The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 for 8/12/26 Drew and Dr. Kenneth Craycraft discuss the true meaning of the common good in light of Catholic teaching (1:00) and the former NBC players declaring for the WNBA draft (16:56). Then, Ed Morrissey covers the recent primary election results -- including in Wisconsin and Minnesota (29:24) and if we've reached peak socialism (42:22). Links: https://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.php?ID=203080 The WNBA is the Reductio ad Absurdum of Trans Ideology https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/08/12/hasan-piker-takes-wi-results-as-well-as-youd-expect-n3817909 https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/08/12/wsj-dont-look-now-but-the-dsas-not-too-popular-in-the-red-apple-either-n3817911 https://hotair.com/david-strom/2026/08/12/wisconsin-progressive-cry-fraud-n3817912

Hour 2 for 8/12/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Daniel Kowalski the Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation joins Drew to discuss young people and debt (32:51), credit card payments (36:38), teaching children spending habits (44:45), and teaching budgeting (47:33). Link: https://www.heritage.org/staff/daniel-kowalski https://betterqualified.com/

Hour 3 for 8/12/26 Drew and Matt Buonocore, Chief Financial Officer at Relevant Radio cover personal finance 101 (3:55). Topics: making a plan and a budget (6:28), farming (11:25), our cashless society (17:31), teaching about credit in high school (19:36), and debt (23:23). Then, Charles Gardner Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center covers housing affordability (28:33). Topics: growing up in smaller houses (33:21), start homes (42:39), high rises (44:03), and flood insurance (49:59). Link: https://www.mercatus.org/scholars/charles-gardner

Hour 1 for 8/11/26 Drew and Dr. Aaron Kheriaty cover the recent questions about what Dr. Anthony Fauci knew about how the COVID vaccine impacted pregnant women (12:57). Topics: public health (18:56), hospital funding (21:48), stillborn children (27:49), and COVID scare (33:47). Then, Dr. Bill Thierfelder covers the former NBA players who are declaring for the NBA draft (40:14) and how we got to this moment (45:24). Links: Making the Cut: How to Heal Modern Medicine

Hour 2 for 8/11/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Fernanda Psihas covers the recent stories of AI deceptions and breaking out of sandboxes (27:30). Topics: jobs in the era of AI (35:38), new viruses (42:20), healthcare (44:18). Link: https://snas.franciscan.edu/faculty/psihas-fernanda/

Hour 3 for 8/11/26 Drew and Dr. Susan Hanssen discuss the Cold War and the horrors of the Soviet Union (1:00), the generational divine in memory of communism (13:52), the appeal of socialism (16:42), and resentment (23:57). Then, Dr. Deborah Savage covers the partisan divine between the sexes (29:55), feminism (41:24), and how women are characterized (46:23). Link: Relevantradio.com/UDallas

Hour 1 for 8/10/26 Drew and Dr. David Wurmser cover the latest with the war in Iran (1:00). Then, Professor Rick Garnett from Notre Dame covers the religious liberty issues associated with the Florida AG requiring Catholic schools to have vaccine exemptions (15:26). Then, Fr. Kevin Fitzgerald, SJ covers the morality of using vaccines associated with aborted tissue (27:28). Topics: ethical vaccines (41:41), stem cells (43:43), using stem cell lines from many years ago (46:48), and vaccine injury (48:41). Links: x.com/@rickgarnett https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/ https://www.creighton.edu/medicine/departments/medical-humanities/department-chair

Hour 2 for 8/10/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then Rev. Tad Pacholczyk joins Drew to discuss a recent organ procurement organization that was recently de-certified (28:09). Topics: what brain death is (38:11), organ donation seems shady to me (42:29), daughter's brain hemorrhage (45:07), and son saved by liver transplant (47:24). Links: ncbc.org https://www.fathertad.com/

Hour 3 for 8/10/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor cover the rise of socialism in the US, and Kengor's new article Meet America’s New Un-Americans… the DSA (1:10). Topics: school brainwashing (16:09), revolutionary spirit (19:10), union paychecks (27:56), I'm worried about the right, too (30:45), Constitutional questions (34:42), Catholic Church (36:31), voting age (44:02), and buying stock (46:33). Link: https://spectator.org/paul-kengor-meet-americas-new-un-americans-the-dsa/

Hour 1 for 8/7/26 Drew and Dr. Sean O’Mara discuss the best exercises to optimize health (1:10). Topics/Calls: feeling stuck (12:41), need for calories (14:55), exercise and the gut (21:55), how much should you exercise (25:44), water aerobics (29:34), weight training (31:01), arthritis (34:30), losing weight (35:54), MRIs (40:50), fermented foods (43:19), probiotics (46:23), and thyroid issues (48:03). Links: radiologyassist.com https://x.com/DrSeanOMara https://drseanomara.com/ Original Air Date: Hour 3 for 6/3/26

Hour 2 for 8/7/26 Drew and Annie McAleer pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Charles Pope how great nations rise and fall (31:57), where America is (36:39), and the spiritual starvation of nations (41:23). Links: Read Msgr.’s articles here and here Original Air Date: 7/21/26

Hour 3 for 8/7/26 Drew and Bruce Lachenauer, theFounder and Managing Partner of the Gaudium Group, discuss AI and the job market (1:00). Topics: will AI replace work? (10:17), UBI (15:01), AI and robotics (18:44), who controls AI? (25:09), low income workers (27:46), morality (33:03), will trades be needed? (42:49), job transition (44:32), and discouragement (47:09). Link: https://www.thegaudiumgroup.com/ Original Air Date: Hour 3 for 11/13/25

Hour 1 for 8/6/26 Drew welcomes John Edwards to share his story and conversion from a life of addiction to ministry (1:00), his low point during Holy Week (12:55), time in jail (24:01), his ministry today, and his new book (43:06). Link: https://justaguyinthepew.com/ Original Air Date: 6/5/26

Hour 2 for 8/6/26 Drew and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Doug Hinderer joins to discuss what happens when parents intervene in marriage (28:55). Calls: daughter not in a good place in marriage (34:13), is my family too close with my girlfriend? (39:41), alcoholism and my divorce (42:42), my marriage fell apart (45:01), and marriage and autism (49:18). Link: HappyMarriageForLife.com Original Air Dates: 6/24/26 & 6/5/25

Hour 3 for 8/6/26 Drew and Linda Carl discuss the dangers of Yoga and her new book Yoga Unveiled (1:00). Topics: Linda's story (5:25), should I rebrand Yoga at my studio? (8:02), Reiki (16:56), my gym practices yoga (20:45), I don't get the animosity (22:35), I used to practice Reiki (27:54), I am a Pietra fitness instructor (30:22), Tai-Chi (33:20), Yoga Mats (37:16), Insurance and Reiki (42:06), and I never had issues with Yoga (45:58). Links: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/yoga-unveiled/?srsltid=AfmBOorf2BfH1kvRt_U6vZWIMNsrFemYXwTSbncCbi38pUJScfg6z7A_ https://www.usccb.org/resources/evaluation-guidelines-finaltext-2009-03_0.pdf Original Air Date: 5/28/26

Hour 1 for 8/5/26 Drew and Blessed Michael McGivney Medal Award Winner Father Robert Higgins discuss his life and ministry to the incarcerated (1:40). Then, Supreme Master Michael McCusker discuss the importance of patriotism (17:00), Christopher Columbus (23:54), and where our ultimate citizenship lies (27:56). Finally, Archbishop William E. Lori, Supreme Chaplain, covers the importance of Catholics in political life (31:40), what concerns him about the future (41:32), socialism (44:23), and signs of hope (48:55). Links: KofC.org/Relevant In Charity and Truth by Archbishop Lori

Hour 2 for 8/5/26 Drew and Christian pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly joins Drew to discuss the powerful impact of the Knights of Columbus (19:39) and the Cor Initiative. Finally, Drew Dillingham, director of programs and member engagement for the Knights of Columbus Supreme Office, covers the important initiatives that build a culture of life (32:29) including Build a Bed (42:07), and marches for life (46:37). Link: KofC.org/Relevant

Hour 3 for 8/5/26 Drew and Peter Sonski from the Bl. Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center discuss the life of Bl. McGivney (1:00). Then, Archbishop James Golka of Denver discusses God's providence and why God wants his world back (17:36). Finally, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius discusses Divine Mercy, the image, and the recent conference on Divine Mercy (30:13). Links: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/ https://wacomvilnius.org KofC.org/Relevant

Hour 1 for 8/4/26 Drew broadcasts LIVE from the 144th Supreme Convention in Denver Colorado. First, he welcomes Sean Pott, the Senior Director of Evangelization and Education for the Knights of Columbus (1:11). Then, Drew and Dennis J. Gerber discuss the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund (17:34). Finally, Deepak Devaraj Chief Investment Officer and President of Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors and Drew discuss investing with Catholic values (34:03). Links: kofc.org/relevant

Hour 2 for 8/4/26 Drew broadcasts LIVE from the 144th Supreme Convention in Denver Colorado. First, he prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, he welcomes agent Paul Kehoe, General Agent for the Knights of Columbus to discuss the importance of life insurance (17:18). Finally, Szymon Czyszek, director of international growth in Europe for the Knights of Columbus covers the Knights' efforts in Ukraine (34:04). Link: KofC.org/Relevant

Hour 3 for 8/4/26 Drew broadcasts LIVE from the 144th Supreme Convention in Denver Colorado. First, he discusses the Saint John Paul II Shrine in DC with Stephen P. White (1:00). Then, Drew welcomes Bishop Paprocki to discuss the importance of Eucharistic Coherence (18:30). Finally, Drew revisits a conversation he had with Dr. Jonathan Reyes about the religion of the day (37:10). Link: KofC.org/Relevant

Hour 1 for 8/3/26 Drew and Luke Burgis discuss Burgis' story (3:23) and mimetic desire (12:19), and social contagion (25:54). Other topics: polarization (29:16), contagion in Jesus' time (33:14), independent thinking (36:17), examination of conscience (37:49), the family (41:37), and the way out of social contagion (43:28). Links: LukeBurgis.com The One and the Ninety-Nine: Forging Identity in the Age of Social Contagion Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire Original Air Date: 7/7/26

Hour 2 for 7/14/26 Drew and Maribeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Patti Armstrong discusses her article about why priests disappoint (27:23). Calls: I left the Church for 15-20 years (35:01), disagreement with a priest (42:13), shoring up the faith (45:39), and I'm Catholic because of Jesus (47:49). Links: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/armstrong-when-priests-disappoint https://x.com/pattiarmstrong

Hour 3 for 6/22/26 Drew and CFP KJ Smith discuss strategies for retirement (6:37). Topics/Callers: paying off a mortgage or investing (15:50), retirement plans of yore (18:28), making 401ks more like pensions (24:54), we have no debt, what should we do? (32:20), maximizing Social Security (34:36), what should I do with all my assets (40:53), and funding assisted living (48:22). Link: https://ethoslogosinvestments.com/

Hour 1 for 7/31/26 Drew and Eric Ebner discuss the recent Iranian hack of 30 Minnesota water systems (1:00) and the risk that AI poses (12:22). Then, Ben Burr covers the deepening problems with the Colorado River (21:05) and data centers (27:18). Finally, Maria Scaperlanda covers the new film about Bl. Stanley Rother (38:23). Links: https://360security.services/ blueribboncoalition.org https://www.rotherdoc.com/

Hour 2 for 7/31/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Ambassador Michèle B. Bowe, GCM covers the plight of Christians in the Holy Land (27:45) and how the war has impacted them (35:25). Finally, Drew invites listeners to text 'DREW' to 914-914 and join his text community. He also covers the 10-word Precious Blood prayer (42:09). Link: https://www.birthplaceofhope.org/about-foundation/

Hour 3 for 7/31/26 Drew and Peter Grandich cover the importance of faith during anxiety and depression (1:00). Calls: the need for Divine Providence (16:56), investment (21:16), and getting outside (24:23). Then, Mark J. Warshawsky from AEI covers the new bill aimed at preserving Social Security (27:45). Topics: allocating cuts (42:16), Ponzi scheme (45:29), fraud (46:41), and Medicare for all (48:21). Links: https://petergrandich.com/ https://x.com/petergrandich https://www.aei.org/profile/mark-j-warshawsky/

Hour 1 for 7/30/26 Drew opens the phones to listeners who share their thoughts about the escalating war in Iran (1:00). Callers: I'm against the war (8:41), the need for prayer (12:02), Air Force Veteran comments (15:38), I was in Saudi Arabia in 2020 (19:51), I think we should finish the fight (24:51). Then, labor economist Nicholas Eberstadt discusses why prime-age men leave the workforce (31:03). Caller: I can't imagine not working (34:56), my kids are hard workers (42:29), and men are too picky (45:54). Link: Nick's Book

Hour 3 for 7/30/26 Drew and Grant Bailey from The Institute for Family Studies to discuss heteropessimism and the problems with modern dating (1:00). Topics/calls: hitting milestones later in life (6:57), closing maternity wards (12:28), men won't pay for dates (16:56), over protective parents (21:56), and pornography (23:56). Then, Dr. John Littell covers the Dr. Fauci hearing (28:44). Topics/calls: trust and vaccines (39:23), COVID and Ukraine (44:09), caller: I'm glad I didn't take the vaccine (45:24), and how we survived during COVID (46:32). Links: The Institute for Family Studies Follow Grant on X Dr. John Littell's Website

Hour 2 for 7/30/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew revisits the conversation with Dr. Audrey van der Meer about the cognitive benefits of handwriting (27:34). Link: Dr. van der Meer's Website

Hour 1 for 7/292/6 Drew and Christine Mugridge report on the vandalism in Medjugorje (1:00). Then, Dr. Aaron Kheriaty covers the Senate hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci (20:55). Topics/calls: Fauci diaries (24:24), Fauci's motives (28:55), caller: as a doctor, I was threated for not getting vaccinated (32:48), caller: there was a lot of challenges to finding care during COVID (41:05), and caller: will we find out Fauci's connection to big Pharma? (49:35). Link: https://www.aaronkheriaty.com/bio

Hour 2 for 7/29/26 Drew and Maribeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew and Bishop Thomas John Paprocki cover the new funeral guidelines for the Springfield Diocese and what the Church envisions for a Catholic funeral (27:24). Topics/callers: why these aren't new rules (34:46), spreading ashes at Disney (36:45), cremation (39:14), corruption of colleges and universities (42:24), and the cost of funerals (46:17). Link: New Funeral Policies in Springfield

Hour 3 for 7/29/26 Drew and Dr. Sean O'Mara cover the latest health trend: peptides. They cover what they are, the good and the bad (8:01) and some of Dr. Sean's concerns (20:56). Topics/calls: GLP-1s (13:50), money in peptides (26:55), if all GLP-1s are synthetic (29:55), collagen peptides (35:02), leaky gut (43:56), and GLP-1 and side effects (46:44). Link: https://drseanomara.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeanOMara https://x.com/drseanomara

Hour 1 for 7/28/26 Drew and Patrick T. Brown from the Ethics and Public Policy Center covers why the lack of housing is a moral crisis (1:00). Topics/calls: renting for 25 years (17:50), working to afford a home (20:25), my parents had a small home with seven kids (23:08). Then, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ discusses the new Science, Reason, and Faith Catholic Study Bible (31:56). Topics/calls: Elijah in fiery chariot (42:24), and challenges to faith (44:52). Links: https://eppc.org/author/patrick_brown/ Patrick Brown on X Tom Vander Woude Website

Hour 2 for 7/28/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Chris Vander Woude tells the story of how his father died saving the life of his son (27:06), God's providence (33:17), and opening the cause of his life (35:35). Calls: this is such a beautiful story of fatherhood! (41:41), our youngest of seven has Down syndrome and wasn't supposed to live (43:01). Link: Tom Vander Woude Guild See Chris Speak in Chicagoland

Hour 3 for 7/28/26 Drew and Dr. Susan Hanssen from the University of Dallas discuss the rise of socialism and anti-Americanism (1:51). Topics/calls: glossed over aspects of history (11:36), schools and universities (16:12), DSA taking over Democratic party (23:17), 1619 project (30:04), Young Washington movie (35:55), tearing down statues (42:28), and where radical groups get funding (48:18). Link: https://relevantradio.com/udallas

Hour 1 for 7/27/26 Drew and Dr. David Wurmser discuss the bombing pause in Iran and why the ceasefire my advantage Tehran (8:43). Then, Brigitte Gabriel covers how she survived the Lebanese Civil War (26:31) and her organization ACT for America (40:00). Links: https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/author/david-wurmser/ https://www.actforamerica.org/ https://a.co/d/0iDvd39U

Hour 2 for 7/27/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Anthony Jay covers the abortion drugs found in tap water (27:26). Finally, Mary Rice Hansson covers transgender dolls in the classroom (40:54) and why this is dangerous for kids (40:54). Links: https://waltheyer.com/ https://a.co/0ewgszhf https://issuesinlawandmedicine.com/articles/anti-progesterone-in-environmental-water/ https://eppc.org/author/mary_hasson/ https://personandidentity.com/

Hour 3 for 7/27/26 Drew and Dr. Fernanda Psihas cover the latest in AI, including recent comments from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman who said we're in the AI singularity (1:00). Topics/Calls: should we be worried? (6:07), AI solving problems (12:41), Brain atrophy (16:56), consciousness (21:19), stuck in a box (28:55), computer science (41:24), going rogue (44:15), and using code to write code (49:29). Links: https://snas.franciscan.edu/faculty/psihas-fernanda/ https://www.fernandapsihas.com/

Hour 1 for 7/24/26 Drew and Chris Temple discuss Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries (12:56), and the polling on those tariffs (17:53). Calling/topics: I agree with Trump's tariffs (22:18), Canadian tariffs (25:53), and Congress's role (30:09). Then, Paul Oster covers foreclosures, student loan debt (35:09) and high interest rates (43:02). Link: https://www.nationalinvestor.com/ https://x.com/NatInvestor betterqualified.com studentaid.gov

Hour 2 for 7/24/26 Drew and Molly pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Paul Sullins covers why politics keeps Gen Z from Church (27:55) and why they're having less sex (40:13). Link: https://ruthinstitute.org/

Hour 3 for 7/24/26 Drew and Dr. Kevin Miller discuss the historic legacy of Humanae vitae (5:06) and St. Paul VI's prophetic vision. Then, Dr. John Littell covers contemporary issues in contraception including tubal ligations and vasectomies (22:28). Topics: NFP (39:14), Essure device (41:27), long term effects of these procedures (43:23), reversing vasectomies (46:28), and estrogen therapy (49:11). Links: Dr. Miller's Writings Dr. John Littell