The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 for 3/20/26

Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella discuss the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast held in DC on March 19, 2026 (12:52) and if the US will change regimes in Cuba (28:59). Then, Monica Miller discussed four films to watch this Lent (39:24). 

Link:

Four Great Films for Lent

Hour 3 for 3/20/26

Drew discusses Dr. Paul Kengor's new book American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church (1:00). Topics/calls: Pope Leo's comments on war (4:00), caller - I think that Iran is completely justified (13:40), accustomed to war (22:51), conclave voting (33:24), the first time Fr. Prevost met Pope Francis (40:03), and the role of the Cardinals (43:28). 

Link:

• https://spectator.org/pope-leo-on-peace-war-and-conscience/
• Dr. Kengor's book

Hour 2 for 3/20/26

Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Professor Roy Schoeman discusses the rise in antisemitism and the USCCB's recent statement (1:00). Calls: I love my Jewish brothers and sisters (37:25), & the distinction between antisemitism and anti-Zionism (41:38). 

Link:

https://www.salvationisfromthejews.com/

youtube.com/JewishCatholic

Hour 1 for 3/19/26

Guest host Ed Morrissey discuses the latest in Iran with Gregg Roman, the executive director of the Middle East Forum (1:15). Topics/Calls: why Iran is not Iran (2:15), a spreading war (6:58), Saudi Involvement (12:06), boots on the ground (14:16), a tipping point (20:11), and the Strait of Hormuz (23:01). Then, media commentator James Hirsen discusses the upcoming Paramount - WB/Discovery buyout and what it means for the future of CBS and CNN (26:26). Topics: the Ellisons (29:47), how the market has changed (35:54), changing CNN (39:23), and changing models (45:24). 

Links:

• https://www.meforum.org/mef-reports/breaking-the-gate
• meforum.org
• https://x.com/greggroman
• jameshirsen.com
• @thejimjams

Hour 2 for 3/19/26

Ed Morrissey and Elizabeth Simutis pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Charles Pope discusses the lessons from the life of St. Joseph (23:07), early hardship in the Holy Family (29:02), a model to men (32:31), vocation vs. career (39:26), and father as formator of family (46:23). 

Link:

• https://spiritualdirection.com/2025/03/18/st-joseph-and-manhood
• https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0847.htm
• https://msgrpope.com/

Hour 3 for 3/19/26

Ed Morrisey discusses grade inflation in higher education with the Neetu Arnold from the Manhattan Institute (1:53). Topics/calls: replacing mastery with effort (5:56), capping A's (10:59), Pass/fail (13:55), tech field (17:25), everyone got an A in my English Lit (20:35), and grading cap (22:55). Then, Chris Temple from the National Investor discusses the markets, the war in Iran (27:45), precious metals (38:58), and oil prices (43:00). 

Link:

• https://www.city-journal.org/article/grade-inflation-contract-grading-universities-equity
• https://x.com/neetu_arnold
• https://www.nationalinvestor.com/
• https://x.com/NatInvestor

Hour 1 for 3/18/26

Drew broadcasts LIVE from the University of Mary and discusses all the great things happening at the University with Msgr. James Shea (1:17), what makes Mary special (10:06), and Msgr. Shea's story (17:54). Then, Drew discusses the Fund for Vocations with Annie Ryland (26:42). Finally, Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP covers her story with Drew (39:42). 

Links:

• CometoMary.Life
• https://fundforvocations.org/
• https://www.instagram.com/srmaryjo/
• Sr. Mary Throw's the First Pitch at a White Sox Game

Hour 2 for 3/18/26

Drew and Madeline Abbot, president of the Collegians for Life at the University of Mary, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Then, author Patti Maguire Armstrong covers the life of Servant of God Michelle Duppong (22:14). Ken and Mary Ann Doppong also join to share their insights (30:18) into Michelle's life and suffering (40:24). 

Links:

https://michelleduppongcause.org/

Hour 3 for 3/18/26 

Broadcasting from the University of Mary! Drew welcomes Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota for a wide-ranging conversation about the Eucharist, revival, and vocations (1:00). Then, Franciscan Sister of Charity Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag discusses her story and order with Drew (26:56). Finally, Drew discusses James Bosco's story of suffering and faith with James and his cousin Will (40:05). 

Link:

• https://plus.relevantradio.com/browse
• CometoMary.Life

Hour 1 for 3/17/26

Drew and Msgr. Stuart Swetland discusses if the war in Iran is just (1:00). Topics/callers: Does the government have intelligence we don't know about? (11:48), I know why we're in Iran (14:56), a veteran shares his thoughts (19:41), my son is on active duty (24:25), the reasonable chances of success (27:36), and St. Francis on war (29:08). Finally, Dr. Jeff Gardner discusses his article on the war and the human toll of conflict (36:33). 

Link:

• https://www.donnelly.edu/
• https://jeffgardner.online/what-do-i-know-anyway/

Original Air Date: 3/12/26