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The Church of Ratzinger (ft. Sam Zeno Conedera) Jun 04, 2026

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In this episode, Sam Zeno Conedera joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Ratzinger in the Whirlwind” from the May 2026 issue of the magazine.

Postliberalism and its Discontents (ft. James Wood) May 28, 2026

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In this episode, James R. Wood joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Liberalism Is Christianity’s Prodigal Child” from the June/July 2026 issue of the magazine.

Recovering the University’s Soul | 2026 Neuhaus Lecture May 21, 2026

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In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2026 Neuhaus Lecture presented by Bishop Robert Barron. Please subscribe to access more information about future lectures and many great pieces!

Disney Adulting (ft. Veronica Clarke) May 14, 2026

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In this episode, Veronica Clarke joins Germán and Virginia (who are subbing in for R. R. Reno) on The Editor's Desk to talk about her recent review, “A Whole New World” from the May 2026 issue of the magazine.

Why Portico? (ft. Micah Mattix) Apr 30, 2026

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In this episode, Micah Mattix joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about Portico, a new literary quarterly published by the Institute on Religion and Public Life.

Is Churchill America’s Hero? (ft. Sean McMeekin) Apr 23, 2026

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In this episode, Sean McMeekin joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Goodbye to the Postwar Consensus” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine.

The Return of the Mainline? (ft. Brad East) Apr 16, 2026

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In this episode, Brad East joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Mainlining Nostalgia” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine.

The Sexual Abuse Crisis Is a Law Crisis (ft. Michael Mazza) Apr 09, 2026

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In this episode, Michael J. Mazza joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Where the Dallas Charter Went Wrong,” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.

Disclosure in Modern Poetry (ft. Glenn Arbery) Apr 02, 2026

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In this episode, Glenn C. Arbery joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Lyric as Disclosure” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.

Our Crisis is Metaphysical | 2026 D.C. Lecture | 2026 D.C. Lecture (Presented by: Mary Harrington) Mar 19, 2026

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In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2026 D.C. Lecture presented by Mary Harrington. Please subscribe to access more information about future lectures and many great articles!

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