Episodes

  • This Catholic Moment (ft. Matthew Schmitz)

    This Catholic Moment (ft. Matthew Schmitz)
    Jun 11 2026
    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.
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    54 mins
  • The Church of Ratzinger (ft. Sam Zeno Conedera)

    The Church of Ratzinger (ft. Sam Zeno Conedera)
    Jun 4 2026
    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.
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    56 mins
  • Postliberalism and its Discontents (ft. James Wood)

    Postliberalism and its Discontents (ft. James Wood)
    May 28 2026
    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.
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    45 mins
  • Recovering the University’s Soul | 2026 Neuhaus Lecture

    Recovering the University’s Soul | 2026 Neuhaus Lecture
    May 21 2026
    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!
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    47 mins
  • Disney Adulting (ft. Veronica Clarke)

    Disney Adulting (ft. Veronica Clarke)
    May 14 2026
    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.
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    56 mins
  • Why Portico? (ft. Micah Mattix)

    Why Portico? (ft. Micah Mattix)
    Apr 30 2026
    In this episode, Micah Mattix joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about Portico, a new literary quarterly published by the Institute on Religion and Public Life.
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    40 mins
  • Is Churchill America’s Hero? (ft. Sean McMeekin)

    Is Churchill America’s Hero? (ft. Sean McMeekin)
    Apr 23 2026
    In this episode, Sean McMeekin joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Goodbye to the Postwar Consensus” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine.
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    57 mins
  • The Return of the Mainline? (ft. Brad East)

    The Return of the Mainline? (ft. Brad East)
    Apr 16 2026
    In this episode, Brad East joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Mainlining Nostalgia” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine.
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    45 mins