The Drew Mariani Show

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Dec 19, 2025 • 49min

Should We Reclassifying Marijuana?

Hour 1 for 12/19/25 Guest-Host John Harper and Jordan Davidson discuss the Trump administration's reclassification of marijuana (5:59). Topics/Callers: Colorado (16:00), marijuana vs. alcohol (23:42), psychosis (28:39), I'm against reclassifying (30:47), prescriptions for THC (34:01), Driver's ED teacher (39:23), topical form (42:36), and living in a one-party state (45:00).  Link:  Learnaboutsam.org 
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Dec 19, 2025 • 49min

Chaplet of Divne Mercy and Religious Freedom

Hour 2 for 12/19/25 John Harper and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Nathan Berkley from the Religious Freedom Institute discuss the importance of religious liberty (26:58), colleges and KofC (32:44), Catholic and American (35:03), Dignitatis Humane (41:08), and praying before meals (44:22).  Link: https://religiousfreedominstitute.org/ 
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Dec 19, 2025 • 49min

Getting Back to Church and Finding Hope

Hour 3 for 12/19/25 John Harper and Fr. Mark Matthias discuss brining kids and parents back to Church (1:00). Then, Fr. Chris Walsh covers finding hope in the midst of challenges (29:50). Topics: It took me a while to find hope after my twin's death (34:02), Psalm 94:19 (41:17), and shared meal (42:38).   
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Dec 18, 2025 • 49min

Venezeula and the Markets

Hour 1 for 12/18/25 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella discuss the Trump administration's posture towards Venezuela (15:22), and China's role in the conversation (21:00). Then, Peter Grandich discusses the markets (29:03), Trump's economic message (35:43), and the Shiller PE Ratio (40:08).  Links: https://petergrandich.com/suggested-readings/a-biblical-perspective-on-matters-of-finance/  https://petergrandich.com/suggested-readings/7-deadly-sins-of-finance/ https://petergrandich.com/suggested-readings/kids-and-cash-2/  
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Dec 18, 2025 • 49min

Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Eating Well at Christmas

Hour 2 for 12/18/25 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Annie McKenna covers eating well during the holidays (26:09), GLP-1s (39:26), exercise (42:08), and sleep (46:52).  Link: https://mycatholicdoctor.com/resources/doctors/annie-mckenna-ms-rdn-ldn/
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Dec 18, 2025 • 49min

The Best Christmas Movies

Hour 3 for 12/18/25 Drew and Kevin Collins discuss Great Christmas Movies, including It's a Wonderful Life (3:11). Topics: husband used Wonderful Life to propose to me (10:36), Jimmy Stewart (12:02), I got married because of this movie (13:45), I grew up watching it (14:28),Jimmy Stewart biopic (16:24), Wonderful Life is a quintessential Christmas movie (17:44), White Christmas (19:32), Christmas Carol (25:55), Charlie Brown (28:43), Best Christmas Pageant Ever (32:55), Anti-Christmas Movies (35:00), It Happened on 5th Avenue (41:18), and Bells of St. Marys (45:23). 
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Dec 17, 2025 • 49min

Dealing with Addiction During the Holidays

Hour 1 for 12/17/25 Drew and Fr. Charlie Becker discuss the challenges of dealing with addiction during the holidays (5:04). Topics/Callers: my mom was killed by a drunk driver (11:27), Relevant Radio got me sober (15:57), adult children of alcoholics (26:15), I'm a recovering alcoholic (28:16), I tried to kill the pain (32:24), ex-husband is an alcoholic (35:30), attachment to eating (42:07), and 12 step program was a great tool (44:30).  Link: DrRay.com
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Dec 17, 2025 • 49min

Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Raising Catholic Kids

Hour 2 for 12/17/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Ray Guarendi covering raising Catholic kids (26:24), keeping young kids Catholic (40:04), inviting kids home (42:41), and choosing a good college (45:14).  Link: DrRay.com
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Dec 17, 2025 • 49min

Vulgarity, Profanity, and the Coarsening of Our Language

Hour 3 for 12/17/25 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss Vulgarity, Profanity, and the Coarsening of Our Language (3:56). Topics: Bella Dodd (13:24), I refused to curse (17:04), Trump's Truth Social post about Rob Reiner (27:42), construction workers (31:15), profanity at work (39:11), I'm upset at Trump (44:24), and Truck Driver's perspective (46:13).  Link: https://spectator.org/foul-potty-mouthed-woke-women/
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Dec 16, 2025 • 49min

Russia/Ukraine and Christian Greatness w/ Msgr. Shea

Hour 1 for 12/16/25 Drew and Dr. Daniel Kempton discuss the prospects for peace between Russia and Ukraine (14:15). Then, Msgr. James Shea covers Christian greatness (31:07) and why we are called to be saints today (39:13).  Link: CometoMary.Life https://www.amazon.com/Discernment-Spirits-Ignatian-Everyday-Living/dp/0824522915

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