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00:47:36

The Hour for a New Humanism | 2025 D.C. Lecture...

First Things Podcast ·

2025/05/26

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!

00:26:47

Sainthood through Marriage

First Things Podcast ·

2025/05/22

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.

00:36:06

The Popecast

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2025/05/19

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.

00:31:09

Law on Film (ft. Stanley Fish)

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2025/05/15

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.

00:30:10

The Persistence of Ideology (ft. Daniel Mahoney)

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2025/05/12

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.

00:33:26

Pius vs. Innocent

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2025/05/08

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.

00:50:16

Women Without Men! (ft. Darel E. Paul)

First Things Podcast ·

2025/05/06

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!

00:35:41

Francis and Following

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2025/04/29

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.

01:05:18

We Are All Postliberals Now | Inaugural Neuhaus...

First Things Podcast ·

2025/04/25

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 access this and many other great pieces!

00:26:58

The Bible’s Forgotten Women (ft. Mary DeMuth)

First Things Podcast ·

2025/04/22

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.

00:35:16

The Problem of Embryo Ownership

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2025/04/17

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!

00:31:30

The Destiny of Israel (ft. Josh Hammer)

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2025/04/14

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."

00:51:48

The Mystery of Angela Merkel (ft. Christopher Caldwell)

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2025/04/10

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!

00:25:52

The Lord’s Supper Is for All Ages

First Things Podcast ·

2025/04/07

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."

00:36:09

Elon Musk's Eugenic Dream

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2025/04/01

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!

00:45:09

Snow What?

First Things Podcast ·

2025/03/31

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.

00:31:15

The End of White Privilege

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2025/03/14

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.

00:28:55

Fulton Sheen: Master Evangelist

First Things Podcast ·

2025/03/12

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.

00:41:36

Woke vs. The Left

First Things Podcast ·

2025/03/10

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.

00:45:37

Oscars and the Oval Office

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2025/03/06

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.

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