R.R. Reno is editor of First Things.
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R. R. Reno
People talk a lot about polarization. It is true that polling shows a growing partisan divide. But our rancorous political atmosphere is a symptom, not the cause. We are polarized because the credibility of our ruling class has eroded. A trustworthy establishment anchors society and brings stability . . . . Continue Reading »
Elizabeth Corey joins R. R. Reno to talk about what makes for good children’s literature. Continue Reading »
Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about the ends and limits of the sexual liberation movement. Continue Reading »
In this historical moment, full of the confusion and danger that attend the collapse of a governing consensus, we need something more than liberalism. Continue Reading »
Carl Trueman joins R. R. Reno to discuss how evangelical leaders have sought approval from the secular elite. Continue Reading »
Julia Yost joins editor R. R. Reno to talk about how the language of trauma has infected our public conversation. Continue Reading »
I don’t know anyone who believes in transhumanism, the techno-fantasy that we can merge our consciousness with computers and thus attain an earthly, silicon immortality. But many of us are functional transhumanists. We act as though, with proper and rigorous application of science and technology, . . . . Continue Reading »
Legal scholar Robert George joins R. R. Reno to discuss the odds of Roe being struck down. Continue Reading »
Columnist Ross Douthat joins R. R. Reno to discuss his recent article, “Catholic Ideas and Catholic Realities.” Continue Reading »
Former Congressman Daniel Lipinski joins our editor to discuss his recent article, “Common Good Republicans.” Continue Reading »
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