The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 for 4/17/26 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 Original Air Date: 2/13/26

Hour 2 for 4/17/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, McKay Coppins from The Atlantic covers his piece “My year as a degenerate gambler” (27:30). Topics/calls: McKay’s trip to Vegas (39:24), the cultural impact of gambling (43:00), dangers of suicide (44:40), and caller: my ex-husband’s addiction (46:10). Links: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/online-sports-betting-app-addiction/686061/ x.com/@mckaycoppins

Hour 3 for 4/17/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Diana Pasulka to discuss Trump’s plan to disclose UFO files (1:00). Calls/Topics: Dr. Paul Thigpen (7:10), US disclosures (12:47), experience at a crash site (16:32), if it helps me to get closer to God (27:11), demonic deceptions (32:01), Msgr. Bransfield’s book on angels (36:19), why don’t they show themselves? (42:29), multiple phenomena (44:26). Link: https://dwpasulka.com/ Original Air Date: 3/3/26

Hour 1 for 4/16/26 Drew, Fr. Charlie Becker and Scott Weeman discuss alcohol addiction and recovery (1:00). Topics/calls: struggling with addiction (20:58), celiac disease and addiction (20:58), replacing one addiction with another (27:08), replacing one addiction with another (27:08), talking to your kids about addiction (30:55), Christian recovery programs (34:30), 12-Steps saved my family (41:07), and how do you know if you've been healed? (47:13). Link: https://catholicinrecovery.com/

Hour 2 for 4/16/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Ben Cameron, CPM discusses healing after abortion (30:23). Topics/calls: trauma symptoms (34:47), post-abortive grief (41:05), shame after abortion (42:52), I went on retreat after two abortions (47:27), and Rachel's vineyard (49:24). Link: https://fathersofmercy.com/team-members/fr-ben-cameron/

Hour 3 for 4/16/26 Drew and Dr. Jay Bosco discuss colon cancer, screening, and awareness (1:57). Topics/calls: GLP-1 (14:04), Cologuard (18:28), blood in stool (26:29), symptoms (28:55), Chron's disease (31:52), back pain (35:01), diverticulitis (39:14), daily bleeding (42:50), aging out of tests (44:09), colon issues (46:39), and anesthesia for colonoscopy (48:08).

Hour 1 for 4/15/26 Drew welcomes editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Dispatch Jonah Goldberg to discuss why the American Revolution was such a big deal (11:40). Topics/calls: if the significance of the Revolution has been lost (20:05), the Declaration of Independence and living up to our highest ideals (24:19), Washington/Adams and term limits (29:14), human nature & the Revolution (33:56), the lessons of 1776 (41:37), and the balance of liberty (45:15). Links: Jonah's article on the America Revolution Follow Jonah on X The Dispatch

Hour 2 for 4/15/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Demian Brady from The National Taxpayers Union covers Tax Day (26:33). Topics/calls: tax code complexity (30:55), flat and fair taxes (39:21), refund issues (44:24), and tax scams (49:42). Link: https://www.ntu.org/foundation/about/staff/demian-brady

Hour 3 for 4/15/26 Drew and Dr. Mark Warshawsky cover the coming Social Security emergency (1:00). Topics: raising retirement age (10:51), means testing (14:55), solving the issue (16:55), DOGE (17:44), and borrowing from Social Security (20:20). Then, Dr. Ann Cavoukian covers the dangers of Digital ID (27:54). Topics: REAL ID (32:59), 666 (38:13), trucker strike (42:39), TSA (44:56), identity theft (46:46), and 23 & me (48:27). Links: https://itif.org/person/ann-cavoukian-0/ https://www.aei.org/profile/mark-j-warshawsky/

Hour 1 for 4/14/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss the continued fallout from the back-and-forth between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV (15:00). Calls: picking a fight with Trump (18:48), Trump overstepped bounds (25:53), shouldn't bash the Pope (30:45), missteps (33:15), caller thinks Church overstepping bounds (40:47), I disagree with both (45:10), and I think Trump needs sleep (49:49). Links: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-american-pope-and-the-american-president-a-stark-easter-sunday-contrast https://www.amazon.com/American-Pontiff-Pope-Plan-Church/dp/1630063312

Hour 2 for 4/14/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, author and mom of 14, Sam Fatzinger, joins Drew to discuss how to have a big family on a small budget (28:55) and the power of God's Providence (37:55). Calls: we had 11 children and homeschooled (44:21), and we had 14 children and my husband was a union construction worker (48:43). Link: Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More

Hour 3 for 4/14/26 Drew and Dr. John Littell discuss fertility in America today; specifically, they highlight the dangers of the abortion pill and birth control (3:26). Topics/calls: infertility (9:57), granddaughter on Wegovy (16:26), I had 11 kids after infertility (20:19), daughter's depression (23:12), vasectomy (28:32), trying to conceive (32:12), nursing (35:55), taking the natural route (41:14), issues with ED (43:21), diet drinks (44:29), and depression (45:59). Links: https://www.johnlittellmd.com/ The Hidden Truth: Deceptions in Women's Healthcare

Hour 1 for 4/13/26 Drew and Hot Air's David Strom cover Eric Swalwell's campaign suspension (4:31) and the Strait of Hormoz blockade. Then, Fr. Robert Gahl from Catholic University of America joins Drew to discus the Pope-Trump back and forth (18:57). Topics/calls: anti-American sentiment (22:09), siding with the Pope (27:36), being in the public square (33:00), 60 Minute interview with several American cardinals (36:04), AI Trump image (42:28), why the Pope and President should work together (46:02), and why one caller thinks the Pope's comments went too far (48:18). Links: https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/gahl-robert-fr/index.html https://x.com/robertgahl https://x.com/DavidStrom

Hour 2 for 4/13/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew and economist EJ Antoni discuss Gen Z adults who are still financially reliant on their parents (28:00). Calls: My Gen Z kids live with me (35:15), why I live with my parents (42:28), and my daughter and her husband live with us (46:44). Link: https://x.com/RealEJAntoni

Hour 3 for 4/13/26 Dr. Joseph Capzzi joins Drew to discuss the recent dust-up between President Trump and Pope Leo (1:00). Topics/calls: the real enemy in the war (10:08), taking sides against the family (14:56), disagreeing with the Pope (17:00), if we should destroy Iran (20:02), Trump in Papal garb (34:46), I think Israel is behind the war (37:25), diplomatic failure (42:24), Pope Leo and war (45:18), and Catholic president (48:16). Link: https://trs.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/capizzi-joseph/index.html

Hour 1 for 4/10/26 Drew and Dr. Robert Stockpole discuss all things Divine Mercy Sunday (1:00). Topics/Calls: Trust (7:55), marriage & confession (9:28), Mercy for the homebound (15:55), evangelizing Divine Mercy Sunday (20:33), plenary indulgence (27:53), confession (29:53), praying for wayward kids (34:03), Fr. Spitzer (41:27), foods for the great feast of Mercy (44:22), Vigil Mass (46:53), and plenary indulgence for loved ones (47:53).

Hour 2 for 4/10/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew revisits a conversation with Fr. Simon about the Holy Fire Phenomenon at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (27:47).

Hour 3 for 4/10/26 Drew and Peter Grandich discuss the recent inflation numbers (4:56). Topics/Calls: debt (8:56), living paycheck to paycheck (11:03), Peter's advice (13:05), living beyond one's means (16:56), and if we will have a global recession (21:56). Then, Dr. Aaron Kheriaty joins Drew to discuss his settlement in the Missouri v Biden case regarding social media censorship (31:07). Topics: defending the first amendment (34:55) and the importance of free speech (42:23). Links: https://www.aaronkheriaty.com/ https://x.com/petergrandich https://petergrandich.com/about/

Hour 1 for 4/9/26 Drew welcomes Father Stephen M. Koeth, C.S.C. from the University of Notre Dame to discuss his new book Crabgrass Catholicism: How Suburbanization Transformed Faith and Politics in Postwar America (1:00). Topics/calls: if suburbanization an American phenomenon (8:55), what is lost in suburbanization (11:00), architecture (15:38), I was forced out of suburbs (21:56), growing up in a Polish neighborhood (27:51), the clergy-laity dynamic (30:30), missing the communities of urban life (33:34), Catholic education (40:41), parish competition (44:03), politics (46:27), and growing up in Levittown (48:31). Link: Father's book: Crabgrass Catholicism

Hour 2 for 4/9/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, clinical psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Drew to discuss the pros and cons of spanking kids (27:55). Topics/calls: I was spanked as a kid (35:24), time-out (37:34), Jesus never struck a child (41:54), and we were disciplined with spanking as a kid (44:45). Link: DrRay.com

Hour 3 for 4/9/26 Drew welcomes Ambassador Joseph Cella to discuss the news of a US-Vatican skirmish reported by the Free Press that has been disputed by the Department of War and Cardinal Pierre (1:03). Then, Dr. Matthew Breuninger joins Drew to discuss dealing with depression (14:00). Topics/calls: gratitude and depression (22:58), depressing news (28:48), how much authority should we give the DSM? (35:18), alternative 'therapies' (43:23), and my daughter's depression (46:56). Link: https://www.wellspringccc.com/meet-our-staff1-1

Hour 1 for 4/8/26 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella discuss the updates in Iran, including the fragile ceasefire (4:42). Other topics: NATO (10:43), resolving NATO tensions (13:47), Pope Leo (17:00), Protestors (20:40). Then, Dr. Anne Hendershott from Franciscan University of Steubenville discusses the Pew Research data about what Americans believe about morality (31:22). Topics/calls: Pornography (34:15), adultery (38:58), third party (45:16), and if we've lost our moral compass (47:28). Link: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2026/03/19/what-do-americans-consider-immoral/?user_id=66c4c4c9600ae1507599678f

Hour 2 for 4/8/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Tom Tirpak joins Drew to discuss a brand new book Get on Board the "Mercy Train" (31:53), the book's title (38:26), a healing stories (40:57), and first class relic of St. Faustina (43:19). Link: https://shopmercy.org/

Hour 3 for 4/8/26 Dr. Sean O'Mara joins Drew to discuss GLP-1s and their associated risks (5:20). Topics/calls: reduced motivation for life (12:56), Keto + GLP-1 combo (17:14), veteran on GLP-1s (20:56), Metformin (28:24), limited dose (34:07), fermented foods (36:39), toxicity (43:22), natural strategies (45:22), not gaining weight (46:40). Links: https://drseanomara.com/ https://x.com/DrSeanOMara

Hour 1 for 4/7/26 Drew discusses President Donald Trump's comments on Iran with Dr. Ken Craycraft (3:06) and then the Iranian mindset with Andy McCarthy (19:06). Later on, Msgr. James Shea from the University of Mary joins the show to talk about the resurrection (41:16) Sources: https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/04/the-iranian-sharia-supremacist-regime-and-civilian-infrastructure/ http://cometomary.life

Hour 2 for 4/7.26 Drew prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Elizabeth Simutis (4:57) and then analyzes President Donald Trump's recent comments on Iran with Dr. Paul Kengor (33:13) Sources: From our guest Dr. Paul Kengor: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-american-pope-and-the-american-president-a-stark-easter-sunday-contrast

Hour 3 for 4/7/26 Drew continues his America 250 Series with Dr.Susan Hanssen as they discuss the religiosity of America's Founders (3:07) and then former Astronaut, Dr. Tom Jones talks about the significance of the Artemis II Mission going to the moon (30:58). Sources: "Forgotten Founders on Religion and Public Life": https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Founders-Religion-Public-Life/dp/0268026025 https://astronauttomjones.com/

Hour 1 for Monday 4/6/26 Drew talks about the Iran rescue mission with Matt Brasmer (8:03) and then he discusses the increase in adult baptisms in the Catholic Church this Easter Vigil with Dr. Ryan Henning from Catholics Come Home (33:32) Sources: https://www.catholicscomehome.org/

Hour 2 for Monday April 6th Drew prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Elizabeth Simutis (5:40) and then he's joined by Dr. Jeff Morrow on proofs of the Resurrection (31:56) Sources: "Jesus' Resurrection: A Jewish Convert Examines the Evidence" by our guest Dr. Jeff Morrow: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Resurrection-Principium-Historical-Background/dp/1520797214

Hour 3 for 4/6/26 Drew is joined by Dr. Cheryl White as they discuss the Shroud of Turin including the science behind this incredible image. Sources: "The Shroud of Turin in the Third Millennium?: Confronting the Limits of Human Knowledge" by our guest Dr. Cheryl White: https://www.amazon.com/Shroud-Turin-Third-Millennium-Confronting/dp/B0GFP4PKQ6

Hour 1 for 4/3/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and begin Day 1 of the Divine Mercy Novena (1:00). Then, Drew discusses the date of Jesus' crucifixion (27:27) and the power of meditating on the Lord's Passion (39:43). Link: Divine Mercy Novena Prayers

Hour 2 (4pm Central Time) for 4/3/26 Drew welcomes author and demonologist Dr. Thomas McGovern to discuss the sufferings of the Lord (1:00). Topics/calls: the date of Jesus' death (3:15), the way of the Cross and sweating blood (9:02), Pilate and Scourging (15:25), crowning of thorns (25:43), the Cross (29:53), how the Lord didn't have a heart attack (33:38), the vinegar Christ was offered (35:26), the nails of Christ (39:06), suffering in general (44:40). Link: What Christ Suffered Book

Hour 1 for 4/2/26 Drew and Fr. Chris Walsh walk us through the events of Holy Thursday (2:58). Topics: what is happening in Jerusalem (5:57), the Upper Room (12:57), washing the feet of apostles (18:26), Garden of Gethsemane (23:02). Then, Msgr. Rossetti joins Drew to discuss supporting priests in crisis (31:34). Topics: priests are happy as a group (39:23), demons hate Jesus and priests (42:23), priestly ordinations on the rise (46:37). Link: Msgr.'s Book on Priests

Hour 2 for 4/2/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew invited listeners to share their stories of the Eucharist. Stories: Dan Axt's story (30:17), Elizabeth's story (33:31), Eucharist on my trip to Poland (38:41), and Jesus told me 'I love you.' (44:08).

Hour 3 for 4/2/26 Drew and Dr. John Bergsma discuss his conversion to Catholicism and the role of the Eucharist in his life (3:09) Topics/Calls: Jewish roots of the Eucharist (12:36), I became Catholic last year (14:41), bells at Mass (19:51), Protestant misconceptions (26:39), Revelation 10 (30:02), early Christians arrested for cannibalism (32:54), how Eucharistic views have gotten warped (39:03), and Exodus and Passover (44:41). Links: https://www.johnbergsma.com/ Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist

Hour 1 for 4/1/26 Drew and attorney John Mauck discuss the 8-1 SCOTUS decision about a Colorado 'conversion therapy' ban (14:00). Then, media commentator and lawyer James Hirsen discuss the rise on public Christian witness on TV (28:09). Callers: I think it's amazing to hear Jesus proclaimed (33:56), the importance of living the faith (39:39), Jaden Ivey (42:24), if Drew is bothered by Jesus being proclaimed publicly (46:48). Link: https://mauckbaker.com/john-mauck/ x.com/thejimjams Jameshirsen.com

Hou 2 for 4/1/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses where Jesus was on Spy Wednesday (27:38), if Judas received Holy Communion (39:18) and if he is in hell. Link: https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/03/30/what-was-the-lord-doing-on-wednesday-of-holy-week

Hour 3 for 4/1/26 Dr. Mark Giszczak joins Drew to discuss Judas and if he is dammed (3:46). Topics/calls: Judas gave the money back (9:56), I believe Judas is in heaven (13:11), if not Judas, then who? (16:57), I think Judas is one of us (18:41), Peter vs. Judas (20:55), and Satan tempted Eve (22:55). Then, the 'forgiveness doctor' Chuck Jansen covers how to forgive after betrayal (27:23). Topics/calls: husband's infidelity (34:59), forgiveness offers freedom (41:23), father's abuse (44:03), and forgiving those who accused my wife of embezzlement (46:36). Links: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/ http://yeabut.org/

Hour 3 for 3/31/26 Dr. Susan Hanssen joins Drew to discuss the depth and layers of the Gettysburg Address (1:00) and the famous opening (5:55). Then, Dr. Matthew Bunson joins Drew to discuss leaders and saints who shaped American Catholicism (26:45). People: John Carroll (31:34), St. Junipero Serra (37:23), Mother Cabrini (41:23), and Bishop Sheen (42:23). Link: https://x.com/mattbunson

Hour 1 for 3/31/26 Drew and Steve Bucci of The Heritage Foundation discuss coercive diplomacy in Iran (10:58). Then, Grant Bailey, from Institute for Family Studies discuss a recent study suggesting kids do not make parents happier (29:57). Topics/Calls: why people don't have kids (33:54), my grandpa told me God will provide (40:26), my husband didn't want kids (41:02), getting married older (44:28), I grew up with 16 siblings (45:19). Link: What is Coercive Diplomacy? x.com/sbucci Heritage.org https://ifstudies.org/about-us/grant-bailey https://x.com/grantjbailey

Hour 2 for 3/31/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew revisits a conversation with Msgr. Pope about where Jesus was Tuesday of Holy Week (26:41). Finally, Drew discuses the indulgences available during Holy Week (49:20). Link: https://blog.adw.org/2026/03/what-was-the-lord-doing-on-tuesday-of-holy-week-5/

Hour 1 for 3/30/36 Joseph Capizzi joins Drew to discuss Pope Leo's recent comments about God not hearing prayers of those who promote war (10:55). Calls: Trump inverted Reagan's strategy (19:55), and Iran murdered 30k people (23:47). Then, Dr. Meg Meeker discusses the issues associated with daycares (30:05). Topics/calls: I don't think daycare is good (34:10), who influences your kids (37:16), having it all was a lie (40:52), and bad experiences (44:42). Link: Meekerparenting.com