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The Persistence of Ideology (ft. Daniel Mahoney)
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…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Pius vs. Innocent
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…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Women Without Men! (ft. Darel E. Paul)
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.firs…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Francis and Following
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 J…
Published on 4 months ago
We Are All Postliberals Now | Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture (Presented by: Patrick Deneen)
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 informat…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
The Bible’s Forgotten Women (ft. Mary DeMuth)
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 T…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
The Problem of Embryo Ownership (ft. Ericka Andersen)
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.first…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Destiny of Israel (ft. Josh Hammer)
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 N…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Mystery of Angela Merkel (ft. Christopher Caldwell)
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…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Lord’s Supper Is for All Ages
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 Supp…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago