First Things Podcast
First Things
First Things is America's most influential journal of religion & public life.
Episodes
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May 18, 2023 • 39min
James F. Keating on “Who Killed the Catholic University?”
In this episode, James F. Keating joins the podcast to talk about his article “Who Killed the Catholic University?” from the April issue. They discuss the state of Catholic universities today, how they got there, and what can be done.
May 16, 2023 • 33min
Inside the Vietnam War
On this episode, Mark Moyar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965–1968.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.
May 11, 2023 • 31min
Politics and Jesus Christ
On this episode, David Lloyd Dusenbury joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “I Judge No One: A Political Life of Jesus.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.
May 8, 2023 • 29min
Modern Martyrs
On this episode, Thomas D. Williams joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Coming Christian Persecution.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.
May 3, 2023 • 35min
The Mind of an Addict
On this episode, Michael W. Clune joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his memoir on drug addiction and recovery, “White Out: The Secret Life of Heroin.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.
May 1, 2023 • 32min
Seneca, Poetry, and Suffering
Dana Gioia joins the podcast to discuss his new translation of a Seneca play, “Seneca: The Madness of Hercules.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.
Apr 28, 2023 • 33min
Civilizing Conversations
On this episode, Paula Marantz Cohen joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.
Apr 27, 2023 • 31min
Matthew Schmitz on How Gay Marriage Changed America
In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins the podcast to talk about his article “How Gay Marriage Changed America” from the April issue. They discuss the LGBTQ movement, political involvement, and what this means for America today.
Apr 24, 2023 • 35min
Eduard Habsburg on the Habsburg Way of Life
On this episode, Eduard Habsburg joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Habsburg Way: 7 Rules for Turbulent Times.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.
Apr 20, 2023 • 32min
Knowing and Learning
On this episode, David M. Steiner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Nation at Thought.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.
