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First Things Podcast

First Things

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23 hours ago

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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Religion & Spirituality

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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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Religion & Spirituality

Episodes (20/500)

First Things Podcast

Heritage and the Right

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.

23 hours ago

45 minutes 30 seconds

First Things Podcast

Where Is the Antichrist? (ft. Peter Thiel)

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.

4 days ago

1 hour 2 minutes 32 seconds

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Walking in Wonder (ft. Virginia Aabram)

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.

1 week ago

21 minutes

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Declaration of Dependence (ft. Leah Libresco)

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.”

2 weeks ago

47 minutes 39 seconds

First Things Podcast

Pope and Parliament

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.

1 month ago

42 minutes 12 seconds

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Faith in State Politics (ft. Cameron Sexton)

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.

1 month ago

30 minutes 50 seconds

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Pius XII’s Vindication (ft. Michael Knowles)

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+.

1 month ago

34 minutes 44 seconds

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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.

2 months ago

28 minutes 6 seconds

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Politics After Literacy (ft. Mary Harrington)

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.

2 months ago

59 minutes 23 seconds

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

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.

2 months ago

53 minutes 29 seconds

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

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.

3 months ago

57 minutes 32 seconds

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

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.

3 months ago

43 minutes 26 seconds

First Things Podcast

Nationalism Will Save the West

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."

3 months ago

28 minutes 43 seconds

First Things Podcast

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

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."

3 months ago

31 minutes 19 seconds

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NovelCon (ft. Christopher Scalia)

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)."

3 months ago

31 minutes 15 seconds

First Things Podcast

A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones

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.”

4 months ago

56 minutes 22 seconds

First Things Podcast

At Home and Abroad

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.

4 months ago

37 minutes 59 seconds

First Things Podcast

The Fed and the College

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.

4 months ago

30 minutes 11 seconds

First Things Podcast

The Quest for the Historical Jesus

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.

4 months ago

54 minutes 13 seconds

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The Death of Mass Literacy

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!

4 months ago

41 minutes 11 seconds