First Things Podcast

In this episode, Hans Zeiger joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article “The Next Step for Disaffected Donors.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

Exploring the profound themes of Chesterton's 'The Everlasting Man' and its focus on Jesus as a central figure in history. Delving into historical influences on Christianity and contrasting views on dogmatism and agnosticism. Chesterton's unique critique on comparative religion and civilization, and reinterpretation of the nativity story with symbolism and paradoxes.

In this episode, David Baird joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book, “Popcorn with the Pope: A Guide to the Vatican Film List​​.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Max Eden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss AEI’s Conservative Education Reform Network’s annual report, “Sketching A New Conservative Education Agenda​​.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Discussion on media bias in coverage of the Biden administration, lack of scrutiny in Hunter Biden case, challenges of bias and propaganda in journalism. Analysis of leadership failures in elite universities, lack of truth-telling in media coverage. Examining lack of editorial oversight in New York Times op-ed and crisis of trust in mainstream media. Exploring changing narratives around voter demographics and race in upcoming election.

John Cox discusses his book 'The Newsom Nightmare' highlighting the influence of media and Hollywood in California politics, Gavin Newsom's rise and controversial decisions, reasons behind the mass exodus from California, and impacts of Democratic governance including financial struggles and potential resistance uprising.

In this episode, Cal Thomas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

In this episode, Chris Sinacola joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book, “Restoring the City on a Hill: U.S. History & Civics in America’s Schools.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Exploring the ongoing presence of fundamentalists in the public square, challenging the belief of their withdrawal after the Scopes trial. How the repeal of prohibition marginalized evangelicals. The impact of prominent figures like Billy Sunday and Amy Simple McCherson. Examining the influence of H.L. Menken and evangelical newspapers during the Prohibition Era. Discussing the current state of evangelical political engagement and schools.

Discussion on the negative portrayal of American history in universities, the impact of survey courses on students' perspectives, challenges to anti-market narratives in economic history, the debate on history's place in humanities or social sciences, and the neglect of studying the US Constitution in academia.