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The Persistence of Ideology (ft. Daniel Mahoney) May 12, 2025

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel J. Mahoney joins in to discuss his recent book, "The Persistence of the Ideological Lie: The Totalitarian Impulse Then and Now."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Pius vs. Innocent May 08, 2025

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While waiting for news from the real-life conclave, the editors re-watch the 2024 feature film Conclave and the 2017 HBO series The Young Pope. Then they air their hopes and anxieties about the papal election. Dan Hitchens and special guest Matthew Schmitz join Julia Yost.

Women Without Men! (ft. Darel E. Paul) May 06, 2025

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In this episode, Darel E. Paul joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "Feminism Against Fertility" from the May 2025 issue of the magazine.

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Francis and Following Apr 29, 2025

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The editors discuss Pope Francis, whose twelve-year pontificate ended with his death on Easter Monday. Then the staff preview their picks for the upcoming conclave. Rusty Reno and Dan Hitchens join Julia Yost.

We Are All Postliberals Now | Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture (Presented by: Patrick Deneen) Apr 25, 2025

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In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture presented by Patrick J. Deneen. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to get more information on future lectures and access many great pieces!

The Bible’s Forgotten Women (ft. Mary DeMuth) Apr 22, 2025

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mary E. DeMuth joins in to discuss her recent book, "The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible: What Their Stories Teach Us about Being Seen and Heard."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Problem of Embryo Ownership (ft. Ericka Andersen) Apr 17, 2025

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In this episode, Ericka Andersen joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “Who Owns the Embryos?” from the April 2025 issue of the magazine.

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The Destiny of Israel (ft. Josh Hammer) Apr 14, 2025

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Josh Hammer joins in to discuss his recent book, "Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West."

The Mystery of Angela Merkel (ft. Christopher Caldwell) Apr 10, 2025

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In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his piece, “Merkel's Country” from the March 2025 issue of the magazine.

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The Lord’s Supper Is for All Ages Apr 07, 2025

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeffrey J. Meyers joins in to discuss his recent book, "Why Children are Welcome to the Lord's Supper: Some Questions & Answers about Paedocommunion."

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