The Mind of Eric Zemmour
On this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Eric Zemmour and his recent First Things article, "The Most Controversial Man in France."
Apr 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 127
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Metaxas: Atheism Is Dead
On this episode, Eric Metaxas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Is Atheism Dead?"
Apr 07, 2022•38 min•Ep. 126
Algis Valiunas on Leopardi
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Algis Valiunas to talk about his article from the April print edition, “Nihilism for the Ironhearted.” They discuss the tragically short life and the brilliant poetic output of Giacomo Leopardi, contrasting his bleak nihilism with the more life-affirming nihilism found in Nietzsche and Vattimo.
Apr 06, 2022•22 min•Ep. 125
The Making of History
On this episode, Jared Knott joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World."
Apr 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 124
Prager on the Sacred Meal
On this episode, Dennis Prager joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Rational Passover Haggadah."
Mar 31, 2022•36 min•Ep. 123
J. J. Kimche on Meir Kahane
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by J. J. Kimche to talk about his article from the April print edition, “Meir Kahane.” They discuss the life of Meir Kahane, the rise and fall of the Jewish Defense League, and the continuing prescience of Kahane’s diagnosis on the Palestine question.
Mar 30, 2022•24 min•Ep. 122
True Christian Courage
On this episode, Casey Chalk joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Persecuted: True Stories of Courageous Christians Living Their Faith in Muslim Lands."
Mar 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 121
The Decline of the American Election
On this episode, Hans von Spakovsky joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Our Broken Elections: How the Left Changed the Way You Vote."
Mar 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 120
Michael Nazir–Ali on Becoming Catholic
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Fr. Michael Nazir–Ali to talk about his article from the April print edition, “From Anglican to Catholic.” They discuss Fr. Nazir–Ali’s disappointment with Anglican ecumenical efforts, his journey to the Catholic Church, and how the Anglican tradition can enrich Catholicism.
Mar 23, 2022•27 min•Ep. 119
The Politics of American Christianity
On this episode, George Yancey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "One Faith No Longer: The Transformation of Christianity in Red and Blue America."
Mar 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 118
A Grief Philosophized
On this episode, Michael Cholbi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Grief: A Philosophical Guide."
Mar 17, 2022•35 min•Ep. 117
The Life and Works of Huldrych Zwingli
On this episode, F. Bruce Gordon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "Zwingli: God's Armed Prophet."
Mar 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 116
Past, Present, and Peace
On this episode, William Damon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present."
Mar 11, 2022•33 min•Ep. 115
The Internet Is Watching You
On this episode, Justin E. H. Smith joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is: A History, a Philosophy, a Warning."
Mar 07, 2022•32 min•Ep. 114
Love on the Streets of LA
On this episode, Gregory Boyle joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness."
Mar 03, 2022•31 min•Ep. 113
Hadley Arkes on Roe v. Wade
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Hadley Arkes to talk about his article from the March print edition, “On Overturning Roe.” They discuss the shortcomings of originalist jurisprudence, the necessity of natural law in the fight to safeguard the rights of the unborn, and the opportunity facing the Supreme Court in the impending Dobbs decision.
Mar 02, 2022•28 min•Ep. 112
Religious Freedom in America
On this episode, Katie Geary joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the Religious Freedom Index, a survey by Becket Law.
Feb 28, 2022•31 min•Ep. 111
What Have We Done to Them?
On this episode, Elizabeth Bachmann, a Junior Fellow at First Things, interviews Mark Bauerlein about his new book, "The Dumbest Generation Grows Up: From Stupefied Youth to Dangerous Adults."
Feb 24, 2022•36 min•Ep. 110
Timothy Cusick on Evangelical Poverty
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Fr. Timothy Cusick to talk about his article from the March print edition, “Priestly Poverty.” They discuss how the clerical abuse scandal undermined the authority of the priesthood in the eyes of many Catholics, and how a new emphasis on evangelical poverty might restore public trust.
Feb 23, 2022•24 min•Ep. 109
Why Classical Education?
On this episode, Richard Jackson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the National Symposium for Classical Education.
Feb 21, 2022•30 min•Ep. 108
The Hidden COVID Story
On this episode, Aaron Kheriaty joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "The Other Pandemic: The Lockdown Mental Health Crisis," and the evolution of the COVID pandemic.
Feb 17, 2022•41 min•Ep. 107
Mark Bauerlein on Literary Theory
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Mark Bauerlein to talk about his article from the March print edition, “Purveyors of Truth” They discuss the origins of theory in post-war Germany, the exhilaration of being a young scholar during theory’s heyday, and the unfortunate decline in the humanities as theory has been co-opted by diversity bureaucrats.
Feb 16, 2022•34 min•Ep. 106
Bishop Barron on the Power of the Eucharist
On this episode, Bishop Robert Barron joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Eucharist."
Feb 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 105
How Legalized Bribery Stole Your Freedom
On this episode, Philip Hamburger joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Purchasing Submission: Conditions, Power, and Freedom.
Feb 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 104
Darel Paul on Prohibition—The Editor’s Desk
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Darel Paul to talk about his article from the February print edition, “Prohibition Revisited.” They discuss the changing historiographical consensus on the prohibition, contemporary puritanical attitudes toward mask-wearing, and what the right can learn from the temperance movement.
Feb 09, 2022•27 min•Ep. 103
The Psychology of Religious Ritual
On this episode, David DeSteno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion."
Feb 08, 2022•33 min•Ep. 102
Only Parents Will Battle CRT—and Win
On this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent essay, "Parents Can Save Western Civilization."
Feb 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 101
A Detective's Case for Christ
On this episode, J. Warner Wallace joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible."
Jan 31, 2022•35 min•Ep. 100
How Journalism Became Elite Employment
On this episode, Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy."
Jan 27, 2022•34 min•Ep. 99
Mary, Queen of Philosophy
On this episode, Peter Kreeft joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Greatest Philosopher Who Ever Lived."
Jan 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 98
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