Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Sasse

In a culture shaped by distraction, anxiety, and constant noise, how do we focus on what matters most?In this special episode, we're sharing a conversation from a recent Trinity Forum event featuring Ben Sasse—former U.S. Senator, university president, husband, and father. Following a terminal cancer diagnosis, Ben has embraced a new vocation: helping us think more clearly about the questions that matter most, and the things that endure. In this conversation with Cherie Harder, our Trinity Forum president who's known him since their undergrad days at Harvard, Ben joins a room full of family, friends, and colleagues to reflect on mortality, friendship, family, faith, and the kind of attention required for a flourishing life.What follows is a lightly edited version of that conversation. If you'd like to watch the full video of the interview, you can find a link to the YouTube livestream here.Recommended Trinity Forum ReadingsDemocracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville (with an introduction by Ben Sasse)Brave New World by Aldous Huxley The Federalist PapersThe Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah ArendtHere are Cherie and Ben from the live recording at National Community Church in Washington, DC: 

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Most men wait for hardship to teach them resilience. Dane Sanders watched his best friend Tim Kruger — an Ironman triathlete — die of stomach cancer at 50. Tim's parting insight: "I'm really glad I practiced voluntary discomfort before involuntary discomfort chose me." That single line became the foundation of everything Dane has built since. This is a conversation about mortality, meaning, and why choosing the hard thing is actually the smartest move any man can make.In this conversation, you'll learn:Why the world's default setting is hardship — not comfort — and what changes when you stop treating difficulty as an anomalyHow Tim Kruger's death reshaped Dane's entire understanding of what it means to live fully, not just survive wellThe difference between fitting in and belonging — and why one builds agency while the other quietly hollows you outWhat happens inside the Men and Women of Discomfort 90-day program and why people crash out over creamer in their coffeeHow "microdosing discomfort" prepares you for the storms you can't predict, control, or negotiate out ofWhy Anthony DeMello's warning about sleepwalking through life is the most important thing men aren't taking seriouslyIf you've been waiting for a reason to stop playing it safe, this is the episode.Resources Mentioned:Men and Women of Discomfort (MWOD) — https://mwod.ioThe Last Lecture by Randy Pausch — https://www.amazon.com/Last-Lecture-Randy-Pausch/dp/1401323251Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom — https://www.amazon.com/Tuesdays-Morrie-Mitch-Albom/dp/076790592XAnthony de Mello, "Awareness" — https://www.amazon.com/Awareness-Opportunities-Inner-Anthony-Mello/dp/0385249373Ben Sasse — 60 Minutes interview (terminal brain cancer) — search "Ben Sasse 60 Minutes 2024"CrossFit — https://www.crossfit.comAnnie (93-year-old CrossFit member, Auburn CrossFit) — featured in CrossFit HQ documentary BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of Therapy The ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #AdSupport the show

Top headlines for Monday, June 8, 2026The Pentagon cuts its list of recognized religious affiliations from 211 to 31, sparking accusations of Christian nationalism; a Michigan church and an Iowa megachurch battle city officials over ministries tied to feeding and serving their communities; and Pastor Mark Driscoll threatens legal action after former ministry leaders resign amid allegations of a church split. Plus, Brendan Fraser reflects on playing Dwight Eisenhower in Pressure, Ben Sasse warns of a growing crisis of male loneliness, and a Texas mayor declares June “Nuclear Family Month."00:11 Dept. of War removes about 180 belief systems from religion list01:07 Church says city targeting food pantry over religious beliefs01:55 Mark Driscoll threatens legal action against former leaders02:43 Brendan Fraser on playing Dwight Eisenhower in 'Pressure'03:30 Iowa city rejects megachurch's request to move into former bank04:20 Ben Sasse warns about male loneliness, negative effects of school05:09 Texas city makes Nuclear Family Month proclamationSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsDept. of War removes about 180 belief systems from religion list | PoliticsChurch says city targeting food pantry over religious beliefs | Church & MinistriesMark Driscoll threatens legal action against former leaders | Church & MinistriesBrendan Fraser on playing Dwight Eisenhower in 'Pressure'Iowa city rejects megachurch's request to move into former bank | Church & MinistriesBen Sasse warns about male loneliness, negative effects of school | PoliticsTexas city makes Nuclear Family Month proclamation | U.S.

Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Michael Warren, and John McCormack to discuss whether Donald Trump has become a lame duck president and reflect on McCormack's piece on Ben Sasse. The Agenda: —Republicans split on slush fund —Standing up to Trump —Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence —Learning from Ben Sasse —The original Remnant cohost —How to talk about death Show notes: —Ben Sasse's remarks during the Kavanaugh hearings —Thom Tillis and Scott Bessent on Bill Pulte —Thune and Cotton on Pulte —Ben Sasse's podcast Not Dead Yet —The Vanishing American Adult: Our Coming-of-Age Crisis—and How to Rebuild a Culture of Self-Reliance —Them: Why We Hate Each Other—and How to Heal The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including audio versions of all our articles and newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I talk about why summarizing everything isn't actually reading more — summaries rob you of the experience, the context, and the ability to form your own opinion, and I'd rather read one primary source than 14 summaries I'll forget. Then a heavy but admirable piece from The Dispatch on Ben Sasse facing terminal cancer with poise, and what it teaches us about being present with our families, and a recommendation for Lou Gehrig's Luckiest Man speech on YouTube.Links:Don't Let AI Steal Your LifeBen Sasse Is Teaching Us How to Die—And Live—Well (The Dispatch)Lou Gehrig's Luckiest Man SpeechIf you enjoyed this, consider joining my newsletter at https://streamlined.fm/wrap. You'll get an additional Automation of the Week, as well as regular emails on how to approach building systems that help you take time off, worry-free.View the episode transcript (00:00) - Introduction (00:31) - On My Mind: What's the point of summarizing everything? (08:34) - Recommended Reading (13:57) - Recommended Media (15:30) - Outro ————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

Coming at you from the scene of one of America's greatest political scandals, Jonah Goldberg and Sarah Isgur are geared up to spill the tea and answer listeners' most pressing questions: Was Sarah Ted Cruz's mistress? Has Jonah's second wife been born yet? How long could a homeless Jonah sleep on Sarah's couch? Also find out about finding a mentor, manicuring résumés, the most improbable part of Air Force One, how to be a pundit, first dates, finding a wife, making connections at events, staying positive, the Cartesian self, and being the person your dog thinks you are.  Show Notes: —Advisory Opinions Podcast —Essay by Ben Sasse's daughter —Sarah's book: Last Branch Standing The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—⁠click here⁠. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats face a growing headache in Maine as new controversies surround Senate candidate Graham Platner. Plus, Ben Sasse joins the show for an unforgettable discussion on family, faith, death, gratitude, and finding purpose in the time we're given. #RuthlessPodcast #BenSasse #Politics #Faith #Podcast 00:04:09 Democrats' Senate Nightmare: The Graham Platner Problem 00:08:39 Platner's Wife Warned Campaign About Explicit Messages 00:13:22 Why Platner's Kik Account Is Raising New Questions 00:20:50 Platner's Wife Defends Him as Pressure Mounts 00:30:29 Corey Booker Forced to Address the Platner Fallout 00:42:25 Ben Sasse on Faith, Family, and Facing Terminal Cancer 00:52:52 Raising Kids to Serve Others Instead of Themselves 01:07:02 Ben Sasse Explains Why He Isn't Afraid of Death 01:19:23 Ben Sasse's Biggest Regret and Lessons From Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Senator Ben Sasse shares in a deeply personal conversation about faith, suffering, mortality, and the hope of eternity after receiving a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. With honesty, humility, and remarkable peace, Sasse shares how his faith in Christ has transformed his thinking, as he reflects on the importance of rightly ordered loves, including the proper role of government, and the need for civility in the culture. He also shares about the dangers of modern distractions and why Christians can face even life’s darkest moments without fear. Sign up for the Remembering the Hope of Heaven Collection! There's no place like home, right? Just as home brings a sense of belonging, rest, and security, so does a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you don't have one, this article can show you how to find your place in God's eternal family. For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Megan McArdle, and Mike Warren to discuss Pope Leo's encyclical on artificial intelligence and explain Jonah's looksmaxxing routine. The Agenda: —The encyclical —Can AI write good narratives? —AI disclosure laws —Creative destruction —Regulating AI —NWYT: Clavicular's take on books Show notes: —Ben Sasse at the Manhattan Institute —Klon Kitchen on the AI threat The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including audio versions of all our articles and newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're importing too many values from Europe, such as the Marxist view of the family, and how this is affecting our society, and birthrates. Seth also discusses the importance of taking advice from people who have our best interests at heart, like former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, who is sharing his wisdom on how to live a fulfilling life in the wake of a terminal cancer diagnosis. We’re joined by Don Spini and Logan Marcus, Esq. from Sun Valley Wealth. Tomer Klein, Owner At Klein Heating and Cooling and host of The Blue Collar Jew every Sunday at 5 PM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins the show live and in-person. Producer David Doll discusses his questionable choice in bread for a sandwich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you say to the next generation if you knew your time on earth was running out? In this episode of Pastor's Corner, Pastor Tom Roepke joins Heartfelt Mornings hosts Burch and Lisa to unpack a deeply moving, urgent perspective on life, family, and cultural stewardship inspired by a recent address from former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse. Speaking at the Manhattan Institute while facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sasse chose to look past Washington politics and target the true battleground of our era: the human soul and the local family table. Join us as we explore what it means to live "on the clock" with a robust biblical worldview. We live in the most abundant era in human history, yet our culture is drowning in digital anxiety, gluttony, and grievance. How do we fight back? By cultivating true biblical virtue, practicing "Tech Sabbaths," and choosing the slow, local, inconvenient work of discipleship. We ground this life-overview in two foundational scripture passages:

Segment 1  • Ben Sasse faces terminal cancer with a theology that left a 60 Minutes host visibly shaken. • Why did family suddenly matter more than career success and achievement? • What priorities would you change if your time was running out? Segment 2 • What does it actually mean to “die well” as a Christian instead of panicking at the end? • AI could destroy people who “outsource their attention and affections” to technology. • Is your phone quietly reshaping your soul? Segment 3 • Vanderbilt Divinity School graduates unveil ministries involving horses, LGBT activism, and “finding your value.” • A woman throws a “gender reveal” abortion celebration online. • A “pastrix” claims Christians misunderstood Jesus saying He is “the way, the truth, and the life.” Segment 4 • Todd tests AI by having it instantly generate an entire sermon introduction from 1 Peter. • Could future pastors become actors reading AI-generated sermons instead of shepherds shaped by Scripture? • If AI can write better sermons faster than many pastors, what happens to real sanctification and soul care? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Join the conversation as Matt and John talk sports, Ben Sasse, and this day in sports history! 0:00 Intro 05:17 Summer Read Reminder 7:06 Sports Update 21:20 Ben Sasse 42:16 This Day in Sports History 46:10 One Thing We Liked  

It's my weekly visit with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. Primary election day in many states will give us plenty to discuss as well as the ongoing efforts by officialdom to separate us from our freedoms. With everything that is competing for our attention each day, it's essential that we don't allow ourselves to lose sight of what matters most. Check out Barry Brownstein's take on what we can learn from former Sen. Ben Sasse who is dying of cancer. Article of the Day: This is a short but very timely piece from Paul Rosenberg that examines the question of: What would you do if everything you complain about were to suddenly disappear overnight? You might surprise yourself if you give it some serious thought. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew

Ben Sasse addresses the centrality of the family and the challenges of technology in accepting the Manhattan Institute's Hamilton Award.

Intro: Life updates: touring, gardens, chickens, JR's bald again, update on injured house chicken.13:35: Ben Sasse's podcast, Not Dead Yet20:54: AI and degradation of humanity, The Way of Medicine, and conversations around difficult conversations.24:20: Observations on difficult conversations with those of other generations.28:00: Everyone has to wrestle with what it means to be human.33:01: The Desecration of Man and What We Can't Not Talk About36:50: The spiritual side of desecration and abortion as a sacrament.39:36: Consecration, liturgies and church practices44:26: Things in our lives that shape our worship, cathedrals of consumerism and You Are What You Worship.47:20: Truman on the attraction of tradition and orthodoxy49:37: Holy Spirit leading people in heresy. “That's modalism Patrick!”52:37: LISTENER REQUEST!55:56: The Abolition of Man and other edifying historical documents to understand the historical roots of the Christian faith.59:01: Musings about the value of university and higher education and one of our kids is a natural academic.1:06:17: IQ vs. EQ 1:03:55: Show Close Get full access to Too Busy to Flush at www.toobusytoflush.com/subscribe

Nathan Rittenhouse and Cameron McAllister unpack the viral AI commencement speech controversy in this thought-provoking episode of Thinking Out Loud, exploring why younger generations are increasingly skeptical of artificial intelligence, corporate tech culture, and the promises of the digital revolution. Nathan and Cameron discuss the growing backlash against AI hype, the loss of authentic human connection in a hyper-digital age, and the cultural divide between technological optimism and the desire for deeper community, meaningful work, and rooted living. Drawing on insights from thinkers like Ben Sasse, Wendell Berry, Paul Kingsnorth, and Ian McGilchrist, they examine how practices like reading books, digital sabbaths, hard physical work, travel, church community, and shared stories can help people remain fully human in an AI-driven world. This conversation dives into AI ethics, technology and Christianity, digital culture, social media addiction, humanities education, and the future of human flourishing in the age of artificial intelligence.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Glen Scrivener reflects on Ross Douthat's conversation with Ben Sasse, who is is terminally ill with cancer.Original conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CFo6-6BN9kSend us your mini-revelations, stories, disagreements, questions and hot takes: podcast@speaklife.org.uk_____________________________Enjoy seeing life through the lens of Jesus? Here's where to find more Speak Life content: 321course.com // YouTube // Instagram // Website // DiscordSupport the show

Ben Sasse — Nebraskan, senator, university president, Harvard and Yale scholar — is dying of stage IV pancreatic cancer, and he is using his remaining time to speak truth to America. Staring death in the face, he's declared that Congress is asleep at the wheel, that our neighborhoods matter more than our political tribes, and that "there are no maverick molecules in the universe." You may not agree with everything he says — but a dying man speaking this boldly deserves your full attention.Watch Ben Sasse's interview on 60 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcT9O5Sjmd0Connect with Stephen:Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Ben Sasse may not know exactly how much more time God has for him here on earth, but he sure is using whatever time he does have to spread truth and wisdom. On today's Capital Record we look at Sasse's recent op-ed in the WSJ and his contrarian approach to the AI tech revolution. In this transformative technological moment, Ben doesn't see a need to “get with the algorithms” but rather an opportunity to “re-discover the virtues.” And he knows just where to go to find them. Show notes:Habits for Humanity in the Age of AI   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  As AI and social media reshape society, former senator Ben Sasse warns that character, discipline, and family habits matter more than ever. This episode explores why reading, hard work, tech boundaries, and real-world experiences may be the key to helping the next generation thrive instead of becoming controlled by algorithms and screens.

With host Scott Hennen still away in Norway, guest host Pastor Andrew Slettin joins Kevin Flynn for a fast-paced Tuesday edition of What's On Your Mind. The show tackles the escalating local political scene as Fargo City Commissioner and Mayoral candidate Michelle Turnburg stops by to discuss her plan to fix the city's $1.3 billion debt and clean up drug paraphernalia in public parks. The conversation shifts from local to global as former radio host Chris Berg dials in from Los Angeles to discuss the "Spencer Pratt for Mayor" phenomenon and a chilling report on why 90% of top AI developers don't believe humans have a soul. Later, Representative Ben Koppelman and former Commissioner Tony Gehrig weigh in on North Dakota's fractured primary system and the push for a ward-based government in Fargo. Finally, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak provides an update from D.C. on year-round E15 fuel and the "Trump Accounts" savings program for newborns. Standout Moments & Timestamps 00:03:08 – Needles in the Neighborhood Mayoral candidate Michelle Turnburg addresses the "appalling" rise of drug paraphernalia in Fargo, recounting a story of a grandmother finding an uncapped needle in a private backyard. She vows to end the city's needle and crack pipe giveaway programs immediately if elected. 00:10:20 – The "Soul-less" AI Engineers Chris Berg breaks down a staggering Squawk Box clip where only 5 out of 50 top AI scientists raised their hands when asked if they believe humans have a soul. Andrew and Chris discuss the dangers of building the future of technology on a foundation without a spiritual or moral compass. 00:13:30 – The Trojan Horse of Information Pastor Andrew and Chris Berg explore the "Spirit of the Antichrist" in modern messaging, warning that agendas are often only revealed once a message has been fully accepted by the culture. 00:16:30 – Senator Ben Sasse's Life Lessons In a heavy, reflective moment, the team discusses former Senator Ben Sasse's recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis and his 60 Minutes interview where he reveals his biggest life regret: spending too many nights in hotel rooms rather than having more children and building a "family compound." 00:25:27 – The Identity Crisis of the GOP Representative Ben Koppelman discusses the "fractured" state of North Dakota's Republican party, where candidates can get on the ballot via signatures without party endorsement, leading to an identity crisis over what it actually means to be a Republican in…

Michael explores the overlooked conversation surrounding Ted Turner's bipolar disorder and asks whether mental illness can sometimes contribute to extraordinary leadership, creativity, and resilience. Drawing on the work of psychiatrist Dr. Nassir Ghaemi — author of A "First-Rate Madness" — Smerconish examines historical figures like Churchill, Lincoln, MLK Jr., and Turner himself through the lens of mental health. The episode also dives into Ben Sasse's warning about AI, loneliness, declining trust, and the erosion of human connection in modern America. From shrinking conversations to algorithm-driven lives, Smerconish reflects on what's being lost — and how we might reclaim it. A wide-ranging discussion about mental health, technology, politics, culture, and the future of human relationships. Original air date 11 May 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Comforter and Sasse's Farewell Speech Pastor Cogan John 14:15-21‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.‘I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them.' What would you say on your deathbed, your last lecture, your farewell speech? Would you offer sage advice? Share your favorite stories? Or maybe crack a few jokes you've learned along the way? We don't get much of any of that from Jesus' farewell to his disciples. That's what we hear from that passage from John. We are still in the season of Easter, but today we return to the words he spoke to his disciples just before his crucifixion. At first he seems like he is doing something you're told not to do on a deathbed and that's asking for promises. It's as if Jesus is saying, “if you love me, promise me you'll keep my commandments.” Talk about manipulation and guilt?! But that's not what Jesus is after. It's not a conditional, if/then. He's not asking for a promise. Rather, Jesus is saying you'll know your love for me when you keep my commandments.More importantly, Jesus is the one making promises on his deathbed. “I will give you another Advocate and he will be with you forever”. That word for Advocate can be translated in many different ways: counselor, helper, but also comforter. Jesus is offering assurance to terrified disciples, telling them, “I cannot stay here with you, but don't worry. I am giving you the Holy Spirit, who will be a comforter to you.” Now that's a beautiful promise. I'm sure the disciples needed it. I'm sure some of you need it today! But what does that mean or look like? I mean how is the Holy Spirit going to give not just the disciples, but give you and I comfort here and now, in this life? Well I think I've seen that comfort in Ben Sasse, who is also giving his farewell speech. Sasse, as you may know, was senator from Nebraska, serving from 2013 to 2023. He left under his own volition and became the president of the University of Florida. Before all that, he was the president of Midland University, a small ELCA college in Midland, NE. Since early February, Ben has been doing interviews and podcasts at breakneck speed because he's dying. In December of 2025 Ben found out he had cancer. Actually, he found out he had five different types of cancer that had metastasized into 47 tumors, tormenting his torso and the rest of his body. They gave him 90 days to live. Which is perhaps why you have seen clips of him or his name on your social media feed. When asked why he's spending so much time with interviewers and journalists, he said, “I did not decide to die in public. But even with three to four months left to live, you have to redeem the time. There's only so many bits of unsolicited advice I can give my children. So, you journalists want to talk, and if you don't have anybody better, I'm your huckleberry.” From all I've seen and heard in the talks and interviews, Ben is doing a bit of everything in his farewell speech. He cracks some jokes, he tells great stories like one explaining what's happening in this photo of him, looking like he's a bit hungover or had a workout (you decide), and Chuck Schumer holding a giant cig in his right hand. And as expected he gives sage advice. Advice that comes with the clarity that, according to Ben, only comes with having a terminal diagnosis. For him, his cancer has clarified what matters and he feels a responsibility to use whatever time is left for the good of others. And while Sasse and I may be on different ends of the theological spectrum, his clarity on a number of issues is compelling.He speaks about everything from AI to politics and the way our screens, addictions, and tribalism are reshaping us. But what I find most compelling from his farewell speech is not the advice, stories, or hot takes. Rather, it's his regrets.He wishes he hadn't worked so much. He laments how much he traveled. He would have locked away phones and turned off screens at the dinner table, because you don't get that sacred time back. He would have taken sabbath more seriously, undistracted by sports or the ever present lure of work. He would have strengthened bonds with family: siblings, cousins, parents. And somehow he says all this without despair… , even though he has regrets, even though he knows deeply the mistakes he made, he still has comfort in these last days. In all the interviews I have seen and heard, Ben is noticeably weak, doped up on morphine and nauseous, yet something strengthens him. I mean look at him here with this interview with the NYT. He is literally bleeding from his face because he can't grow skin as a result from his chemo, yet he doesn't hide it one bit! How can he have such comfort in the midst of such regret, pain, evil, and death?I can't help but think this is the Comforter at work in one's life, the Holy Spirit giving comfort today in the here and now. Because what I hear in Ben Sasse is that he can name these regrets, these mistakes because he knows, he trusts that he is forgiven. Not only by his family, but by God, too. He can call cancer evil, but at the same time, sanctifying because he now has a divine dependence he never knew before and likely wouldn't have, had this not happened to him. He can call death the enemy, but also trust in the full healing that comes after it. Such comfort I can only understand as coming from outside of himself, from God at work through the Holy Spirit, assuring him of his forgiveness, giving clarity about what matters most, and supporting him when he can't support himself.It's tempting to hear comfort and imagine soft sheets, fluffy pillows, or simply a calmness. But I don't think that's the comfort Jesus promises nor what the Spirit gives. Comfort is not the removal of suffering, but the freedom to tell the truth. It's not emotional numbness but courage to face regret. And it certainly isn't empty platitudes, but the ability to face death without despair. The Spirit gives more than just coping skills.And I see that in Ben's farewell speech. He is still grieving. Still suffering. Still regretting. Still dying. And yet something holds him. Strengthen hims. Comforts him. And when I look at him and hear him, I can't help but believe that is the comfort of the Holy Spirit, the promise of Jesus manifested in this life. How this comfort comes? Or what exactly the Holy Spirit does to cause it? I don't know and Jesus doesn't explain it. Nor do I think Jesus is all that concerned in the mechanics. He is more interested in the promise, to the disciples, to Ben Sasse, and to you and I; that when you face regrets, when you are confronted by pain and evil, when death is inevitable, because it is, you will not be orphaned, left to face any of it alone. You have a comforter.I pray you know that comfort. I pray I offer it to you. I pray the Holy Spirit works through you to offer it to someone else.Because the truth is, we are all moving toward a farewell speech of our own. One day there will be regrets we cannot undo, suffering we cannot avoid, and a death we cannot outrun. And when that day comes, Jesus does not offer explanations. He does not provide escape. He promises this: you will not be orphaned.And maybe that is the comfort of the Holy Spirit. Not the removal of pain, but the assurance that even there, in grief, in weakness, in death itself, you are not abandoned.That is the work of the Father who promises, the Son who assures, and the Holy Spirit who abides with us still. Amen.

PLUS - Words of advice from a dying man - Ben Sasse

Jase shares the surprising request he got from a group of young believers who want to learn how to share Jesus with their friends, explaining why he now frames the Gospel less like a formula and more like an introduction to a real person. A clip from former U.S. senator Ben Sasse, now facing terminal illness, shifts the focus to what really matters when time runs short, opening up a discussion about family, time, and how to live the kind of life no one regrets. In this episode: Hebrews 1, verses 1–4; John 8, verse 46; Luke 19, verses 1–10; 1 John 5, verse 18; John 1, verse 17; Psalm 90, verse 10; Genesis 1, verse 28; Hebrews 2, verse 11; John 17, verses 22–26; Matthew 27, verses 52–53; Romans 8, verse 11; John 14, verse 30; 1 John 4, verse 18; 1 John 5, verse 20 “Unashamed” Episode 1328 is sponsored by: https://cozyearth.com/unashamed — Get up to 20% off when you use our link and code UNASHAMED!  https://vanman.shop/unashamed — Get 15% off your first order with code UNASHAMED https://unashamedgold.com — Get a free 2026 Gold & Silver Guide and a no obligation consultation!  http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Why Gen Z is Hungry for Jesus 12:15 Introducing People to Jesus as a Real Person 18:45 It's All Because of the One 23:10 A Gnostic Blind Spot in Today's Youth 30:35 Ben Sasse's Powerful Advice 36:40 The Gospel Is Heaven Getting into Us 41:55 Did Others Raise with Jesus? 47:05 The Resurrection Means Our Bodies Matter 51:00 Jesus Keeps His People Safe from Fear — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look at Trigger Warnings; King Charles; the Scottish Elections; the anti-Christian Lib Dems; the SPLC funds Hate groups they oppose;  Country of the Week - the United Arab Emirates; Feedback; Trevor Phillips on Anti-Semitism; The Top Ten Rock Guitarists - Billy Gibbons; Ausustinos Saaman in Egypt;  Ben Sasse; and the Last Word John 15:18-20 with music from the Corries, Steeleye Span, Hussain al Jassmi, Hazidim, Blue Oyster Cult, and Dues Metallicus 

On this episode of Potomac Watch, Paul Gigot sits down with former Senator Ben Sasse about his diagnosis with Stage IV pancreatic cancer and his experience with experimental drug trials to battle it. They also discuss the challenges of reforming higher education, why there is so much dysfunction in the Senate, and what are the keys to a strong American comeback during its 250th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmen LaBerge is tired of having to prove to her devices that she's human.  But there's a system that allows you to use a retina scan to establish your humanity.  It looks you in the eye.  How often do we look each other in the eye to know each other?  Also, as Ben Sasse talks about his calling to die in public, are we living and dying well in the eyes of others pointing them to Jesus.  Musician Tim Timmons, author of "Waking Up Again," talks about his cancer diagnosis, his burnout "working for God," and the joy of just meeting with Jesus in what He's doing around him.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Ben Sasse is dying in public, and knows that he has very limited time remaining on this earth. He sees it coming, and is looking straight at it. And so we can see his faith, his courage, and his wisdom. It is on display for us, and it is obviously the real thing. Christ is there.For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

Carmen shares what happens when we rely upon the Spirit of Truth to direct our lives and reacts to a ruling that blocks mail-order delivery of abortion pills. Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," outlines the significance of a public figure talking about theology in a winsome way and the weight behind some recent decisions from the SCOTUS. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

This week, President Trump rejected Iran's proposal to end the war, saying he isn't willing to accept Iran's terms unless they agree to gut their nuclear capabilities. CT's Bonnie Kristian joins Russell Moore and Clarissa Moll to discuss the status of the war. Eyes are on English celebrity Russell Brand assessing the authenticity of his conversion to Christianity. Why do Christians care so much when celebrities profess faith, and what is the role of testimony in the church? Bonnie, Russell and Clarissa weigh in. Finally, former US Senator Ben Sasse has terminal cancer and is using his final months to publicly talk about his love for his country, family, and God. CT's Sho Baraka stops by for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to live and to die well. REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE: Christianity Today Bible Studies “AI Necromancy Impersonates the Dead” by Haleluya Hadero GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Bonnie Kristian is the deputy editor at Christianity Today. She is the author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community and A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. Her writing has been published at outlets including The New York Times, The Week, USA Today, CNN, Politico, and others. Sho Baraka is Christianity Today's Big Tent editorial director. He is a recording artist, performer, culture curator, activist, and writer. He is a cofounder of Forth District and the And Campaign, and he has served as an adjunct professor at Wake Forest University School of Divinity. He was an original member of influential hip-hop consortium 116 Clique, recording with Reach Records. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly news analysis podcast from Christianity Today, with editor-at-large Russell Moore and executive editor of news Clarissa Moll. Each episode offers commentary on current events and headlining news with a roundtable of premier guests, and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailT.S. Eliot argues that cultural vitality depends in part upon a balance of unity and diversity in a nation with respect to its various regions. But this raises all sorts of questions: What distinguishes a nation from a region? Isn't a nation just a region with guns? Would it be better or worse for high culture for a thriving region to get political independence? Jonathan and Ryan consider Eliot's argument for regionalism in light of Sparta, the French Revolution, American political history, the English colonization of India, and more.T.S. Eliot's Notes Toward the Definition of Culture (in Christianity and Culture): https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780156177351Ross Douthat's interview of Ben Sasse: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/opinion/ben-sasse-death-pancreatic-cancer.htmlThe Anti-Federalist Papers: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780451528841New Humanists episode "All Education Is Religious": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-education-is-religious-episode-lviii/id1570296135?i=1000638713097Two ways to support the show and unlock bonus episodes:Download and subscribe to Ekho: ancientlanguage.com/ekho/Subscribe to New Humanists+ for bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1791279/subscribeNew Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Thanks to all who gave during our Spring Fundraiser!  Carmen talks a few minutes to thank some who gave at the end of our our on-air fundraiser.  Then, Carmen opens up Psalm 7:1 where David appeals to God for protection.  How do we apply that to when the governement seeks to silence those of faith?  How do you apply it when, like Ben Sasse, when you are facing death?  Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders helps us to remember the grace that saves us, and not our (im)perfect obedience.  It's freedom.  Plus, he offers a Christian take on being "post-ambition, pre-retirement."   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

A leaked poll can do what campaign ads can't: force an honest look at what voters actually believe. We walk through fresh numbers on the New Mexico Democratic primary, including favorability for Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman, what negative hits do to both candidates, and why the topline “horse race” stays stubbornly stable even when the messaging gets louder.Then we dig into the most revealing section of the poll: oil and gas, fracking, and the New Mexico state budget. A huge share of Democratic voters know the state relies on energy revenue and many even approve of in-state drilling, yet support spikes for a fracking ban until the questions connect the dots to schools, roads, and health care. We talk about how wording, PR stigma, and basic voter education shape outcomes and why energy policy debates in New Mexico always end up being budget debates. We also touch the land commissioner race and why public lands, water rights, and regulation make that office far more powerful than most people realize.From politics we jump to the sky: Mark's weather desk breaks down NOAA probabilities and why a fast-forming, extremely strong El Nino could reshape storm track, snowpack, monsoon strength, and fire danger. We close with a deeper cultural thread about trust across generations, the mental health cost of screen-first life, the pull of community and faith, and an unforgettable Ben Sasse soundbite on family, mortality, and belief. Subscribe, share this with a friend in New Mexico, and leave a rating and review. What part of the poll surprised you most?Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

Seth discusses the need for accountability in politics, citing the recent White House Correspondence Dinner shooting and the role of rhetoric in inciting violence, particularly against President Trump and conservatives. Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey was indicted over a photo of seashells arranged in a pattern reading 8647 that officials say threatened President Donald Trump with violence. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. Seth inaugurates a new shot segment; The Human Condition, exploring what makes life worth living in the face of ugliness.. More audio from a recent interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes with former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with terminal metastatic Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe it used to be the case that everyone believed a bunch of wild and crazy and reality-denying stuff, but at least we mostly shared those reality-challenged beliefs. Now it feels like everybody has their own bespoke insane reality-denying belief system, largely defined by the rejection of any institutional authority or shared truth. It's great, and we talk about it! Listen, if you must! Has something we said, or failed to say, made you FEEL something? You can tell us all about it by joining the conversation on our Substack or you can send us an email here. Enjoy!Show RundownOpen — Packed theaters, rainy ballfields, and the NFL draft18:33 — Another foiled assassination attempt1:04:45 — Give me the baby teeth and I will show you the man1:11:34 — Did CBS News's Senior National Correspondent Mark Strassmann Get Off a Good One?1:20:38 — Wrap-up! Michael, Ben Sasse is Dying, and youth beisbol is child harmRelevant Linkage can be found by visiting https://brainiron.substack.com/, where, if you would like to support this and the other podcasting and blogging endeavors of the Brain Iron dot com media empire, you can also become a paying subscriber.The opening and closing themes of Cast Iron Brains were composed by Marc Gillig. For more from Marc, go to tetramermusic.com.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) just had a complete meltdown — calling White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt a “stone-cold liar” and a “disgrace” after she called out the Left's toxic rhetoric. In this explosive exchange, Jeffries lashed out at Leavitt for correctly linking Democrat demonization of President Trump to the assassination attempt-style shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Instead of condemning the violence, Jeffries doubled down, attacked MAGA, and defended his own “maximum warfare” comments against Republicans. Leavitt pointed out how years of Democrats and the media calling Trump a threat to democracy, a fascist, and worse have created the dangerous environment we're seeing today. Jeffries' response? Pure deflection and hypocrisy. We also cover: Ana Navarro claims WHCD shooting was staged? Fox News pushes Kash Patel on Trump security. Jimmy Kimmel receives a Twitter vomit from Melania Trump? Montage: The Left's HATE toward Donald Trump. King Charles III visits the White House & President Trump. This is exactly why Americans rejected Democrats in 2024. While President Trump and his team focus on securing the country and fighting real threats, House Democrats like Jeffries are still playing the same divisive games.What do YOU think? Is Jeffries' unhinged attack on Karoline Leavitt proof the Left is scared of accountability? Or is this just more Democrat deflection? Drop your thoughts in the comments

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces more charges are coming for White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen, while Jimmy Kimmel somehow thought assassination jokes were still funny the night before the attack. Plus, former Senator Ben Sasse sits down with 60 Minutes and delivers a masterclass in facing mortality with faith.  Cole Allen, White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, Jeanine Pirro, attempted assassination Trump, Jimmy Kimmel Melania Trump, Ben Sasse 60 Minutes, Ben Sasse pancreatic cancer, Ron DeSantis redistricting, Hasan Piker, Marco Rubio Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Texas redistricting, AM Update, Aaron McIntire, today's news, morning news, news commentary, current events, daily news podcast, conservative podcast

Josh Holmes, founding Partner of Cavalry LLC and co-host of The Ruthless Podcast, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the response by the left and Democrats to questions about their rhetoric following another attempted attack on President Trump. Holmes and Benson also discussed a story from Holmes' past and SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito, Ben Sasse's "farewell" interviews, and more. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most people accept death as the ultimate loss—Ben Sasse embraces it with humor, hope, and a profound faith that changes how we see life, death, and education. In this deeply personal yet inspiring episode, one of America's most eloquent voices shares how a terminal diagnosis sharpened his moral clarity and deepened his understanding of what truly matters.Ben Sasse, a former senator, university president, and thoughtful advocate for classical Christian education, opens up about confronting mortality with a rare combination of honesty, humor, and faith. He recounts the moments that have shaped his view on life's purpose, from reading old books at Oxford to serving in the U.S. Senate. You'll discover how his fight with cancer has transformed his approach to education—focusing on cultivating virtue, love, and friendship rather than mere career success.Also joining Ben Sasse and Jeremy Tate in the conversation is Keith Nix, who has served as the Head of School at Veritas School in Richmond, VA, since 2010.We break down:The importance of reading the Great Books to gain perspective beyond our momentHow classical Christian education aims to reorder our affections and nurture true friendshipThe vital role of intergenerational engagement in building resilient communitiesThe radical significance of the Sabbath in cultivating gratitude and humilityBen shares moving stories about friendship, faith, and the hope that sustains him through suffering. His candid reflections on mortality challenge us to make what time we have count—by loving our neighbor, pursuing truth, and living with eternal hope.This episode is perfect for educators, parents, and anyone wrestling with life's biggest questions—especially in a culture fixated on outcomes and success. If you believe education is about forming humans who love goodness and beauty, you won't want to miss this powerful conversation.00:00 Intro 01:08 A Vision for Education  03:11 Oxford & the Power of Small Seminars  06:37 Friendship and the Good Life  08:57 Family, Education, and Moving for Values  13:15 From Public School to Classical Christian Education  16:19 The Art of Rhetoric & Great Speakers  20:12 Influences of Great Orators  23:14 A Father's Discipline & Coaching  24:42 Challenges in Classical Christian Education  25:57 Core Values & Future of the Tradition  28:39 The Telos Debate (How Do You Say It?)  34:37 Education Beyond Job Training  35:30 Rethinking the Factory Model of Schooling  37:45 Family & Intergenerational Life  38:21 Friendship, Community, and Education  40:00 Social Media & Peer Segregation  42:10 Hands-On & Artistic Learning  45:10 Maturation, Responsibility, and Service  46:18 Over-Consumption & the Search for Purpose  47:18 Music, Math, and the Language of Heaven  48:48 Seminar-Based Learning  49:25 Facing Death & Living Well  49:54 Suffering, Resurrection, and Hope  50:39 Faith in the Face of Illness  53:45 Shared Loves & Deep Friendship  55:29 Community Across Generations  56:10 Humor, Death, and the Christian Life  57:09 The Hope of Final Victory  58:10 Beauty, Identity, and Creation  59:41 Gratitude, Legacy, and a Life Well Lived  01:00:11 Final Reflections & Memorable Friendship

President Trump has once again been the target of another foiled assassination attempt. The growing trend of violence in the Democratic Party. Listener call-in commentary on the Boston Marathon. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. The struggle of determining what is truth and the importance of credibility and doing one's own research. Life lessons from an interview with former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse who announced last year his terminal cancer diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America is obsessed with living longer.But we've forgotten how to live well. A dying man is reminding this country how to live.Are we listening?

After law enforcement officers halted a gunman from rushing the Washington Hilton ballroom where President Trump, members of the cabinet, congressional leaders and journalists convened to celebrate the First Amendment and White House correspondents, President Donald J. Trump speaks with Norah O'Donnell in a broadcast exclusive about the experience and what it signals about the state of the country. O'Donnell meets Mr. Trump at the White House for an in-depth conversation. Former Senator Ben Sasse, a conservative Republican from Nebraska – and once among the most popular politicians in the state – speaks with correspondent Scott Pelley about his battle with pancreatic cancer and his hopes for what America can be. Reflecting on politics, community, technology, and faith, Sasse offers meaningful lessons from his own life in hopes of building a better tomorrow. What Kentucky is to thoroughbred horses, Belgium is to elite racing pigeons. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reports as prizes in international competitions have climbed into the millions, the best birds have become targets for organized crime. Insiders call the network of break-in artists and smugglers “the pigeon mafia.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to The Table! In this second episode, Rick Morton gathers with Emily Richards and Herbie Newell to continue our vital discussions on child welfare. We explore various aspects of the child protection system and the critical role of family support in these complex situations. Join us as we dive deeper into the world of foster care and adoption. In this episode, the group discusses the complexities of the child welfare system, the role of faith-based organizations, and the importance of community engagement. They explore the challenges faced by vulnerable children and families, the need for hope and transformation, and the church's responsibility to advocate for change. The conversation also touches on the legacy of Ben Sasse and the call to live purposefully in a chaotic world.Takeaways:The child welfare system faces significant challenges that require community engagement.Microdosing hope can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable families.The church has a vital role in advocating for children and families in need.Navigating the tension between children's rights and parental rights is crucial.Engaging with policy can help shape a better future for child welfare.Ben Sasse's legacy serves as a reminder to live purposefully and engage in public life.Every interaction with a vulnerable child is an opportunity for transformation.The church must not retreat in the face of societal challenges.Finding community and support is essential in the work of child welfare.Living with intention and purpose is vital in today's chaotic culture.

The Remnant has proudly hosted guests of many titles: 5th Viscount Ridley, Sen. Ben Sasse, and even Dispatch CEO Steve Hayes have graced our proverbial stage. Yet, as longtime listeners have likely noted, we've never had a judge on the show. That changes today! Join Jonah Goldberg as he sits down with Judge Roy K. Altman to talk about the credibility of the genocide, apartheid, and colonialism allegations commonly levied against the state of Israel.Show Notes:—Roy Altman: Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law—Walter Russell Mead on The Remnant—War on the Rocks: “Gaza and the Conduct of Urban War: Civilian Harm, Risk, and Responsibility”The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance just dropped the bad news — after an intense 21-hour face-to-face negotiation at the luxury Serena Hotel in Islamabad, the United States and Iran have failed to reach a peace agreement to end the six-week war that has rocked the Middle East. The high-stakes talks, the first direct high-level meetings between the two nations in over a decade, broke down when Iran refused to give a firm commitment to abandon its nuclear weapons ambitions. Iran, in turn, demanded full control of the Strait of Hormuz, the right to continue uranium enrichment, no limits on ballistic missiles, and war reparations. With the fragile two-week cease-fire now hanging by a thread, the risk of renewed fighting is rising fast. Vance called it the U.S.'s "final and best offer" — will this lead to escalation or more rounds of diplomacy?What do you think happens next? Drop your thoughts below

How would you live if you knew when you were going to die? I sat down with the former Republican senator Ben Sasse to hear how he is facing his own mortality after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. For Sasse, cancer brings pain, but also clarity, sharpening his focus on the state of our politics, his wife and three children, and the God he expects to shortly meet. 0:00 - Intro 01:51 - Ben Sasse's terminal diagnosis 07:14 - Oncology navigation and clinical trials 16:10 - Sasse's career in the Senate and reflections on politics 32:55 - What could a civic-minded Senator achieve? 38:15 - Reforming academia and liberal arts 54:49 - Facing mortality: The “final enemy” 59:27 - Advice for the living 1:01:10 - The “prayer of pancreatic cancer” (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Interesting Times with Ross Douthat. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.