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.

L.A. and Elon

The Editors

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

Carl R. Trueman

In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2025 D.C. Lecture presented by Carl Trueman.…

The Popecast

The Editors

The editors discuss the first days of the pontificate of Leo XIV, the first American pope. Then,…

Pius vs. Innocent

The Editors

While waiting for news from the real-life conclave, the editors re-watch the 2024 feature film Conclave and…

Francis and Following

The Editors

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

Patrick J. Deneen

In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture presented by Patrick J.…

Snow What?

The Editors

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

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

The editors discuss Super Bowl 59—why we watched, who tried to rig the outcome, and what Taylor…

The Reboot

The Editors

The editors discuss the new Trump administration and how it came to be. What are the vibes,…