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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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Mar 23, 2026 • 49min
Christian Nationalism & Catholic Pacifism
Hour 3 for 3/23/26 Drew and Dr. Jay Richards discuss the merits and problems with Christian Nationalism and Catholic Integralism (4:51), Church and state (7:51), and caller: separating faith and government (15:18). Then, Dr. Benjamin Peters discusses his book Catholic Pacifist: The Long and Lonely Quest of Gordon Zahn (26:27). Link: https://www.heritage.org/staff/jay-w-richards-phd https://x.com/DrJayRichards Catholic Pacifist Book

Mar 20, 2026 • 49min
Will Trump Take Cuba? and Four Films for Lent
Hour 1 for 3/20/26 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella discuss the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast held in DC on March 19, 2026 (12:52) and if the US will change regimes in Cuba (28:59). Then, Monica Miller discussed four films to watch this Lent (39:24). Link: Four Great Films for Lent

Mar 20, 2026 • 49min
New Pope Leo Biography and Papal Response to Iran
Hour 3 for 3/20/26 Drew discusses Dr. Paul Kengor's new book American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church (1:00). Topics/calls: Pope Leo's comments on war (4:00), caller - I think that Iran is completely justified (13:40), accustomed to war (22:51), conclave voting (33:24), the first time Fr. Prevost met Pope Francis (40:03), and the role of the Cardinals (43:28). Link: https://spectator.org/pope-leo-on-peace-war-and-conscience/ Dr. Kengor's book

Mar 20, 2026 • 49min
Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Rise of Antisemitism
Hour 2 for 3/20/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Professor Roy Schoeman discusses the rise in antisemitism and the USCCB's recent statement (1:00). Calls: I love my Jewish brothers and sisters (37:25), & the distinction between antisemitism and anti-Zionism (41:38). Link: https://www.salvationisfromthejews.com/ youtube.com/JewishCatholic

Mar 19, 2026 • 49min
Why Iran is not Iraq and Will We Get a Center-Right CNN & CBS
Hour 1 for 3/19/26 Guest host Ed Morrissey discuses the latest in Iran with Gregg Roman, the executive director of the Middle East Forum (1:15). Topics/Calls: why Iran is not Iran (2:15), a spreading war (6:58), Saudi Involvement (12:06), boots on the ground (14:16), a tipping point (20:11), and the Strait of Hormuz (23:01). Then, media commentator James Hirsen discusses the upcoming Paramount - WB/Discovery buyout and what it means for the future of CBS and CNN (26:26). Topics: the Ellisons (29:47), how the market has changed (35:54), changing CNN (39:23), and changing models (45:24). Links: https://www.meforum.org/mef-reports/breaking-the-gate meforum.org https://x.com/greggroman jameshirsen.com @thejimjams

Mar 19, 2026 • 49min
Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Spiritual Wisdom from St. Joseph
Hour 2 for 3/19/26 Ed Morrissey and Elizabeth Simutis pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses the lessons from the life of St. Joseph (23:07), early hardship in the Holy Family (29:02), a model to men (32:31), vocation vs. career (39:26), and father as formator of family (46:23). Link: https://spiritualdirection.com/2025/03/18/st-joseph-and-manhood https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0847.htm https://msgrpope.com/

Mar 19, 2026 • 49min
Grade Inflation and How the Markets are Moving
Hour 3 for 3/19/26 Ed Morrisey discusses grade inflation in higher education with the Neetu Arnold from the Manhattan Institute (1:53). Topics/calls: replacing mastery with effort (5:56), capping A's (10:59), Pass/fail (13:55), tech field (17:25), everyone got an A in my English Lit (20:35), and grading cap (22:55). Then, Chris Temple from the National Investor discusses the markets, the war in Iran (27:45), precious metals (38:58), and oil prices (43:00). Link: https://www.city-journal.org/article/grade-inflation-contract-grading-universities-equity https://x.com/neetu_arnold https://www.nationalinvestor.com/ https://x.com/NatInvestor

Mar 18, 2026 • 50min
Msgr. James Shea, Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, and Fund for Vocations
Hour 1 for 3/18/26 Drew broadcasts LIVE from the University of Mary and discusses all the great things happening at the University with Msgr. James Shea (1:17), what makes Mary special (10:06), and Msgr. Shea's story (17:54). Then, Drew discusses the Fund for Vocations with Annie Ryland (26:42). Finally, Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP covers her story with Drew (39:42). Links: CometoMary.Life https://fundforvocations.org/ https://www.instagram.com/srmaryjo/ Sr. Mary Throw's the First Pitch at a White Sox Game

Mar 18, 2026 • 49min
Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Michelle Duppong's Story
Hour 2 for 3/18/26 Drew and Madeline Abbot, president of the Collegians for Life at the University of Mary, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Then, author Patti Maguire Armstrong covers the life of Servant of God Michelle Duppong (22:14). Ken and Mary Ann Doppong also join to share their insights (30:18) into Michelle's life and suffering (40:24). Links: https://michelleduppongcause.org/

Mar 18, 2026 • 49min
Bishop Cozzens, Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag, and James Bosco
Hour 3 for 3/18/26 Broadcasting from the University of Mary! Drew welcomes Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota for a wide-ranging conversation about the Eucharist, revival, and vocations (1:00). Then, Franciscan Sister of Charity Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag discusses her story and order with Drew (26:56). Finally, Drew discusses James Bosco's story of suffering and faith with James and his cousin Will (40:05). Link: https://plus.relevantradio.com/browse CometoMary.Life


