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First Things is published by The Institute on Religion and Public Life, an interreligious, nonpartisan research and education institute whose purpose is to advance a religiously informed public philosophy for the ordering of society.
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The Faithful Remnant
00:33:11
On this episode, Fr. Robert McTeigue .S.J joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era."
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Scott Yenor on “Anti-Natal Engineering”
00:30:44
In this episode, Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about his article “Anti-Natal Engineering” from the May issue. They discuss the sources of South Korea’s extremely low birth rate and what this means for American men and women.
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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The Economy of Walden Pond
00:29:42
On this episode, Jonathan van Belle joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living."
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May 29, 2023 |
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Nathan Pinkoski on “Spiritual Death of the West”
00:35:31
In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins the podcast to talk about his article “Spiritual Death of the West” from the May issue. They discuss Jean Raspail’s book “The Camp of the Saints” and its significance for readers today.
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May 25, 2023 |
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Contemplation and Laity
00:30:51
On this episode, Zena Hitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life."
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May 25, 2023 |
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Science, or Religion?
00:33:21
On this episode, John Staddon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Science in an Age of Unreason."
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May 22, 2023 |
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Parents vs CRT
00:34:12
On this episode, Lance Izumi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Great Parent Revolt: How Parents and Grassroots Leaders Are Fighting Critical Race Theory in America's Schools."
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May 18, 2023 |
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James F. Keating on “Who Killed the Catholic University?”
00:39:11
In this episode, James F. Keating joins the podcast to talk about his article “Who Killed the Catholic University?” from the April issue. They discuss the state of Catholic universities today, how they got there, and what can be done.
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May 18, 2023 |
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Inside the Vietnam War
00:33:23
On this episode, Mark Moyar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965–1968.”
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May 16, 2023 |
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Politics and Jesus Christ
00:30:34
On this episode, David Lloyd Dusenbury joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "I Judge No One: A Political Life of Jesus."
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May 11, 2023 |
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Modern Martyrs
00:28:30
On this episode, Thomas D. Williams joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Coming Christian Persecution."
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May 08, 2023 |
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The Mind of an Addict
00:34:50
On this episode, Michael W. Clune joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his memoir on drug addiction and recovery, "White Out: The Secret Life of Heroin."
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May 03, 2023 |
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Seneca, Poetry, and Suffering
00:32:16
Dana Gioia joins the podcast to discuss his new translation of a Seneca play, "Seneca: The Madness of Hercules."
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May 01, 2023 |
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Civilizing Conversations
00:33:15
On this episode, Paula Marantz Cohen joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation."
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Matthew Schmitz on How Gay Marriage Changed America
00:30:32
In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins the podcast to talk about his article “How Gay Marriage Changed America” from the April issue. They discuss the LGBTQ movement, political involvement, and what this means for America today.
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Eduard Habsburg on the Habsburg Way of Life
00:34:42
On this episode, Eduard Habsburg joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Habsburg Way: 7 Rules for Turbulent Times."
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Knowing and Learning
00:32:21
On this episode, David M. Steiner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Nation at Thought."
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Erika Bachiochi on Sex-Realist Feminism
00:28:22
In this episode, Erika Bachiochi joins the podcast to talk about her article “Sex-Realist Feminism” from the April issue. They discuss Plato, Aristotle, virtue, feminism, and more.
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Truth to the End of Reckoning
00:34:05
On this episode, Jeff Myers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Truth Changes Everything."
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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The Armor of God
00:35:28
On this episode, Harold Ristau joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Spiritual Warfare: For the Care of Souls."
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Equity Is Not Equality
00:34:46
On this episode, Harry G. Hutchison joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Requiem for Reality: Critical Race Theocrats and Social Justice Dystopia."
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Anticipating Heaven
00:34:25
On this episode, Peter J. Leithart joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "On Earth as in Heaven: Theopolis Fundamentals."
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Dennis Prager on Deuteronomy
00:32:59
On this episode, Dennis Prager joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy."
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Single and Christian and Chaste?
00:33:14
Single and Christian and Chaste? by First Things
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Scott Yenor on Anatomy of a Cancellation
00:27:14
In this episode, Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about his article “Anatomy of a Cancellation” from the January issue. They evaluate the future of free discourse in higher ed today.
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Mary Eberstadt on the Sorrows of the Sexual Revolution
00:33:17
On this episode, Mary Eberstadt joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited."
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Myths that Made America
00:31:15
On this episode, Alex Zakaras joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Roots of American Individualism: Political Myth in the Age of Jackson."
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Eric Metaxas on Christians and Politics
00:32:45
On this episode, Eric Metaxas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Letter to the American Church."
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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John Henry Newman‘s Prophetic Vision
00:31:58
On this episode, Matthew Levering joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Newman on Doctrinal Corruption."
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Martin Luther and the Catechism
00:31:39
On this episode, Todd Hains joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith: Reading God's Word for God's People."
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Dana Gioia: A Poet of All Trades
00:28:41
On this episode, Dana Gioia joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Meet Me at the Lighthouse: Poems."
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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The Catholic Church on CRT
00:30:51
On this episode, Edward Feser joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "All One in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism and Critical Race Theory."
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Good Cops
00:35:19
On this episode, Neil Gross joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book "Walk the Walk: How Three Police Chiefs Defied the Odds and Changed Cop Culture."
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Bring Back American History Class
00:31:12
On this episode, Timothy S. Goeglein joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story."
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Yeshivas Under Siege
00:33:13
In this episode, Jason Bedrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article, “The New York Times’s botched attack on Jewish schools,” and his book, “Religious Liberty and Education: A Case Study of Yeshivas vs. New York.”
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Secular Rights and Religious Freedoms
00:32:17
On this episode, Michael Bird joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Religious Freedom in a Secular Age: A Christian Case for Liberty, Equality, and Secular Government."
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Horowitz on the Democratic Party
00:31:30
David Horowitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Final Battle: The Next Election Could Be the Last."
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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DeSantis and the College Board
00:35:33
Stanley Kurtz joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss three recent National Review articles on the AP's African studies program, the AP's marxist teachers guide, the College Board's ultimate capitulation.
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Elite Power, Elite Fear
00:33:58
On this episode, Martin Gurri joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article entitled "The Elite Panic of 2022."
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Michael Millerman on Alexander Dugin Explained
00:41:56
In this episode, Michael Millerman joins the podcast to talk about his article “Alexander Dugin Explained” from the February issue. They discuss Dugin’s political philosophy.
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Men‘s Rights Activist: Stories from the Field
00:28:10
On this episode, Kursat Pekgoz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "The Ministry of Love: Ongoing Gender Partisanship in the Department of Education."
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Micah Mattix on The Integrity of Poetry
00:21:54
In this episode, First Things‘s poetry editor Micah Mattix joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Integrity of Poetry” from the February issue. They discuss the state of poetry in America today.
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Vatican II and the World
00:30:17
On this episode, George Weigel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II."
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Darel E. Paul on Drag Queens
00:35:00
In this episode, Darel E. Paul joins the podcast to talk about his article “Drag Queens” from the February issue. They discuss the Drag Queen phenomenon and its implications for the future of our nation.
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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A Mormon Conversion Story
00:28:23
On this episode, Jeremy Christiansen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church."
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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The Heroes of Classical Ed
00:30:02
On this episode, Mark Bauerlein and Robert Jackson discuss the GreatHearts Institute and the upcoming National Symposium for Classical Education.
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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The Sociology of Wokeism
00:34:48
On this episode, Alexander Riley joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss the sociology of wokeism and its roots in the religious urge. They discuss three presentations Riley gave on the elites, the university, and George Floyd.
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Eucharistic Revival
00:33:54
On this episode, Rev. Peter M. J. Stravinskas joins the podcast to discuss his recent article, “What’s Really Needed for a ‘Eucharistic Revival?’”
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Catholics in America
00:34:31
On this episode, Christopher Shannon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "American Pilgrimage: A Historical Journey through Catholic Life in a New World."
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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The Men Are Not at Work
00:35:35
On this episode, Nicholas Eberstadt joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Men Without Work: Post-Pandemic Edition."
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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The Glorious Midwest
00:31:32
On this episode, Jon K. Lauck joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Good Country: A History of the American Midwest, 1800–1900."
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Ukraine and the End of History
00:32:27
On this episode, Frank Furedi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Road to Ukraine: How the West Lost its Way."
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Colin Redemer on Conservatives for Labor
00:27:37
In this episode, Colin Redemer joins the podcast to talk about his article “Conservatives for Labor” from the December issue. They discuss how the Right could benefit from endorsing unions.
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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The Great American Conversation
00:35:07
On this episode, Akhil Reed Amar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840."
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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Philip Pilkington on The Dead End of the New Left
00:30:14
In this episode, Philip Pilkington joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Dead End of the New Left” from the December issue. They discuss how the New Left and its lack of foresight in besieging American order.
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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The Witnesses of Jesus’s Resurrection
00:34:20
On this episode, David Limbaugh joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Resurrected Jesus: The Church in the New Testament.”
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Megan Basham on Prodigal Daughter
00:25:44
In this episode, Megan Basham joins the podcast to talk about her article “Prodigal Daughter” from the December issue. They discuss her fruitful encounter with hard truths in college and how those truths are being neglected in Christian Churches today.
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Yoram Hazony on National Conservatism
00:34:21
On this episode, Yoram Hazony joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Conservatism: A Rediscovery."
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Why Are We Free to Worship?
00:33:09
On this episode, Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Religious Liberty and the American Founding: Natural Rights and the Original Meanings of the First Amendment Religion Clauses."
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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The Disadvantages of an Ivy League Education
00:35:12
On this episode, William Deresiewicz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society."
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Jesus and the Romantics
00:35:08
On this episode, Andrew Klavan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus."
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Man and his Modern God
00:35:03
On this episode, Dominic Green joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Religious Revolution: The Birth of Modern Spirituality, 1848-1898."
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Churchly Interpretation of the Bible
00:31:07
On this episode, R. R. Reno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The End of Interpretation: Reclaiming the Priority of Ecclesial Exegesis.”
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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You Will Own Nothing, and You Will Be Happy
00:32:46
On this episode, Marc Morano joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown."
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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The Gift of a Cruciform Life
00:33:26
On this episode, James Ellis III joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "An Inward-Outward Witness: Suffering’s Role in Forming Faithful Preachers."
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Willmoore Kendall's Prescient Ken
00:32:05
In this episode, Daniel McCarthy joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his foreword in Willmoore Kendall's newly re-published book, “The Conservative Affirmation.”
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City
00:35:57
On this episode, Phillip James Dodd joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City."
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Kevin DeYoung on The Case for Kids
00:31:26
In this episode, Kevin DeYoung joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Case for Kids” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic decrease of birth rates worldwide and its possible spiritual roots.
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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On Property and Freedom
00:32:01
On this episode, Mark T. Mitchell joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Plutocratic Socialism: The Future of Private Property and the Fate of the Middle Class."
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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History for the Kids
00:38:01
On this episode, Bill McClay joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Young Reader's Edition to Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story."
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Philip Jeffery on Made-for-TV-Politics
00:27:08
In this episode, Philip Jeffery joins the podcast to talk about his article “Made-for-TV-Politics” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic representation of the January 6 as a crime show miniseries and the effect of this on politics today.
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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What Is Private Revelation?
00:31:23
On this episode, Kristen Van Uden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Sophia Institute's recent publication of "Visions and Revelations," by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen.
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Myths and Their Makers
00:32:54
On this episode, Adrienne Mayor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws: And Other Classical Myths, Historical Oddities, and Scientific Curiosities."
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Catholic in Curriculum
00:33:11
On this episode, Elisabeth Sullivan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education.
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Shakespeare and God
00:31:36
On this episode, Lee Oser joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Humanism in Shakespeare: A Study in Religion and Literature."
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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The Catholic Heart of England
00:31:09
On this episode, Joseph Pearce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England."
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Parents for Education Reform
00:29:32
On this episode, Sheri Few joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the state of public education in America and the nationwide coalition U.S. Parents Involved In Education.
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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The Christian Poet in America
00:24:06
On this episode, Micah Mattix joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Poetry in America Since 1940: An Anthology."
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Victors Over Victimhood
00:34:52
On this episode, Ian V. Rowe joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for All Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power."
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Ephraim Radner on the Last Lambeth Conference
00:42:17
In this episode, Ephraim Radner joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Last Lambeth Conference” from the October issue. They discuss the tense future of the Anglican Communion after the Lambeth Conference in August 2022.
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Free to Pray
00:33:37
On this episode, David Kubal joins Mark Bauerlein to discusses the Kennedy v. Bremerton Supreme Court case and the prayer ministry Intercessors for America.
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Death at the Russian Ballet
00:33:54
On this episode, John O'Neill joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Dancer and the Devil: Stalin, Pavlova, and the Road to the Great Pandemic."
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Our Forgotten Language
00:32:12
On this episode, Hana Videen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English."
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Conservatism on the Brink
00:33:42
On this episode, Frank H. Buckley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Progressive Conservatism: How Republicans Will Become America's Natural Governing Party."
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Peace in the Middle East?
00:36:03
On this episode, Aryeh Lightstone joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Let My People Know: The Incredible Story of Middle East Peace—and What Lies Ahead."
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Nigel Biggar on Defending American Empire
00:38:00
In this episode, Nigel Biggar joins the podcast to talk about his article, “A Christian Defense of American Empire,” from the October issue. They discuss the negative connotations of the word “empire” and the nature of America’s role in the world today.
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Philosophy and Theology Together
00:32:16
On this episode, Thomas G. Guarino joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Unchanging Truth of God?: Crucial Philosophical Issues for Theology."
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Elbridge Colby on the Morality of a Strategy of Denial
00:37:15
In this episode, Elbridge Colby joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Morality of a Strategy of Denial” from the October issue. They discuss America, China, and the morality of a realist foreign policy as considered in Colby's book, “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict.”
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Nate Hochman on Cannabusiness
00:29:24
In this episode, Nate Hochman joins R. R. Reno to talk about his article in the October issue, “Cannabusiness Goes to Pot.” They discuss the book “Can Legal Weed Win?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics” by Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, along with the emerging effects of legalized marijuana on individuals and society.
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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The Restoration of Western Civ
00:33:20
On this episode, John Burtka joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the future of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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The Poetry of Elizabeth Bishop
00:31:10
On this episode, Jonathan Post joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Elizabeth Bishop: A Very Short Introduction."
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Dershowitz Cancelled
00:33:50
On this episode, Alan Dershowitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Price of Principle."
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Shadi Hamid on Islamism in Modernity
00:41:14
In this episode, Shadi Hamid joins the podcast to talk about his article, “How Modernity Swallowed Islamism” from the October issue. They discuss Islamism and its complicated relationship with democracy.
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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The Culture Plague
00:28:17
On this episode, A. J. Rice joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The Woking Dead: How Society’s Vogue Virus Destroys Our Culture.”
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Liberal Literature
00:32:11
On this episode, Andrew Zwerneman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Life We Have Together: A Case for Humane Studies, A Vision for Renewal.”
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Enlightened Scripture?
00:31:26
On this episode, David Ney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Quest to Save the Old Testament: Mathematics, Hieroglyphics, and Providence in Enlightenment England.”
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Nones No More
00:34:48
On this episode, Matthew Nelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The New Apologetics.”
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Discrimination and Religious Education
00:32:37
On this episode, Nicole Stelle Garnett joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss religious liberty in schools today in light of her recent article, “A Victory for Religious Liberty and Educational Pluralism.”
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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The Genealogy of “Gender”
00:33:04
On this episode, Abigail Favale joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory.”
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Gary Saul Morson on Suicide of the Liberals
00:28:44
In this episode, Gary Saul Morson joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Suicide of the Liberals” from the October 2020 issue. They discuss the future of America in light of its uncanny similarities to pre and post-revolution Russia.
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Black Patriotism Over White Paternalism
00:33:49
On this episode, W. B. Allen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the recently published collection of essays that he edited, ”The State of Black America: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Promise of the Republic.“
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Dana Gioia on Christianity and Poetry
00:37:10
In this episode, Dana Gioia joins R. R. Reno to talk about his article in the August/September issue, "Christianity and Poetry." They discuss the relationship between poetic verse and elevating the mind to God.
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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A Slave Revolt and Biblical Reasons
00:31:01
In this episode, Jeremy Schipper joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, “Denmark Vesey's Bible: The Thwarted Revolt That Put Slavery and Scripture on Trial.”
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Miseducation of the Youth
00:32:05
In this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the federal government manipulates state-level education requirements, drawing from Kurtz's recent National Review article “Bogus ‘Civics' Bill Will Push CRT on States."
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Aquinas, Kings, and Tyrants
00:34:15
In this episode, William McCormick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Christian Structure of Politics: On the De Regno of Thomas Aquinas."
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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What Does Jesus Have to Say About Economics?
00:33:35
In this episode, Fr. Robert Sirico joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about his recent book, "The Economics of the Parables."
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Hans Boersma On Saving Mankind
00:27:22
In this episode, Hans Boersma joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Saving Mankind” from the August/September issue. They discuss the modern social engineering of language and the inherent exclusivity of “inclusive language.”
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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The Spice Road of Today
00:33:56
In this episode, Rachel Fulton Brown, professor of history at the University of Chicago and author of the blog "Fencing Bear at Prayer" joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the importance of studying the medieval era and its relevance to issues within modernity.
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Something's Happening in Savannah
00:34:28
In this episode, Stephen Blackwood joins the podcast to discuss the founding and liberal-arts mission of recently established Ralston College where he is president. They touch on the challenges facing—and hunger for—classical education in America today.
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Faith, Parents, Children
00:34:44
In this episode, George Barna joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Cultural Research Center at the Arizona Christian University on the impact of parents' worldview on their children.
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Daniel McCarthy on “The Right Right”
00:29:58
On this episode, Daniel McCarthy joins the podcast to talk about his book review from the August/September issue, “The Right Right.” They discuss the history and present state of conservatism in America, touching on the wide range of diverging streams of thought within.
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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The Blessed Darkness of St. John of the Cross
00:32:41
In this episode, Fr. Donald Haggerty joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently published book, "Saint John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation."
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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The Greatest Statesmen Are Thinkers
00:33:42
Daniel J. Mahoney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Statesman as Thinker: Portraits of Greatness, Courage, and Moderation"
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Who Defined Race in America?
00:33:12
David E. Bernstein joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America"
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Christian Mysticism Must Be Wild
00:34:00
Jason Baxter joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "An Introduction to Christian Mysticism: Recovering the Wildness of Spiritual Life."
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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The Greatness of 1776
00:33:23
Matthew Spalding joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The 1776 Report."
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Andrew Bacevich on American Interventionism
00:36:48
On this episode, Andrew Bacevich joins the podcast to talk about American foreign policy, touching on many article which he has written for First Things in the past two decades. They discuss the elites' push for military interventions and the future of American military and economic prowess.
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Leo Strauss, Spinoza, Orthodox Judaism
00:33:44
In this episode, Jeffrey Bloom and Rabbi Gil Student join Mark Bauerlein to discuss their recently edited essay collection, "Strauss, Spinoza & Sinai: Orthodox Judaism and Modern Questions of Faith."
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Lutherans, Lenin, and Stalin
00:33:17
Matthew Heise joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Gates of Hell: An Untold Story of Faith and Perseverance in the Early Soviet Union."
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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The Art of St. Joseph
00:27:32
Elizabeth Lev joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art."
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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An Investigation into Disinformation
00:31:49
On this episode, Mark Hemingway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his work for RealClearInvestigations, addressing state and private censorship and reviving the art of investigative journalism.
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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St. Paul and the Galatian Churches
00:32:18
On this episode, Matthew S. Harmon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Galatians: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary"
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Vincent Phillip Muñoz on the Establishment of Religion
00:33:12
On this episode, Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins the podcast to talk about his May 27 web exclusive article, "What Is an Establishment of Religion?" They discuss the history of the Supreme Court's religious liberty jurisprudence and the possibility of the court establishing a new precedent through the upcoming case, "Kennedy v. Bremerton."
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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A Church for a World in Crisis
00:31:15
On this episode, Barry Harvey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently revised book, "Baptists and the Catholic Tradition: Reimagining the Church's Witness in the Modern World."
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Roman Occupation and Jewish Rebellion
00:34:02
On this episode, Guy MacLean Rogers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "For the Freedom of Zion: The Great Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66–74 CE."
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Russell A. Berman on the State Of Emergency
00:35:43
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Russell A. Berman to talk about his article from the June/July 2022 print edition "State of Emergency," which discusses the natural fragility of democracy and the threat that government emergency powers can pose.
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Affirmative Action Hypocrisy
00:32:04
On this episode, Kenny Xu joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "An Inconvenient Minority: The Attack on Asian American Excellence and the Fight for Meritocracy."
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Christopher Caldwell on Regime Change, American Style
00:35:16
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Christopher Caldwell to discuss his article from the June/July 2022 print edition "Regime Change," which was an extensive review of Garrett M. Graff's recent book, Watergate: A New History.
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Sacraments, Hymns, and Baptist Beginnings
00:35:36
On this episode, Michael Haykin joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands: Recovering Sacrament in the Baptist Tradition."
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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The Key to Happiness
00:33:33
On this episode, J. Budziszewski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, How and How not to Be Happy.
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May 31, 2022 |
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Michael Lewis on The Architecture of Repair
00:31:08
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Lewis to talk about his article from the June/July 2022 print edition, “The Architecture of Repair.” They discuss the legacy and work of the late Christopher Alexander and attuning architecture to practical human needs.
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May 26, 2022 |
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A Political Awakening
00:33:28
On this episode, George Leef joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent novel, The Awakening of Jennifer Van Arsdale: A Political Fable For Our Time.
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May 25, 2022 |
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Distinctly Catholic Education
00:34:39
On this episode, Dan Guernsey, a senior fellow at the The Cardinal Newman Society, joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss literature and the arts in Catholic education.
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May 23, 2022 |
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Understandable Economics
00:33:46
On this episode, Matthew Hennessey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Visible Hand: A Wealth of Notions on the Miracle of the Market."
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May 19, 2022 |
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St. Augustine's Guide to Living Well
00:27:19
On this episode, Michael Foley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his four volume collection translating, annotating, and commenting on St. Augustine's dialogues, "Against the Academics," "On the Happy Life," " On Order," and "Soliloquies."
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May 16, 2022 |
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The Rise of Byzantium
00:33:31
On this episode, Paul Stevenson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "New Rome: The Empire in the East."
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May 12, 2022 |
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Michael Doran on the Theology of Foreign Policy
00:33:24
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Doran to talk about his article from the May 2018 print edition, “The Theology of Foreign Policy.” They discuss the connection between liberal internationalism and theological modernism, the significance of John Foster Dulles, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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May 12, 2022 |
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Hope Beyond Despair
00:34:03
On this episode, Michelle D. Hord joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Other Side of Yet: Finding Light in the Midst of Darkness."
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May 05, 2022 |
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The Sound of the Psalms
00:33:31
On this episode, James M. Hamilton Jr. joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Psalms Volume I: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary."
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May 05, 2022 |
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Justin Lee on Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism
00:29:55
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Justin Lee to talk about his article from the May print edition, “Holy Fear.” Lee reflects on growing up in the evangelical world, the challenges facing evangelicalism today, and the need to recover the animating spirit of the fire-and-brimstone fundamentalist.
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May 04, 2022 |
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Priests in the Classroom
00:31:18
On this episode, Father Peter M. J. Stravinskas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Priestly Society of Christ Priest and Teacher, an association he formed to provide help to priests teaching in Catholic schools.
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May 02, 2022 |
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Arthur Brooks on Growing Old
00:33:54
On this episode, Arthur C. Brooks joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his bestselling book, "From Strength to Strength."
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Ron Dworkin on the Politics of Unhappiness
00:40:29
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Ronald Dworkin to discuss his article from the May print edition, “The Politics of Unhappiness.” They discuss the ways in which cognitive therapy, mood stabilizing drugs, and virtual reality have infiltrated our psychic lives and transformed American politics.
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Religion in the Public Square
00:33:51
On this episode, Chad Pecknold joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent Postliberal Order articles, “The Religious Nature of the City" and “Imago Dei as a Political Concept."
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Remembering M. Stanton Evans
00:36:19
On this episode, Steven Hayward joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "M. Stanton Evans: Conservative Wit, Apostle of Freedom."
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Michael Toscano on Neil Postman
00:28:28
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Toscano to talk about his article from the May print edition, “Ensnared in the Web.” They discuss the work of cultural critic and media theorist Neil Postman, the troubling rise in technological dependency, and potential strategies for escaping the social media abyss.
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Academics Against Israel
00:34:54
On this episode, Gabriel Noah Brahm joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his Telos article, "Canceling Israel."
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Globalization and the Expendable Underclass
00:33:04
On this episode, Jeff Rubin joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Expendables: How the Middle Class Got Screwed By Globalization."
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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The Mind of Eric Zemmour
00:34:59
On this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Eric Zemmour and his recent First Things article, "The Most Controversial Man in France."
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Metaxas: Atheism Is Dead
00:37:43
On this episode, Eric Metaxas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Is Atheism Dead?"
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Algis Valiunas on Leopardi
00:22:07
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.
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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The Making of History
00:33:38
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."
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Prager on the Sacred Meal
00:35:32
On this episode, Dennis Prager joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Rational Passover Haggadah."
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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J. J. Kimche on Meir Kahane
00:24:22
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.
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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True Christian Courage
00:32:02
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."
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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The Decline of the American Election
00:38:14
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."
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Michael Nazir–Ali on Becoming Catholic
00:26:49
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.
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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The Politics of American Christianity
00:33:05
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."
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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A Grief Philosophized
00:35:29
On this episode, Michael Cholbi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Grief: A Philosophical Guide."
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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The Life and Works of Huldrych Zwingli
00:33:22
On this episode, F. Bruce Gordon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "Zwingli: God's Armed Prophet."
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Past, Present, and Peace
00:32:35
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."
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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The Internet Is Watching You
00:31:45
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."
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Love on the Streets of LA
00:31:05
On this episode, Gregory Boyle joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness."
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Hadley Arkes on Roe v. Wade
00:28:18
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.
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Religious Freedom in America
00:31:00
On this episode, Katie Geary joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the Religious Freedom Index, a survey by Becket Law.
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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What Have We Done to Them?
00:36:15
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."
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Timothy Cusick on Evangelical Poverty
00:23:31
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.
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Why Classical Education?
00:30:21
On this episode, Richard Jackson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the National Symposium for Classical Education.
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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The Hidden COVID Story
00:41:12
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.
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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Mark Bauerlein on Literary Theory
00:33:59
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.
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Bishop Barron on the Power of the Eucharist
00:32:47
On this episode, Bishop Robert Barron joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Eucharist."
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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How Legalized Bribery Stole Your Freedom
00:33:46
On this episode, Philip Hamburger joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Purchasing Submission: Conditions, Power, and Freedom.
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Darel Paul on Prohibition—The Editor’s Desk
00:27:10
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.
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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The Psychology of Religious Ritual
00:32:58
On this episode, David DeSteno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion."
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Only Parents Will Battle CRT—and Win
00:33:07
On this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent essay, "Parents Can Save Western Civilization."
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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A Detective's Case for Christ
00:34:39
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."
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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How Journalism Became Elite Employment
00:33:39
On this episode, Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy."
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Mary, Queen of Philosophy
00:32:42
On this episode, Peter Kreeft joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Greatest Philosopher Who Ever Lived."
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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A Protestant Theology of the Body
00:33:55
On this episode, John Kleinig joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his resent book, "Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body."
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Brian Anderson on Ivan Illich
00:33:51
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Brian C. Anderson, editor of City Journal, to talk about his article from the February print edition, “The Genius of Ivan Illich.” They discuss the life of Ivan Illich, his influence on the homeschooling movement, and the lasting importance of his attack on the biomedical security state.
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Ross Douthat on Living with Lyme
00:37:01
In this episode, Ross Douthat joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery."
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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America's Most Challenging High Schools
00:31:32
On this episode, Jay Mathews joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "What I Learned in 23 Years Ranking America’s Most Challenging High Schools."
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Aaron Renn on the Three Worlds of Evangelicalism
00:32:58
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Aaron Renn to talk about his article from the February print edition, “The Three Worlds of Evangelicalism.” They discuss the changing politics of evangelicalism, the decline in the social prestige of Christianity, and the future of Catholic-Evangelical cooperation in America.
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Common Questions about the Bible
00:31:06
On this episode, William Mounce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Why I Trust the Bible: Answers to Real Questions and Doubts People Have about the Bible."
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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The Identity Crisis of Modern Adolescents
00:34:27
On this episode, Frank Furedi joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "100 Years of Identity Crisis: Culture War Over Socialization."
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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A Children's Book for Our Time
00:33:43
On this episode, Matthew Mehan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new children's book, "The Handsome Little Cygnet."
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Corporations Are Woke, Too
00:33:05
On this episode, Vivek Ramaswamy joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam."
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Wilfred McClay on Historical Memory
00:40:18
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Wilfred McClay to talk about his article “The Claims of Memory.” They discuss the nature of historical memory, the assault on the past, and the importance of tradition.
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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When Colonialism Was Good
00:34:03
On this episode, Bruce Gilley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Last Imperialist: Sir Alan Burns's Epic Defense of the British Empire."
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Huawei and China's Tech Domination
00:35:38
On this episode Jonathan Pelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back."
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Dec 24, 2021 |
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Stanley Payne on Antifascism—The Editor’s Desk
00:26:10
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Stanley Payne to discuss his article from the January print edition, “Antifascists After Fascism.” They discuss the complex history of fascism in the 1930s, the utilization of antifascist rhetoric by the Communist International, and the reappearance of supposedly antifascist groups in our own time.
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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The Constitution and Religious Schools
00:31:58
On this episode, Ashley Berner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Maine religious school tuition case.
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Life and Faith of Paul Mankowski
00:32:32
On this episode, George Weigel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss "Jesuit at Large: Essays and Reviews by Paul Mankowski, S.J."
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Mark Bauerlein on the Legacy of Lincoln—The Editor’s Desk
00:31:56
Mark Bauerlein joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article “A Less Perfect Union,” from the January print edition. They discuss the mixed legacy of Lincoln’s actions and rhetoric, the heroism of the Southern military, and the necessity for more realistic embodiments of America, like Davy Crockett and Jack Kerouac.
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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The Art of Gentlemanliness
00:32:35
On this episode, S.K. Baskerville joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, " A Gentleman's Guide to Manners, Sex, and Ruling the World."
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Warfare of Words
00:34:11
On this episode, Michael Knowles joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds."
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Nathan Pinkoski on Éric Zemmour—The Editor’s Desk
00:33:18
Nathan Pinkoski joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss the recently announced presidential candidacy of French journalist Éric Zemmour, who Pinkoski profiled in the August/September edition.
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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A Proper Christian Burial
00:32:15
On this episode, Tim Perry joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Funerals: For the Care of Souls."
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Protestants Can’t Be Apolitical
00:33:18
On this episode, Ben Dunson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Protestantism in American politics and his website, American Reformer.
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Philip Pilkington on Generational Conflict—The Editor’s Desk
00:41:09
Philip Pilkington joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss demographic decline and the looming generational strife that will emerge if politicians fail to advance natalist policies.
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Jordan Peterson and God
00:32:17
On this episode, Christopher Kaczor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life."
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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In Trump Time
00:28:30
In Trump Time by First Things
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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The Decline and Fall of America?
00:32:53
On this episode, Joseph Johnston joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Decline of Nations: Lessons for Strengthening America at Home and in the World."
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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Mark Bauerlein and Alexander Riley on Thanksgiving and Civil Religion—The Editor’s Desk
00:24:18
R. R. Reno is joined by Alexander Riley and Mark Bauerlein for a special holiday discussion of civil religion, Thanksgiving, and the American founding.
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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A Teacher of Generation Z
00:37:12
On this episode, Jeremy S. Adams joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Hollowed Out: A Warning About America's Next Generation."
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Mollie Hemingway Talks Rigged Elections
00:32:32
On this episode, Mollie Hemingway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections."
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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Darel Paul on Abortion and Class—The Editor’s Desk
00:28:29
Darel Paul joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article from the October print edition on the political economy of abortion, “Abortion and Class.”
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Philosophers Come to Catholicism
00:35:09
On this episode, Brian Besong joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Faith and Reason: Philosophers Explain Their Turn to Catholicism."
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Victor Davis Hanson on a Dying America
00:41:12
On this episode, Victor Davis Hanson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America."
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Elizabeth Corey on Children's Books—The Editor’s Desk
00:24:10
Elizabeth Corey joins editor R. R. Reno to talk about her article “T is for Timeless,” from the November print edition. They talk about what makes for a great children’s book, and discuss some of their favorites.
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Roger Scruton, Heretic
00:32:27
On this episode, Fisher Derderian joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation and Scruton's collection of essays, "Confessions of a Heretic."
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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A Fictional (and True) Lincoln
00:33:45
On this episode, Joh Cribb joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Old Abe: A Novel."
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Scott Yenor on Sexual Counter-Revolution—The Editor’s Desk
00:26:03
Scott Yenor joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article from the November edition, “Sexual Counter-Revolution,” as well as his book on the subject, “The Recovery of Family Life: Exposing the Limits of Modern Ideologies.”
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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A Landmark Civil Rights Case
00:32:39
On this episode, Max Eden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss critical race theory and his article, "A Landmark Civil Rights Lawsuit."
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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The New Jewish-Christian Encounter
00:38:11
On this episode, Jennifer Rosner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Healing the Schism: Karl Barth, Franz Rosenzweig, and the New Jewish-Christian Encounter."
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Carl Trueman on the Evangelical Elite—The Editor’s Desk
00:24:49
Carl Trueman joins editor R. R. Reno on the podcast to discuss his article from the November issue, “The Failure of Evangelical Elites.”
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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The Case for Classical Music
00:33:50
On this episode, Daniel Asia joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Observations on Music, Culture, and Politics."
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Sarah Josepha Hale: Intellectual, Editor, Mother
00:33:15
On this episode, Melanie Kirkpatrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman."
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Julia Yost on Trauma—The Editor’s Desk
00:25:20
Julia Yost joins editor R. R. Reno on the podcast to talk about the best-selling book "The Body Keeps the Score," and the effects the book has had on our political discourse.
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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The Rise of the Religious "Nones"
00:34:36
On this episode, Kerby Anderson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new Probe study on the religious views and practices of American adults.
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Charles Murray on Race, IQ, and Crime
00:33:27
On this episode, Charles Murray joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Facing Reality: Two Truths about Race in America."
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Tell the Universal Christian Story
00:34:04
On this episode, Anna Wierzbicka joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "What Christians Believe: The Story of God and People in Minimal English."
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Harry Jaffa's American Ideal
00:33:00
On this episode, Glenn Ellmers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Soul of Politics: Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America."
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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What Is An Exorcism?
00:35:49
On this episode, Msgr. Stephen Rossetti joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession and the Modern-Day Battle Against Ancient Evil."
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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College Debt Is Killing Our Kids
00:32:04
On this episode, Neetu Arnold joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the cause and effect of extreme college debt and her recent report, "Priced Out
What College Costs America."
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Robert George on Overturning “Roe”—The Editor’s Desk
00:36:35
Legal scholar Robert George joins editor R. R. Reno on the podcast to talk about the odds of “Roe v. Wade” being overturned.
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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"The Abolition of Man"
00:35:47
On this episode, Father Michael Ward joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man."
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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The Art of Living
00:32:07
On this episode, Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Ars Vitae: The Fate of Inwardness and the Return of the Ancient Arts of Living."
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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Ross Douthat on Political Catholicism—The Editor’s Desk
00:29:43
Author and New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins R. R. Reno to talk about his recent article for the magazine, “Catholic Ideas and Catholic Realities.”
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Christianity and the Enlightenment
00:34:35
On this episode, Joseph Stuart joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Rethinking the Enlightenment: Faith in the Age of Reason."
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Suffering and Sanctification
00:33:24
On this episode, Harold Senkbeil joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christ and Calamity: Grace and Gratitude in the Darkest Valley."
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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Dan Lipinski on Common Good Republicans—The Editor’s Desk
00:32:08
On the inaugural episode of the new First Things podcast "The Editor's Desk," Russell Reno interviews Daniel Lipinski about his recent article, "Common Good Republicans." They discuss the past and future of pro-life politics in both the Democratic and Republican parties.
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Parenting in a Digital World
00:32:20
On this episode Sean Clifford joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the pornography problem and his company's digital parenting software called Canopy.
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Goodbye Robert E. Lee
00:34:49
On this episode Catesby Leigh joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "Richmond's Rage of the Woke."
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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E Pluribus Who?
00:33:16
On this episode Samuel Goldman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "After Nationalism: Being American in an Age of Division."
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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Where Education Is At
00:33:25
On this episode David Steiner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the state of public education in America and his work as director of the Johns Hopkins Institute For Education Policy: https://edpolicy.education.jhu.edu/.
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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The Courts and Christ
00:27:56
On this episode David Lloyd Dusenbury joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Innocence of Pontius Pilate: How the Roman Trial of Jesus Shaped History."
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Remembering 30 Years of Journalism
00:36:30
On this episode, Andrew Sullivan joins the podcast to discuss his new book, ”Out on a Limb: Selected Writing, 1989-2021.”
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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A Practical Guide To Reading Well
00:33:30
On this episode, Robert DiYanni joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”You Are What You Read: A Practical Guide To Reading Well.“
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Joshua and Obedience
00:33:22
On this episode, David Firth joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Joshua: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary."
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Philanthropy Politicized
00:32:46
On this episode, Michael Hartmann, director of the Center for Strategic Giving, joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the field of philanthropy in America today.
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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An American Epic
00:32:53
On this episode, Mark Edmundson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Song of Ourselves: Walt Whitman and the Fight for Democracy.”
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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An American Epic
00:32:53
On this episode, Mark Edmundson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Song of Ourselves: Walt Whitman and the Fight for Democracy.”
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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The Radical Origins of BLM
00:28:03
On this episode, Scott Walter joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article "The Founders of Black Lives Matter."
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Christ's Signs, Our Faith (8.9.21)
00:34:52
On this episode, Andreas J. Köstenberger joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, “Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to John's Gospel.”
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Putting on the Mind of Christ
00:26:50
On this episode, Deal Hudson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book ”365 Days of Catholic Wisdom: A Treasury of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.“
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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A Cult of Elites- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (8.2.21)
00:34:25
On this episode, Bruce Abramson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”The New Civil War: Exposing Elites, Fighting Utopian Leftism, and Restoring America."
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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The Need to Disagree
00:32:11
On this episode, Josh Hammer joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss free debate and his position as the Opinion Editor at "Newsweek."
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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The Need to Disagree- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.29.21)
00:32:11
On this episode, Josh Hammer joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss free debate and his position as the opinion editor at "Newsweek."
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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Conservatives and Publishing- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.26.21)
00:31:16
On this episode, Al Regnery joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the current climate in publishing and his new publishing company, Republic Books.
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Trump v. Tech- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.21.21)
00:33:49
On this episode, Mark Meckler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Former President Trump's filing suit against the nation's three biggest tech companies.
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Reclaiming, Not Despairing- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.19.21)
00:32:20
On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his most recent Public Square column, “Signs of the Times.”
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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A New, Dark Left- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.15.21)
00:30:40
On this episode, David Horowitz joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”The Enemy Within: How a Totalitarian Movement is Destroying America.“
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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Learning, Reading, Understanding- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.12.21)
00:35:46
On this episode, David George Moore joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book ”Stuck in the Present: How History Frees and Forms Christians.“
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Conservative Jurisprudence Must Change- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.8.21)
00:35:57
On this episode, Hadley Arkes joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article “Conservatives After Fulton: Time for a New Path.”
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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Of Dying and Rising- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.5.21)
00:32:00
On this episode, Jeffrey Pulse joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, "Figuring Resurrection: Joseph as a Death and Resurrection Figure."
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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The Damage of Preferences - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.1.21)
00:28:09
On this episode, Gail Heriot joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book “Dubious Expediency: How Race Preferences Damage Higher Education”
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Major Evils of the Time- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.28.21)
00:34:04
On this episode, Austin Ruse joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Under Siege: No Finer Time to be a Faithful Catholic."
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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The Greatness of English Literature- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.24.21)
00:31:29
On this episode, Elizabeth Kantor joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to English and American Literature."
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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The Mess of #MeToo- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.21.21)
00:33:58
On this episode, Alec Klein joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Aftermath: When it Felt Like Life Was Over."
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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Ideas that Destroy Us - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.17.21)
00:31:09
On this episode, Professor Peter Kreeft joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "How to Destory Western Civilization, and Other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss."
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Tolerating the Catholics- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.14.21)
00:32:12
On this episode, Michael Breidenbach joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Our Dear-Bought Liberty: Catholics and Religious Tolerance in Early America."
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Learning Virtue From Hebrew Texts - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.10.21)
00:34:10
On this episode, Mark Gerson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Telling: How Judaism's Essential Book Reveals the Meaning of Life.”
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Catholic Schools: Our National Treasure - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.7.21)
00:31:20
On this episode, Cara Candal joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss “A Vision of Hope: Catholic Schooling in Massachusetts.”
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Journalism for Literacy - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.3.21)
00:34:41
On this episode, Peter Meyer joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his career as a journalist turned educator and the innovative way he’s improving literacy in his low-income school district. To subscribe to his news quarterly, visit www.paideiatimes.org.
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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The Elites We Need - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.31.21)
00:35:43
On this episode, Saurabh Sharma joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article in the American Conservative “We Must Build an Elite for this American Moment“ and his work in building up the conservative bureaucratic apparatus at American Moment.
The article may be found here: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/we-must-build-an-elite-for-this-american-moment/
The American Moment website is here: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/
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May 31, 2021 |
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True Love - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.27.21)
00:27:24
On this episode, Julia Evanko joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the work of the Love and Fidelity Network in bringing Christian sexual ethics to college campuses. For more information, visit www.loveandfidelity.org.
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May 27, 2021 |
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Our Meritocracy - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.24.21)
00:31:36
On this episode, Patrick Deneen joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent review in American Affairs “A Tyranny without Tyrants?”
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May 24, 2021 |
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Examining Modernity - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.20.21)
00:30:32
On this episode, Sohrab Ahmari joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos.”
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May 20, 2021 |
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Modern Restlessness - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.17.21)
00:31:00
On this episode, Benjamin Storey joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment.”
To find out more about the work of Benjamin and Jenna Storey, visit their website: www.jbstorey.com
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May 17, 2021 |
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The Already Not Yet - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.13.21)
00:30:22
On this episode, Patrick Schreiner joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine.”
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May 13, 2021 |
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A Tale of Two Hamiltons - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.11.21)
00:32:40
On this episode, Robert Paquette joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the Alexander Hamilton Institute arose out of his feud with Hamilton College and the good work the Institute is doing now. For more on the Alexander Hamilton Institute, visit www.theahi.org
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May 11, 2021 |
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To Life from Death - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.6.21)
00:28:30
On this episode, Peter J. Leithart joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Baptism: A Guide to Life from Death.”
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May 06, 2021 |
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Ecclesia Anglicana - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.3.21)
00:30:58
On this episode, Gerald Bray joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition.”
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May 03, 2021 |
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Not So Silent Cal - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.29.21)
00:32:31
On this episode, Amity Shlaes joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Calvin Coolidge Foundation and her recent edition of “The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge.”
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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An End to Enervated Conservatism - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.26.21)
00:30:30
On this episode, Arthur Milikh joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the handicaps of contemporary conservatism and how to chart a path forward.
For more on his work at Claremont: https://www.claremont.org/press_releases/claremont-hires-arthur-milikh-to-lead-new-dc-center/
For his essay “A New Conservatism Must Emerge” in the American Mind: https://americanmind.org/features/a-new-conservatism-must-emerge/
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Striving for Relevance - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.22.21)
00:32:08
On this episode, Msgr. Hans Feichtinger joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Germany’s Synodal Way. Msgr. Feichtinger’s web exclusive on the same can be found at: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/02/what-to-know-about-the-synodal-way
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Liberal Education for Conservatives - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.19.21)
00:31:00
On this episode, Jonathan Marks joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Let’s Be Reasonable: A Conservative Case for Liberal Education.”
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Plunging in with Barth - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.15.21)
00:30:52
On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the theological impact of Karl Barth.
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Elegies for Friends - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.12.21)
00:28:40
On this episode, George Weigel joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Not Forgotten: Elegies for, and Reminiscences of, a Diverse Cast of Characters, Most of Them Admirable.“
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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Wake Up and Act - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.8.21)
00:29:28
On this episode, head of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni Michael Poliakoff joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization’s recent poll of Illinois citizens concerning their views on public education. The full poll may be viewed at www.goacta.org.
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Mere Historical Christianity - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.5.21)
00:31:42
On this episode, Justin Bass joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection.”
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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American Honor Culture - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.1.21)
00:28:43
On this episode, Jon A. Shields joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Trump’s Democrats” in light of the 2020 election.
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Hebrews - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.29.21)
00:29:37
On this episode, Tom Schreiner joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new commentary “Hebrews.”
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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HR-1: Voter Fraud is for Keeps - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.25.21)
00:33:13
On this episode, Mark Meckler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article for Newsmax “HR-1: The Death of Democracy Act.”
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Incurious Youths - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.22.21)
00:30:55
On this episode, F. H. Buckley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Curiosity And Its Twelve Rules for Life.”
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Family Is Worth Dying For - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.18.21)
00:26:31
On this episode, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently released book “Things Worth Dying For: Thoughts on a Life Worth Living.”
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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The Sixties Are Still With Us - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.15.21)
00:31:40
On this episode, Alexander Riley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent volume “Reflecting on the 1960s at 50.”
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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A Vivid Sense of the Real - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.11.21)
00:30:02
On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his column in the April 2021 edition of the magazine and Eric Vogelin’s insights for our moment.
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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What is Woke Capital? - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.8.21)
00:28:52
On this episode, Stephen R. Soukup joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Dictatorship of Woke Capital: How Political Correctness Captured Big Business.”
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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1620 - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.5.21)
00:33:03
On this episode, Peter W. Wood joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project.”
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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Action Civics - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.2.21)
00:31:36
On this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his proposed legislation “The Partisanship Out of Civics Act” and the way the left is infiltrating K-12 civics courses. His proposal may be read at https://www.nas.org/blogs/article/the-partisanship-out-of-civics-act.
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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What Are Conservatives For? - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.24.21)
00:30:56
On this episode, Charles R. Kesler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Crisis of the Two Constitutions: The Rise, Decline, and Recovery of American Greatness.”
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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School House Rights - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.19.21)
00:22:10
On this episode, Jonathan O’Brien joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the lawsuit he is filing on behalf of his clients because of the coercive use of critical race theory in the classroom. If you would like to read the lawsuit or donate to their legal fund, please visit www.schoolhouserights.org.
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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The Loneliest Generation - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.15.21)
00:30:27
On this episode, Dr. Josh Packard from the Springtide Research Institute joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Springtide’s recent report “The State of Religion and Young People 2020.”
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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The Bureaucracy Will Fail - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.11.21)
00:28:01
On this episode, Donald Devine joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Enduring Tension: Capitalism and the Moral Order.”
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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Expowering the Foodies - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.8.21)
00:27:31
On this episode, Theodore Gioia joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent essay for Quillette “To Expower the People.”
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Mrs. Obama’s White Flight Narrative - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.4.21)
00:29:23
On this episode, William Voegeli joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article in City Journal “The Truth About White Flight.”
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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The Making of a Poet - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.1.21)
00:31:52
On this episode, Dana Gioia joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent memoir “Studying with Miss Bishop: Memoirs from a Young Writer’s Life.”
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Heretical Hymnals - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.28.21)
00:28:57
On this episode, Fr. Peter Stravinskas joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the recent USCCB document “Catholic Hymnody at the Service of the Church: An Aid for Evaluating Hymn Lyrics.”
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Equality Running Wild - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.25.21)
00:30:51
On this episode, Ryszard Legutko joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Cunning of Freedom: Saving the Self in an Age of False Idols.”
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Social Trust and Polarization - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.21.21)
00:28:43
On this episode, Kevin Vallier joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Trust in a Polarized Age.”
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Laws, Kings, Judges - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.18.21)
00:30:19
On this episode, David Flatto joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Crown and the Courts: Separation of Powers in the Early Jewish Imagination.”
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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The Bad Boy of American Fiction - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.14.21)
00:29:50
On this episode, Carl Rollyson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the second volume of his biography of William Faulkner “The Life of William Faulkner: This Alarming Paradox, 1935–1962.”
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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Catholic and Classical - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.11.21)
00:28:38
On this episode, Andrew Seeley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his work at The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education and the recent volume of essays “Renewing Catholic Schools: How to Regain a Catholic Vision in a Secular Age.”
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Anticonstitutional Progressives - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.7.21)
00:30:21
On this episode, Bradley Watson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Progressivism: The Strange History of a Radical Idea.”
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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A More Spiritual Church - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.4.21)
00:29:19
On this episode, Brandon McGinley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Prodigal Church: Restoring Catholic Tradition in an Age of Deception.”
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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Duty, the Soul of Beauty - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.31.20)
00:31:01
On this episode, R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent publication from Wiseblood Books “Duty, the Soul of Beauty: Henry James on the Beautiful Life.”
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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Housing First Doesn’t Work
00:30:09
On this episode, Christopher Rufo joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent short film on homelessness in America’s west coast cities and the failure of “housing first” policies.
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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Bombs Away - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.24.20)
00:30:12
James Nolan joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book "Atomic Doctors: Conscience and Complicity at the Dawn of the Nuclear Age."
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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The Wrong Sales Pitch - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.21.20)
00:30:09
On this episode, Eric Adler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his most recent book “The Battle of the Classics: How a Nineteenth Century Debate Can Save the Humanities Today.”
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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Making God Real - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.17.20)
00:29:18
Anthropologist Tanya Marie Luhrmann joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book “How God Becomes Real: Kindling the Presence of Invisible Others.”
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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Honest Historiography - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.14.20)
00:27:04
Andrew Zwerneman joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book "History Forgotten and Remembered" and how history is and should be taught in schools today.
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Vulnerability Binds Us - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.10.20)
00:29:52
On this episode, Carter Snead joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the need for an embodied anthropology to undergird public bioethics. His new book is “What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics.”
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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What Has Big Tech Done? - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.7.20)
00:30:08
Andrew Keen joins the podcast to reflect on the Tech Revolution. He is the author of four books on this topic: "The Cult of the Amateur" (2007), "Digital Vertigo" (2012), "The Internet is Not the Answer" (2015), and "How to Fix the Future" (2018).
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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Narratives of Envy - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.3.20)
00:23:42
On this episode, Anne Hendershott joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book “The Politics of Envy.”
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Transgenderism’s Romantic Roots - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.30.20)
00:29:06
Carl Trueman joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution.”
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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It’s About Relationships - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.27.20)
00:33:31
Joshua Mitchell joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book ”American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time.” Mitchell takes Tocqueville as his starting place for understanding identity politics, bipolarity, and addiction in American society. Fundamentally, it‘s all about relationships.
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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Antidotes to Postmodern Lunacy - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.23.20)
00:34:21
Gad Saad joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas are Killing Common Sense.”
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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Gotham’s Got God - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.19.20)
00:34:05
Jon Butler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book ”God in Gotham: The Miracle of Religion in Modern Manhattan.“
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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Totalitarian Democracy - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.16.20)
00:31:28
Roger Kimball edited the recent collection of essays “Who Rules?: Sovereignty, Nationalism, and the Fate of Freedom in the Twenty-First Century.” He joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss.
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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The Myth That Came True - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.12.20)
00:33:21
Louis Markos joins the podcast to discuss his book “The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes.”
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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The Rolling Sexual Revolution - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.9.20)
00:32:32
On this episode, Scott Yenor discusses his book “The Recovery of Family Life: Exposing the Limits of Modern Ideologies.”
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Regulation of Religious Schools - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.5.20)
00:34:26
Jason Bedrick and Jay P. Greene are editors of the recent book “Religious Liberty and Education: A Case Study of Yeshivas vs. New York.” They join First Things contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss.
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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American Catholics and the Cold War - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.2.20)
00:31:30
D. G. Hart discusses his recent book, “American Catholic: The Politics of Faith During the Cold War.” He and contributing editor Mark Bauerlein talk Catholicism and American conservatism, the significance of John F. Kennedy, and the legacy of Fr. Richard John Neuhaus.
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Religion and the Presidency - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.30.20)
00:32:38
Kenneth L. Woodward argues that religion is not as significant a factor in American presidential politics as we might think.
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Oct 30, 2020 |
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The Power of Shared Knowledge - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.29.20)
00:36:08
E. D. Hirsch discusses his book “How to Educate a Citizen: The Power of Shared Knowledge to Unify a Nation.”
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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Socialism Doesn’t Work - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.26.20)
00:33:56
Charles Mizrahi joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the false promises of socialism.
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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The Sixties Never Ended - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.22.20)
00:29:42
On this episode, Fred Siegel discusses his new book, “The Crisis of Liberalism: Prelude to Trump.”
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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American Money - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.19.20)
00:34:44
Lance Morrow discusses his forthcoming book, “God and Mammon: Chronicles of American Money.”
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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How To Talk About the Church - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.15.20)
00:32:36
Fr. Peter Stravinskas, editor of The Catholic Response, tells of his many years spent working in Catholic journalism.
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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The Fall of Eve - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.13.20)
00:35:10
Jeffrey Niehaus discusses his book “When Did Eve Sin?: The Fall and Biblical Historiography.”
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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The Art of Criticism - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.8.20)
00:34:20
Carlin Romano joins the podcast to discuss his long career as a book critic and why literary criticism is in decline.
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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God’s Saboteurs - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.5.20)
00:32:24
Rod Dreher joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents.”
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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Democracies At War - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (10.1.20)
00:33:48
William S. Smith joins the podcast to discuss U.S. foreign policy and his book “Democracy and Imperialism: Irving Babbitt and Warlike Democracies.”
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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A Report From Sweden - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (9.28.20)
00:24:07
Paulina Neuding and contributing editor Mark Bauerlein discuss the state of the pandemic in Sweden and Sweden’s version of the woke revolution.
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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The Contradictions of Socialism - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (9.25.20)
00:35:01
Iain Murray discusses his new book, “The Socialist Temptation.”
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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America’s Point of No Return - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (9.21.20)
00:32:13
Michael Anton joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “The Stakes.”
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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The Church in San Francisco - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (9.18.20)
00:34:26
The Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, metropolitan archbishop of San Francisco, joins the podcast. He discusses how his city’s lockdown rules unfairly single out churches and religious believers for particularly harsh restrictions.
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Sep 18, 2020 |
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The Truth About Diversity Training - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (9.17.20)
00:36:02
Christopher Rufo discusses critical race theory and what goes on in diversity training seminars at public institutions.
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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Rediscovering the Joy of Learning - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (9.14.20)
00:30:53
Zena Hitz discusses her recent book, “Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life.”
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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What’s Happening in Public Schools - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (9.10.20)
00:35:46
On this episode, Hezekiah Kantor discusses his book “Trojan Horse Religion: How Progressive Liberalism Aims To Be The State Church.”
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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What I Saw at the Portland Protests - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (9.8.20)
00:32:36
Nate Hochman joins Mark to discuss what he observed at the “peaceful” riots in Portland, Oregon.
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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Attacks on Homeschooling - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (9.3.20)
00:34:45
Robert Maranto discusses school choice and Elizabeth Bartholet’s criticisms of homeschooling.
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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A Case of Cancelled Speech - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (8.31.20)
00:35:16
Lawrence Mead explains why the journal “Society” retracted his article “Poverty and Culture,” and why many are calling for his cancellation.
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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The Woke Revolution In Australia - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (8.27.20)
00:36:17
John Moran discusses Australian wokeness and his book “The Resurrection Mantra: Build Hope and Resilience Into Your Life.”
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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The Culture of Hate - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (8.24.20)
00:34:45
Daniel J. Mahoney joins Mark to discuss woke despotism, Dostoevsky’s “Demons,” and why nihilism—not moralism—is behind today’s cancel culture.
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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Woke Ideology at Catholic Colleges - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (8.20.20)
00:30:27
C. C. Pecknold joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss what’s happening at Catholic institutions and universities today.
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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What the Sexual Revolution Has Wrought - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (8.17.20)
00:36:47
Jennifer Roback Morse discusses her book “The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along.”
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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The New Meaning of Toleration
00:32:46
Robert Weissberg joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss what “toleration” has come to mean in our society.
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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AI Dystopia
00:34:25
On this episode, David Barnhizer discusses his book “The Artificial Intelligence Contagion: Can Democracy Withstand the Imminent Transformation of Work, Wealth and the Social Order?”
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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The Child Psychology of Lockdowns - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (8.6.20)
00:33:27
Psychiatrist Mark McDonald joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the school closures are affecting kids’ mental health.
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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The End of the Blaine Amendments? - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (8.3.20)
00:31:37
Peter Stravinskas joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss school choice and the Supreme Court’s decision in “Espinoza v. Montana.”
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Catholic Schools After COVID-19 - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.30.20)
00:28:26
The economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic have forced a number of Catholic schools in the United States to close. Nora Kenney joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss.
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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Climate Change Anxiety - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.27.20)
00:33:33
On this episode, Bjorn Lomborg discusses his new book, “False Alarm: How Climate Change Panic Costs Us Trillions, Hurts the Poor, and Fails to Fix the Planet.”
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Presidential Self-Restraint - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.23.20)
00:34:54
Contributing editor Mark Bauerlein is joined by Justin Garrison and Ryan Holston, the editors of “The Historical Mind: Humanistic Renewal in a Post-Constitutional Age.”
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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Protest of the Elites - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.20.20)
00:32:12
Sumantra Maitra explains why elites are leading the current wave of iconoclastic protests in the U.S. and U.K.
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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The New Feudalism - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.16.20)
00:32:38
On this episode, Joel Kotkin discusses his book “The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class.”
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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The Church In Mission - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.13.20)
00:34:34
On this episode, George Weigel discusses his new book “The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission.”
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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SCOTUS Redefines “Sex” - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.9.20)
00:34:45
Hadley Arkes and Mark Bauerlein discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling in “Bostock v. Clayton County.”
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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Israel and the Church - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.6.20)
00:31:22
Benjamin Merkle discusses his book “Discontinuity to Continuity: A Survey of Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies.”
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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A Failure of Responsibility - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.2.20)
00:31:50
On this episode, Yuval Levin discusses his book “A Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream.”
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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Driving and Democracy - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.29.20)
00:37:33
On this episode, Matthew B. Crawford discusses his new book, “Why We Drive: Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road.”
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Battles at the U.N. - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.25.20)
00:32:06
Austin Ruse joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the work of C-Fam (the Center for Family & Human Rights)—including C-Fam's efforts at the U.N. to prevent the creation of an international right to abortion.
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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Free Speech in the Digital Public Square - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.22.20)
00:29:20
Jon Schweppe joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the regulation of pornography, Big Tech censorship of free speech, and how to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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The Decline of Journalism - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.18.20)
00:30:30
On this episode, Mark Hemingway addresses the uproar over Sen. Tom Cotton’s New York Times op-ed and discusses the state of investigative reporting today.
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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The Place of Science in Political Life - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.15.20)
00:33:02
Ari Schulman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss COVID-19, the perils of social media, and the proper role of scientific expertise in politics.
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Reporting on American Religion, Part Two - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.11.20)
00:30:23
Kenneth L. Woodward continues discussing his 2016 memoir “Getting Religion: Faith, Culture, and Politics from the Age of Eisenhower to the Era of Obama.” In this episode, Woodward talks Billy Graham and the Berrigan Brothers.
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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Reporting on American Religion, Part One - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.8.20)
00:32:50
Kenneth L. Woodward discusses his 2016 memoir “Getting Religion: Faith, Culture, and Politics from the Age of Eisenhower to the Era of Obama.”
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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A Vanishing Freedom - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.4.20)
00:35:52
Luke C. Sheahan discusses freedom of association and his book “Why Associations Matter: The Case for First Amendment Pluralism.”
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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The Corruption of Universities - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.1.20)
00:31:11
John Ellis discusses the state of academia today and his book “The Breakdown of Higher Education: How It Happened, the Damage It Does, and What Can Be Done.”
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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The Rise of Anti-Art - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.28.20)
00:32:42
Michelle Kamhi discusses the contemporary artworld and her book “Bucking the Artworld Tide: Reflections on Art, Pseudo Art, Art Education & Theory.”
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May 28, 2020 |
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Truth and Religious Liberty - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.26.20)
00:33:01
Ryan T. Anderson and Mark discuss why conservatives shouldn’t limit themselves to procedural arguments in the culture war—we need to emphasize our substantive moral commitments as well as our religious-liberty protections.
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May 26, 2020 |
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Anti-Religious Studies - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.21.20)
00:30:12
Mark Pulliam explains why religion is disappearing from Religious Studies departments.
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May 21, 2020 |
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Common Sense For America - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein(5.18.20)
00:33:33
On this episode, Philip K. Howard discusses his book “Try Common Sense: Replacing the Failed Ideologies of Right and Left.”
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May 18, 2020 |
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The Consolation of Poetry - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.14.20)
00:34:12
Micah Mattix discusses his recent book, “The Soul Is a Stranger in This World: Essays on Poets and Poetry.”
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May 14, 2020 |
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Myth, Modernity, and Mr. Peterson - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.11.20)
00:30:58
Ron Dart, editor of the recent volume “Myth and Meaning in Jordan Peterson,” discusses Peterson’s work from a Christian perspective.
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May 11, 2020 |
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The Far Side of Suffering - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.7.20)
00:34:56
Clare Carlisle discusses her biography of Kierkegaard: “Philosopher of the Heart: The Restless Life of Søren Kierkegaard.”
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May 07, 2020 |
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Debating Richard Dawkins - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.4.20)
00:33:54
On this episode of “Conversations with Mark Bauerlein,” Rupert Shortt discusses his book “Outgrowing Dawkins: God for Grown-Ups.”
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May 04, 2020 |
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Nietzschean Puritans - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.30.20)
00:35:33
Mark T. Mitchell discusses his recent book, “Power and Purity: The Unholy Marriage that Spawned America's Social Justice Warriors.”
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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Who Was William Faulkner? - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.27.20)
00:33:57
Carl Rollyson discusses his book “The Life of William Faulkner: The Past Is Never Dead, 1897-1934.“
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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Cardinal Pell, Innocent! - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.23.20)
00:33:05
George Weigel and Mark discuss Cardinal George Pell’s acquittal.
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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The Church and the Virus - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.20.20)
00:35:20
Mark and Fr. Peter Stravinskas discuss live-streamed Masses and the Church’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Religion and the Public Good - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.16.20)
00:33:37
William Haun joins Mark to discuss religious liberty trends today and a recent case involving the D.C. Metro’s ban on religious advertisements.
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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Faith and Worldview Aren’t the Same - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.13.20)
00:34:20
Featuring George Barna on why so few American Christians possess a biblical worldview.
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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America’s Moral Revolution - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.9.20)
00:35:50
C. Bradley Thompson discusses his recent book, “America's Revolutionary Mind: A Moral History of the American Revolution and the Declaration That Defined It.”
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Apr 09, 2020 |
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Coronavirus and Citizenship - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.6.20)
00:36:44
R. J. Snell joins Mark to discuss the present pandemic and what it has revealed about citizenship and individualism in our society.
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Quarantine Homeschooling - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.2.20)
00:36:48
Sam Sorbo makes the case for homeschooling and shares tips for teaching kids at home during coronavirus.
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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National Breakup? - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.30.20)
00:31:45
F. H. Buckley joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, ”American Secession.”
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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Is There a Catholic Vote? - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.26.20)
00:34:42
Matthew Bunson joins Mark to discuss Catholic voting patterns and the results of a recent survey examining the beliefs of U.S. Catholics.
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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Studying the Western Tradition in Wyoming - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.23.20)
00:31:42
Glenn Arbery, president of Wyoming Catholic College, discusses the college’s great books curriculum and outdoor program. He also talks about some of his favorite films.
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Christ, Our Daily Bread - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.19.20)
00:34:25
How did Jesus teach us to pray? Wesley Hill discusses his recent book, “The Lord’s Prayer: A Guide to Praying to Our Father.”
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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Ross Douthat On Decadence - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.16.20)
00:34:37
Ross Douthat discusses his new book, “The Decadent Society: How We Became the Victims of Our Own Success.”
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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The Religion of Identity Politics - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.12.20)
00:36:48
David Azerrad discusses the quasi-religious rites and “preaching” of identity politics—and how all this wokeness is mostly performative.
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Mar 12, 2020 |
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Presidents and Their Books - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.9.20)
00:35:45
Craig Fehrman discusses his new book, “Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote.”
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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The Campaign to Curtail Speech - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.6.20)
00:32:19
Featuring: Arthur Milikh on the left's efforts to ban “hate speech.”
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Mar 06, 2020 |
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White House Rivalries - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (3.2.20)
00:42:31
Tevi Troy discusses his recent book, “Fight House.”
https://www.amazon.com/Fight-House-Rivalries-White-Truman/dp/1621578364
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Incarnational Realism - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.27.20)
00:31:07
Jessica Hooten Wilson discusses Flannery O’Connor, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and her book “Giving the Devil His Due.”
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Feb 27, 2020 |
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The Theology of Transubstantiation - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.24.20)
00:32:00
Brett Salkeld and Mark discuss Reformation-era debates over the Real Presence and what Catholics and Protestants believe about the Eucharist.
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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The Second Secularization - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.20.20)
00:35:24
Stanley Kurtz discusses how our culture lost faith in Western Civilization.
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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The War that Changed America in the World - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.18.20)
00:38:05
Clay Risen discusses his recent book, “The Crowded Hour: Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the Dawn of the American Century.”
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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Sweden Is on Edge - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.13.20)
00:28:13
In 2019, there were over 230 bombings in Sweden—more than in any other Western country. Paulina Neuding joins the podcast to help us understand the crisis.
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Feb 13, 2020 |
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A Striking State of the Union Address - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.10.20)
00:33:25
R. R. Reno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss New York architecture, Trump’s State of the Union Address, and the future of the pro-life movement.
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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A Conversation with Douglas Murray - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.6.20)
00:37:42
Douglas Murray discusses his recent book, “The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race, and Identity.”
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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Catholics and Inclusion Statements - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (2.3.20)
00:30:10
Patrick Reilly discusses his recent First Things essay, “The Nondiscrimination Dance,” and why Catholic schools shouldn’t adopt “inclusion statements.”
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Why Go To College? - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.30.20)
00:30:43
Johann Neem joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, “What's the Point of College?: Seeking Purpose in an Age of Reform.”
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Jan 30, 2020 |
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The Law of Liberty - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein(1.27.20)
00:30:03
Peter Leithart discusses his forthcoming book, “The Ten Commandments: A Guide to the Perfect Law of Liberty.”
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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The State of School Reform - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.23.20)
00:26:46
Mark and Michael Petrilli discuss the latest in K-12 education news.
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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How China Changed Hollywood - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.21.20)
00:38:59
Martha Bayles and Mark Bauerlein discuss the many ways the American film industry has caved to the demands of the Chinese market.
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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How to Think About the First Amendment - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.16.19)
00:38:41
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.”
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Jan 16, 2020 |
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The Story of Billy Graham - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.13.19)
00:32:21
On this episode, Grant Wacker discusses his recent biography of Billy Graham, “One Soul At a Time.”
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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The Power of Public Policy - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.9.20)
00:30:08
Oren Cass discusses his recent First Things essay, “The Problem With the Culture Problem,” and his book “The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America.”
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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The Case For Classical Education - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein
00:34:20
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.
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Jan 06, 2020 |
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How Money Became Dangerous - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (1.2.20)
00:35:23
Chris Varelas joins the podcast to discuss his book “How Money Became Dangerous: The Inside Story of Our Turbulent Relationship with Modern Finance.”
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Jan 02, 2020 |
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Learning in the Fast Lane - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.30.19)
00:33:04
Chester Finn joins the podcast to discuss his book “Learning in the Fast Lane: The Past, Present, and Future of Advanced Placement.”
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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The Corruption of Common Sense - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.27.19)
00:34:17
On this episode, Thomas Patterson discusses his recent book, “How America Lost Its Mind: The Assault on Reason That's Crippling Our Democracy.”
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Dec 27, 2019 |
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The Battle Over Religious Liberty - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.23.19)
00:32:34
In this episode, Luke Goodrich discusses his recent book “Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America.”
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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Rust Belt Catholics - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.19.19)
00:29:42
Charles McElwee joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the decline of Catholicism in struggling Rust Belt communities—and attempts to revive Rust Belt parishes.
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Dec 19, 2019 |
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The Charter School Challenge - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.16.19)
00:34:55
Max Eden joins senior editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the charter school movement—particularly the success of the Great Hearts academies.
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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False Positive - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.12.19)
00:30:57
Theodore Dalrymple discusses his latest book, “False Positive: A Year of Error, Omission, and Political Correctness in the New England Journal of Medicine.”
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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The Christian Revolution - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.9.19)
00:35:01
Tom Holland joins the podcast to discuss his book “Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World.”
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Who Was Howard Zinn? - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.6.19)
00:29:49
On this episode, Mary Grabar discusses her recent book, “Debunking Howard Zinn: Exposing the Fake History That Turned a Generation against America.”
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Dec 06, 2019 |
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On Camille Paglia - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (12.4.19)
00:32:31
Emily Esfahani Smith joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the work of Camille Paglia.
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Dec 04, 2019 |
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Kavanaugh and the Future of the Supreme Court - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.25.19)
00:34:40
Mollie Hemingway joins Mark to discuss her recent book, “Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court,” co-written with Carrie Severino.
https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Trial-Kavanaugh-Confirmation-Supreme/dp/1621579832
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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Antonin Scalia, Man of Faith - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.22.19)
00:34:57
Christopher Scalia joins the podcast to discuss a recent volume he edited: a collection of essays by his late father Justice Antonin Scalia, titled “On Faith: Lessons From an American Believer.”
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Nov 22, 2019 |
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Strong Gods and Weak Gods - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.15.19)
00:34:13
R. R. Reno discusses the dogmas and assumptions of the postwar consensus, the rise of populism, and his new book, “Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West.”
https://www.amazon.com/Return-Strong-Gods-Nationalism-Populism/dp/1621578003
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Nov 15, 2019 |
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Great Christian Jurists - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.8.19)
00:33:24
Daniel Dreisbach discusses the history of church-state relations in the United States and a recent volume of essays he edited, “Great Christian Jurists in American History.”
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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American Power - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (11.7.19)
00:37:35
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