First Things Podcast

First Things

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The Countryman–Foreigner Distinction (ft. Matthew Crawford)
05/03/2026 | 56 mins.
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.
Admiration as Inspiration (ft. Elizabeth Corey)
26/02/2026 | 25 mins.
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.
What Virgil Teaches America (ft. Spencer Klavan)
19/02/2026 | 53 mins.
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.
The Promises of Gay Liberation (ft. Scott Yenor)
12/02/2026 | 49 mins.
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.
The Evangelical Elite Gap (ft. Aaron Renn)
05/02/2026 | 52 mins.
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.