The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 3 for 12/26/25 Drew and Kevin Collins discuss Great Christmas Movies, including It's a Wonderful Life (3:11). Topics: husband used Wonderful Life to propose to me (10:36), Jimmy Stewart (12:02), I got married because of this movie (13:45), I grew up watching it (14:28),Jimmy Stewart biopic (16:24), Wonderful Life is a quintessential Christmas movie (17:44), White Christmas (19:32), Christmas Carol (25:55), Charlie Brown (28:43), Best Christmas Pageant Ever (32:55), Anti-Christmas Movies (35:00), It Happened on 5th Avenue (41:18), and Bells of St. Marys (45:23). Original Air Date: 12/18/25

Hour 2 for 12/26/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Carl Olson covers altar calls and salvation from a Catholic perspective (27:54). Calls: knowing what we're saved from (35:53), the importance of Baptism (42:28) and free will (48:40). Link: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Be-Children-God-Deification/dp/1586179470 Original Air Date: 9/22/25

Hour 3 for 12/26/25 Drew and Dr. Bob Sears covered the controversy surrounding childhood vaccines (1:00). Topics: why parents don't vaccinate (5:56), chicken pox (9:30), the Amish (14:36), toxins in vaccines (16:26), vaccine injuries (22:27), number of vaccines (25:33), kids got sick after vaccines (28:10), Henry Ford Study (32:23), my kids and vaccines (34:54), paying doctors for full vaccination rates (43:23), and measles outbreak in Texas (44:47). Link: https://drbobsears.com/ Original Air Date: 9/16/25

Hour 1 for 12/23/25 Drew revisits a conversation with Fr. Chris Corbally about the Star of Bethlehem (2:36), and a conversation with Fr. Spitzer about Adam and Eve (19:05). Then, Susan Tassone discusses the souls in purgatory at Christmastime (40:48). Link: https://susantassone.com/

Hour 2 for 12/23/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Rocky covers the dating of Jesus' birth (26:24), and a little primer on the nature of sheep and goats! (40:36). Link: https://a.co/d/ghWUHI9 https://books.google.com/books?id=6MXPEMbpjoAC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false

Hour 3 for 12/23/25 Drew and Msgr. Brian Bransfield cover the Christmas angels (1:00) and the humility of the shepherds (14:38). Then, Drew shares his annual Mariani Christmas miracle (26:32), and holy souls in purgatory (40:28).

Hour 1 for 12/22/25 Drew and Doug Hinderer discuss the promise and perils of winning the lottery and navigating holidays with family (4:00). Topics/Callers: Irish lottery (12:36), Powerball odds (18:05), I Used to gamble heavily (21:55), relationships during the holidays (28:11), dividing up family time (34:42), and Christmas gathering dispute (42:06). Link: Happymarriageforlife.com

Hour 2 for 12/22/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Ace Collins covers the history behind many Christmas traditions (28:08), the Christmas tree (34:51), wreathes (39:50), and the oldest Christmas traditions (43:10). Link: https://www.acecollins.com/

Hour 3 for 12/22/25 Drew and Ace Collins cover Christmas Traditions and Songs (1:00). Christmas Cards (1:10), Santa (7:30), "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (13:54), "Silent Night" (19:53), "O Holy Night" (23:32), O Come O Come Emmanuel (26:54), "White Christmas" (30:10), What makes a classic song? (37:21), "Jingle Bells (39:22), and Christmas Movies (45:23). Link: AceCollins.com

Hour 1 for 12/19/25 Guest-Host John Harper and Jordan Davidson discuss the Trump administration's reclassification of marijuana (5:59). Topics/Callers: Colorado (16:00), marijuana vs. alcohol (23:42), psychosis (28:39), I'm against reclassifying (30:47), prescriptions for THC (34:01), Driver's ED teacher (39:23), topical form (42:36), and living in a one-party state (45:00). Link: Learnaboutsam.org

Hour 2 for 12/19/25 John Harper and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Nathan Berkley from the Religious Freedom Institute discuss the importance of religious liberty (26:58), colleges and KofC (32:44), Catholic and American (35:03), Dignitatis Humane (41:08), and praying before meals (44:22). Link: https://religiousfreedominstitute.org/

Hour 3 for 12/19/25 John Harper and Fr. Mark Matthias discuss brining kids and parents back to Church (1:00). Then, Fr. Chris Walsh covers finding hope in the midst of challenges (29:50). Topics: It took me a while to find hope after my twin's death (34:02), Psalm 94:19 (41:17), and shared meal (42:38).

Hour 1 for 12/18/25 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella discuss the Trump administration's posture towards Venezuela (15:22), and China's role in the conversation (21:00). Then, Peter Grandich discusses the markets (29:03), Trump's economic message (35:43), and the Shiller PE Ratio (40:08). Links: https://petergrandich.com/suggested-readings/a-biblical-perspective-on-matters-of-finance/ https://petergrandich.com/suggested-readings/7-deadly-sins-of-finance/ https://petergrandich.com/suggested-readings/kids-and-cash-2/

Hour 2 for 12/18/25 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Annie McKenna covers eating well during the holidays (26:09), GLP-1s (39:26), exercise (42:08), and sleep (46:52). Link: https://mycatholicdoctor.com/resources/doctors/annie-mckenna-ms-rdn-ldn/

Hour 3 for 12/18/25 Drew and Kevin Collins discuss Great Christmas Movies, including It's a Wonderful Life (3:11). Topics: husband used Wonderful Life to propose to me (10:36), Jimmy Stewart (12:02), I got married because of this movie (13:45), I grew up watching it (14:28),Jimmy Stewart biopic (16:24), Wonderful Life is a quintessential Christmas movie (17:44), White Christmas (19:32), Christmas Carol (25:55), Charlie Brown (28:43), Best Christmas Pageant Ever (32:55), Anti-Christmas Movies (35:00), It Happened on 5th Avenue (41:18), and Bells of St. Marys (45:23).

Hour 1 for 12/17/25 Drew and Fr. Charlie Becker discuss the challenges of dealing with addiction during the holidays (5:04). Topics/Callers: my mom was killed by a drunk driver (11:27), Relevant Radio got me sober (15:57), adult children of alcoholics (26:15), I'm a recovering alcoholic (28:16), I tried to kill the pain (32:24), ex-husband is an alcoholic (35:30), attachment to eating (42:07), and 12 step program was a great tool (44:30). Link: DrRay.com

Hour 2 for 12/17/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Ray Guarendi covering raising Catholic kids (26:24), keeping young kids Catholic (40:04), inviting kids home (42:41), and choosing a good college (45:14). Link: DrRay.com

Hour 3 for 12/17/25 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discuss Vulgarity, Profanity, and the Coarsening of Our Language (3:56). Topics: Bella Dodd (13:24), I refused to curse (17:04), Trump's Truth Social post about Rob Reiner (27:42), construction workers (31:15), profanity at work (39:11), I'm upset at Trump (44:24), and Truck Driver's perspective (46:13). Link: https://spectator.org/foul-potty-mouthed-woke-women/

Hour 1 for 12/16/25 Drew and Dr. Daniel Kempton discuss the prospects for peace between Russia and Ukraine (14:15). Then, Msgr. James Shea covers Christian greatness (31:07) and why we are called to be saints today (39:13). Link: CometoMary.Life https://www.amazon.com/Discernment-Spirits-Ignatian-Everyday-Living/dp/0824522915

Hour 2 for 12/16/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew discusses the Infant of Prague Novena (26:19), and shares listener testimonies (37:23). Link: http://infantprague.org/novena-prayer-to-the-infant/

Hour 3 for 12/16/25 Drew and Dr. Susan Hanssen from the University of Dallas discuss American Christmas Traditions (3:29), Thomas Nast (11:09), Christmas as a public celebration (16:30), songs (22:51), and Auld Lang Syne (27:55). Then, former NFL Quarterback Chris Greisen discuss Philip Rivers' return (37:41). Link: Relevantradio.com/UDallas

Hour 1 for 12/15/25 Drew welcomes Robert Gilligan to discuss the new Illinois euthanasia bill (4:00). Then, Dr. Daniel Mark covers the rise of antisemitism (17:39). Topics/Calls: Islam (24:28), wake-up call (32:24), Israel's role in antisemitism (37:20), Nick Fuentes (42:45), and intra-Jewish fighting (46:24). Link: https://www.ilcatholic.org/ https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/political-science/faculty.html

Hour 2 for 12/15/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Charles Marohn from Strong Towns cover city growth (30:58), WWII housing growth (40:55), and housing today (42:57). Links: https://www.strongtowns.org/ https://www.housingtrap.org/

Hour 3 for 12/15/25 Drew and Fr. Christopher Trummer cover Catholics and Immigration (4:51). Topics: there's two sides to immigration (12:01), the problems with abortion (20:58), how many immigrants should we take in? (28:00), legal immigration (30:46), living in Texas (32:56), hiding from ICE (39:06), using fake documents (41:52), and the spiritual ramifications of illegal immigration (45:21).

Hour 1 for 12/12/25 Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD joined Drew to discuss seed oils (1:19). Topics included: 8 problematic oils (5:58), how oils impact the body (12:36), insulin resistance (15:09), omega-6 fats (26:08), olive oil (31:27), seed oils in snacks (34:14), brain fog (40:53), good frying oil (42:37), is coconut oil OK? (45:11). Link: https://drcate.com/ Original Air Date: 12/9/24

Hour 2 for 12/12/25 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 Original Air Date: 12/4/25

Hour 3 for 12/12/25 Drew and Bruce Lachenauer, the Founder 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: 11/13/25

Hour 1 for 12/11/25 Robert Gilligan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois joins Drew to discuss the assisted suicide bill in Illinois (1:00). Then, Michael Scaperlanda joins Drew to cover immigration reform (17:05). Topics/calls: Trump isn't the first to deport (25:20), Green card (26:36), sanctions (31:55), E-Verify (34:48), pathway to citizenship (41:02), and we should follow the laws on the books (42:58). Links: ilcatholic.org 312-814-2121 to call the Governor's office https://firstthings.com/now-is-the-time-to-fix-immigration/ https://law.ou.edu/faculty-and-staff/michael-a-scaperlanda

Hour 2 Chaplet of Divine Mercy Doug Hinderer - What's killing marriage 37:50 - I went through the same thing, but the issue was friends, b/c friends came first 39:19 - the role of social media 42:28 - As someone raised in a single parent family, what could come between husband and wife. Many people are taught their children first, before their spouse. 44:34 - Is there any truth to the old saying, familiarity breeds contempt?

Hour 3 for 12/11/25 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). Original Air Date: 12/4/25

Hour 1 for 12/10/25 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 Original Air Date: 12/3/25

Hour 2 for 12/10/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Barb Ernster and Dave Carollo discuss the anniversary of the First Saturday Devotion (26:09) and why this is a devotion for our time (41:55). Link: BlueArmy.com

Hour 3 for 12/10/25 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor discussed is socialism is on the rise (4:01). Topics/callers: instant gratification (18:03), Mamdani is Trump's fault (21:44), I'm a local communist (31:02), the 50-year mortgage (38:23), I grew up in Spain (43:20), and ESG (45:50). Link: https://spectator.org/the-mamdani-model-more-socialist-mayors-to-come/

Hour 1 for 12/9/25 Doug Hinderer joined the show to talk about financial secrets in marriage (5:52) Later on, Dr. Leonard Sax discussed the coddling of Gen Z and how to fix that. (27:04) Callers share their thoughts about Education and the schooling system. (44:00) Resources: https://www.leonardsax.com/ Happymarriageforlife.com

Hour 2 for 12/9/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew shares a powerful St. Juan Diego miracle (25:25). Finally, Fr. Oudenhoven covers the life of St. Juan Diego (31:50) and the radical conversions that followed (44:46). Link: https://marianmessengers.org/

Hour 3 for 12/9/25 Drew welcomes Jeremy Wayne Tate to discuss the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Topics: answering critics (7:26), if college is worth it (11:56), disabilities in college (15:58), caller: SAT isn't rigorous enough (17:27), declining qualities in college students (19:56). Then, Dr. Monica Miller discussed pro-life non-violent action in Memphis (25:09). Caller: I disagree with the approach (31:02). Finally, Ashley McGuire discusses explicit culture (39:39) and how to bring the culture back (44:35). Link: https://www.cltexam.com/ https://rescueresurrection.com/ https://ifstudies.org/blog/explicit-culture https://catholicassociation.substack.com/

Hour 1 for 12/8/25 Alex Schadenberg joins guest-host Ed Morrissey to discuss Canada's record-breaking euthanasia numbers (1:13), incentives for encouraging assisted suicide (12:54), and the NY/IL laws (16:48). Then, Bill Glahn covers fraud in Minnesota (26:26), Feeding our Future fraud (31:55), if it was just a COVID phenomenon (38:49), and MN Attorney General Keith Ellison (44:29). Links: https://www.americanexperiment.org/about/staff/bill-glahn-2/ https://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/ https://epcc.ca/

Hour 2 for 12/8/25 Guest-host Ed Morrissey and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Carrie Severino covers recent SCOTUS cases: Trump vs. Slaughter (28:04) and pro-life center case (38:25). Link: https://judicialnetwork.com/

Hour 3 for 12/8/25 Peter Grandich joins guest-host Ed Morrissey to discuss the markets (2:23), socialism (7:01), economic data (11:36), money management (16:43), and money/happiness (22:46). Then, Steve Milloy covers the climate catastrophe rhetoric retreat (25:55), Bill Gates (31:24), Tom Steyer (37:24), and California (44:08). Links: https://junkscience.com/ https://petergrandich.com/

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