First Things Podcast

In this episode, Amul Thapar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Seamus Bruner discusses the influence of billionaire oligarchs like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos in shaping industries and societies. Topics include population control, surveillance, philanthropy, and business tactics, urging resistance against control and defending personal freedoms.

In this episode, Matthew B. Crawford joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Rise of Antihumanism” from August 2023. They evaluate the antihumanisms gripping the West. Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Josiah Ober joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

In this episode, Curt Thompson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Exploring the vision and programs of the University of Austin, challenges in higher education, commitment to intellectual pluralism, emphasis on traditional values and innovative curricular designs, importance of a safe environment for idea exchange, Polaris Fellowship and Project, bureaucratic hurdles in university certification, varied academic interests of students in humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields with specialization in arts, economics, politics, history, computing, and data science.

Delve into the depth of Catholic Classical Education, contrasting it with mainstream education, emphasizing holistic development over job preparedness. Explore the transformation of student mindset and parents witnessing positive changes. Learn about the healing power of Socratic seminars and the integration of pagan literature in Catholic education for enhanced personal formation.

Psychiatrist Richard Gallagher discusses investigating possessions and paranormal experiences, the distinction between oppression and possession, the importance of ruling out psychiatric conditions, and the challenges faced when dealing with borderline symptoms.

In this episode, Roger L. Simon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “American Refugees: The Untold Story of the Mass Exodus from Blue States to Red States​​.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Alister McGrath joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book “Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.