Rule of the Competent
by Mark BauerleinJames Hankins joins the podcast to discuss his new book Political Meritocracy in Renaissance Italy: The Virtuous Republic of Francesco Patrizi of Siena. Continue Reading »
Biden’s Awkward Abortion Legacy
by John MurdockThe “Biden Amendment” has long limited abortion-related spending abroad, but its future is uncertain—especially as its namesake continues a long march away from his earlier anti-abortion positions. Continue Reading »
My Ten Favorite Episodes of “Conversations with Mark Bauerlein”
by Rein StaalThree distinct themes wind through all of Mark Bauerlein's episodes: the state of education in America today, Christian intellectual discourse, and the challenge posed by woke hegemony. Continue Reading »
The Ballast of Faith
by Peachy KeenanAt the end of the day, politics, even the “correct” politics, will not suffice to inoculate children against the seductions of modern culture. Continue Reading »
Permanent Revolution
by R. R. RenoWhy is our collective mood so sour? We are awash with material wealth, and technology provides us with unprecedented powers. But this veneer of well-being masks a deeper crisis. Voter discontent, expressed in populist rejections of establishment candidates and platforms in favor of rabble-rousers on . . . . Continue Reading »
Grace, Sin, and History
by G. E. M. LippiattWriting authentic history that is also authentically Catholic has been a tricky business since Cardinal Baronius, if not since St. Augustine. How are we to reconcile the profound and definitive historical consequences of the Incarnation with the obvious fact that sin continues to permeate the . . . . Continue Reading »
Jesus As Political Cynic
by Peter J. LeithartThe world can be saved from itself only by a Savior who ruthlessly exposes the greed and libido dominandi that lurk behind captivating screens of civility and piety. Continue Reading »
Eric Metaxas on Christians and Politics
by Mark BauerleinEric Metaxas joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Letter to the American Church. Continue Reading »
Horowitz on the Democratic Party
by Mark BauerleinDavid Horowitz joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Final Battle: The Next Election Could Be the Last. Continue Reading »
Michael Millerman on Alexander Dugin Explained
by R. R. RenoEditor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Millerman to talk about his article, “Alexander Dugin Explained,” from the February 2023 issue. Continue Reading »
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