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This Catholic Moment (ft. Matthew Schmitz)
11/06/2026 | 53 mins.
In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Our Strange Catholic Moment” from the June/July 2026 issue of the magazine.
The Church of Ratzinger (ft. Sam Zeno Conedera)
04/06/2026 | 55 mins.
In this episode, Sam Zeno Conedera joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Ratzinger in the Whirlwind” from the May 2026 issue of the magazine.
Postliberalism and its Discontents (ft. James Wood)
28/05/2026 | 45 mins.
In this episode, James R. Wood joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Liberalism Is Christianity’s Prodigal Child” from the June/July 2026 issue of the magazine.
Recovering the University’s Soul | 2026 Neuhaus Lecture
21/05/2026 | 47 mins.
In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2026 Neuhaus Lecture presented by Bishop Robert Barron. Please subscribe to access more information about future lectures and many great pieces!
Disney Adulting (ft. Veronica Clarke)
14/05/2026 | 56 mins.
In this episode, Veronica Clarke joins Germán and Virginia (who are subbing in for R. R. Reno) on The Editor's Desk to talk about her recent review, “A Whole New World” from the May 2026 issue of the magazine.