The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 for 2/27/26 Drew and Catholic Vote President Kelsey Reinhardt cover the Church's teaching on immigration (4:08). Callers share their thoughts: Open borders was not good (10:51), immigration as an extension of your home (14:21), America at 250 (17:01), I came here legally (21:08), and I was raised by immigrants (23:38). Then, John and Ashley Norohna join Drew to talk Rome, faith (26:58), and Ashley's new show Vatican Today on Relevant Radio+ (38:45). Links: CatholicVote.org https://www.johnandashley.net/ https://www.truthandbeautyproject.com/

Hour 2 for 2/27/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, author Vinny Flynn joins Drew to discuss his new book A Year with Divine Mercy (26:32). One listener shared how she found Relevant Radio (41:52). Link: Vinny's New Book

Hour 3 for 2/27/26 Peter Grandich joins Drew to discuss inflation, PPI, the markets (4:15), and how to actually save for retirement (12:28). Caller: working three jobs in my mid-50s (17:04). Then, Dr. Brian Green covers AI white collar fears (30:54), why our humanity is not based on our intelligence (40:22), AI risks (41:25), if AI layoffs are politically motivated (43:22), and how the Church approaches AI (45:55). Links: PeterGrandich.com https://www.scu.edu/ethics/about-the-center/people/brian-green/

Hour 1 for 2/26/26 Drew and Brian Gibson discuss the State of the Unborn in the US (3:42). Callers share their thoughts on the pro-life movement: Time to move on to Vance (8:52), I'm a pro-life Democrat (12:33), Sec. Marco Rubio (15:04), becoming more religious (16:31), I am a pro-life voter (18:10). Then, Prof. William Robert Wagner covers visitation rights between grandkids and grandparents (25:00). Topics/Calls: the death of parents (31:33), sister refuses to let my mom see the children (33:49), daughter-in-law keeping grandkids from me (39:23), and getting laws changed (44:01). Links: https://plam.org/sidewalk-counseling-reflections/ https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/22/metro/ri-grandparents-rights-visitation-laws/

Hour 2 for 2/26/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Gavin Ashenden covers conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism (29:02), why some conversions take so long (31:55), the Queen and Tony Blair (34:55), and how England has become woke (43:58). Link: https://drgavinashenden.substack.com/

Hour 3 for 2/26/26 Drew welcomes Derya Little, who converted from Islam to Catholicism (5:42) to discuss the influence of Islam at home and abroad. Callers: Islam is spreading (12:19), Islam and Jesus (13:34), and peace (21:55). Then, Christian Wagner discusses St Nicholas Tavelic Network, the Catholic Church’s only universal mission to converts from Islam (26:43). Callers: Bishop Sheen's writings (34:37), Christian's travels abroad (40:12), Christians spreading the world (42:08), and approaching with caution (44:40). Links: https://www.tavelicnetwork.org/ Derya's Book

Hour 1 for 2/25/26 Drew shares a brief recap of the State of the Union (1:53). Then, Officer Nate Stevens covers the loss of respect for police (8:56), lawlessness (13:42) Godlessness (16:30), and the lack of support for police in young people (21:27). Then, Kevin Appleby covers the US Bishop's statement on mass detention of immigrants (29:54), housing for immigrants (37:22), Bishops speaking on enforcement (42:16), and the moral responsibility for open borders (44:40).

Hour 2 for 2/2/5/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Jeffery Kirby joins Drew to discuss Baptism and the role of godparents (27:20). Callers: my daughter is giving birth; should we be godparents (38:34), godparents and divorce (40:21), and getting goddaughter back to the Church (43:27). Fr. Kirby's Book

Hour 3 for 2/25/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor break down the State of the Union (1:00). Calls/Topics: I thought it was remarkable (21:46), American citizens have to come first (26:28), Senator John Fetterman (28:54), GOP heckled Obama (33:11), I voted Trump b/c he's for God (40:22), I thought the speech was amazing (42:22), and Voter ID (45:23). Link: Dr. Paul Kengor's Article: https://spectator.org/our-don-our-paisan/

Hour 1 for February 24, 2026 Drew talks about the 4th Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine War (0:50) and then Daniel Kempton gives his analysis of the conflict (8:01) Ambassador Joe Cella discusses the ongoing situation with the US and Iran (30:36)

Hour 2 for February 24, 2026 Chaplet of Divine Mercy (4:32) Drew is joined by Msgr. Stewart Swetland as they analyze the idea of having Artificial Intelligence, especially autonomous AI in the military. (32:12)

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)

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)

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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/

Hour 1 for 2/18/26 Dr. Sean O'Mara joined Drew to discuss the physical benefits of fasting (1:00). Topics: major fasts (8:30), carnivore diet (19:32), muscle mass (31:49), LDL issues (39:41), black coffee (43:46), and biohacking (46:11). Links: https://drseanomara.com/ Original Air Date: 3/5/25

Hour 2 for 2/18/26 Drew and a host of Relevant Radio Associates pray a special Ash Wednesday Chaplet of Divine Mercy together (1:01). Then, Fr. Rocky stops by to discuss Ash Wednesday, Lent (20;59), and the power of the Holy Land (32:13). Link: https://relevantradio.com/holyland

Hour 3 for 2/18/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Andrew V. Abela to the show to discuss how the virtues are super habits (1:00). Topics: Aristotle and Aquinas (5:55), temperance (8:58), virtue and drinking wine (14:53), why virtues go hand in hand with each other (27:44), humility (28:57), Dr. Abela’s book (32:09), virtue and cognitive behavioral therapy (33:44), corporate America (39:23), St. John Paul II (41:54), and how to practice restraint (43:27). Links: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/super-habits/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmXjs1muToxq187dEpGp30xPe82qYihGu7J9Hmx2IO0goA_ZvM https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/abela-andrew/index.html Original Air Date: 3/27/25

Hour 1 for 2/17/26 Guest-Host Ed Morrisey covers lying and lunacy with Dr. J. Budziszewski (1:28), objective reality (10:41), and the nuclear family (17:56). Then, Fr. Dominic Bouck discusses vocations (27:39) and the death of Blue Laws (41:42). Links: https://firstthings.com/bring-back-the-blue-laws/ https://a.co/d/02Ffllfq

Hour 2 for 2/17/26 Ed Morrissey and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Tom Harmon from University of St. Thomas (25:43) covers the University's grant to fund engagement in civic life (25:43), classical education (40:22), and what the grant will fund (43:56). Link: https://news.stthom.edu/university-of-st-thomas-awarded-1-million-neh-grant-to-strengthen-catholic-engagement-in-american-civic-life/

Hour 3 for 2/17/26 Ed Morriseey and Dr. Susan Hanssen discuss Sec. of State Marco Rubio's recent speech at the Munich Security Conference (1:00), his history of America (12:04), and Western Civilization (16:56). Then, Tim Sandefur covers the importance of economic freedom (28:54), the upcoming Mills v Arizona case (39:06), and economic justice (44:05). Link: https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/our-team/timothy-sandefur/ Relevantradio.com/udallas

Hour 3 for 2/16/26 Drew welcomes Kathy Berkes and Dr. Bob Tiballi to discuss healing after abortion (1:00). Topics: Project Rachel and Kathy's story (5:59), praying for women who had abortions (16:55), Dr. Tiballi's story (22:29), post-abortive suffering (31:44), caller: I had an abortion years ago (36:29), and caller: I was raped, and this man took my virginity (43:01). Link: https://rachelsvineyardrockford.org/ Original Air Date: 1/22/26

Hour 2 for 2/16/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Jason Gray covers the beatification of Fulton Sheen (27:32). Topics/calls: miracle that led to beatification (32:55), healing story (36:11), I saw +Sheen in San Francisco (40:42), why +Sheen left TV (44:28), and dad knew +Sheen (47:48). Link: https://www.celebratesheen.com/ Original Air Date: 2/10/26

Hour 3 for 2/16/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Carrie Gress to discuss the history and problems with feminism and her new book Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity (5:42). Topics/Calls: having it all (14:08), Joan of Arc (20:26), dating in college (28:07), caller: feminism has given us a lot (35:08), caller: careers and parenting (43:31), and what society gives us (47:49). Links: https://www.carriegress.com/ https://sophiainstitute.com/product/something-wicked/ https://theologyofhome.com/ Original Air Date: 1/15/26

Hour 1 for 2/13/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Audrey van der Meer for a conversation about the cognitive benefits of handwriting (3:55). Topics: if handwriting is genetic (11:18), nuns taught me handwriting (15:42), technology (17:53), and cursive vs. printing (19:23). Then, Peter Grandich joins Drew to cover America's addiction to debt (27:19), the coming AI Revolution (35:55), and if there's an AI Bubble (44:31). Links: https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/audrey.meer https://petergrandich.com/

Hour 2 for 2/13/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, author Patti Armstrong covers saints and fallen away loved ones (27:10). Topics: Our Lady of Šiluva (27:10), St. Jude (40:00), St. Rita (42:27), and kids who pray for parents (47:30). Links: http://ascensionpress.com/products/what-would-monica-do?srsltid=AfmBOoqsjvIRZGePcXasM3U-U1HFgB-fbgkMz_-nzYVWbK3oy4pLST-o https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/patti-armstrong-siluva

Hour 3 for 2/13/26 Drew and Grant Bailey from the Institute for Family Studies discuss if we're in a dating recession (5:00). Topics/Calls: environmental causes (12:11), delaying marriage (16:55), video games (20:55), met my wife through my boss (23:16), broken marriages (30:54), sexual harassment (33:35), romance requires risk (37:03), education (41:56), needing friends (44:37), and complimenting (47:10). Link: https://ifstudies.org/about-us/grant-bailey

Hour 1 for 2/12/26 Drew covers the falling crime rate with Dr. Chuck Nemeth and analyzes if the numbers add up (4:41). Topics: deterrence (13:22) and immigration (42:23). Then Claire Lai, the daughter of Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai discusses her father's sentencing, faith (31:06), and international support (42:23). Link: https://spp.franciscan.edu/faculty/nemeth-dr-charles/

Hour 2 for 2/12/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. John Bergsma discusses if there were really giants in the Bible (31:01), Goliath (34:11), living long (45:11), and the health of his son (47:40). Link: https://www.johnbergsma.com/

Hour 3 for 2/12/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Ryan Miller of the University of St. Thomas (Houston) to discuss if we should be concerned about AI (5:55). Topics/calls: Anthropic CEO's fears (10:40), deep fakes (13:32), Moltbook AI (17:34), Pope Leo (20:21), and AI Accuracy (22:48). Then, Steve Milloy of Junk Science discusses recent EPA rollbacks (29:09). Topics: I think EPA is bogus (36:30), implementing rollbacks (41:07), and EPA has to have done some good (43:45). Link: https://junkscience.com/

Hour 1 for 2/11/26 Drew starts discussing the recent crypto dip with Bill Ulliveri (1:42). Then, Drew discuss the NYT's warnings about marijuana use (16:27). Finally, Nathan and Sarah Bartel discuss how to strengthen marital intimacy (29:55) and spousal attraction (43:33). Links: https://cenaclecapital.com/about-cenacle/ https://learnaboutsam.org/ www.canafeast.com/mydelight

Hour 2 for 2/11/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, therapist Joe Sikorra covers family estrangement and healing (30:45). Callers: I haven't talked to my brother in years (35:42) and my daughter stopped talking to me (44:10). Link: JoeSikorra.com

Hour 3 for 2/11/26 Drew continues his conversation with therapist Joe Sikorra about family estrangement. Calls: my daughter doesn't talk to us (2:57) and setting boundaries (6:47). Bruce Lachenauer then joins Drew to cover the job market and how to find the perfect job (15:29). Topics/Calls: job search (19:14), how to get an interview (26:01), LinkedIN (30:41), young college grads (37:32), criminal backgrounds (40:26), finding a job for an English major (43:54), and dressing for success (48:24). Link: https://www.thegaudiumgroup.com/ https://www.onetonline.org/

Hour 1 for 2/10/26 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella unpack the recent events in Iran (13:56). Then, Patrick Madrid joins Drew to cover the Cristeros War in Mexico (30:54) and the role of freemasonry in the wary (41:24).

Hour 2 for 2/10/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Jason Gray covers the beatification of Fulton Sheen (27:32). Topics/calls: miracle that led to beatification (32:55), healing story (36:11), I saw +Sheen in San Francisco (40:42), why +Sheen left TV (44:28), and dad knew +Sheen (47:48). Link: https://www.celebratesheen.com/

Hour 3 for 2/10/26 Drew and Dr. Joseph Capizzi discuss the calls for a new START treaty (4:57), China (10:11), the Russia/Ukraine war (17:56), and indiscriminate bombing (22:04). Then, Barb Ernster discuss First Saturday devotions, praying for peace (29:27) and the importance of reparation (42:28). Link: https://www.bluearmy.com/