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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The Drew Mariani Show is an outstanding podcast that covers a wide range of topics including politics, culture, church, and life. As someone who is not Catholic but devoutly Anglican, I have found this show to be incredibly engaging and enlightening. What sets this podcast apart from others is the exceptional lineup of guests that Drew brings on to discuss various subjects. Whether it's experts in their respective fields or individuals with unique perspectives, the guests always provide insightful and thought-provoking discussions.
One of my favorite aspects of The Drew Mariani Show is the daily inclusion of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. It has become a cherished part of my day to tune in after work, get in my car, and pray along with Drew as he leads us through this beautiful prayer. It adds a spiritual dimension to the show that makes it even more meaningful and uplifting.
Another reason why I love this podcast is its diverse range of topics. From faith and politics to current events, health, human dignity, and more, there is something for everyone on this show. The fast-paced nature of the discussions keeps things interesting as multiple topics are covered within each episode. Additionally, Drew's respectful treatment of callers regardless of their beliefs further enhances the inclusivity and welcoming atmosphere of the show.
While it may be difficult to find any major flaws in The Drew Mariani Show podcast, one minor criticism could be that some episodes may feel rushed due to the wide variety of topics covered. However, this can also be seen as a strength as it allows for a greater breadth and depth of discussions within each episode.
In conclusion, The Drew Mariani Show is without a doubt one of the best topic-of-the-day podcasts available on Catholic radio. With its outstanding selection of guests, diverse range of topics, incorporation of spiritual elements like the Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayer, and respect for all callers regardless of their beliefs, it truly stands out from other podcasts. I highly recommend tuning in to experience the insightful and informative discussions that this show has to offer. Thank you, Drew, for providing such a valuable and engaging podcast.

Hour 1 for 12/5/25 Guest-host John Harper welcomes William Haun to discuss the New Jersey pro-life case in front of the Supreme Court (5:56) and why it might open Pandora's box (11:47). Then, we hear Fr. Rocky's segment on Morning Air discussing Mary at the Crossroads of History (26:52). Finally, John plays musician Michael Bublé's comments on faith (43:00). Links: https://becketfund.org/staff/william-haun/ https://relevantradio.store/products/mary-at-the-crossroads-of-history

Hour 2 for 12/5/25 Guest-host John Harper prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00) with Brooke Taylor, including a powerful call with a mother whose marriage is faltering (16:30). Then, Dr. Michael Pakaluk shares the story of his late wife (26:27), their conversion to Catholicism (38:16), and the investigation into her cause for sainthood (43:18). Link: https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/pakaluk-michael/index.html

Hour 3 12/5/25 Guest-host John Harper welcomes Terry Mattingly to discuss recent conversions to Orthodoxy (1:00), the Orthodox Church (2:31), caller: why my child left the Church (14:05), and the stability of faith (19:59). Then, Mary FioRito covers an abortion lawsuit affecting both California and Texas (26:55). Then, John shares one of his Advent traditions (42:06). Links: https://tmattingly.substack.com/about https://eppc.org/author/mary_fiorito/ http://x.com/maryfiorito

Hour 1 for 12/4/25 Drew welcomes Dr. Susan Hanssen to discuss The Louisiana Purchase (14:35). Topics: motivations for the purchase (18:08), Lewis and Clark (25:17), Sacagawea (30:57), the Purchase in light of European wars (40:11), and the view from Spain and Italy (45:07).

Hour 2 for 12/4/25 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Then, John Daniel Davidson joins Drew to cover the rise in paganism (31:05), if we've let our spiritual guard down (36:09), and why this problem goes back to the Garden (40:46). Links: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/article/british-christians-convert-paganism-5zq0659k5 Pagan America book

Hour 3 for 12/4/25 Drew and Deacon Chris Kabat discuss America's looming retirement crisis (1:00). Topics: debt (15:55), Social Security (24:53), raising Social Security (30:22), I pulled my money out of the state pension, and made money! (31:53), adjusting retirement age (36:52), technology (38:50), disability (40:14), should I help my sister? She might be homeless (42:52), and Churches should help (47:43). Link: Retirement Crisis

Hour 1 for 12/3/25 Drew talks to Chris Temple from the National Investor about the new Trump youth accounts (15:00). Then, Justin Keener from Americans for Public Safety joins Drew to cover prison (30:34) and restoring hope (38:31). Callers: nephew was in prison (40:43) and my son has been incarcerated (45:01). Links: https://www.nationalinvestor.com/ A4publicsafety.com

Hour 2 for 12/3/25 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Judy Zocchi covers skewed values on TV (26:00), moral ambiguity (37:33), virtue (39:17), and debauchery at Disney (45:22).

Hour 3 for 12/3/25 Drew and Dr. Sean O'Mara cover ways to prevent dementia (4:21). Topics: diet (6:14), LGG (12:05), seed oils (14:55), if there is a cure for dementia (19:23), FMTs (27:24), cholesterol medications (32:55), processed food (35:51), methylene blue, akkermansia, and l reuteri (39:58), magnesium citrate (44:14), and if there are good kinds of beer (47:26). Link: https://x.com/DrSeanOMara

Hour 1 for 12/2/25 Andy McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fox News Contributor joined Drew to discuss Trump's reversal of Biden EO's (13:51), pardon power reform (17:23), and the 25th Amendment (21:40). Then, Msgr. James Shea covered Pope Leo's words on the economy (30:15), our role in it (35:02), and Catholic/Orthodox dialogue (41:20). Links: https://x.com/AndrewCMcCarthy CometoMary.Life

Hour 2 for 12/2/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun covers Pope Leo's visit to Lebanon (31:42) and the importance of St. Charbel (41:42). Finally, Drew recounts some of the miracles associated with the great saint (39:24).

Hour 3 for 12/2/25 Drew and Dr. Paul Thigpen discuss if there are UFOs and the new documentary The Age of Disclosure (10:55). Topics: concerns that government activity raises (28:43). Callers: we've been visited by others (33:24), is our God the God for other planets? (40:09), and there are alien aircrafts (44:23). Link: Dr. Thigpen's book

Hour 1 for 12-1-2025 Drew and Elizabeth Simutis begin the show talking about Black Friday Shopping (1:26). Drew is then joined by Fr. Dominic Bouck about Pope Leo XIV's trip to Turkey regarding Christian Unity (13:12). Michael Pakaluk addresses President Donald Trump's comments regarding tariffs possibly replacing the income tax (30:21) Resources: https://relevantradio.store/

Hour 2 for 12-1-25 Drew and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (7:08). And then Msgr. Stuart Swetland joins the show to talk about Venezuela and recent comments made regarding Narco-Terrorism. (33:10) Resources: https://www.donnelly.edu/

Hour 3 for 12-1-25 Drew is joined by Kevin Appleby to talk about the recent comments made by President Donald Trump in regards to limiting immigration from Third World Countries (6:24). Later on Paul Oster discusses holiday overspending (31:59) Resources: Center for Migration Studies: https://cmsny.org/ Better Qualified: https://betterqualified.com/home

Hour 1 for 11/28/25 Dr. Anthony Jay, PH.D., joined Drew to discuss parasites (4:55). Topics: do I have parasites? (12:00), iron levels (17:08), parasite class (18:30), pets (24:02), pinworms (28:35), cancer (31:55), gut biome (34:40), parasitology (41:40), chain of infection (43:21), animals (45:13), and number of people who have parasites (47:28). Original Air Date: Hour 3 for 6/17/25 Links: https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com/ https://www.thefocalpoints.com/p/cdc-says-millions-of-americans-infected?r=14jb45&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/media/releases/2014/p0508-npi.html https://ownyourlabs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J4pP4aqk5c

Hour 2 for 11/28/25 Drew prayed the Chaplet with Elizabeth Simutis (1:00). Then, Dr. Meg Meeker covered favoritism in families (26:16). Callers: moms love sons (33:04), mom loved my brothers (36:06), parent only happy as least happy child (42:08), my husband was favorite (43:20), handling the difficult child (44:47), and my dad was a buffer between my mom and sister (46:20). Original Air Date - Hour 2 for 5/29/25 Link: https://meekerparenting.com/

Hour 3 for 11/28/25 Rev. D. Paul Sullins, Ph.D. from the Ruth Institute (1:00) joined Drew to discuss why young people aren't getting married young. Topics/Callers: the future of families in America (10:34), my grandson wants to get married (14:16), in my late 20s, but not yet married (21:07), dating apps (29:13), importance of prayer (32:54), dangers of porn and contraceptives (35:48), importance of Our Lady (40:07), co-habitation (43:55), arranged marriages (46:08), and my daughter got engaged (50:05). Original Air Date: Hour 3 for 6/19/25 Link: Book on Marriage https://ruthinstitute.org/about/fr-sullins/?srsltid=AfmBOopXMyljxM1cQFvG0wGH6_eG3dzVp2NEsqqOcLcoOxpD3DlCj1eg

Hour 1 for 11/27/25 Drew and Trent England discuss the future of ranked choice voting (10:29). Then, Ann Cavoukian covers the new IL digital ID feature in AppleWallet (33:01). Topics: who owns the data (42:23), social credit score (44:21), best ID to travel with (46:57), and opting out of picture IDs (47:46). Links: https://saveourstates.com/about/staff/trent-england https://x.com/trentengland https://gpsbydesigncentre.com/ Original Air Date: 11/25/25

Hour 3 for 11/27/25 Drew and Doug Hinderer cover making peace at the Thanksgiving table (3:33). Calls: sibling issues (7:44), 2 of our children don't talk to us (16:21), impeachment (19:24), gender transition (21:08). Then, Drew discusses Thanksgiving traditions (27:17) and food: cranberry with peaches (40:50), red chili gravy (46:27), and parsnip (48:07). Link: https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Original Air Date: 11/25/25

Hour 2 for 11/27/25 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka covers the importance of Sacred Music and the rise of AI generated song (33:34), AI music (35:58), and if AI music is so bad after all? (43:26). Link: https://jenniferdonelson.com/ https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.org/ Original Air Date: 11/27/25

Hour 1 for 11/26/25 Drew commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the first RR broadcast (2:22). Then, Drew revisits a conversation with Preston and Kym Allex about celebrating a simple Christmas as a big Catholic family (9:30). Then, Simon from New Zealand tells Drew how he found Relevant (32:28). Finally, Drew explains the power of Divine Mercy (35:27). Link: relevantradio.store

Hour 2 for 11/26/25 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet (1:00). Then, Drew discusses the St. Andrew Novena and revisits/takes listener calls about the power of the Novena (28:54). Calls: getting a job (29:50), Cindy Morales' story (34:54), prayers for a job (42:24), and praying St. Andrew Novena for 15 years (43:43). Link: Pray the Novena Here Or Here

Hour 3 for 11/26/25 Father Ryan Brady joins Drew in studio for a compelling and authentic discussion around addiction -- Father Ryan believes that his alcoholism is the greatest blessing of his life, because it led him to God and his True Calling. Topics: overcoming addiction (29:03) and finding good out of addiction (41:39) Original Air Date: 5-25-23

Hour 1 for 11/25/25 Drew and Trent England discuss the future of ranked choice voting (10:29). Then, Ann Cavoukian covers the new IL digital ID feature in AppleWallet (33:01). Topics: who owns the data (42:23), social credit score (44:21), best ID to travel with (46:57), and opting out of picture IDs (47:46). Links: https://saveourstates.com/about/staff/trent-england https://x.com/trentengland https://gpsbydesigncentre.com/

Hour 2 for 11/25/25 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka covers the importance of Sacred Music and the rise of AI generated song (33:34), AI music (35:58), and if AI music is so bad after all? (43:26). LInk: https://jenniferdonelson.com/ https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.org/

Hour 3 for 11/25/25 Drew and Doug Hinderer cover making peace at the Thanksgiving table (3:33). Calls: sibling issues (7:44), 2 of our children don't talk to us (16:21), impeachment (19:24), gender transition (21:08). Then, Drew discusses Thanksgiving traditions (27:17) and food: cranberry with peaches (40:50), red chili gravy (46:27), and parsnip (48:07). Link: https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Hour 1 for 11/24/25 Drew and Fmr. Ambassador Joseph Cella cover the prospect for peace in Ukraine (17:47), the plight of Nigerian Christians (27:41), and the Trump administration's posture towards Venezuela (32:25). Finally, Drew spoke about the power of God's Divine Mercy (41:23). Link: Relevantradio.store

Hour 2 for 11/24/25 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Aaron Kheriaty joins Drew to cover the recent changes to the CDC vaccine guidance (27:35) and why the changes were made now (42:04). Link: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Cut-Heal-Modern-Medicine/dp/1510783520

Hour 3 for 11/24/25 Drew continues his conversation with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty discussing the CDC vaccine changes (1:00). Topics: the battery of vaccines (1:53), increase in autism (6:02), MTHFR (10:34), medical liabilities (13:56), and Temple Grandon (22:03). Then, Connor Curley discusses how Catholics should view prepping (27:42). Link: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Cut-Heal-Modern-Medicine/dp/1510783520 https://www.catholic365.com/article/38997/catholic-prepping-should-you-do-it.html

Hour 1 for 11/21/25 Fr. Rocky joins Drew to break down the Holy Father's digital Q&A with young people in Indianapolis ( 1:00). Topics: confession (3:31), dealing with life's challenges (9:09). Then, Bishop Gregory Gordon from Las Vegas and Chris (one of the young people who talked to Pope Leo) broke down the experience of talking with the Holy Father (27:26) and their hopes for the future (37:53). Then, callers shared what they would like to ask Pope Leo (46:26). Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVXDrrJ9xYs

Hour 2 for 11/21/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Peter Grandich covers markets, crypto (27:36), and the burden of debt (42:55). Links: https://petergrandich.com/ x.com/PeterGrandich

Hour 3 for 11/21/25 Drew and Dr. Kenneth Craycraft discuss Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani and the president's tweet about a democratic military video (1:00). Topics: how to view socialism as Catholics (16:08), I think Trump is savvy (19:45), military sedition post (22:28), undermining the military (27:27), Jesus overturned tables (30:16), military values (36:34), veteran speaks out (44:49), and moderation (49:30). Links: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2025/11/18/what-the-bishops-got-right-on-immigration/ x.com/@krcraycraft

Hour 1 for 11/20/25 Former Ambassador Cella joins Drew to discuss recent foreign policy developments (11:43) including Ukraine and Iran (21:23). Then, Gary Alexander covers healthcare affordability (31:28), costs and reform (40:18), TV ads (42:23), data protection (43:54), taking back control of healthcare (45:43), and finding a good doctor (48:50).

Hour 2 for 11/20/25 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Mary Ruth Hackett discusses the subtle temptation s of the Devil (35:00), Oujia boards (37:54), and Mary's new book (42:30). Link: https://maryruthhackett.com/mary-ruth-hackett-is-a-catholic-author-podcaster/

Hour 3 for 11/20/25 Drew welcomed Dr. David Pinault to discuss if Islam is spreading in the US (7:56). Caller: I had Muslim neighbors in Michigan (22:10). Then, Kevin Appleby covers immigration reform (31:45), and Pope Leo's comments on Immigration (41:01) Links: https://ignatius.com/earth-dragon-run-edrp/ https://spiritualdirection.com/author/mary-ruth-hackett https://cmsny.org/

Hour 1 for 11/19/25 Bill Ulivieri from Cenacle Capital covers the recent Crypto selloff (16:39). Then, Drew Mason from St. Joseph Partners discusses crypto, gold and God (33:11), the rise of God (42:17), and buying gold certificates (47:06). Links: https://cenaclecapital.com/ https://stjosephpartners.com/alaskawatchman

Hour 2 for 11/19/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Richard Simon covers why young men are attracted to Orthodoxy (28:08). Caller: I have become Orthodox (39:29), Latin Mass (44:05), and my grandson wants to be Orthodox (46:40). Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/us/orthodox-christianity.html

Hour 3 for 11/19/25 Father Simon continues his conversation about why young men are interested in Orthodoxy (1:55). Topics: the filioque (4:33) and feminization of the Church (7:55). Then, Beverly Willett covers the issues with no-fault divorce (16:21). Topics/callers: irreconcilable differences (22:55), why no fault should be changed (35:07), marriage challenges (37:52), national security issues (44:20). Link: https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5578816-erika-kirk-can-fulfill-charlies-dream-by-working-for-divorce-reform/

Hour 1 for 11/81/25 Fr. Dominic Bouck from the University of Mary covers decline in religion and rise in converts (14:16). Then, author Kate O'Hare covers the rise of micro-dramas (30:55), and the box office slump (41:23). Links: https://www.umary.edu/about/directory/fr-dominic-bouck-ma https://authory.com/KateOHare

Hour 2 for 11/18/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. E Christian Brugger covers the morality of pirated content and password sharing (28:11). Caller: How do I make reparations? (44:22). Link: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/dmq-copyright-and-social-media

Hour 3 for 11/18/25 Dr. Susan Hanssen continues the Countdown to 250 with coverage of the founding Presidents. Topics: George Washington (3:31), John Adams (6:29), Jefferson (13:56), caller: older countries with younger governments (19:15), caller: presidential financial benefits (24:14), caller: the Civil war (28:02), caller: did the Loyalists have a point? (31:31), Lesser known president to study (31:31), Madison (38:07), and slavery (47:51).