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The Drew Mariani Show™ tackles the hottest news and issues of the day through the lens of our Catholic Faith. Host Drew Mariani keeps listeners up-to-date with news from the Church and around the world, and prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy LIVE every weekday
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Feb 24, 2026 • 49min
Pride Flag, Mexican Cartels and Power of Eucharist
Hour 3 for February 24, 2026 Drew is joined by Jerome Foss as they discuss the pride flag as Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to make it a congressionally approved symbol (1:08). Then they discuss a gender bill in Kansas (15:01) Drew then replays an interview with Bill Conroy on drug cartels (29:40) and then he shares the power story of Eucharistic adoration in Mexico amidst the violence (40:04)

Feb 24, 2026 • 49min
On Mexican Drug Cartels and Supreme Court Rules Against Tariffs
Hour 1 for February 23, 2026 Drew is joined by Bill Conroy as they discuss different aspects of the drug war in light of the recent operation against a Mexican Cartel drug lord who was killed (4:53). In the 2nd part of the hour, Dominick Tavella analyzes the Supreme Court decision against the President Trump tariffs. (37:50)

Feb 23, 2026 • 49min
Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Stephen Colbert vs. the FCC
Hour 2 for February 23, 2026 Chaplet of Divine Mercy (7:04) Drew discusses Stephen Colbert's dispute with the FCC in regards to having a political guest on his show (27:07) and then our guest James Hirsen talks about Colbert (30:37). Caller Susie shares her love of the Stephen Colbert show with Hirsen's response (40:31) Resources: https://jameshirsen.com/

Feb 23, 2026 • 49min
On Death and Mortality
Hour 3 for February 23, 2026 Before talking about death and mortality with Fr. Robert Spitzer (8:52), Drew talks about patriotism as it relates to the USA Men's Hockey's team Gold Medal victory vs. Canada (1:43). Then Drew discusses former Sen. Ben Sasse's cancer diagnois and how he's dealing with his own mortality (8:52). Afterwards Fr. Robert Spitzer looks at death (14:49), Addison shares her story of life after leukemia (29:02), Fr. Spitzer on heaven (31:37), Donna on currently having a stage 4 cancer (41:24) and then Maggie not taking life for granted (46:52) https://www.magiscenter.com/

Feb 20, 2026 • 49min
The Masculinity Crisis
Hour 1 for 2/20/26 Drew and Dr. Anthony Esolen discuss the crisis facing contemporary men (4:53). Topics/callers: devolution of men in film (9:01), men being attacked (15:09), feminist movement (21:08), caller: I’m a female in construction; I’m glad women are in these spaces (27:28), what feminism actually is (35:14), female contributions to society (42:25), toxic social media (46:43), and learning masculine skills (49:02). Link: https://anthonyesolen.substack.com/ https://x.com/AnthonyEsolen Original Air Date: 1/29/26

Feb 20, 2026 • 48min
Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Rise of Non-Monogamy
Hour 2 for 2/20/26 Drew prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Brooke Taylor (1:00).Then, Doug Hinderer discussed the rise in non-monogamy (26:01). Topics: caller – I stayed single after divorce (31:06), Harvard happiness study (38:09), being unequally yoked (40:10), non-monogamy can’t make you happy (43:29), and I’ll never forget my husband’s cheating (44:37). Original Air Dates: Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 1/30/26 Doug Hinderer Segment: 3/28/25

Feb 20, 2026 • 48min
Dental Health 101
Hour 3 for 2/20/26 Drew and Dr. Luma Naim joined Drew to discuss dental health (1:00). They began with a conversation with Dr. Luma and her husband Rod about growing up in Iraq (2:00). Topics/Calls: coming to Chicago (8:33), oral health (10:43), periodontal disease (12:33), dry mouth (17:13), pulling oil fluoride (18:57), cost of insurance (28:46), retired dental hygienist (31:00), fluoride for kids (33:30), dental anxiety (39:39), and flossing (41:46). Link: https://northshoredentistryinfo.com/ http://www.relevantradio.com/dentist http://www.ReviewWell.net Original Air Date: 1/23/26

Feb 19, 2026 • 49min
Navigating Digial Age with Kids and Religious Liberty Report
Hour 1 for 2/19/26 Guest-host John Harper covers the navigating the digital age with Sr. Nancy Usselmann (1:36). Parents shared their experiences: no smart phones for my kids (13:39), limiting phones for kids (18:20), and watching older media with kids (22:41). Then, Eric N. Kniffin from the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses the recent USCCB religious liberty report (28:13). Topics: how to change hearts and souls (34:16), immigration (40:08), and gender ideology (43:44). Links: http://familytheater.org/ https://fedsoc.org/bio/eric-kniffin

Feb 19, 2026 • 49min
Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Making a Pilgrimage
Hour 2 for 2/19/26 Guest-Host John Harper prays the Chaplet with Elizabeth Simutis (1:00). Then, Brian O'Neel covers making a pilgrimage in the US (28:38). Listeners share their recent pilgrimages: St. Joseph's in Jasper, IN (39:52), Bl. Stanley Rother (41:17), Lourdes Grotto in San Diego (43:24), and Our Lady of La Leche (47:14). Links: RelevantRadio.com/Shrines saintstombs.com

Feb 19, 2026 • 49min
Understanding Transgenderism and Great Lent Recipies
Hour 3 for 2/19/26 Guest-host John Harper speaks with Dr. David Tomasi about understanding transgenderism (3:41), autism (8:52), transitioning (14:29), how families respond (17:57), and Richard Dawkins (20:30). Then, John discusses great Lents (27:37) and great Lenten recipes like roasted Zucchini (34:54), orange noodles (40:36), and parish fish fries (41:50). Link: https://nortades.com/


