The Drew Mariani Show

• Hour 3 for February 23, 2026 
• Before talking about death and mortality with Fr. Robert Spitzer (8:52), Drew talks about patriotism as it relates to the USA Men's Hockey's team Gold Medal victory vs. Canada (1:43).  Then Drew discusses former Sen. Ben Sasse's cancer diagnois and how he's dealing with his own mortality (8:52).  Afterwards Fr. Robert Spitzer looks at death (14:49), Addison shares her story of life after leukemia (29:02), Fr. Spitzer on heaven (31:37), Donna on currently having a stage 4 cancer (41:24) and then Maggie not taking life for granted (46:52) 

https://www.magiscenter.com/

Hour 1 for 2/20/26

Drew and Dr. Anthony Esolen discuss the crisis facing contemporary men (4:53). Topics/callers: devolution of men in film (9:01), men being attacked (15:09), feminist movement (21:08), caller: I’m a female in construction; I’m glad women are in these spaces (27:28), what feminism actually is (35:14), female contributions to society (42:25), toxic social media (46:43), and learning masculine skills (49:02).

Link:

https://anthonyesolen.substack.com/

https://x.com/AnthonyEsolen

Original Air Date: 1/29/26

Hour 2 for 2/20/26

Drew prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Brooke Taylor (1:00).Then, Doug Hinderer discussed the rise in non-monogamy (26:01). Topics: caller – I stayed single after divorce (31:06), Harvard happiness study (38:09), being unequally yoked (40:10), non-monogamy can’t make you happy (43:29), and I’ll never forget my husband’s cheating (44:37).

Original Air Dates: 

• Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 1/30/26
• Doug Hinderer Segment: 3/28/25

Hour 3 for 2/20/26

Drew and Dr. Luma Naim joined Drew to discuss dental health (1:00). They began with a conversation with Dr. Luma and her husband Rod about growing up in Iraq (2:00). Topics/Calls: coming to Chicago (8:33), oral health (10:43), periodontal disease (12:33), dry mouth (17:13), pulling oil fluoride (18:57), cost of insurance (28:46), retired dental hygienist (31:00), fluoride for kids (33:30), dental anxiety (39:39), and flossing (41:46).

Link:

• https://northshoredentistryinfo.com/
• http://www.relevantradio.com/dentist
• http://www.ReviewWell.net

Original Air Date: 1/23/26

Hour 1 for 2/19/26

Guest-host John Harper covers the navigating the digital age with Sr. Nancy Usselmann (1:36). Parents shared their experiences: no smart phones for my kids (13:39), limiting phones for kids (18:20), and watching older media with kids (22:41). Then, Eric N. Kniffin from the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses the recent USCCB religious liberty report (28:13). Topics: how to change hearts and souls (34:16), immigration (40:08), and gender ideology (43:44). 

Links:

http://familytheater.org/

https://fedsoc.org/bio/eric-kniffin

Hour 2 for 2/19/26

Guest-Host John Harper prays the Chaplet with Elizabeth Simutis (1:00). Then, Brian O'Neel covers making a pilgrimage in the US (28:38). Listeners share their recent pilgrimages: St. Joseph's in Jasper, IN (39:52), Bl. Stanley Rother (41:17), Lourdes Grotto in San Diego (43:24), and Our Lady of La Leche (47:14). 

Links:

• RelevantRadio.com/Shrines
• saintstombs.com

Hour 3 for 2/19/26

Guest-host John Harper speaks with Dr. David Tomasi about understanding transgenderism (3:41), autism (8:52), transitioning (14:29), how families respond (17:57), and Richard Dawkins (20:30). Then, John discusses great Lents (27:37) and great Lenten recipes like roasted Zucchini (34:54), orange noodles (40:36), and parish fish fries (41:50). 

Link:

• https://nortades.com/

Hour 1 for 2/18/26

Dr. Sean O'Mara joined Drew to discuss the physical benefits of fasting (1:00). Topics: major fasts (8:30), carnivore diet (19:32), muscle mass (31:49), LDL issues (39:41), black coffee (43:46), and biohacking (46:11). 

Links:

https://drseanomara.com/

Original Air Date: 3/5/25

Hour 2 for 2/18/26

Drew and a host of Relevant Radio Associates pray a special Ash Wednesday Chaplet of Divine Mercy together (1:01). Then, Fr. Rocky stops by to discuss Ash Wednesday, Lent (20;59), and the power of the Holy Land (32:13). 

Link:

https://relevantradio.com/holyland

Hour 3 for 2/18/26

Drew welcomes Dr. Andrew V. Abela to the show to discuss how the virtues are super habits (1:00). Topics: Aristotle and Aquinas (5:55), temperance (8:58), virtue and drinking wine (14:53), why virtues go hand in hand with each other (27:44), humility (28:57), Dr. Abela’s book (32:09), virtue and cognitive behavioral therapy (33:44), corporate America (39:23), St. John Paul II (41:54), and how to practice restraint (43:27).

Links:

• https://sophiainstitute.com/product/super-habits/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmXjs1muToxq187dEpGp30xPe82qYihGu7J9Hmx2IO0goA_ZvM
• https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/abela-andrew/index.html

Original Air Date: 3/27/25