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L.A. and Elon
Episode 475
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 jo…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Rise of Queer Politics (ft. Joy Pullmann)
Episode 474
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Joy Pullmann joins in to discuss her recent book,…
1 year, 3 months ago
Kids Aren’t Learning—Here’s What To Do (ft. Jason Bedrick)
Episode 473
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jason Bedrick joins in to discuss "The Phoenix De…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Hour for a New Humanism | 2025 D.C. Lecture (Presented by: Carl Trueman)
Episode 472
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/su…
1 year, 3 months ago
Sainthood through Marriage
Episode 471
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Caitrin Bennett joins in to discuss her recent bo…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Popecast
Episode 470
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 …
1 year, 3 months ago
Law on Film (ft. Stanley Fish)
Episode 469
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Stanley Fish joins in to discuss his recent book,…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Persistence of Ideology (ft. Daniel Mahoney)
Episode 468
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel J. Mahoney joins in to discuss his recent …
1 year, 3 months ago
Pius vs. Innocent
Episode 467
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 …
1 year, 4 months ago
Women Without Men! (ft. Darel E. Paul)
Episode 466
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 i…
1 year, 4 months ago