First Things Podcast

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Elbridge Colby on the Morality of a Strategy of Denial Sep 19, 2022

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In this episode, Elbridge Colby joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Morality of a Strategy of Denial” from the October issue. They discuss America, China, and the morality of a realist foreign policy as considered in Colby's book, “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict.”

Nate Hochman on Cannabusiness Sep 15, 2022

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In this episode, Nate Hochman joins R. R. Reno to talk about his article in the October issue, “Cannabusiness Goes to Pot.” They discuss the book “Can Legal Weed Win?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics” by Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, along with the emerging effects of legalized marijuana on individuals and society.

The Restoration of Western Civ Sep 14, 2022

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On this episode, John Burtka joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the future of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

The Poetry of Elizabeth Bishop Sep 12, 2022

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On this episode, Jonathan Post joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Elizabeth Bishop: A Very Short Introduction."

Dershowitz Cancelled Sep 09, 2022

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On this episode, Alan Dershowitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Price of Principle."

Shadi Hamid on Islamism in Modernity Sep 09, 2022

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In this episode, Shadi Hamid joins the podcast to talk about his article, “How Modernity Swallowed Islamism” from the October issue. They discuss Islamism and its complicated relationship with democracy.

The Culture Plague Sep 08, 2022

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On this episode, A. J. Rice joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The Woking Dead: How Society’s Vogue Virus Destroys Our Culture.”

Liberal Literature Sep 01, 2022

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On this episode, Andrew Zwerneman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Life We Have Together: A Case for Humane Studies, A Vision for Renewal.”

Enlightened Scripture? Aug 29, 2022

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On this episode, David Ney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Quest to Save the Old Testament: Mathematics, Hieroglyphics, and Providence in Enlightenment England.”

Nones No More Aug 25, 2022

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On this episode, Matthew Nelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The New Apologetics.”