who died earlier this month. They discuss The Exorcist—that very Catholic work of horror, for which Blatty authored both novel and screenplay.
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Associate editor Julia Yost talks with assistant editor Alexi Sargeant about Silence—the 1966 novel by Shusako Endo, newly adapted as a film by Martin Scorsese. Is the film better than the book? Will it win all the Oscars? Will it convert you to Death of God Theology?
Then, Leah Libresco joins for a discussion of Sherlock, the BBC’s update of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Great Detective, returning now for its fourth season. Is the series better or worse now than when it began? Is an iPhone cooler than a pocketwatch? Is Sherlock an addict, or isn’t he? What’s up with the fandom? And what do we want to see in the season finale?
Senior editor Mark Bauerlein and associate editor Julia Yost discuss the Christmas movie everyone either loves, or loves to hate—Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Points of contention include: whether Aristotle would approve of the film’s plot; whether Henry F. Potter’s banking practices would have forestalled the 2008 financial crisis; whether George Bailey should be blamed for American suburbia; and whether Jimmy Stewart’s voice can be tolerated.
Plus: Learn how you can advance the FIRST THINGS mission during this season of giving. (Every time you hit the donate button, an angel gets his wings.)
On this episode of the FIRST THINGS Podcast: Editor Rusty Reno introduces Philip Rieff’s The Triumph of the Therapeutic: The Uses of Faith after Freud. Published in 1966 and still fresh today, Rieff’s book (we particularly recommend the introduction) is the original and best critique of our therapeutic culture. Then, Senior editor Mark Bauerlein and associate editor Julia Yost discuss the 2016 season in college football.
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Editor Rusty Reno talks with associate editor Julia Yost about the life, death, and meaning of Fidel Castro.
1:18 The enduring allure of the bearded revolutionary 6:45 Why young Cubans are post-Castro 15:16 The past and future of Cuban-American relations
Oxford Dictionaries’ Word of the Year for 2016 is “post-truth.” Senior editor Mark Bauerlein joins Rusty and Julia to discuss the wisdom and significance of this pick.
19:39 “Post-truth” as Word of the Year—yay or nay? 27:05 Post-truth politics as populist politics 37:35 Reality’s well-known liberal bias 42:13 The evolution of English: descriptivism vs. prescriptivism
1:34 Poetry has gone viral on social media in the wake of Donald Trump’s election. Senior editor Mark Bauerlein and associate editor Julia Yost discuss what role poetry should play in public life, in this time of political tension and attention deficits.
30:12 Four cardinals have presented five ”dubia” to Pope Francis, concerning the apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia. Deputy editor Elliot Milco talks with Julia about what this move portends, why schism remains highly unlikely, and why Cardinal Burke inspires so much schadenfreude in Catholic liberals.
46:40 A special Thanksgiving message from the FIRST THINGS editorial staff, courtesy of assistant editor Alexi Sargeant.
On this episode of the First Things Podcast: Editor Rusty Reno, senior editor Mark Bauerlein, associate editor Julia Yost, and deputy editor Elliot Milco gather on the morning after Donald Trump’s election victory to sort out how it happened and what it means.
0:50 Shock, awe, and the failure of Big Data
8:00 Taking Trump seriously but not literally
11:20 Implications for the Religious Right and the Catholic Church
24:10 What happened to fusion conservatism?
33:50 Trumpism in the global and globalist context
37:25 A permanent Republican majority?
1:10 – Senior editor Mark Bauerlein explains how classic hardboiled detective novels turn boys into men. And he does it while maintaining the lines between high culture, popular culture, and mass culture.
28:40 – Associate editor Julia Yost talks to deputy editor Elliot Milco about the buzzy new HBO series Westworld. What is producer Jonathan Nolan trying to tell us about human nature? And video games? And porn? And prestige-drama fan theories?
Now in its 29th year, the Erasmus Lecture brings world-renowned speakers to New York—including Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Gilbert Meilaender, and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks—to address an audience of First Things friends and subscribers each year. The lecture also appears in the pages of First Things and on firstthings.com.
1:25 – Rusty comments on the Vatican’s new guidelines for cremation. Why has the Catholic Church traditionally favored intact burial? And why are people, including Catholics, increasingly opting for cremation?
18:30 – Alexi Sargeant reflects on the life and legacy of Jack Chick, the evangelical comic book artist who died last week. The “Chick Tracts” sought to scare people to Jesus—and away from Catholicism, Halloween, Dungeons & Dragons, and a few other things. What should we make of this earnest and inventive evangelist, who was also rather feverish and offensive?
30:55 – Mark observes the one-year anniversary of the Halloween horror show at Yale, when students lost their minds over culturally insensitive costumes. This year, college administrators across America are designing programs to prevent offense from being given or taken. In an op-ed for the New York Times, Mark argues that rather than micromanaging students’ social interactions, administrators should be offering positive moral guidance.
First Things is pleased to host the second annual Poetry Reading with Dana Gioia. Learn more about this event at firstthings.com/poetry.
Literary editor Matthew Schmitz recounts his day in a Manhattan jury pool. He failed to be selected for the jury, but he made many colorful friends. Now he argues, in the spirit of Tocqueville, for fewer plea bargains, more jury trials, and the death penalty. Then, Matthew talks to associate editor Julia Yost about his Back Page column in the November issue. He argues, in the spirit of Confucius, against the utilitarian ethos that prevails at elite universities. What would the Master say about Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public Policy?
Matthew responds to criticisms of his New York Times op-ed, “Has Pope Francis Failed?,” and reminds liberal Catholics of their claim that liberalizing doctrine and rhetoric would bring alienated believers back to the Church. Plus: What do the three new American cardinals tell us about Francis’s agenda? Then, First Things staffers stage a dramatic reading of the Clintonites’ Catholic-themed emails, revealed by WikiLeaks this week. Matthew and Julia discuss the proper response. Finally, Bob Dylan has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature. Matthew reflects on Dylan’s legacy and achievements, and why Bill Gothard was right about secular music.
Helen Andrews provides some historical perspective on the choice Americans must make this November—between two styles of dictator, the personalist (Trump) and the clientelist (Clinton). She looks back on the last president who combined these two styles, as an illustration of how momentous a dictatorial presidency can be. Then, Matthew Walther previews a new edition of T. H. White’s “The Once and Future King,” a novel that contains more metaphysics, and less fantasy, than you think. Finally, Walther takes aim at E. B. White (no relation), explaining why “Elements of Style” is overrated and the passive voice is underrated.
Remember that time Slate alerted the civilized world to our terrifying feature article on “gay denialism”? Michael W. Hannon was the author of that feature, “Against Heterosexuality,” and he sits down with Matthew and Julia to recall his bombshell and reflect on its consistency with his present life with the Norbertine Fathers. On sexuality and gender, he has opinions to spare. Facebook’s seventy-one gender options: Too much? Or not enough? Then Rusty joins, fresh off his victory (or was it?) in a debate over Catholic perspectives on immigration. Should our preferential option be for immigrants, or for those who are already our neighbors?
Phyllis Schlafly, anti-feminist icon and foe of the Equal Rights Amendment, died this week. Rusty, Mark, and Julia discuss her legacy—with the help of their special guest, journalist and editor and all-around legend Midge Decter. Then, it’s time to head back to campus—and that means getting up to speed on the new rules for avoiding microaggressions. Is it still okay to say “you guys”? Rusty has sympathy for the special snowflakes; Mark and Julia have stories from the trenches.
Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be canonized on Sunday. Why is her service to the poor so much more inspiring than that of secular “effective altruists”? Rusty and Matthew explain their takes, and Julia freaks out her colleagues by half-agreeing with Christopher Hitchens. Then: If you were the mayor of a French town with a beachfront, what would you do about the burkini? Think carefully, because “the soul of France” is in question. But does France have a secular soul, or a Christian one? Finally, Julia reads a famous passage from literature, containing a prediction about saints named Teresa. Rusty and Matthew try to source it. Maybe you can beat them!
New survey findings from Georgetown University update us on rates of ritual participation among American Catholics. Do they show a “Francis Effect”? If so, is the effect positive or negative? Rusty, Matthew, and Julia discuss why millennial Catholics need more, not less, incense. Then, Broadway’s “Hamilton” is up for debate: Is it “a pack of tricks we play on the dead”—retrojecting multicultural ideology onto the Founding? Or does it benignly correct our postmodern suspicion of the American past? Assistant editor Alexi Sargeant and junior fellow Connor Grubaugh debate. Finally, the Marquis de Lafayette speaks through Alexi, rapping very fast about guns and ships.
A surprising new study reveals that members of the Millennial Generation are avoiding sex—and for all the wrong reasons. Rusty, Mark, and Julia discuss the impact of careerism, pornography, and the fear of “catching feelings,” and what it all means for Christian morality. Then, Rusty uses the “Elephant Graph” to explain why, in this age of globalization, there is no longer a harmony of economic interests between elites in the West and the middle classes they are elected to lead. Can the nation-state survive? Finally, Rusty and Mark try to guess the authors of three aphorisms, each on the subject of “Youth and Age.”
God was pronounced dead by Time Magazine fifty years ago—and now He’s deader than ever, according to Matthew Rose. Joining Rusty and Julia, Matt argues that our present age was heralded in 1966 by the Death of God theologians, who viewed secularity as the highest development of Christian ethics. Julia then interviews Rusty about his new book, Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society. Our culture is falling apart—which is good news and bad news, according to Rusty. Why is he optimistic that Christians will be the leaven in an increasingly decadent society? Finally, Julia hosts a game of “Stump the Editors” with Rusty, Mark, and Matthew. Play along and test your knowledge of literature!
Musical credit: Dave Brubeck.
What can natural family planning teach you about the body that sex ed won’t? Catholic writer and "science nerd" Leah Libresco guests on this segment, as does her fiancé, assistant editor Alexi Sargeant. Then, why are Catholic and Evangelical Republicans parting ways over Trump? Leah crunches the numbers, and Rusty envisions life for religious conservatives during a Trump presidency. Finally, Matthew and Julia discuss this week’s news from Rome, and conclude that ordaining women as deacons not only makes no sense, but would set women back.
Musical credits: The Losers, Chad Crouch.
Was the murder of Fr. Jacques Hamel by Islamic State militants an act of “absurd violence,” as Pope Francis suggests, or did it have clear religious motivations and implications? Matthew disagrees with First Things senior fellow Francesca Aran Murphy. Then, what are we to make of the two new vice-presidential nominees, each of whom is Catholic in his own way—Mike Pence the “Evangelical Catholic” and Tim Kaine the “Pope Francis Catholic”? Finally, Julia hosts a session of “Ask a Theologian.” Find out whether all dogs go to heaven, why the Pope Emeritus wears white, which way is liturgical East—and more!
This episode features music by Sergey Cheremisinov, Scott Holmes, and Unthunk.
Liberal Catholics are growing impatient. What if Pope Francis fails to institutionalize his reforms? Editors Rusty, Mark, Matthew, and Julia discuss, and are politely opposed by their guest, Commonweal editor Matthew Boudway. Then assistant editor Alexi Sargeant drops in to evangelize for Pokémon Go. Finally, the editors reflect on the feelings of insecurity that seem to be motivating Americans in both parties (and no party) during this political season.
Musical credits: “OST 01 Tutorial” by Sawsquarenoise, “Generic Falling Blocks Puzzle” by Mathgrant, “Shrine” by Visager, and “Final Sacrifice” by Visager. All four are used under Creative Commons licenses, which can be found with the full tracks at FreeMusicArchive.org.
Is Donald Trump a disciple of the power-mad Nietzsche, or of positive-thinking guru Norman Vincent Peale? Editors Rusty, Mark, Matthew, and Julia discuss. Then Carl Trueman Skypes in and disputes mildly with Rusty about the meaning of the recent "bigot-baiting" in Bakersfield, California. Finally, the editors are joined by attorney Darren Geist, a critic of Amnesty International's dehumanizing new policy on prostitution.
Gregory Alan Thornbury was recently installed as the sixth president of The King's College of New York City. Before his appointment, he was professor of philosophy, dean of the School of Theology and Missions, and vice president for Spiritual Life at Union University in Tennessee. Thornbury is a senior fellow at the Kairos Journal and serves as a visiting professor teaching philosophy at Ansgar Teologiske Høgskole in Norway and at Southern Seminary. He is a member of the Society of Christian Philosophers and the Evangelical Theological Society.
Dana Gioia may be best known to our audience for his essay in First Things last year entitled “The Catholic Writer Today.” The essay began with a dismaying regret that while 50 years ago one could scan the American literary scene and find Catholicism and Catholic writers playing a formative role, today that role has disappeared. As Gioia put it, “the religion of one-quarter of the U.S. population has retreated to the point of invisibility in the fine arts.” As you may imagine, the essay sparked heated responses both among First Things readers and in the literary world. In February USC and the Institute of Advanced Catholic Studies hosted a conference on the topic, entitled “The Future of Catholic Literary Imagination,” and it included some of the leading Catholic writers and critics in America. Last month, Gioia sat down for an interview with First Things to discuss the topic.
Randy Boyogoda’s biography of Father Richard John Neuhaus, Richard John Neuhaus: A Life in the Public Square came out last month and has already received significant notice. A few weeks ago, Boyogoda himself took up a central theme of Neuhaus’ in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, underscoring the delicate relationship of religion and politics in the United States throughout American history. Last week, he sat down for an interview with First Things to continue the discussion of the life and significance of Father Neuhaus. We have recorded the discussion as a podcast, which you can listen to below.
Raising Kids In A Digital Age featuring Mark Bauerlein on Relevant Radio by First Things
Chaput details both the history of the threats and possible responses in “A Charitable Endeavor,” published in First Things (November, 2009). In their conversation about this essay on Spirit Catholic Radio, R. R. Reno and Chaput discussed militant secularism, the need for mediating institutions, and the historical collaboration between Church and state on issues of poverty.
Mary Eberstadt and editor R. R. Reno discuss the current state of marriage on Spirit Catholic Radio. In 2009, there were a series of tell-all articles by women, published in New York Times and The Atlantic among others,that lamented the woes of marriage. Eberstadt, observing the trend, wrote up an analysis, “What Does Woman Want: The war between sexless,” published in the October 2009 of First Things.