Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 531
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 9.2k subscribers
Instagram: 6.7k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
ft@firstthings.com
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Host
Russell Ronald Reno - Theologian, author, and editor of First Things, with expertise in Christianity, theology, and religion’s role in public life.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Christopher Caldwell - The Electoral Success Of Germany’s Alternative For Germany Party And The Arguments In His First Things Essay, “why The Afd Wins.”
Brad Littlejohn - The Relationship Between Technology, Human Judgment, And Moral Responsibility, Based On His Essay “left To Our Own Devices.”
James F. Keating - The Launch And Purpose Of The Fourth Watch Newsletter And Its Approach To Current Religious And Public-affairs Issues.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Cornell's Secret History
October 12, 2026
Further reading:2026 Erasmus Lecture tickets.Rape and Modern Sex War, by Camille Paglia"The Great Feminization Comes to Cornell," by Helen Andrews (Compact)"Number of teens who identify themselves as gay or bisexual is in ‘free fall’," by Casey Park (Washington Post)"Anthropic bans ‘abusive or cruel behavior’ toward Claude," by Hayden Field (The Verge)"Beware Its Voice," by Ned Desmond (The Widening Gyre)
Roger Scruton's Eternal Youth (ft. Dan Hitchens)
October 01, 2026
In this episode, First Things senior editor Dan Hitchens joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Making of Roger Scruton,” from the October 2026 issue of the magazine.
Brave New Sexual Ethics (ft. Mark Regnerus)
September 24, 2026
In this episode, Mark Regnerus joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Living Humanae Vitae in Poland,” from the October 2026 issue of the magazine.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the email for First Things Podcast?
The publicly listed email for First Things Podcast: ft@firstthings.com.
How many listeners does First Things Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates First Things Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for First Things Podcast?
First Things Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published theologians, Christian intellectuals, scholars, journalists, political thinkers, and public-policy experts with established expertise in religion and public life. Common among recent guests: Published books or influential essays; Scholarly or journalistic expertise in religion and public affairs; Contributions to established intellectual or religious publications. Recent guests include Christopher Caldwell, Brad Littlejohn, and James F. Keating.
How hard is it to get booked on First Things Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does First Things Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Religion And Politics, Political Philosophy, and Bioethics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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