First Things Podcast

In this episode, Stanley K. Ridgley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Brutal Minds: The Dark World of Left-Wing Brainwashing in Our Universities.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

The podcast explores the politics and power struggle in the Garden of Eden, Satan's motivation for targeting Adam and Eve, the role of Jesus Christ in natural law, the establishment of heterosexuality and gender identity, the consequences of deception, and the significance of the fig tree in the Bible.

Thomas F. Powers, author of 'American Multiculturalism and the Anti-Discrimination Regime,' discusses the impact of identity politics and political correctness. He explores controversies surrounding anti-discrimination efforts, the failure of liberalism, and the emergence of a new American personality shaped by new laws and moral language. The influence of James A. Banks in multicultural education and his radical vision for systemic reform are also explored.

Liel Leibovitz, writer and commentator, discusses the attacks on Israel and the broader West. They explore the theological interpretation of Hamas, the resurgence of paganism, society's disconnect from death, the influence of social media, and Israel's resilience amid constant threat.

This podcast explores the evolution of liberalism, the decline of liberalism in the US, Catholic integralism as a political theory, the relationship between integralism and Vatican II, and the core political premise of integralism.

In this episode, Michael Barone joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Mental Maps of the Founders: How Geographic Imagination Guided America’s Revolutionary Leaders.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, John Andrew Bryant joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, and the Death of Christ.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

A discussion on the deceptive nature of DEI industry, exposing Hasbro's training, examining Project Veritas and the importance of independent journalism, challenging the transgender agenda, and exploring the potential rebellion of the younger generation against propaganda in schools.

Kenny Xu, author of 'School of Woke' discusses critical race theory in American schools, controversies surrounding Panorama Education and student surveys, allegations of racism in schools, exposing deceitful tactics by race hustlers, and the increase in spending on education primarily benefiting administrators.

In this episode, John Moran joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss a recently rejected Australian referendum​ that proposed special representation for indigenous people in government. Music by Jack Bauerlein.