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The First Things Podcast
First Things editors and staff gather to discuss this month’s most important topics. From politics to pop culture, nothing is off the table.
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Conversations
Mark Bauerlein converses with the most important and prescient writers and thinkers of today to elucidate our crazy times and essential matters.
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The Editor’s Desk
First Things editor in chief, R. R. Reno takes a deeper dive into the pieces published in the print edition along with the authors of these essays, opinions, and reviews.
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The Persistence of Ideology
The latest installment of an 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...
Pius vs. Innocent
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...
Women Without Men!
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....
Francis and Following
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...
We Are All Postliberals Now | Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture
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 access this and many other great...
The Bible’s Forgotten Women
The latest installment of an 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:...
The Problem of Embryo Ownership
In this episode, Ericka Andersen joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “Who Owns the Embryos?” from the April 2025 issue of the magazine....
The Destiny of Israel
The latest installment of an 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...
The Mystery of Angela Merkel
In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about his recent piece, “Merkel’s Country” from the March 2025 issue of the magazine. The conversation...
The Lord’s Supper Is for All Ages
Host:
Mark Bauerlein
GUEST:
Jeffrey J. Meyers
The latest installment of an 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...
Elon Musk’s Eugenic Dream
Host:
R.R. Reno
GUEST:
Matthew Schmitz
In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about his recent piece, “Elon’s Family Values” from the April 2025 issue of the magazine. The...
Snow What?
The editors discuss the live-action Snow White, Disney’s biggest flop in recent memory. Did the star hijack it with her woke statements—or was she scapegoated? Is Disney worthy of...
The End of White Privilege
Host:
Mark Bauerlein
GUEST:
A.J. Rice
The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. A.J. Rice joins in to discuss his recent book, The White Privilege Album: Bringing Racial Harmony to...
Fulton Sheen: Master Evangelist
Host:
Mark Bauerlein
GUEST:
Cheryl Hughes
The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Cheryl Hughes joins in to discuss her recent book, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker. The conversation...
Woke vs. The Left
Host:
Mark Bauerlein
GUEST:
David Rieff
The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. David Rieff joins in to discuss his recent book, Desire and Fate. The conversation is embedded below....
