Best firstthings Podcasts (2026)

In this episode, Hans Boersma joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "Modernity and God-Talk," from the November 2025 issue of the magazine.By First Things

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Is the UK a Nation of Immigrants? (ft. Louise Perry) 45:56

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In this episode, Louise Perry joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “Indigenous London,” from the November 2025 issue of the magazine.By First Things

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Heritage and the Right 45:30

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The editors discuss the troubles at Heritage, the conservative think tank whose president recently touched off a controversy by releasing a video statement in support of Tucker Carlson. The controversy pits generation against generation and faction against faction within the conservative movement. Rusty Reno and Dan Hitchens join Julia Yost.…

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Where Is the Antichrist? (ft. Peter Thiel) 1:02:32

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In this episode, Peter Thiel joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recently co-authored essay, "Voyages to the End of the World," from the November 2025 issue of the magazine.By First Things

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Walking in Wonder (ft. Virginia Aabram) 21:00

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In this episode, Virginia Aabram and Elizabeth Bachmann join Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about Virginia's recent essay, “The Road to Chartres,” from the October 2025 issue of the magazine.By First Things

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Declaration of Dependence (ft. Leah Libresco) 47:39

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In this episode, Leah Libresco joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent book, “The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto.”By First Things

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Pope and Parliament 42:12

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The editors discuss Great Britain’s assisted suicide bill, Pope Leo’s first major interview, and Charlie Kirk’s memorial service. Dan Hitchens joins Julia Yost.By First Things

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Faith in State Politics (ft. Cameron Sexton) 30:50

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In the first episode of While We're At It, Cameron Sexton joins in to talk about his work as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and Speaker of the state House.By First Things

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Pius XII’s Vindication (ft. Michael Knowles) 34:44

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In the first episode of While We're At It, a brand new interview series with First Things editor Rusty Reno, Michael Knowles joins in to talk about “The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II,” a new four-part docuseries now available on DailyWire+.By First Things

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Turning Point 28:06

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The editors discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rise of political violence in America. Rusty Reno joins Julia Yost.By First Things

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Politics After Literacy (ft. Mary Harrington) 59:23

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In this episode, Mary Harrington joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “The King and the Swarm,” from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.By First Things

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The Death of the Oxford Don (ft. Jaspreet Singh Boparai) 53:29

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In this episode, Jaspreet Singh Boparai joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "Waugh Against the Fogeys," from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.By First Things

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Theology for a Brave New World (ft. Thomas Joseph White) 57:32

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In this episode, Fr. Thomas Joseph White joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "The Future of Catholic Theology," from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.By First Things

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William F. Buckley’s True Calling (ft. Christopher Caldwell) 43:26

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In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, "The Great Excommunicator" from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.By First Things

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Nationalism Will Save the West 28:43

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Yoram Hazony joins in to discuss his book, "The Virtue of Nationalism."By First Things

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How to Prevent an Act of Terror (ft. Alan Dershowitz) 31:19

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Alan Dershowitz joins in to discuss his recent book, "The Preventive State: The Challenge of Preventing Serious Harms While Preserving Essential Liberties."By First Things

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NovelCon (ft. Christopher Scalia) 31:15

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Christopher J. Scalia joins in to discuss his recent book, "13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven't Read)."By First Things

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A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones 42:45

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In this episode, Clare Morell joins Rusty Reno on in the First Things office to talk about her recent book, “The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones.”By First Things

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At Home and Abroad 37:59

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The editors discuss conservatism’s big wins at the Supreme Court and America’s military and diplomatic ventures in the Middle East. Rusty Reno joins Julia Yost.By First Things

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The Fed and the College 30:11

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Brad Lingo joins in to discuss Grove City College. Subscribe to Mark's new channel on: Spotify: tinyurl.com/mufv3xzw Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/3w32d42x Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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The Quest for the Historical Jesus 54:13

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In this episode, Michael C. Legaspi joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, "Jesus After the Critics" from the June/July 2025 issue of the magazine.By First Things

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The Death of Mass Literacy 41:11

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In this episode, Wessie du Toit joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "The Future of Reading" from the June/July 2025 issue of the magazine. Subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!By First Things

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Classical Education Keeps Growing 29:24

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In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Martin Cothran joins in to discuss Memoria Press and Classical Education in America. Subscribe to Mark's new channel on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mufv3xzw Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3w32d42x Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.…

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L.A. and Elon 31:27

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The editors discuss the immigration riots in Los Angeles, and Donald Trump’s feud with Gavin Newsom. Then they discuss that other feud. Rusty Reno joins Julia Yost.By First Things

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The Sabbath is Back! (ft. J. J. Kimche) 38:25

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How to Talk About God (ft. Hans Boersma) 35:10

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Is the UK a Nation of Immigrants? (ft. Louise Perry) 45:56

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Heritage and the Right 45:30

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Where Is the Antichrist? (ft. Peter Thiel) 1:02:32

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Walking in Wonder (ft. Virginia Aabram) 21:00

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Declaration of Dependence (ft. Leah Libresco) 47:39

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Pope and Parliament 42:12

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Faith in State Politics (ft. Cameron Sexton) 30:50

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Pius XII’s Vindication (ft. Michael Knowles) 34:44

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Turning Point 28:06

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Politics After Literacy (ft. Mary Harrington) 59:23

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The Death of the Oxford Don (ft. Jaspreet Singh Boparai) 53:29

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Theology for a Brave New World (ft. Thomas Joseph White) 57:32

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William F. Buckley’s True Calling (ft. Christopher Caldwell) 43:26

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Nationalism Will Save the West 28:43

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How to Prevent an Act of Terror (ft. Alan Dershowitz) 31:19

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NovelCon (ft. Christopher Scalia) 31:15

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A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones 42:45

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At Home and Abroad 37:59

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The Fed and the College 30:11

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The Quest for the Historical Jesus 54:13

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The Death of Mass Literacy 41:11

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Classical Education Keeps Growing 29:24

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L.A. and Elon 31:27