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.
Heritage and the Right
The editors discuss the troubles at Heritage, the conservative think tank whose president recently touched off a…
Pope and Parliament
The editors discuss Great Britain’s assisted suicide bill, Pope Leo’s first major interview, and Charlie Kirk’s memorial…
Turning Point
The editors discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rise of political violence in America. Rusty Reno…
At Home and Abroad
The editors discuss conservatism’s big wins at the Supreme Court and America’s military and diplomatic ventures in the…
L.A. and Elon
The editors discuss the immigration riots in Los Angeles, and Donald Trump’s feud with Gavin Newsom. Then…
The Hour for a New Humanism | 2025 D.C. Lecture
In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2025 D.C. Lecture presented by Carl Trueman.…
The Popecast
The editors discuss the first days of the pontificate of Leo XIV, the first American pope. Then,…
Pius vs. Innocent
While waiting for news from the real-life conclave, the editors re-watch the 2024 feature film Conclave and…
Francis and Following
The editors discuss Pope Francis, whose twelve-year pontificate ended with his death on Easter Monday. Then the…
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.…
Snow What?
The editors discuss the live-action Snow White, Disney’s biggest flop in recent memory. Did the star hijack…
Oscars and the Oval Office
The editors discuss last week’s incident in the Oval Office, and what it might portend for American…
Super Bowls and Bad Samaritans
The editors discuss Super Bowl 59—why we watched, who tried to rig the outcome, and what Taylor…
The Reboot
The editors discuss the new Trump administration and how it came to be. What are the vibes,…
