First Things Podcast

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.