First Things Podcast

In this episode, Matthew B. Crawford joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Rise of Antihumanism” from August 2023. They evaluate the antihumanisms gripping the West. Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Josiah Ober joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

In this episode, Curt Thompson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, David Ruth joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the vision and programs of the University of Austin. Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

In this episode, Andrew Youngblood joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Know Thyself: Catholic Classical Education and the Discovery of Self​​.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Richard Gallagher joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

In this episode, Roger L. Simon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “American Refugees: The Untold Story of the Mass Exodus from Blue States to Red States​​.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Alister McGrath joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book “Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Stanley K. Ridgley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Brutal Minds: The Dark World of Left-Wing Brainwashing in Our Universities.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

In this episode, Nils A. Haug joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Politics, Law, and Disorder in the Garden of Eden: The Quest for Identity.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Thomas F. Powers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “American Multiculturalism and the Anti-Discrimination Regime: The Challenge to Liberal Pluralism.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Liel Leibovitz joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Pagan Hamas” from January 2024. They evaluate the attacks on Israel and the broader West. Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Kevin Vallier joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “All the Kingdoms of the World: On Radical Religious Alternatives to Liberalism.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Michael Barone joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Mental Maps of the Founders: How Geographic Imagination Guided America’s Revolutionary Leaders.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, John Andrew Bryant joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, and the Death of Christ.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

In this episode, Kent Heckenlively joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Diversity Con: The Secrets and Lies Behind the Shady DEI Industry.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Kenny Xu joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “School of Woke: How Critical Race Theory Infiltrated American Schools and Why We Must Reclaim Them.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, John Moran joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss a recently rejected Australian referendum​ that proposed special representation for indigenous people in government. Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Rabbi Mark Gottlieb joins the podcast to talk about his article, “A Jewish Theology of Resurrection” from November 2023. They evaluate Pinchas Lapide's theology of the Christian resurrection of Jesus. Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

In this episode, Christopher Rufo joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything​​.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Robert Boyers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Maestros & Monsters: Days & Nights with Susan Sontag & George Steiner.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

In this episode, Fr. Romanus Cessario joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church.” Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Fateful Nineties” from October 2023. They evaluate the decade’s impact on politics and culture today. Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

In this episode, Jeremy Tate joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the history of the Classical Learning Test and why it is important for American higher education. Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

In this episode, Jayd Henricks joins the podcast to talk about his two online articles, “Pope Francis Does not Understand the American Church” from June 2022 and “Why Does the Pope Dislike Me?” from August 2023. They evaluate the Vatican's relationship with the Church in America today. The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via iTun...