First Things Podcast

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mark Evans joins in to discuss his new book, “Mark! My Words: How to Discover the Joy of Music, the Delight of Language, and the Pride of Achievement in the Age of Trash Talk and Cultural Chaos.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Matthew Daniels joins in to discuss his new book, “Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Ryan T. Anderson joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his article, “The Way Forward After Dobbs” from the October 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Haley Stewart joins in to discuss her new book, “Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Richard T. Meyer, president of JSerra Catholic High School, shares insights into the school's remarkable success in San Juan Capistrano, CA. He discusses the challenges of honoring Catholic educational legacies amidst societal changes. Meyer highlights the school's post-pandemic growth and its commitment to diversity. He addresses teacher recruitment hurdles while advocating for improved support and compensation. Additionally, Meyer emphasizes a unique humanities program that merges English and theology, aiming to deepen student engagement and faith.

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Christine Rosen joins in to discuss her new book, “The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his article, “Clint Eastwood’s Law” from the October 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at https://www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

David R. Barnhizer, an Emeritus professor of law at Cleveland State University and author, delves into the troubling shift in American colleges. He critiques the rise of identity politics and the oppressive atmosphere it creates against dissenting views. Barnhizer examines how elite universities have morphed into networking hubs rather than centers of rigorous education, and he discusses the erosion of job security for faculty amid administrative pressures. The conversation also touches on the waning role of journalism in addressing these issues.

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, James Davison Hunter joins in to discuss his new book, “Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America's Political Crisis” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel Buck joins in to discuss his new report, “Think Again: Should Elementary Schools Teach Reading Comprehension?” Music by Jack Bauerlein.