First Things Podcast

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First Things is America's most influential journal of religion & public life.

  1. Pope and Parliament

    SEP 25

    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.

    42 min
  2. Faith in State Politics (ft. Cameron Sexton)

    SEP 18

    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.

    31 min
  3. Pius XII’s Vindication (ft. Michael Knowles)

    SEP 15

    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+.

    35 min
  4. Turning Point

    SEP 12

    Turning Point

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

    28 min
  5. Politics After Literacy (ft. Mary Harrington)

    AUG 29

    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.

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

    AUG 21

    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.

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

    AUG 8

    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.

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

    AUG 1

    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.

    43 min
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    First Things
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
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