The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 for 3/17/26 Drew and Msgr. Stuart Swetland discusses if the war in Iran is just (1:00). Topics/callers: Does the government have intelligence we don't know about? (11:48), I know why we're in Iran (14:56), a veteran shares his thoughts (19:41), my son is on active duty (24:25), the reasonable chances of success (27:36), and St. Francis on war (29:08). Finally, Dr. Jeff Gardner discusses his article on the war and the human toll of conflict (36:33). Link: https://www.donnelly.edu/ https://jeffgardner.online/what-do-i-know-anyway/ Original Air Date: 3/12/26

Hour 2 for 3/17/26 Drew prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Brooke Taylor (1:00). Then, Brian Ó Conchubhair from Notre Dame joined Drew to discuss St. Patrick (30:41) and his miracles (43:42). Link: https://irishlanguage.nd.edu/people/brian-o-conchubhair/ Original Air Date: 3/17/25

Hour 3 for 3/17/26 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joined Drew to discuss if America has an infidelity epidemic (1:00). Topics included: motivations for infidelity (5:49), caller: the role of trauma (13:45), affairs (16:26), and caller: my husband cheated (21:06). Then, Doug Hinderer continued the conversation (27:14). Topics: restoring trust (28:41), if marriage can get stronger (33:56), caller: I think my future ex-wife cheated? (36:34), and my husband wants a divorce (41:19). Links: https://ruthinstitute.org/about/ https://relevantradio.com/listen/our-shows/marriage-unhindered/ https://www.thealexanderhouse.org/ Original Air Date: Hour 3 for 3/17/25

Hour 1 for 3/16/26 Drew welcomes Rebeccah L. Heinrichs from the Hudson Institute to discuss the latest with Iran and the Strait of Hormoz (10:39). Then, Dr. Joseph Vukov from Loyola University of Chicago discusses a a Catholic approach to AI (31:38), the importance of privacy (33:58), and China's influence (39:52). Link: https://www.hudson.org/experts/1054-rebeccah-l-heinrichs https://x.com/RLHeinrichs https://www.luc.edu/catholicstudies/affiliatefaculty/profiles/joevukov.shtml

Hour 2 for 3/16/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Michael Heyeck, a longtime public servant, discusses his book about Catholics in local civic life (25:44), Church and state (38:08), satanism in the public square (43:02), and JFK (46:37). Link: Michael's book

Hour 3 for 3/16/26 Drew opens the show with a discussion about getting married young (1:32) and then discusses producer Gavin Listro's recent engagement at 22 years old (6:56). Topics/calls: fear of having kids (11:56), married for 21 years (17:16), awareness, referrals & encouragement (19:20), and discernment (23:53). Then, Dr. Joseph Davis from the Institute for Family Studies discusses the recent IFS report on young men (30:54). Topics: economic and cultural barriers (35:00) and masculinity (40:22). Other calls: I got married 40 years ago (44:30) and I got married at 23 (45:56). Links: https://ifstudies.org/

Hour 1 for 3/13/26 Drew and Dr. Gavin Ashenden discuss the secularization in the UK (7:58). Then, Tim Glemkowski joins Drew to break down his new show (19:54). Finally, Carrie Prejan Boller discusses her experience on the Religious Liberty Commission (39:23). Links: https://drgavinashenden.substack.com/ https://aesbid.com/ELP/RR26/ https://relevantradio.com/walktomary/ https://x.com/CarriePrejean1

Hour 2 for 3/13/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Dan Schneider discusses his book Sins of the Father and generational healing (26:56). Topics/Calls: healing family tree (31:55), my father was abusive and lead us out of the Church (40:06), I wasn't a perfect father, what should I do now? (46:45). Links: Sins of the Father Book Relevantradio.com/walktoMary

Hour 3 for 3/13/26 Peter Grandich joins Drew to discuss how Iran impacts the markets (5:26), how the market slide will end (12:24), what young people should do (18:18), and abandoning God in the financial arena (21:18). Then, Phil Flynn discusses the state of the oil markets and the Strait of Hormuz (28:47). Finally, Doug Hinderer previews his show on post-abortive healing (39:38). Link: https://petergrandich.com/ https://blog.pricegroup.com/author/philflynn/

Hour 1 for 3/12/26 Drew welcomes National Security Analyst, Ryan Mauro to cover the threat of Iranian drone attacks (13:18) and cyber attacks. Then, Fr. Paul Sullins discusses the Pew Research saying that 53% of Americans think their neighbors are morally bad (29:14). Calls: I think almost everyone is good (33:55), corruption of the culture (41:01), cultural homogeny (43:30), and the Canadian right to die (46:19). Links: https://t.co/qdptj1eveP https://x.com/ryanmauro ruthinstitute.org https://www.newsweek.com/americans-fellow-citizens-poor-morals-poll-11634423

Hour 2 for 3/12/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Veronique de Rugy from the Mercatus Center discusses new tax proposals from Democratic Senators (31:15). Topics: government spending (34:53), left-leaning listener doesn't like the proposals (40:51), and a consumption tax (44:41). Links: https://x.com/veroderugy https://www.mercatus.org/

Hour 3 for 3/12/26 Drew and Msgr. Stuart Swetland discusses if the war in Iran is just (1:00). Topics/callers: Does the government have intelligence we don't know about? (11:48), I know why we're in Iran (14:56), a veteran shares his thoughts (19:41), my son is on active duty (24:25), the reasonable chances of success (27:36), and St. Francis on war (29:08). Finally, Dr. Jeff Gardner discusses his article on the war and the human toll of conflict (36:33). Link: https://www.donnelly.edu/ https://jeffgardner.online/what-do-i-know-anyway/

Hour 1 for 3/11/26 Drew welcomes Wilson Beaver from Heritage to discuss the state of America's military stockpile (12:20) and China's military readiness (19:16). Then, Dr. Robert Royal discusses if it's every moral to kill dictators or other evil leaders (31:06). Topics/calls: we're all loved by God (34:59), a 50-year war with Iran (36:14), prudential judgements (39:29), North Korea (42:12), Marines in Lebanon (45:03), and issues with the war in Iran (47:02). Link: https://www.thecatholicthing.org/author/robert-royal/ https://www.heritage.org/staff/wilson-beaver https://x.com/WilsonCBeaver

Hour 2 for 3/11/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:29). Then, Drew plays a clip about young people returning to the faith (27:49). Finally, Fr. Brian Zuelke, OP covers the thriving Newman Center at the University of Indiana (40:04). Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGgxWeIVB1s

Hour 3 for 3/11/26 Drew discusses Epstein and takes calls on the issue. Calls: my dad knew about Epstein in 2016 (7:58), Drugs on I-40 (10:45), and the construction of Zorro ranch (14:16). Then, independent journalist Nick Bryant discusses who Epstein was (18:42) and the diabolical nature of the story (25:45). Then, former Congressman Jeff Fortenberry covers the Save ACT, DHS Shutdown (36:42) and protecting America (41:15). Link: https://epsteinjustice.com/

Hour 1 for 3/10/26 Drew was joined by energy expert Phil Flynn to discuss what's happening with oil prices (10:44) and how this impacts China (14:52). Then, Professor Scott Gale covers the future of Cuba (28:54), and if this is Cuba's 'Berlin Wall' moment (39:56). Link: https://www.pricegroup.com/ https://x.com/EnergyPhilFlynn https://www.stu.edu/faculty/scott-gale/

Hour 2 for 3/10/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Bob Tiballi joins Drew to discuss if Lyme disease was created in a lab (31:42), and if Lyme is related to Epstein-Barr (40:23). Link: office@germbusters.com

Hour 3 for 3/10/26 Drew and Dr. Mark Regnerus cover a poll signaling the rise of socialism in America (4:01). Topics/calls: if there's a religious revival (13:55), the influence of tech (15:26), lack of historical knowledge (22:11), Catholicism as the antidote to socialism (28:36), Venezuela and Cuba (35:24), economic nihilism (40:25), and Nordic countries (45:30). Link: https://www.markregnerus.com/

Hour 1 for 3/9/26 Guest-Host Ed Morrissey talks Iran with Steve Bucci of Heritage (3:46), if all of the objective are achievable (9:16), Turkish ground troops? (16:27), and leadership change (20:08). Then, Eric Kniffin covers a recent Indiana judge who said abortion is a religious act (28:01). Links: https://x.com/ekniffin https://x.com/SBucci

Hour 2 for 3/9/26 Ed Morrissey and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, author Peter Giersch covers his new book Talking of Michelangelo (25:41), finding God in popular culture (31:12), and the Last Judgment (40:45). Link: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/talking-of-michelangelo/?srsltid=AfmBOoqijzcbcj9DaSOHn24wVV_snVvSS77w6XUMOkaJ0X9IIxPHkY72

Hour 3 for 3/9/26 Guest-host Ed Morrissey welcomes Dr. Charles Nemeth to discuss a Chicago proposal that would hold parents responsible for their kids' actions (3:43). Topics: deconstruction of the criminal justice system (12:26), punishment (18:23), and setting boundaries (23:00). Then, Ed replays his conversation with Steve Bucci on Iran (26:57), the objectives (35:05), and ground troops (42:48). Links: https://franciscan.edu/voices/dr-charles-nemeth-center-for-criminal-justice-law-ethics/ http://x.com/SBucci

Hour 1 for 3/6/26 Drew and Cross Catholic Outreach co-founder and CEO Jim Cavnar discusses their Water for Life Initiative (5:21). Then, art historian Elizabeth Lev debunks the idea that a 400+ bust of Christ is actually a Michelangelo (16:58). Finally, Dr. Jeff Gardner unpacks the Kurdish role in the war with Iran (32:22). Links: https://crosscatholic.org/project-catalog/water-and-health/ https://www.lizlevtours.com/ https://jeffgardner.online/

Hour 2 for 3/6/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, R. Hannah Oakley discusses her new book Holy Nudge, Holy Fire (27:17). Topics: birthday cakes (34:41), Mass on Relevant Radio (36:07), 7-year old atheist (39:11), and son's rehab story (43:17). Link: Holy Nudge, Holy Fire

Hour 3 for 3/6/26 Drew and R. Hannah Oakley continue their conversation about Holy Nudge and exercising faith (3:18). Calls: praying for ex-wife (4:45), and confession story (6:45). Then, Dr. Lou Tartaglia, a sleep medicine specialist covers sleep and daylight savings (15:01). Topics: sleep study (23:09), staying up late (29:23), marijuana (34:04), baby sleep (38:12), c-pap (40:08), stretching before bed (41:38), going to bed late (42:33), and loneliness and sleep (43:38). Links: Holy Nudge, Holy Fire Return of the Cloth

Hour 1 for 3/5/26 Drew begins the show discussing Secretary Noem's ousting with Ed Morrisey from HotAir.com (2:05). Then, Chris Temple from the National Investor covers the spiking oil prices (14:57), inflation (22:20), the Strait of Hormuz (24:19), and China's oil issues (27:18). Finally, Steve Mosher covers how China is impacted by the war with Iran (33:30). Topics: will China bide their time while Trump is in office? (40:13), China's military (43:00),.and if China will get more involved in the Middle East (44:59). Links: Hotair.com https://www.nationalinvestor.com/ https://www.pop.org/

Hour 2 for 3/5/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Jacob Mchangama joins Drew to discuss the threats against free speech around the world (27:08) and his upcoming book on free speech (39:00).

Hour 3 for 3/5/26 Drew discusses the recent Anthropic dispute with the Pentagon and autonomous weapons with Dr. Charles Camosy (5:54). Topics: if war has become like a video game (12:41), AI descriptions (19:21), and Drew's views on AI (21:27). The, James Taylor of the Heartland Institute discusses the rising energy costs from AI data centers (30:55), the future of energy sources (40:46), and environmental impact (45:11). Links: https://www.charlescamosy.com/ https://heartland.org/

Hour 1 for 3/4/26 Drew begins the show with a discussion about the latest in Iran and takes a question about Sec. Pete Hegseth's fitness for office (12:03). Then, Middle East Christian advocate Juliana Taimoorazy covers the situation for Christians right now (18:02). Then, Dr. Joseph Capizzi from Catholic University of America discusses if the US has become numb to war (29:04). Topics/Calls: we've gotten soft on good vs. evil (31:17), the brink of destruction (35:33), Just War Theory (41:00), faith and military service (43:07), and giving mercy to whom? (46:44). Link: https://relevantradio.com/2024/07/nuclear-war-a-scenario-and-dear-pharmacist/ https://iraqichristianrelief.org/

Hour 2 for 3/4/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew speaks with Charol Shakeshaft about the tragedy of abuse in public schools (25:45). Topics: taking abuse seriously (43:00) and my story of abuse (45:44). Link: Charol Shakeshaft's book

Hour 3 for 3/4/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Sean O'Mara for a conversation about whole foods, fasting, ferments, and mental health (5:05). Topics: microbiome (7:46), Kombucha (10:03), sugar and stress (11:37), glyphosate (14:56), gut brain health (17:53), SSRI's (20:07), eating well on a fixed income (23:16), fasting (27:50), cardiologists and saturated fat (33:36), meal planning (43:12), colloidal silver (44:42), and parasites (45:56). Link: https://drseanomara.com/

Hour 1 for 3/3/26 Drew begins with a news roundup on Iran (1:00). Then, Brigitte Gabriel discusses the risks of sleeper cells in the US (15:39). Finally, Msgr. Shea covers the recent uptick in conversions to Catholicism (32:28). Calls: influence of social media (35:54), and Eucharistic renaissance (42:22). Link: CometoMary.Life ActforAmerica.org

Hour 2 for 3/3/26 Drew and Brooke pray the the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Professor Roy Schoeman covers how Catholics should think about Zionism (27:03). Topics/calls: Luke 21 (33:27), The Book of Revelation (35:17), Israel's right to exist (38:33), Israel's regional dominance (41:55), and if Israel has a Divine right of existence (44:38). Link: https://www.salvationisfromthejews.com/

Hour 3 for 3/3/26 Dr. Susan Hanssen joins Drew to unpack the Civil War (1:00). Topics: Lincoln's election (6:36), 1861 and the opening of the Civil War (12:44), sending spies to Great Britain (19:11), if a national convention would have prevented war (23:52), the secession winter (28:10), Grant and Closing Mississippi (31:28), the pivotal year of 1863 (39:25), and how long it took for the US to reunify (47:12).

Hour 3 for 3/3/26 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/

Hour 1 for 3/2/26 Drew welcomes Christopher Holton from the Center for Security Policy to discus the situation in Iran and the threat that Iran posed to the United States (5:30). Then, former congressman Jeff Fortenberry covers the political fallout from the bombings (29:55). Topics: war powers resolutions (32:56), congressional approval (35:51), not what, but how is the problem (39:02), and if this is an Iraq redo? (45:29). Link: CenterforSecurityPolicy.org

Hour 2 for 3/2/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Robert Royal discuss if the military conflict in Iran is just (30:39). Callers/Topics: spreading war (39:23), if it is like Iraq (41:28), opposing the action (44:39), and making an informed decision (47:20). Links: https://www.thecatholicthing.org/ Dr. Royal's Article

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