First Things Junior Fellows Program 2020

by Editors

Calling all graduating college seniors and recent graduates. Want to apply for the First Things junior fellows program? Applications are due Friday, March 13, 2020. Continue Reading »

23 Jan 2020 0

How China Changed Hollywood

by Mark Bauerlein

Martha Bayles and Mark Bauerlein discuss the many ways the American film industry has caved to the demands of the Chinese market. Continue Reading »

21 Jan 2020 0

How to Think About the First Amendment

by Mark Bauerlein

On this episode, Stanley Fish discusses his recent book, The First: How to Think About Hate Speech, Campus Speech, Religious Speech, Fake News, Post-Truth, and Donald Trump. Continue Reading »

16 Jan 2020 0

The Story of Billy Graham

by Mark Bauerlein

On this episode, Grant Wacker discusses his recent biography of Billy Graham, One Soul At a Time. Continue Reading »

13 Jan 2020 0

New York Remembers Fr. Neuhaus

by Veronica Clarke

Last week, New Yorkers might have glimpsed this Fr. Richard John Neuhaus quote displayed on the LinkNYC kiosks scattered throughout the city.  Continue Reading »

13 Jan 2020 0

The Power of Public Policy

by Mark Bauerlein

On this episode, Oren Cass discusses his recent First Things essay and his book The Once and Future Worker.  Continue Reading »

9 Jan 2020 0

The Case For Classical Education

by Mark Bauerlein

On this episode, Sheila Byrd Carmichael discusses the state of K-12 education in the United States and the growth of the classical school movement. Continue Reading »

6 Jan 2020 0

How Money Became Dangerous

by Mark Bauerlein

On this episode, Chris Varelas discusses his book How Money Became Dangerous: The Inside Story of Our Turbulent Relationship with Modern Finance. Continue Reading »

2 Jan 2020 0

Learning in the Fast Lane

by Mark Bauerlein

On this episode, Chester Finn discusses his book Learning in the Fast Lane: The Past, Present, and Future of Advanced Placement. Continue Reading »

31 Dec 2019 0

Reading the Bard in 2020

by Matthew J. Franck

The Shakespeare-in-a-year reading plan, updated for 2020! Continue Reading »

30 Dec 2019 0