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Apr 26, 2021 • 31min
An End to Enervated Conservatism - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.26.21)
On this episode, Arthur Milikh joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the handicaps of contemporary conservatism and how to chart a path forward.
For more on his work at Claremont: https://www.claremont.org/press_releases/claremont-hires-arthur-milikh-to-lead-new-dc-center/
For his essay “A New Conservatism Must Emerge” in the American Mind: https://americanmind.org/features/a-new-conservatism-must-emerge/

Apr 22, 2021 • 32min
Striving for Relevance - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.22.21)
On this episode, Msgr. Hans Feichtinger joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Germany’s Synodal Way. Msgr. Feichtinger’s web exclusive on the same can be found at: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/02/what-to-know-about-the-synodal-way

Apr 19, 2021 • 31min
Liberal Education for Conservatives - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.19.21)
On this episode, Jonathan Marks joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Let’s Be Reasonable: A Conservative Case for Liberal Education.”

Apr 15, 2021 • 31min
Plunging in with Barth - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.15.21)
On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the theological impact of Karl Barth.

Apr 12, 2021 • 29min
Elegies for Friends - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.12.21)
On this episode, George Weigel joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Not Forgotten: Elegies for, and Reminiscences of, a Diverse Cast of Characters, Most of Them Admirable.“

Apr 8, 2021 • 29min
Wake Up and Act - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.8.21)
On this episode, head of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni Michael Poliakoff joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization’s recent poll of Illinois citizens concerning their views on public education. The full poll may be viewed at www.goacta.org.

Apr 5, 2021 • 32min
Mere Historical Christianity - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.5.21)
On this episode, Justin Bass joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection.”

Apr 5, 2021 • 29min
American Honor Culture - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.1.21)
On this episode, Jon A. Shields joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Trump’s Democrats” in light of the 2020 election.

Mar 29, 2021 • 30min
Hebrews - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.29.21)
On this episode, Tom Schreiner joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new commentary “Hebrews.”

Mar 25, 2021 • 33min
HR-1: Voter Fraud is for Keeps - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.25.21)
On this episode, Mark Meckler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article for Newsmax “HR-1: The Death of Democracy Act.”