The Drew Mariani Show

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

Hour 1 for 2/17/26 Guest-Host Ed Morrisey covers lying and lunacy with Dr. J. Budziszewski (1:28), objective reality (10:41), and the nuclear family (17:56). Then, Fr. Dominic Bouck discusses vocations (27:39) and the death of Blue Laws (41:42).  Links: https://firstthings.com/bring-back-the-blue-laws/ https://a.co/d/02Ffllfq

Hour 2 for 2/17/26 Ed Morrissey and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Tom Harmon from University of St. Thomas (25:43) covers the University's grant to fund engagement in civic life (25:43), classical education (40:22), and what the grant will fund (43:56).  Link: https://news.stthom.edu/university-of-st-thomas-awarded-1-million-neh-grant-to-strengthen-catholic-engagement-in-american-civic-life/

Hour 3 for 2/17/26 Ed Morriseey and Dr. Susan Hanssen discuss Sec. of State Marco Rubio's recent speech at the Munich Security Conference (1:00), his history of America (12:04), and Western Civilization (16:56). Then, Tim Sandefur covers the importance of economic freedom (28:54), the upcoming Mills v Arizona case (39:06), and economic justice (44:05).  Link: https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/our-team/timothy-sandefur/ Relevantradio.com/udallas

Hour 1 for 2/16/26 Drew welcomes Kathy Berkes and Dr. Bob Tiballi to discuss healing after abortion (1:00). Topics: Project Rachel and Kathy's story (5:59), praying for women who had abortions (16:55), Dr. Tiballi's story (22:29), post-abortive suffering (31:44), caller: I had an abortion years ago (36:29), and caller: I was raped, and this man took my virginity (43:01).  Link: https://rachelsvineyardrockford.org/ Original Air Date: 1/22/26

Hour 2 for 2/16/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Jason Gray covers the beatification of Fulton Sheen (27:32). Topics/calls: miracle that led to beatification (32:55), healing story (36:11), I saw +Sheen in San Francisco (40:42), why +Sheen left TV (44:28), and dad knew +Sheen (47:48).  Link: https://www.celebratesheen.com/ Original Air Date: 2/10/26

Hour 3 for 2/16/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Carrie Gress to discuss the history and problems with feminism and her new book Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity (5:42). Topics/Calls: having it all (14:08), Joan of Arc (20:26), dating in college (28:07), caller: feminism has given us a lot (35:08), caller: careers and parenting (43:31), and what society gives us (47:49).  Links: https://www.carriegress.com/ https://sophiainstitute.com/product/something-wicked/ https://theologyofhome.com/ Original Air Date: 1/15/26

Hour 1 for 2/13/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Audrey van der Meer for a conversation about the cognitive benefits of handwriting (3:55). Topics: if handwriting is genetic (11:18), nuns taught me handwriting (15:42), technology (17:53), and cursive vs. printing (19:23). Then, Peter Grandich joins Drew to cover America's addiction to debt (27:19), the coming AI Revolution (35:55), and if there's an AI Bubble (44:31).  Links: https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/audrey.meer https://petergrandich.com/

Hour 2 for 2/13/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, author Patti Armstrong covers saints and fallen away loved ones (27:10). Topics: Our Lady of Šiluva (27:10), St. Jude (40:00), St. Rita (42:27), and kids who pray for parents (47:30).  Links: http://ascensionpress.com/products/what-would-monica-do?srsltid=AfmBOoqsjvIRZGePcXasM3U-U1HFgB-fbgkMz_-nzYVWbK3oy4pLST-o https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/patti-armstrong-siluva

Hour 3 for 2/13/26 Drew and Grant Bailey from the Institute for Family Studies discuss if we're in a dating recession (5:00). Topics/Calls: environmental causes (12:11), delaying marriage (16:55), video games (20:55), met my wife through my boss (23:16), broken marriages (30:54), sexual harassment (33:35), romance requires risk (37:03), education (41:56), needing friends (44:37), and complimenting (47:10).  Link: https://ifstudies.org/about-us/grant-bailey 

Hour 1 for 2/12/26 Drew covers the falling crime rate with Dr. Chuck Nemeth and analyzes if the numbers add up (4:41). Topics: deterrence (13:22) and immigration (42:23). Then Claire Lai, the daughter of Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai discusses her father's sentencing, faith (31:06), and international support (42:23).  Link: https://spp.franciscan.edu/faculty/nemeth-dr-charles/

Hour 2 for 2/12/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. John Bergsma discusses if there were really giants in the Bible (31:01), Goliath (34:11), living long (45:11), and the health of his son (47:40).  Link: https://www.johnbergsma.com/

Hour 3 for 2/12/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Ryan Miller of the University of St. Thomas (Houston) to discuss if we should be concerned about AI (5:55). Topics/calls: Anthropic CEO's fears (10:40), deep fakes (13:32), Moltbook AI (17:34), Pope Leo (20:21), and AI Accuracy (22:48). Then, Steve Milloy of Junk Science discusses recent EPA rollbacks (29:09). Topics: I think EPA is bogus (36:30), implementing rollbacks (41:07), and EPA has to have done some good (43:45).  Link: https://junkscience.com/

Hour 1 for 2/11/26 Drew starts discussing the recent crypto dip with Bill Ulliveri (1:42). Then, Drew discuss the NYT's warnings about marijuana use (16:27). Finally, Nathan and Sarah Bartel discuss how to strengthen marital intimacy (29:55) and spousal attraction (43:33).  Links: https://cenaclecapital.com/about-cenacle/ https://learnaboutsam.org/ www.canafeast.com/mydelight

Hour 2 for 2/11/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, therapist Joe Sikorra covers family estrangement and healing (30:45). Callers: I haven't talked to my brother in years (35:42) and my daughter stopped talking to me (44:10).  Link: JoeSikorra.com 

Hour 3 for 2/11/26 Drew continues his conversation with therapist Joe Sikorra about family estrangement. Calls: my daughter doesn't talk to us (2:57) and setting boundaries (6:47). Bruce Lachenauer then joins Drew to cover the job market and how to find the perfect job (15:29). Topics/Calls: job search (19:14), how to get an interview (26:01), LinkedIN (30:41), young college grads (37:32), criminal backgrounds (40:26), finding a job for an English major (43:54), and dressing for success (48:24).  Link: https://www.thegaudiumgroup.com/ https://www.onetonline.org/

Hour 1 for 2/10/26 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella unpack the recent events in Iran (13:56). Then, Patrick Madrid joins Drew to cover the Cristeros War in Mexico (30:54) and the role of freemasonry in the wary (41:24).   

Hour 2 for 2/10/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Jason Gray covers the beatification of Fulton Sheen (27:32). Topics/calls: miracle that led to beatification (32:55), healing story (36:11), I saw +Sheen in San Francisco (40:42), why +Sheen left TV (44:28), and dad knew +Sheen (47:48).  Link: https://www.celebratesheen.com/

Hour 3 for 2/10/26 Drew and Dr. Joseph Capizzi discuss the calls for a new START treaty (4:57), China (10:11), the Russia/Ukraine war (17:56), and indiscriminate bombing (22:04). Then, Barb Ernster discuss First Saturday devotions, praying for peace (29:27) and the importance of reparation (42:28).  Link: https://www.bluearmy.com/

Hour 1 for 2/9/26 Drew spoke with John Egan, Director of Marketing & Sales and Assistant Professor of Practice, at the Bush School of Business (1:04) about the Super Bowl Ads (19:54), and the Budweiser Ad (22:28). Then, Dr. Saverio Perugini covers what AI can and cannot do (28:06), and if people should consider a job change (36:08).  Link: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/ai-hype-to-humility https://thepursuitofwisdom.org/blog

Hour 2 for 2/9/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew opened the phones to discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show (27:44). Callers express their views about the shows: Bad Bunny's language (30:04), I thought Bad Bunny was negative (33:28), I enjoyed Bad Bunny (36:01) womanizing lyrics (38:33). Then, Drew and Chris Temple cover recent stock market highs (42:18).  Link: https://www.nationalinvestor.com/

Hour 3 for 2/9/26 Drew and Scott Weeman from Catholic In Recovery cover addiction and recovery (1:17). Topics/Callers: betting adds (10:55), gambling habits (20:26), Catholic in Recovery (22:47), Scott's story (27:14), Chaplet and sobriety (38:42), food addiction (43:23), and recovery led to Catholicism (46:03).  Link: https://catholicinrecovery.com/ Scott's Book

Hour 3 for 2/5/26 Drew and Dr. Thomas McGovern cover the sufferings of Our Lord (1:00), the death of Christ (28:09), spiritual sufferings of Jesus (31:01) and the Christ's mission (41:25) Link: Dr.'s Book

Hour 1 for 2/5/26 Drew and Brooke pitch an exciting triple match hour (26:59) with drama that lasts til the very end! (27:15).   

Hour 2 for 2/5/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Simon joins to discuss spiritual warfare (27:44) and fasting (41:52).   

Hour 1 for 2/4/26 Drew and Rosemary McGuire Berry cover the personalities of the saints and her new book Piety and Personality (16:42). Then, Fr. Tony Stephens, CFM covers the life of Sr. Adele Brise (29:37), and her cause for canonization (43:21).  Link: https://adelebrice.org/

Hour 2 for 2/4/26  Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Vincentian priestFr. Clay Kilburn covers the power of the Miraculous Medal (27:22) and sacramentals (42:04).  Link: https://amm.org/about-us/word-of-welcome/

Hour 3 for 2/4/26 Drew and Msgr. Rossetti discuss the power of sacramentals (2:37), why Satan is the author of disunity (14:54), Holy Water, and Our Lady of Knock (18:21). Finally, Drew discusses the Miraculous Medal (27:55), and St. Mother Teresa (40:11).

Hour 1 for 2/3/26 Drew covers St. Blaise and his powerful intercession with Patty Knap (14:18). Then, Msgr. James Shea covers students who pray for their parents (29:10) and the Holy Land (42:26).  Link: CometoMary.Life

Hour 2 for 2/3/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Rocky covers his pilgrimage (27:46) and the amazing experience that is the Holy Land.  Links: https://relevantradio.com/support/give-now/ relevantradio.com/holyland

Hour 3 for 2/3/26 Drew and Dr. Hanssen discuss the hand of Providence in American history. Topics: George Washington (1:00), Lincoln (14:57), and World War II (30:01).  Link: RelevantRadio.com/UDallas

Hour 1 for 2/2/26 Drew and Fr. Dave Heney discuss the compatibility between Catholic Church and science (2:51), technology (15:34), multi-dimensions (19:09), and the Big Bang Theory. Then, Patti Armstrong discusses why it's a great time to be Catholic (29:26).  Links: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/father-dave-heney-faith-and-science  https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/patti-armstrong-great-to-be-catholic

Hour 2 for 2/2/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Coffee Expert Kenneth Davids discusses what makes great coffee (27:19), the health benefits of coffee (33:19), decaf coffee (41:50), burnt coffee (44:40), preserving coffee (45:51), and Ethiopian coffee.  Link: CoffeeReview.com

Hour 3 for 2/2/26 Drew discusses parents who navigate children in same-sex relationships (2:35). Then, Fr. Chris Walsh covers how to approach tough Church teachings (19:20), truth of Church teachings (30:05), going to weddings (34:05), and being a prodigal son (44:44).   

Hour 3 for 1/30/26  Drew and Deacon Chris Kabat discuss the new Trump accounts (4:18), 529 plans (8:55), and if the plan is just wealth redistribution (10:22). Then, Doug Hinderer covers spousal intimacy (19:53). Topics: chastity and conversion (26:16), roles in marriage (35:57), withholding sex (37:20), severe PMS (43:08), how phones disrupt intimacy (45:25), verbal intimacy (46:49), and hormone therapy (48:29).     

Hour 1 for 1/30/25 Dr. Jennifer Robak Morse covers the new Greater Than Campaign (11:51). Topics: challenge of overturning gay marriage (21:48), caller: my grandchild was adopted by two men (28:42), contraception (34:54), and traditional marriage (48:15).  Link: https://greaterthancampaign.com/ https://ruthinstitute.org/

Hour 2 for 1/30/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Anne Hendershott covers Labubus and delayed maturity (28:26). Topic: Pet stores in Italy (41:25), and idol worship (49:08).  Link: https://franciscan.edu/the-veritas-center-for-ethics-in-public-life/

Hour 1 for 1/29/26 Drew welcomes David Strom to cover updates on the unrest in Minnesota (8:44). Caller: too many of our elected officials are not from MN (15:52) and protesting at offices of local officials (20:30). Then, Dr. Meg Meeker covers ADHD meds in kids (29:09). Callers: three kids with ADHD (32:07), my 43 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD (36:49), I'm a teacher and at one point doctors wanted my son on meds (42:44), and the importance of diet (45:53).  Link: Hotair.com https://meekerparenting.com/

Hour 2 1/29/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Dan Rehill covers America's need of spiritual renewal and deliverance (31:53). Topics/call: the selfie generation (39:23), can you evil-proof you home? (41:29), K-Pop Demon Hunters, and sacramentals (47:43). 

Hour 3 for 1/29/26 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

Hour 1 for 1/28/26 Drew opens the show with news of the day including an incident where Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed (1:00). Caller: I disagree that Omar was set-up (12:42), and caller: I think Trump is cleaning the swamp (14:44). Then, legal scholar Hans A. von Spakovsky covers the SAVE Act and elections (16:57). Callers/topics: if illegal immigrants vote (23:26), Virginia redistricting (27:54), voter ID (29:34), I came to the country legally (33:03). Finally, Dr. Tim Millea covers NYPD detectives who said they were disrespected at a local hospital (36:23). Callers: ICU nurse perspective (42:23), and medical liability (49:45). Link: https://www.cathmed.org/

Hour 2 for 1/28/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Jonathan J. Sanford from the University of Dallas covers the importance of the Natural Law (33:43), the dictatorship of relativism (39:29), how sin darkens the mind (50:06), and the importance of good friends (54:27).  Link: relevantradio.com/udallas