The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 3 for 4/23/26

Drew welcomes Dr. Audrey van der Meer for a conversation about the cognitive benefits of handwriting (3:55). Then, Drew welcomes editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Dispatch Jonah Goldberg to discuss why the American Revolution was such a big deal (11:57). Topics/calls: if the significance of the Revolution has been lost (20:02), the Declaration of Independence and living up to our highest ideals (24:16), Washington/Adams and term limits (29:11), human nature & the Revolution (33:53), the lessons of 1776 (41:13), and the balance of liberty (44:52).

Links:

• Jonah’s article on the America Revolution
• Follow Jonah on X
• The Dispatch

Original Air Dates: 2/13/26 and 4/15/26

Hour 1 for 4/22/26

Frank Lasee joins John Harper to discuss the state of the planet and climate (5:12). Topics/calls: how climate change gained traction (14:00), ocean acidity (19:25), Reagan (24:01), and geo-engineering (25:17). Then, Bethany Kline from Catholic Singles 365 discusses ditching the apps for community (27:43). Topics: singles group in parish (37:01), single at 42 (41:22), volunteering at Church (46:16), helping nephew find love (48:55). 

Links:

• https://truthinenergyandclimate.com/
• https://catholicsinglesnewsletter.com/

Hour 3 for 4/22/26

John Harper and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Michael Champagne covers the confession revival in the USA (27:24). Calls: I came back after 50 years (40:47) and I came back before my son's surgery (47:07). 

Hour 3 for 4/22/26

John Harper welcomes Dr. Gabriel LeBeau to discuss the bioethics of brain death (6:32). Topics/calls: brain death (13:15), neurosurgery (19:12), organ harvesting (20:16), surgery (22:36). Then, Peter Breen from The Thomas Moore Society discusses a recent California abortion pill lawsuit (28:17), the irony of the suit (35:46) and if the AG can be sued (47:54). 

Link:

https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/news/hearing-alert-court-to-consider-ending-californias-lawsuit-against-pro-life-pregnancy-help-organizations-over-abortion-pill-reversal-information

Hour 1 for 4/21/26

John Harper is joined by Jeremey Wayne Tate from Classic Learning Test discusses America's falling birth rates (1:00). Calls: problems with TV (13:54), remedial classes (16:56), studying Latin (18:32), learning at the dinner table (22:26), and the pandemic (24:59). Then, Msgr. James Shea discusses the relationship between the Church and Free Speech (29:24), online commentators (42:24), and religious liberty (46:54). 

Links:

https://www.cltexam.com/

CometoMary.Life

Hour 2 for 4/21/26

John Harper and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Ann Koshute from Springs in the Desert discusses Catholics and infertility (28:19). Calls: 12 years of infertility (33:54), how infertility impacted my marriage (42:57), and adoption (49:24). 

Link:

https://springsinthedesert.org/

Hour 3 for 4/21/26

John Harper and Dr. Susan Hanssen discusses how immigration through Ellis Island changed the US (1:09), making cultural pilgrimages (14:56) and patriotism (20:01). Then, Dr. Jerome Foss discusses the Pope Leo/Trump dust-up (28:54). Topics/calls: protecting life (41:42), policy over personality (42:53), Trump and Pope Leo should meet (44:23), I think Trump tried peace (45:54), and the Pope and Presidents can make mistakes (49:13). 

Link:

• Relevantradio.com/udallas
• https://www.stvincent.edu/directory/profiles/jerome-foss.html

Hour 1 for 4/20/26

Annie Ryland from Fund for Vocations joins guest-host John Harper to discuss a major $4.5 million gift from an anonymous benefactor (8:02). Then, Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann covers the dangers associated with marijuana (28:40). Topics/calls: dulling your brain (33:50), medicinal uses (38:11), and 2nd-hand smoke (47:27). 

Links:

https://fundforvocations.org/

https://www.kathleenberchelmannmd.com/

Hour 2 for 4/20/26

John Harper and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Jordan Varberg from Becket discusses a new case for Supreme Court, which will decide whether Colorado can exclude Catholic families from “universal” preschool program (36:55). Topics: why this case is going to the Supreme Court (36:55) and what happens if the Court rules against Becket (42:13). 

Link:

https://becketfund.org/

Hour 3 for 4/20/26

John Harper and Dr. Greg Bottaro discusses overcoming negativity and embracing the good, true, and the beautiful (1:27). Topics: why young people seek out diagnoses (12:37), scrupulosity (15:35), overcoming darkness (18:40), and going outdoors (24:03). Then, Brendan Hodge covers the phenomenon of young men becoming Catholic (30:02). Topics/calls: why they're converting (32:54), charismatic conversion (36:16), and the importance of adoration (45:35). 

Links:

• https://x.com/Brendan_m_Hodge
• https://catholicpsych.com/bio