Episodes

  • The Sexual Abuse Crisis Is Law Crisis (ft. Michael Mazza)

    The Sexual Abuse Crisis Is Law Crisis (ft. Michael Mazza)
    Apr 9 2026
    In this episode, Michael J. Mazza joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Where the Dallas Charter Went Wrong,” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.
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    31 mins
  • Disclosure in Modern Poetry (ft. Glenn Arbery)

    Disclosure in Modern Poetry (ft. Glenn Arbery)
    Apr 2 2026
    In this episode, Glenn C. Arbery joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Lyric as Disclosure” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.
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    31 mins
  • Our Crisis is Metaphysical | 2026 D.C. Lecture | 2026 D.C. Lecture (Presented by: Mary Harrington)

    Our Crisis is Metaphysical | 2026 D.C. Lecture | 2026 D.C. Lecture (Presented by: Mary Harrington)
    Mar 19 2026
    In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2026 D.C. Lecture presented by Mary Harrington. Please subscribe to access more information about future lectures and many great articles!
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    42 mins
  • The Countryman–Foreigner Distinction (ft. Matthew Crawford)

    The Countryman–Foreigner Distinction (ft. Matthew Crawford)
    Mar 5 2026
    In this episode, Matthew B. Crawford joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Love in the Time of Mass Migration” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.
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    56 mins
  • Admiration as Inspiration (ft. Elizabeth Corey)

    Admiration as Inspiration (ft. Elizabeth Corey)
    Feb 26 2026
    In this episode, Elizabeth Corey joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about her recent piece, “On the Pleasure of Admiring” from the February 2026 issue of the magazine.
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    26 mins
  • What Virgil Teaches America (ft. Spencer Klavan)

    What Virgil Teaches America (ft. Spencer Klavan)
    Feb 19 2026
    In this episode, Spencer A. Klavan joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “In the Footsteps of Aeneas” from the February 2026 issue of the magazine.
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    53 mins
  • The Promises of Gay Liberation (ft. Scott Yenor)

    The Promises of Gay Liberation (ft. Scott Yenor)
    Feb 12 2026
    In this episode, Scott Yenor joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Rise and Fall of Gay Activism” from the February 2026 issue of the magazine.
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    49 mins
  • The Evangelical Elite Gap (ft. Aaron Renn)

    The Evangelical Elite Gap (ft. Aaron Renn)
    Feb 5 2026
    In this episode, Aaron Renn joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Problem with the Evangelical Elite” from the January 2026 issue of the magazine.
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    53 mins